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Ferry View Cottage
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Holiday home in Bowness-on-Windermere · 9.40 km from centre

    8.5

     

    4 reviews

    Situated in Bowness-on-Windermere in the Cumbria region with World of Beatrix Potter nearby, Ferry View Cottage features accommodation with free private parking. The property is around 40 km from Derwentwater Lake, 43 km from Askham Hall and 48 km from Trough of Bowland. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking holiday home has a hot tub.

    This holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 3 bathrooms fitted with a hot tub. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

    Kendal Castle is 15 km from the holiday home, while Dalton Castle is 33 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 116 km away.

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    Parnam
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    Apartment in Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere · 7.89 km from centre

      9.4

       

      17 reviews

      Featuring a hot tub, Parnam is set in Windermere. The property is situated 38 km from Derwentwater, 43 km from Askham Hall and 49 km from Trough of Bowland. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 500 metres away.

      The spacious apartment features 1 bedroom, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. The accommodation is non-smoking.

      Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Windermere, like golfing and cycling.

      Muncaster Castle is 49 km from Parnam, while Kendal Castle is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 117 km from the accommodation.

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      Bounty Boutique on the Lakes
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      Holiday home in Windermere, Bowness-on-Windermere · 7.74 km from centre

        Boasting a hot tub, Bounty Boutique on the Lakes is located in Bowness-on-Windermere. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set less than 1 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

        The holiday home is fitted with 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with bathrobes and slippers. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

        Derwentwater Lake is 37 km from Bounty Boutique on the Lakes, while Askham Hall is 41 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 114 km away.

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        Hartsop Fold
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        Holiday park in Penrith, Patterdale · 9.03 km from centre

          8.9

           

          21 reviews

          Located in Patterdale, 18 km from World of Beatrix Potter, Hartsop Fold provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is situated 24 km from Askham Hall, 27 km from Lake Windermere and 34 km from Derwentwater. Buttermere is 47 km from the holiday park and Grizedale Forest is 19 km away.

          Each unit features a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, oven, microwave, toaster, fridge and stovetop. The units will provide guests with kitchenware.

          Cat Bells is 38 km from the holiday park. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 125 km from Hartsop Fold.

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          Storrs Hall Hotel
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          Hotel in Windermere · 10.51 km from centre

            9.4

             

            289 reviews

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            Located in Windermere, Storrs Hall Hotel is on the waterfront, just a 4-minute walk from Lake Windermere and a 3-minute drive from Bowness Pier. This hotel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from World of Beatrix Potter and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre.

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            Cosy 2 bedroom cottage near Coniston water - Pass the Keys
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            Holiday home in Ulverston · 17.75 km from centre

              8.6

               

              7 reviews

              Located 28 km from World of Beatrix Potter, 45 km from Derwentwater Lake and 46 km from Muncaster Castle, Cosy 2 bedroom cottage near Coniston water - Pass the Keys provides accommodation situated in Ulverston. This holiday home is 8 km from Coniston Water. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Lake Windermere is 24 km away.

              The spacious holiday home is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with mountain views. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

              Barbecue facilities are available at the holiday home, and guests can also relax in the garden or go on a picnic in the picnic area.

              Leeds Bradford International Airport is 131 km away.

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              1 West End Boutique Apartment
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              Apartment in Bowness-on-Windermere · 8.14 km from centre

                9.4

                 

                200 reviews

                1 West End Boutique Apartment is located in Bowness-on-Windermere, 42 km from Askham Hall, 42 km from Muncaster Castle, as well as 49 km from Trough of Bowland. The 5-star apartment features lake views and is 39 km from Derwentwater Lake. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 200 metres away.

                The 1-bedroom apartment comes with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven, and 1 bathroom with walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                Kendal Castle is 16 km from the apartment, while Dalton Castle is 34 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 117 km from the property.

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                Dome House
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                Guesthouse in Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere · 8.30 km from centre

                  10.0

                   

                  13 reviews

                  With a stay at Dome House in Windermere, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Lake Windermere and Old Laundry Theatre. This guest house is 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from Ullswater and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Bowness Pier.

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                  Rum Doodle B&B
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                  Guesthouse in Windermere · 7.68 km from centre

                    9.6

                     

                    147 reviews

                    Breakfast available

                    When you stay at Rum Doodle B&B in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Windermere and Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories. This guest house is 14 mi (22.6 km) from Ullswater and 0.6 mi (1 km) from World of Beatrix Potter.

