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The Gables Guest House
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Guesthouse in Ambleside · 7.89 km from centre

    8.8

     

    97 reviews

    When you stay at The Gables 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 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Rothay Park and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Armitt Museum and Library.

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    Fell View
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    Holiday home in Ambleside · 7.48 km from centre

      4.5

       

      2 reviews

      Fell View, a property with a garden, is set in Ambleside, 17 km from Lake Windermere, 29 km from Derwentwater Lake, as well as 35 km from Askham Hall. The property is around 42 km from Muncaster Castle, 45 km from Buttermere and 45 km from Wasdale. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 8.8 km away.

      This holiday home is fitted with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with dishwasher, a TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. The accommodation is non-smoking.

      Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ambleside, like golfing, cycling and fishing.

      Grizedale Forest is 8.8 km from Fell View. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 122 km from the property.

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      Blea Tarn
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      Holiday home in Skelwith Bridge, Elterwater · 8.77 km from centre

        8.0

         

        1 review

        Blea Tarn, a property with a garden, is situated in Elterwater, 17 km from Lake Windermere, 27 km from Derwentwater, as well as 37 km from Muncaster Castle. Featuring free private parking, the 3-star holiday home is 12 km from World of Beatrix Potter...

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        2 Bed in Ambleside oc-75731
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        Holiday home in Ambleside, Grasmere · 9.24 km from centre

          2 Bed in Ambleside oc-75731 provides a spa centre and free private parking, and is within 13 km of World of Beatrix Potter and 17 km of Lake Windermere. The property is around 29 km from Derwentwater Lake, 32 km from Muncaster Castle and 39 km from Askham Hall. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking holiday home features a sauna.

          The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and kitchenware, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home.

          Guests can enjoy the indoor pool at 2 Bed in Ambleside oc-75731.

          Wasdale is 43 km from the accommodation, while Buttermere is 44 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 127 km from the property.

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          Woodloft Cottage
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          Holiday home in Elterwater · 10.90 km from centre

            6.0

             

            6 reviews

            Located in Elterwater in the Cumbria region, Woodloft Cottage provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is situated 20 km from Lake Windermere, 27 km from Derwentwater Lake and 37 km from Muncaster Castle. The property is non-smoking and is set 15 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

            The holiday home 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. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

            Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Elterwater, like golfing, cycling and fishing.

            Askham Hall is 41 km from Woodloft Cottage, while Wasdale is 41 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 128 km from the property.

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            Loughrigg View
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            Holiday home in Ambleside · 7.34 km from centre

              6.8

               

              4 reviews

              Loughrigg View is set in Ambleside, 16 km from Lake Windermere, 29 km from Derwentwater, and 35 km from Askham Hall. The property is around 42 km from Muncaster Castle, 44 km from Buttermere and 45 km from Wasdale. The property is non-smoking and is located 8.6 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

              The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and kitchenware, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms. Providing free private parking, this 4-star holiday home also features free WiFi. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

              Grizedale Forest is 8.6 km from Loughrigg View. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 122 km away.

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              Jackdaw Cottage
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              Holiday home in Ambleside · 8.18 km from centre

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                Jackdaw Cottage, a property with a garden, is located in Ambleside, 16 km from Lake Windermere, 29 km from Derwentwater Lake, as well as 34 km from Askham Hall. The property is around 35 km from Muncaster Castle, 45 km from Buttermere and 46 km from Wasdale. The property is non-smoking and is set 9.3 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

                The holiday home consists of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen and 1 bathroom. Offering free private parking, this 4-star holiday home also features free WiFi. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

                Grizedale Forest is 9 km from the holiday home, while Hill Top is 12 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 123 km away.

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                YHA Coniston Holly How - Hostel
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                Hostel in Coniston · 10.09 km from centre

                  8.6

                   

                  25 reviews

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                  Located in Coniston, YHA Coniston Holly How - Hostel is within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. This hostel is 31.8 mi (51.3 km) from Scafell Pike and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from John Ruskin Museum.

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                  Scar View - Getaway for Two
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                  Vacation home in Kendal · 7.66 km from centre

                    6.0

                     

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                    With a stay at this holiday home in Kendal, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Brewery Arts Centre. This holiday home is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lyth Valley.

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                    Sunnyside
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                    Holiday home in Brigsteer · 10.65 km from centre

                      6.6

                       

                      5 reviews

                      Sunnyside, a property with a garden, is located in Brigsteer, 34 km from Trough of Bowland, 44 km from Askham Hall, as well as 7.2 km from Kendal Castle. Located around 35 km from Cathedral Church of St Peter, the holiday home is also 36 km away from Lancaster Castle. The property is non-smoking and is set 15 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

                      The 2-bedroom holiday home is fitted with a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a washing machine. Offering free private parking, this 4-star holiday home also features free WiFi. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

                      Leeds Bradford International Airport is 103 km away.

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                      Christill Cottage
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                      Holiday home in Kendal, Burneside · 11.54 km from centre

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                        11 reviews

                        Christill Cottage, a property with a garden, is situated in Burneside, 38 km from Askham Hall, 49 km from Derwentwater, as well as 1.6 km from Kendal Castle. The 3-star holiday home is 37 km from Trough of Bowland. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 15 km away.

