- Summergreen Farmhouse
- Cotswold Retreat
- Crieff Tower
- The Byre
- The Couple’s Retreat
- Walnut Coach House
- Coral House
- Lady Emily’s Flat
- Tennyson House
- Valley View Barn
- Ridge Farmhouse
- Plas Efailnewydd
- Casa Vista
- Estate Lodge
- Hay Bale Cottage
- Kerr Castle
- Broadridge Manor
- The Granary
- The Lodge at Leigh
- Katsura House
- Acacia Cottage
- Darcy Hall
- The Milkmaid’s Suite
- Hooting Owl Retreat
- The Shack
- Copper Beech Cottage
- Grain Loft
- The Priory Estate
- Cowfold
- Rose Cottage
Luxury Cottages in Bowness
- Sleeps 10 with private hot tub
- Five en-suite bedrooms throughout
- Lake District countryside location
- Pet-friendly luxury accommodation
- Minutes from Windermere attractions
- Indoor pool and hot tub
- Panoramic Windermere lake views
- Five luxury en-suite bedrooms
- Optional in-house catering service
- Perfect for groups of 10
- Sleeps 36 across 18 bedrooms
- Hot tub with stunning views
- Pet-friendly Lake District location
- 17 bathrooms for large groups
- Minutes from Lake Windermere
Luxury Cottages in Bowness & Prestige Holiday Homes to Rent
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Holiday cottages in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria
Plan Your Bowness-on-Windermere Luxury Escape
Everything your group needs for a brilliant Bowness-on-Windermere break — live weather, tide times, days out, walks, pubs & restaurants, beaches, EV charging, shops and how to get around Cumbria.
Local Weather
Open-MeteoPlanning a holiday in Cumbria? Keep an eye on the local forecast before you set off. Whether you're heading for the Cumbria coast or exploring inland, here's the weather and a five-day outlook to help you make the most of your stay.
Days Out Nearby
Geoapify PlacesFrom historic castles to family attractions and nature reserves, Cumbria is packed with brilliant days out. These are real places to visit near your Cumbria holiday cottage.
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Museum · Bowness-on-Windermere
Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3BX, United Kingdom
MV Swift
Landmark · Bowness-on-Windermere
Lake Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3BJ, United Kingdom
Biskey Howe
Viewpoint · Bowness-on-Windermere
Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 2HU, United Kingdom
The Bavarian Lion
Landmark · Bowness-on-Windermere
Diessen Promenade, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3HE, United Kingdom
The Glebe
Park / garden · Bowness-on-Windermere
Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3HE, United Kingdom
Coronation Park
Park / garden · Bowness-on-Windermere
Windermere, Bowness-on-Windermere, Westmorland and Furness, England, United Kingdom
Post Knott
Viewpoint · Bowness-on-Windermere
Brantfell Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3AT, United Kingdom
Windermere Jetty
Museum · Bowness-on-Windermere
Rayrigg Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 1BN, United Kingdom
Windermere War Memorial
Landmark · Bowness-on-Windermere
Craig Walk, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 2ES, United Kingdom
Walking Routes
OSM OverpassThere's no better way to explore Cumbria than on foot. From gentle coastal strolls to woodland trails, these are real waymarked footpaths and named routes near your cottage.
Cumbria Way
Regional route
Dales Way
Regional route
Ambleside Champion Tree Trail, Windermere
Local route · Follow tree symbols as you wind through Skelghyll Woods & discover some of the tallest trees in England. With benches at all the best viewpoints, this is a great short walk to enjoy at lunchtime. You may even spot a rare red squirrel too. 1 steep section.
Ambleside to Troutbeck Walk, Windermere
Local route · From Ambleside, walk through country lanes, woods & fields. Get views of Windermere, visit Troutbeck village & Townend farmhouse, before returning to Ambleside via a more challenging route over Wansfell Pike with great views over the surrounding fells.