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                    Spacious Apartment in Coniston, by LetMeStay
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                    Apartment in Coniston · 10.15 km from centre

                      9.2

                       

                      30 reviews

                      Offering mountain views, Spacious Apartment in Coniston, by LetMeStay is an accommodation situated in Coniston, 36 km from Derwentwater Lake and 45 km from Muncaster Castle. The property is around 46 km from Wasdale, 47 km from Askham Hall and 5.2 km from Coniston Water. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Lake Windermere is 15 km away.

                      The spacious apartment has 2 bedrooms, a TV with cable channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                      Grizedale Forest is 7.3 km from the apartment.

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                      Number Twenty Seven
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                      Holiday home in Windermere · 7.95 km from centre

                        Number Twenty Seven is situated in Windermere, 38 km from Derwentwater and 43 km from Askham Hall, in an area where cycling can be enjoyed. The accommodation is less than 1 km from the World of Beatrix Potter and has free WiFithroughout the property....

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                        3 West End Boutique Apartment
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                        Apartment in Bowness-on-Windermere · 8.14 km from centre

                          9.3

                           

                          185 reviews

                          Offering city views, 3 West End Boutique Apartment is an accommodation located in Bowness-on-Windermere, 38 km from Derwentwater Lake and 42 km from Askham Hall. The 5-star apartment features mountain views and is 300 metres from World of Beatrix Potter. This pet-friendly apartment also has free WiFi.

                          The 1-bedroom apartment is equipped with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with bathrobes. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

                          Trough of Bowland is 49 km from the apartment, while Muncaster Castle is 49 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 117 km from the property.

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                          Oak Leaf, Dog Friendly Central Windermere Studio Apartment
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                          Apartment in Windermere · 7.11 km from centre

                            8.6

                             

                            21 reviews

                            Located in Windermere, 1.7 km from World of Beatrix Potter and 36 km from Derwentwater Lake, Oak Leaf, Dog Friendly Central Windermere Studio Apartment provides accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. The apartment, set in a building dating from 19th century, is 48 km from Trough of Bowland and 48 km from Muncaster Castle. The property is non-smoking and is set 42 km from Askham Hall.

                            This apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom, a kitchenette with an oven and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

                            Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Windermere, like hiking.

                            Kendal Castle is 15 km from Oak Leaf, Dog Friendly Central Windermere Studio Apartment, while Coniston Water is 24 km away.

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                            Central Windermere Luxury two bed Apartment Dog Friendly
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                            Apartment in Windermere · 7.11 km from centre

                              9.3

                               

                              66 reviews

                              Situated in Windermere in the Cumbria region, Central Windermere Luxury two bed Apartment Dog Friendly has a terrace. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a balcony. This pet-friendly apartment also has free WiFi.

                              The apartment is composed of 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. The unit has soundproofing and a bath. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking.

                              World of Beatrix Potter is 1.9 km from the apartment, while Derwentwater is 37 km from the property. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 116 km from Central Windermere Luxury two bed Apartment Dog Friendly.

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                              Fox Barn
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                              Holiday home in Kendal, Staveley · 10.11 km from centre

                                9.1

                                 

                                18 reviews

                                Located in Staveley in the Cumbria region, Fox Barn features a terrace. The property is around 42 km from Askham Hall, 44 km from Derwentwater Lake and 45 km from Trough of Bowland. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 11 km away.

                                The 2-bedroom holiday home is equipped with a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with kitchenware, and 1 bathroom. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                                Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities.

                                Guests at the holiday home can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

                                Kendal Castle is 11 km from Fox Barn, while Grizedale Forest is 23 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 113 km from the property.

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                                Elim House
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                                Guesthouse in Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere · 7.95 km from centre

                                  9.0

                                   

                                  59 reviews

                                  With a stay at Elim House in Windermere, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. This guest house is 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Ullswater and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Old Laundry Theatre.

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                                  The White Lion Inn
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                                  Inn in Patterdale, Penrith · 11.49 km from centre

                                    7.4

                                     

                                    49 reviews

                                    The White Lion Inn has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Penrith. The property is situated 21 km from Askham Hall, 21 km from World of Beatrix Potter and 29 km from Lake Windermere. The accommodation features karaoke and free WiFi throughout the property.

                                    À la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available at the inn.

                                    You can play darts at The White Lion Inn, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling.

                                    Derwentwater Lake is 30 km from the accommodation, while Buttermere is 44 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 122 km away.

