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2 Cambridge Villas B & B
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Bed and breakfast in Ambleside · 7.84 km from centre

    8.7

     

    49 reviews

    Set in Ambleside, within 9.1 km of World of Beatrix Potter and 16 km of Lake Windermere, 2 Cambridge Villas B & B offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi. The property is around 28 km from Derwentwater Lake, 34 km from Askham Hall and 34 km from Muncaster Castle. The bed and breakfast features family rooms.

    At the bed and breakfast, each unit comes with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

    Full English/Irish and vegetarian breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries and fruits are available. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the bed and breakfast provides a selection of packed lunches.

    Guests at 2 Cambridge Villas B & B will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ambleside, like cycling.

    Buttermere is 44 km from the accommodation, while Wasdale is 45 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 123 km from the property.

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    Church Street
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    Holiday home in Ambleside · 7.85 km from centre

      9.5

       

      12 reviews

      Church Street, a property with a garden, is situated in Ambleside, 30 km from Derwentwater Lake, 34 km from Askham Hall, as well as 35 km from Muncaster Castle. The 3-star holiday home is 16 km from Lake Windermere. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 9.1 km away.

      The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

      Buttermere is 45 km from the holiday home, while Wasdale is 45 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 123 km away.

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      Rothay House
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      Guest house in Ambleside · 7.72 km from centre

        9.3

         

        383 reviews

        Rothay House is a guest house, set just off the main road and a 5-minute walk from Ambleside town centre. Only 1 mile from Lake Windermere, it serves local produce and homemade jams and marmalades for breakfast. Just 10 minutes' drive from Windermere and the World of Beatrix Potter, this guest accommodation offers rooms with a private bathroom.

        The cosy individually decorated rooms offer a TV with a DVD player, a hairdryer, a selection of Pure Lakes toiletries and tea and coffee making facilities.

        Breakfast is served in the traditional dining room, which overlooks Rothay House's garden from the first floor. Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout.

        Scenic walks can be enjoyed in the countryside surronding Rothay House. Ambleside town centre, with its shops, bars and restaurants can be reached after a 5-minute walk. Free parking is available and Hayes Garden World is just 5 minutes' drive away. The Lakes Aquarium is a 30-minute drive from Rothay House.

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        Brook Cottage Coniston
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        Holiday home in Coniston · 10.20 km from centre

          10.0

           

          1 review

          Set in Coniston in the Cumbria region, Brook Cottage Coniston has a patio. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 15 km from Lake Windermere.

          The 3-bedroom holiday home features a living room with a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

          Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

          Derwentwater Lake is 36 km from the holiday home, while Muncaster Castle is 45 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 134 km away.

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          Melrose Guest House
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          Guesthouse in Ambleside · 7.85 km from centre

            10.0

             

            102 reviews

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            When you stay at Melrose Guest House in Ambleside, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. This guest house is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from White Platts Recreation Ground and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Rothay Park.

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            2 Bridge Syke, Elterwater
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            Holiday home in Elterwater, Chapel Stile · 10.86 km from centre

              8.7

               

              3 reviews

              Located 19 km from Lake Windermere, 28 km from Derwentwater Lake and 30 km from Muncaster Castle, 2 Bridge Syke, Elterwater features accommodation set in Chapel Stile. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 15 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

              The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, 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 holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

              Askham Hall is 41 km from the holiday home, while Wasdale is 41 km from the property.

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              Meadowdore Stay B&B
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              Bed and breakfast in Coniston · 10.06 km from centre

                9.4

                 

                237 reviews

                Located in the lakeland village of Coniston, Meadowdore Cafe B&B offers free WiFi access and free on-site parking. Coniston Ferry Landing‎ and the iconic Coniston Water are both just 3 minutes' drive away.

                Rooms at Meadowdore Cafe B&B each include a TV, an en suite bathroom, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy some rooms with mountain view.
                Please contact host if you require more details.

                An extensive menu is served at the B&B, including hearty breakfasts, lunches, afternoon teas, takeaways and ice creams.

                Scafell Pike is 35 miles away and Lake Windermere is 19 minutes' drive away. Beatrix Potter Gallery is also just a short 9-minute journey by car.

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                Norwood House
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                Guest house in Ambleside · 7.84 km from centre

                  9.2

                   

                  324 reviews

                  Centrally located in the villages of the Lake District, Norwood House is a 15-minute walk from the northern edge of Lake Windermere. Free parking is available to guests, and free WiFi is accessible throughout the property.

                  Rooms at Norwood House are fitted with a flat-screen TV, alarm clock, tea/coffee making facilities, towels, bottled water as well as wine glasses and a corkscrew.

                  A full English breakfast is served daily. Lighter options are also available.

                  The Wordsworth Trust is 3.5 miles from the property, whilst the Beatrix Potter Museum is a 12-minute drive away in Bowness-on-Windermere.

