Short Breaks in Windermere

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  • Stone terraced houses with white doors and red tree in front at Hannah's Cottage in Bowness-On-Windermere
    35
    Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps6
    • Bedrooms3
    • PetsNo

      5.0★

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    Hannah's Cottage is a delightful terraced house resting in the town of Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria. (Ref. 1126710)

    • Wi-fi
    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Dishwasher
    • Washing machine

    3 nights from £567

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  • The exterior of a white house with wooden doors and windows with a gravel driveway and a glass conservatory at Silver Howe in Bowness
    25
    Bowness, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps6
    • Bedrooms3
    • PetsNo

      4.7★

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    Silver Howe is a pleasing house nestled within the Lake District National Park, in Bowness, Cumbria, boasting an open fire and freestanding bath. (Ref. 1041578)

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    • Dishwasher
    • Washing machine
    • Baby-friendly

    3 nights from £643

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  • Stone terraced houses with bay windows and a garden in front at The Thistles in Bowness-On-Windermere
    52
    Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps6
    • Bedrooms4
    • PetsNo

      4.9★

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    The Thistles is a charming stone-built holiday cottage with off-road parking in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere, in the Lake District National Park. (Ref. 1156012)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Washing machine

    3 nights from £647

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  • An outdoor area with a deck and garden at Yonder Lea in Bowness-On-Windermere
    47
    Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps8
    • Bedrooms4
    • PetsYes

      5.0★

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    Yonder Lea, a stunningly-presented bungalow in the beautiful town of Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria. (Ref. 1140436)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Electric car charging
    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Dishwasher

    3 nights from £760

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  • A two-story house with a paved driveway and stone wall at Rose House in Windermere
    64
    Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps8
    • Bedrooms4
    • PetsYes

      4.9★

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    Rose House, a beautifully-presented, family-friendly property is located in the lovely lakeside town of Windermere. (Ref. 1148853)

    • Wi-fi
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    • Electric car charging
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    • Baby-friendly
    • Sky TV

    3 nights from £932

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  • Rear view of a white house with a garden patio and outdoor table with chairs surrounded by shrubs at Brook Cottage in Windermere
    27
    Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsYes

      4.8★

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    Brook Cottage is a character cottage nestled on the edge of Windermere, Lake District. (Ref. 1143052)

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    3 nights from £557

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  • A lakeside deck with wicker chairs and a glass railing at Loubi's Lakeside Lodge M1 Fallbarrow Park near Bowness-On-Windermere
    40
    M1, Fallbarrow Park near Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
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    This delightful single-storey lodge rests in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria. (Ref. 1112900)

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    • Off-road parking
    • Ground floor bedroom
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    • Baby-friendly

    3 nights from £564

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  • A balcony with a metal table and four chairs overlooking a green field and distant hills at Harrison Stickle in Bowness-On-Windermere
    26
    Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsNo

      4.7★

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    Harrison Stickle is a wonderful former coach house just a minutes' walk from Bowness. (Ref. 1042045)

    • Wi-fi
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    3 nights from £552

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  • A living room with a yellow armchair gray sofa and wooden coffee tables at The Belfry in Windermere
    31
    Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps5
    • Bedrooms3
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      4.5★

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    The Belfry is a reverse-level converted Church cottage in Windermere, Cumbria, set within the Lake District National Park with an open-plan layout. (Ref. 1062324)

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    • Hot Tub
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    3 nights from £914

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  • A house in the background with a grassy lawn and pink flowering bushes in the foreground at The Grange Lodge in Windermere
    22
    Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps6
    • Bedrooms3
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      4.9★

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    Luxury Lakeland lodge in Windermere. (Ref. 1041919)

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    3 nights from £623

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We have Windermere short breaks that are perfect for that much-needed mid-week getaway or long weekend escape. Windermere, in the South Lakes, is less than 30 minutes from the M6 and has everything you could need from a short break. Most importantly, eating and drinking is easy breezy in the bustling Lake District town of Windermere. From an upmarket fish restaurant, Hooked, to Mediterranean, Chinese and Indian cuisine, try something different for each night of your mini-break. Windermere has the quality supermarket Booths right in the centre and is ideal for self-catering holidaymakers. Why not pick up a bottle of wine and some delicious Cumbrian produce and head to your luxury Lakelovers retreat. For more retail therapy, don’t miss a visit to premium kitchenware shop, Lakeland, where you’ll also find a superb café.

Don’t compromise your special time away. Choose from our quality self-catering cottages, that are all VisitEngland 3-5 star rated. Get in touch with us on 015394 88855 to talk more about our short break holidays in the Lake District.

Start your Windermere short break with a climb up Orrest Head, from the centre of Windermere and suitable for all abilities. With stunning views down over Lake Windermere, you’ll see why this small fell inspired famous Lake District writer Alfred Wainwright to go on to write his popular Pictorial Guides of the Lake Distinct.

Millerground, off Rayrigg Road, is Windermere’s top picnic spot. If you want to head onto the lake itself, Windermere Lake Cruises are only a short mile away in Bowness. From there you can enjoy a steam cruise to Ambleside and Lakeside. There are lots of restaurants, bars, a theatre and cinema and of course the world-famous World of Beatrix Potter in the nearby town of Bowness too.

As well as an all-year round events calendar, including art festivals and sporting events, there are also lots of outdoor adventure companies offering lots of exciting activities during your short break in Windermere. Have a look at our Lakelovers Recommends page to make sure you are getting the best deals and discounts during your flying visit.

Why not get the most out of your short break and start your holiday early by leaving the car behind and travel to Windermere on train. You can leave London on Friday breakfast and be enjoying your private Windermere retreat by lunchtime.

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