Ash Landing and Claife Heights Windermere Walk, Claife Viewing Station
Local route · An elevated walk along Windermere's undeveloped western side. Dramatic viewing point at Low Blind How, where a gap in the wall leads to a crag with views of the lake, islands & Troutbeck fells. Some steep slopes, but once on the Heights its generally flat
Beatrix Potter's Moss Eccles Tarn Walk, Hill Top
Local route · Gentle walk to 1 of Beatrix Potter's favourite places, Moss Eccles Tarn. This is where the children's author spent time painting & is a great introduction to the place included in her books. Short steep sections. Muddy in wet weather. Potential livestock
Bogle Crag Trail (long)
Local route
Bogle Crag Trail (short)
Local route
Calf Parrock Waymarked Walk, Wray Castle
Local route · Short walk to Calf Parrock Coppice and great viewpoint of the castle.
Carron Crag Trail
Local route
Church Waymarked Walk, Wray Castle
Local route · Grassy/ marshy and mostly level path to St Margret's Church.
Claife Viewing Station to Wray Castle trail, Claife Viewing Station
Local route · A gently undulating track for cyclists & runners of of all ages & abilities. Hug Windermere's shore for views of the lake. Explore Claife Viewing Station, built in 1790 for the Lake's 1st tourists & Wray Castle, a Gothic Revival estate. Steps present.
EV Charging Points
Open Charge MapTravelling to Cumbria in an electric vehicle? Many of our cottages offer EV charging, and there's a growing network of public chargers across the county. These are real charging points near your Cumbria stay.
Old England Hotel and Spa
4 points · up to 22 kW
Windermere , LA23 3DF
The Aphrodites Group-Windermere Tranquil Retreat
4 points · up to 7 kW
Crook Road, LA23 3NE
Linthwaite House Hotel
2 points · up to 22 kW
Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JA
Lindeth Howe
2 points · up to 7 kW
Bowness-on-Windermere , LA23 3JF
Low Cleabarrow Business Centre
1 point · up to 7 kW
Cumbria, LA23 3FA
Booths Windermere Instavolt
8 points · up to 50 kW
Windermere, LA23 1QA
Windermere Manor Hotel
2 points · up to 7 kW
Windermere, LA23 1JF
Storrs Hall
4 points · up to 22 kW
Storrs Park, LA23 3LG
The Wild Boar Inn
1 point · up to 7 kW
Windermere, LA23 3NF
Esthwaite Howe
2 points · up to 7.2 kW
Near Sawrey, LA22 0LB
Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 points · up to 22 kW
Windermere, LA23 3LR
Lake District National-Hawkshead
4 points · up to 7 kW
Main Street, LA22 0NT
Getting Around
GeoapifyGetting to and around Cumbria is easy once you know your options. From the nearest railway stations to local buses, here's how to reach your Cumbria holiday cottage and explore the area.
Windermere Station
Nearest railway station
Staveley Station
Nearest railway station
Burneside Station
Nearest railway station
Pubs & Restaurants
GeoapifyWhether you're after a proper country pub or a good meal out, Cumbria has plenty to offer. These are real venues near your cottage.
The Albert
Bowness-on-Windermere
The Magic Roundabout
Bowness-on-Windermere
Taste of Asia
Bowness-on-Windermere
Monties
Bowness-on-Windermere
Mela
Bowness-on-Windermere
Baha
Bowness-on-Windermere
The Flying Pig
Bowness-on-Windermere
Porto
Bowness-on-Windermere
Hyltons
Bowness-on-Windermere
Azalea
Bowness-on-Windermere
Costa
Bowness-on-Windermere
The Old John Peel Inn
Bowness-on-Windermere
Supermarkets & Shops
GeoapifyStocking up for your stay in Cumbria? Here are the nearest supermarkets and convenience stores to your cottage.
Tesco Express
Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3DB
Co-op Food
Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3BT
Fallbarrow Shop
Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3DL
Spar
Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3DN
Windermere Convenience Store
Windermere LA23 2BE
Sainsbury's Local
Windermere LA23 1DX
Mere Local Store
Windermere LA23 1DY
Booths
Windermere LA23 1QA
Useful Info
GeoapifyGood to know before your stay in Cumbria — nearest hospitals and A&E departments.
Westmorland General Hospital
Kendal
Millom Community Hospital
Millom