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                  The Colour House Lake District Escape for Two
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                  Apartment in Kendal · 11.73 km from centre

                    9.6

                     

                    12 reviews

                    The Colour House Lake District Escape for Two is set in Kendal, 37 km from Trough of Bowland, 39 km from Askham Hall, and 49 km from Derwentwater. This apartment is 1.2 km from Kendal Castle and 37 km from Coniston Water. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 15 km away.

                    This apartment comes 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 featured in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

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                    Shambles Cottage
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                    Holiday home in Ambleside · 7.97 km from centre

                      9.0

                       

                      28 reviews

                      Shambles Cottage is situated in Ambleside, 17 km from Lake Windermere, 28 km from Derwentwater Lake, as well as 34 km from Askham Hall. The property is set 42 km from Muncaster Castle, 44 km from Buttermere and 46 km from Wasdale. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 10 km away.

                      The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

                      Grizedale Forest is 9 km from Shambles Cottage. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 123 km from the property.

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                      Wayside Cottage Clappersgate Ambleside
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                      Holiday home in Ambleside · 7.53 km from centre

                        10.0

                         

                        6 reviews

                        Situated 30 km from Derwentwater Lake, 35 km from Askham Hall and 40 km from Muncaster Castle, Wayside Cottage Clappersgate Ambleside features accommodation set in Ambleside. With free private parking, the property is 10 km from World of Beatrix Potter and 15 km from Lake Windermere. Scafell Pike is 49 km away and Grizedale Forest is 7.1 km from the holiday home.

                        The 3-bedroom holiday home features a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and 2 bathrooms with a bath, a shower and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home.

                        Wasdale is 44 km from the holiday home, while Buttermere is 45 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 123 km away.

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                        Wheelgate
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                        Bed and breakfast in Coniston, Torver · 11.43 km from centre

                          9.2

                           

                          229 reviews

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                          Offering a barbecue and views of the mountains, Wheelgate is set in Torver.

                          Every room is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a kettle in the room. Each room includes a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bath robes and free toiletries.

                          There is a shared lounge at the property.

                          The bed and breakfast also offers bike hire and car hire. Blackpool International Airport Airport is 64 km away.

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                          Bluebell Cottage
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                          Holiday home in Coniston · 10.27 km from centre

                            9.3

                             

                            4 reviews

                            Bluebell Cottage, a property with a garden, is located in Coniston, 45 km from Muncaster Castle, 47 km from Wasdale, as well as 47 km from Askham Hall. The 4-star holiday home is 36 km from Derwentwater Lake. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Lake Windermere is 15 km away.

                            The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom. A TV is provided. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

                            Coniston Water is 4.8 km from Bluebell Cottage, while Grizedale Forest is 7.3 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 135 km from the property.

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                            Hawthorn Gardens
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                            Hotel in Kendal · 11.31 km from centre

                              With a stay at this vacation home in Kendal, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake District National Park and The Quaker Tapestry Museum & Exhibition. This vacation home is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 10.5 mi (17 km) from Lake Windermere.

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                              Kendal Explorers 3BR House with Free Parking and EV
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                              Holiday home in Kendal, Burneside · 10.80 km from centre

                                9.4

                                 

                                5 reviews

                                Situated in Burneside and only 15 km from World of Beatrix Potter, Kendal Explorers 3BR House with Free Parking and EV features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has quiet street views and is 39 km from Askham Hall and 50 km from Derwentwater. The property is non-smoking and is set 39 km from Trough of Bowland.

                                The spacious holiday home has 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

                                Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

                                Kendal Castle is 3.1 km from the holiday home, while Coniston Water is 33 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 108 km away.

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                                Oak Cottage
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                                Holiday home in Ambleside · 8.38 km from centre

                                  9.0

                                   

                                  3 reviews

                                  Oak Cottage is situated in Ambleside, 17 km from Lake Windermere, 31 km from Derwentwater Lake, and 32 km from Askham Hall. The property is located 36 km from Muncaster Castle, 46 km from Buttermere and 47 km from Wasdale. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 11 km away.

                                  The holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

                                  Grizedale Forest is 10 km from Oak Cottage, while Hill Top is 13 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 127 km away.

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                                  Upper Sycamore Cottage
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                                  Holiday home in Ambleside · 7.89 km from centre

                                    9.0

                                     

                                    22 reviews

                                    Upper Sycamore Cottage is located in Ambleside, 29 km from Derwentwater Lake, 34 km from Askham Hall, as well as 34 km from Muncaster Castle. The 4-star holiday home is 16 km from Lake Windermere. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 9.2 km away.

                                    The holiday home comes with 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and 1 bathroom with a shower. A TV is featured. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

                                    Buttermere is 44 km from the holiday home, while Wasdale is 45 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 123 km from the property.

