Short Breaks in Windermere

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  • A stone building with multiple windows and a gray door surrounded by a green lawn at Wansfell at Lipwood House in Windermere
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    Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsNo

      4.8★

      Outstanding

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    A beautifully-presented first-floor apartment resting in Windemere, Cumbria. (Ref. 1118307)

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

    3 nights from £624

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  • A wooden cabin with glass doors open to a deck with wicker chairs and a glass table surrounded by trees at Willows Lodge White Cross Bay near Windermere
    35
    White Cross Bay, near Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsYes

      4.6★

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    Willows Lodge is a stylish, two-bedroom lodge residing in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria. (Ref. 1141377)

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

    3 nights from £531

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  • A lodge with a deck and stairs at Owls Nook Lodge, Langdale 9, White Cross Bay near Windermere
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    Langdale 9, White Cross Bay near Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps7
    • Bedrooms3
    • PetsYes

      2.8★

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    Owls Nook Lodge is a charming detached lodge in White Cross Bay, Windermere, featuring a hot tub, electric fire, and pet-friendly appeal near the Lakes. (Ref. 1182362)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Hot Tub
    • Dishwasher

    3 nights from £441

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  • A row of stone houses with white framed windows and front gardens along a street at Little Herdwick in Windermere
    22
    Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsNo

      4.9★

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    This exquisite terraced cottage can be found at the centre of the action of Windermere, nestled within Cumbria, in the Lake District National Park. (Ref. 1016671)

    • Wi-fi
    • Washing machine

    3 nights from £428

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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 £731

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  • Stone terraced houses with bay windows and a garden in front at The Thistles in Bowness-On-Windermere
    44
    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)

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    3 nights from £627

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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
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    Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsYes

      4.9★

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

    • Wi-fi
    • Dishwasher

    3 nights from £557

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  • The front of a white terraced house with a driveway and garden at Acorn Cottage in Windermere
    41
    Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps6
    • Bedrooms3
    • PetsYes

      4.9★

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    Acorn Cottage is a delightful cottage in Windermere in the Lake District. (Ref. 1151883)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Dishwasher
    • Washing machine
    • Baby-friendly

    3 nights from £592

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  • A white cottage with black trim and two chimneys surrounded by plants and a stone wall at Fellside Lodge in Bowness-On-Windermere
    63
    Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps6
    • Bedrooms3
    • PetsYes

      4.8★

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    This fabulous semi-detached, three-storey cottage is resting on the outskirts of Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria. (Ref. 1065820)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Hot Tub
    • Dishwasher
    • Washing machine
    • Baby-friendly
    • Sky TV

    3 nights from £851

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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
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    M1, Fallbarrow Park near Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsNo

      4.8★

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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
    • Dishwasher
    • Washing machine
    • Baby-friendly

    • 20% off - Mon 15th Dec to 20th Dec 2025

    • 20% off - Mon 22nd Dec to 29th Dec 2025

    3 nights from £564

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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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