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                                    Fawns Keep
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                                    Holiday home in Windermere, Bowland Bridge · 13.44 km from centre

                                      8.9

                                       

                                      15 reviews

                                      Fawns Keep features a sauna and free private parking, and is within 6.6 km of World of Beatrix Potter and 44 km of Derwentwater Lake. The property is around 48 km from Askham Hall, 49 km from Trough of Bowland and 20 km from Kendal Castle. The holiday home offers a hot tub and private check-in and check-out.

                                      At the holiday home, some units have a private entrance, dining area, fireplace and oven. With a private bathroom, units at the holiday home also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms come with a balcony. In some units there is a dressing room for guests to change in.

                                      Dalton Castle is 28 km from the holiday home. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 118 km from the property.

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                                      Virginia Cottage Guest House
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                                      Guest house in Bowness-on-Windermere · 8.21 km from centre

                                        9.2

                                         

                                        241 reviews

                                        Parking: Virginia cottage does not have any onsite parking but public parking is available nearby.

                                        Pets welcome in all rooms. Please state if you are bringing a pet when booking.

                                        This charming traditional stone and slate guest house is situated close to the centre of Bowness-on-Windermere.

                                        Each room at Virginia Cottage is individually styled and features a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, and facilities for making tea and coffee. All rooms also have a private bathroom with a hairdyer.

                                        WiFi is free in all areas of the B&B.

                                        Virginia Cottage offers a variety of breakfast options, made using locally sourced produce.

                                        Lake Windermere can be reached in only a minutes’ walk from the cottage, and Windermere Golf Club is a 5-minute drive away.

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                                        Spoon Hall - Oak
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                                        Holiday home in Coniston · 11.10 km from centre

                                          Spoon Hall - Oak, a property with a garden, is set in Coniston, 37 km from Derwentwater, 43 km from Muncaster Castle, as well as 47 km from Wasdale. The property is around 48 km from Askham Hall, 6.4 km from Coniston Water and 7.9 km from Grizedale Forest. The property is non-smoking and is situated 15 km from Lake Windermere.

                                          Hill Top is 11 km from the holiday home. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 136 km from the property.

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                                          Find the Best Deals on B&Bs in Ambleside

                                          Surrounded by majestic mountains and serene lakes, Ambleside is an ideal base for exploring the natural beauty of the Lake District National Park. Here you can enjoy hiking trails, picturesque lake cruises, and a range of outdoor adventures, all within easy reach of this quaint village.

                                          Ambleside's B&Bs and guesthouses offer a welcoming retreat after a day of exploration. From luxurious stays with panoramic views to cosy, budget-friendly options, you'll find a variety of accommodations that cater to your needs. Many of these properties feature charming décor, comfortable rooms, and hearty breakfasts, making your stay in Ambleside truly enjoyable (and making sure you’re fuelled for a day of adventures!)

                                          Booking with us lets you find the perfect accommodation in Ambleside with ease. Our user-friendly filters help you narrow down your search based on your preferences, such as dog-friendly stays, or use the map view to identify guesthouses close to hiking trails.

                                          Plus, by signing up as a member, you can benefit from exclusive discounts of up to 15%, making your Ambleside Bed and Breakfast getaway even more affordable.

                                          Where to Stay in Ambleside

                                          Booking Ambleside B&B accommodation in the town centre is a great idea since it puts you close to a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants, as well as attractions like the Armitt Museum and Stock Ghyll Force waterfall. Guesthouses in the centre offer a convenient base with everything you need within walking distance, so you can really relax.

                                          For those looking to be closer to the water, the area near Waterhead and Lake Windermere is ideal. Here, you can find charming B&Bs and guesthouses with beautiful views of the lake. It’s a great spot for taking boat trips, enjoying watersports, or simply relaxing by the water.

                                          If you prefer being away from the main town, consider the areas around Rydal or Grasmere. These smaller villages offer a peaceful retreat with stunning countryside views and easy access to scenic walking trails. The B&Bs in these areas provide a tranquil escape while still being just a short drive or a pleasant walk from Ambleside’s amenities.

                                          Insider Tips for Ambleside

                                          • For a serene experience, visit Rydal Mount and Gardens. The former home of William Wordsworth offers peaceful gardens and stunning views of Rydal Water.
                                          • Explore Stock Ghyll Force, a scenic waterfall just a short walk from Ambleside town centre. The falls are particularly beautiful as the light softens and you’ll avoid the peak crowds if you aim for the later afternoon.
                                          • Take a leisurely boat ride on Lake Windermere from Ambleside Pier. The busiest times are midday and around sunset, but the views are stunning no matter what time you pick.
                                          • Check out the local Ambleside Market if you’re visiting around a Tuesday. This charming market features a fantastic variety of local produce, crafts, and unique items.
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