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                                    3 Cambridge Villas
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                                    Guest house in Ambleside · 7.84 km from centre

                                      9.0

                                       

                                      128 reviews

                                      Offering mountain views, 3 Cambridge Villas is an accommodation located in Ambleside, 17 km from Lake Windermere and 29 km from Derwentwater Lake. Providing free private parking, the 4-star guest house is 9.1 km from World of Beatrix Potter. Askham Hall is 34 km from the guest house and Muncaster Castle is 42 km away.

                                      At the guest house, all units have a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also provide guests with free WiFi. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

                                      A selection of options including warm dishes, fruits and juice is served for the buffet breakfast.

                                      Buttermere is 44 km from the guest house, while Wasdale is 45 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 123 km from the property.

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                                      Kentdale - a lovely family home in Ambleside
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                                      Holiday home in Ambleside · 8.09 km from centre

                                        8.5

                                         

                                        4 reviews

                                        Kentdale - a lovely family home in Ambleside, a property with a garden, is situated in Ambleside, 17 km from Lake Windermere, 28 km from Derwentwater Lake, as well as 34 km from Askham Hall. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 10 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

                                        The spacious holiday home comes with 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home.

                                        Muncaster Castle is 42 km from the holiday home, while Buttermere is 44 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 123 km from the property.

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                                        Lanty Scar
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                                        Holiday home in Ambleside · 7.82 km from centre

                                          10.0

                                           

                                          1 review

                                          Set 16 km from Lake Windermere, 29 km from Derwentwater and 34 km from Muncaster Castle, Lanty Scar offers accommodation located in Ambleside. The property is situated 35 km from Askham Hall, 44 km from Buttermere and 45 km from Wasdale. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 9.1 km away.

                                          The 1-bedroom holiday home is fitted with a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven, and 1 bathroom with shower. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

                                          Grizedale Forest is 8.7 km from the holiday home, while Hill Top is 12 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 123 km from the property.

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                                          Find the best deals on hotels in Bowness on Windermere

                                          Bowness-on-Windermere is one of the most popular destinations in the Lake District. The town offers a range of activities on and around the lake, including boat trips, kayaking, and scenic walks, and the stunning views of the surrounding fells make it a perfect base for exploring the natural beauty of the Lake District.

                                          It’s a beautiful location with plenty of great accommodation options, pubs, restaurants and more and it is very popular with tourists from around the world. Don’t let its popularity put you off though – it’s still a charming destination even when the crowds are at their peak.

                                          Use our filters to narrow down your search for Bowness on Windermere hotels, whether you need one with parking or you really want a spa break.

                                          Where to Stay in Bowness on Windermere

                                          There are many hotels and guest houses right in the heart of Bowness on Windermere – it’s a tourist town, and so you won’t be short of options for places to book.

                                          Staying in this area puts you within walking distance of the Bowness Pier, where you can take boat trips around the lake, as well as the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction and a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants. This area is perfect for those who want to immerse themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of Bowness-on-Windermere.

                                          If you prefer a more tranquil setting with picturesque views, consider staying on the outskirts of Bowness-on-Windermere. The areas of Windermere and Claife Heights offer charming accommodations, including boutique hotels and cosy inns with beautiful views of the lake and surrounding fells.

                                          Here you can enjoy peaceful walks along the lakeshore, explore scenic trails, and relax in the serene environment while still being close to the town's attractions, and away from the heavy crowds.

                                          For a touch of luxury, the areas around Storrs and Bowness Bay are home to several upscale hotels and boutique guesthouses. These establishments typically feature elegant decor, excellent amenities, and personalised service. Staying in this area, you'll still be close to the lake and enjoy a higher level of comfort and sophistication.

                                          If you want to visit Bowness but don’t mind staying somewhere a little less crowded, Ambleside’s a good option nearby. This gives you a more peaceful retreat with beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities.

                                          If you're travelling by train or planning day trips to nearby attractions, consider staying near Windermere railway station. This area offers various accommodation options and convenient access to public transportation for trips to nearby destinations like Kendal, Grasmere, and Coniston. Plus it’s only a relatively short walk down into Bowness itself.

                                          Insider Tips for Bowness on Windermere

                                          • Make sure you choose a hotel with parking if you’re driving to Bowness. Public parking gets extremely busy during peak season and you don’t want to be doing laps of the town to find a space if you’ve been for a drive.
                                          • Take a boat trip on Lake Windermere, England’s largest natural lake. Various cruises are available, offering scenic views of the lake and surrounding mountains. You can also hire a rowing boat or kayak for a more active adventure.
                                          • Visit The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, where you can immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Peter Rabbit and other beloved characters. The attraction includes interactive exhibits and a beautiful garden.
                                          • Explore the stunning gardens and grounds of the National Trust’s Wray Castle, located nearby. The castle offers fantastic views of Lake Windermere and is a great place for a family picnic or a leisurely walk.
                                          • For outdoor enthusiasts, take a hike up Orrest Head, a relatively easy walk that rewards you with panoramic views over Lake Windermere and the surrounding fells. It’s a perfect spot for photography and enjoying the natural beauty of the Lake District.
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