                        The holiday home has 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with kitchenware, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

                        Coniston Water is 36 km from the holiday home. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 103 km from the property.

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                        YHA Coniston Coppermines - Hostel
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                        Hostel in Coniston · 11.12 km from centre

                          9.4

                           

                          11 reviews

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                          Located in Coniston, YHA Coniston Coppermines - Hostel is within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. This hostel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Old Man of Coniston and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from John Ruskin Museum.

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                          Waterhead Rooms & Suites - Parking Available Onsite
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                          Hotel in Ambleside · 7.37 km from centre

                            8.6

                             

                            272 reviews

                            Set in Ambleside, within 8.5 km of World of Beatrix Potter and 16 km of Lake Windermere, Waterhead Rooms & Suites - Parking Available Onsite offers accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 35 km from Askham Hall, 36 km from Muncaster Castle and 38 km from Wasdale. The property is non-smoking and is situated 29 km from Derwentwater Lake.

                            All guest rooms at the hotel come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. All rooms have a kettle, while selected rooms also offer a patio and others also have mountain views. All rooms feature a desk.

                            Buttermere is 43 km from Waterhead Rooms & Suites - Parking Available Onsite, while Grizedale Forest is 8.7 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 120 km away.

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                            THE AMBLESIDE APARTMENTS - Self catering with private kitchen - Best for Location
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                            Apartment in Ambleside · 7.95 km from centre

                              7.5

                               

                              494 reviews

                              Set 10 km from World of Beatrix Potter, 17 km from Lake Windermere and 28 km from Derwentwater Lake, THE AMBLESIDE APARTMENTS - Self catering with private kitchen - Best for Location offers accommodation located in Ambleside. Among the facilities at this property are full-day security and private check-in and check-out, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Askham Hall is 34 km away and Muncaster Castle is 42 km from the apartment.

                              Some of the units feature a satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, and a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. At the apartment complex, certain units are equipped with a coffee machine and chocolates or cookies.

                              Buttermere is 44 km from the apartment, while Wasdale is 46 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 123 km from the property.

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                              The Old Vicarage
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                              Bed and breakfast in Ambleside · 7.98 km from centre

                                9.1

                                 

                                104 reviews

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                                The Old Vicarage offers a sauna and free private parking, and is within 10 km of World of Beatrix Potter and 17 km of Lake Windermere. This 4-star bed and breakfast provides a spa experience, with its hot tub and indoor pool. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

                                At the bed and breakfast, units are equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and bathrobes, units at the bed and breakfast also have free WiFi, while selected rooms also offer a balcony. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

                                The bed and breakfast specialises in an à la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available.

                                Guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area.

                                Derwentwater Lake is 28 km from The Old Vicarage, while Askham Hall is 34 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 123 km away.

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                                Rooms at the Apple Pie
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                                Guest house in Ambleside · 8.13 km from centre

                                  9.0

                                   

                                  385 reviews

                                  Situated in Ambleside, Rooms at the Apple Pie is a recently renovated accommodation, 9.3 km from World of Beatrix Potter and 16 km from Lake Windermere. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Muncaster Castle is 35 km from the guest house and Buttermere is 45 km away.

                                  At the guest house, each unit includes a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The guest house features some units with quiet street views, and every unit is fitted with a kettle. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies.

                                  There is a coffee shop on-site.

                                  Derwentwater Lake is 29 km from the guest house, while Askham Hall is 34 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 123 km away.

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                                  Bluebird Lodge and Waterhead Apartment
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                                  Guesthouse in Coniston · 8.96 km from centre

                                    9.6

                                     

                                    53 reviews

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                                    With a stay at Bluebird Lodge and Waterhead Apartment in Coniston, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. This guest house is 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from Ullswater and 1 mi (1.6 km) from John Ruskin Museum.

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                                    The Gateway Hotel
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                                    Hotel in Kendal · 9.48 km from centre

                                      8.7

                                       

                                      524 reviews

                                      Located in Kendal, 13 km from World of Beatrix Potter, The Gateway Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The hotel features family rooms.

                                      Trough of Bowland is 37 km from the hotel, while Askham Hall is 40 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 105 km from the property.

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                                      The Crown Inn
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                                      Inn in Coniston · 10.03 km from centre

                                        9.2

                                         

                                        972 reviews

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                                        In the charming Lake District village of Coniston, less than 0.5 miles from Coniston Water, The Crown Inn has a relaxed pub and bright rooms.

                                        Traditionally styled, each room has high quality mattresses, a satellite TV and a private bathroom with a bath or shower. Free tea and coffee, a hairdryer and a telephone are also included.

                                        A menu of classic British dishes, including home-made pies, is served in the pub bar and dining room. The Crown Inn also offers freshly cooked full English breakfasts, with food made using local produce where possible.

                                        The Coniston Old Man fell is a mile away, offering beautiful views and hill walks.

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                                        Langdale Hotel
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                                        Hotel in Elterwater, Ambleside · 11.20 km from centre

                                          8.8

                                           

                                          113 reviews

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                                          With a stay at Langdale Hotel in Ambleside, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Allan Bank. This spa hotel is 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from World of Beatrix Potter and 13 mi (21 km) from Ullswater.

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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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