Holiday rentals and lettings in Bowness-on-Windermere

Come and enjoy a fabulous Cumbria holiday on the placid shores of Lake Windermere where watersport and sailing beckon in a delightfully beautiful Lake District setting of abundant natural beauty! Bowness-on-Windermere is a hub for top water sport adventure activity companies, guides and instructors. The town is steeped in elegant Victorian charm with grand Victorian residential architecture and features a lovely high street with well known high street brands, art galleries, antique shops, charming upmarket gift shops, wonderful local artisan food sellers and restaurants.

With a fabulous selection of holiday rentals and lettings strategically located in and around Bowness-on-Windermere you will be perfectly located to enjoy all that The Lake District has to offer! Find an idyllic lakeshore holiday rental in this peaceful Cumbrian tourist town setting. Many of these charming, fully equipped, comfortably furnished Bowness-on-Windermere rentals are located a stone's throw from the breathtaking lakeland scenery of Lake Windermere and feature stylish decor, a terrace and a lovely garden for relaxing with a cup of tea. Find a perfect rental for just 2 or size up for 4, 6, or 8 guests!

Bowness-on-Windermere is centrally located in England´s fabled Lake District National Park making this a wonderfully convenient base for exploring the spectacular surrounding countryside that is famous the world over for its pristine beauty and rugged splendour. You will have easy access to all 16 of the beautiful ribbon lakes in the area and the fabulous watersport and rambling possibilities on offer.

Multiple, fabled rambling and cycling routes are just on your doorstep for action packed days out enjoying nature and discovering quaint pubs and villages. The famous Scafell Pike mountain climb is within easy driving distance. Bowness-on-Windermere is just under 5 hours from London by car and under 2 hours from Manchester or Liverpool making this a fabulously accessible destination for a peaceful bank holiday break or a longer holiday enjoying all that Cumbria has to offer.

The Lake District National Park offers you 2362 square kilometres of stunningly beautiful landscape to explore on foot or by bike. Imagine a place where a lifetime of trails past vast mountains, craggy ridges, sleepy villages, shimmering lakes, wildflower meadows and brooding moors and ponds all compete for your attention! In Broughton-in-Furness you have easy access to this nature paradise as well as the rugged Cumbrian shoreline and the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with it´s estuarine routes and breathtaking coastal scenery.

The Lake District region surrounding Bowness-on-Windermere offers waterborne adventure galore! Whether you love canoeing, sailing, windsurfing or diving, you will be able to enjoy a limitless variety of activities in or on the water! There are kayak and canoe rentals aplenty and you could even take part in The Great North Swim, the UK’s biggest open water swimming event that takes place on Lake Windermere boasting around 10 000 participants! The Lake District is the perfect place to learn to waterski or sail. In addition to the 16 ribbon lakes there are innumerable rivers, streams and smaller tarns to explore!

Fans of the gorgeous, whimsical stories and art of celebrated Victorian children’s author Beatrix Potter are in for a treat as her Lake District, Ambleside home is a National Trust museum packed with furniture, photos, paintings and her collection of unusual porcelain. Her famous exquisite garden is absolutely delightful. England’s National Trust has put together a fabulous, free, downloadable trail for exploring Beatrix Potter’s fabled Lake District. You will be able to retrace her steps and explore the wonderful places in the Lake District where she drew her inspiration!

This placid ribbon lake stretches 18km in Cumbria’s Lake National Park and is just a stone's throw from Bowness-on-Windermere. This scenic stretch of water is surrounded by mountains and lush, idyllic pastoral scenes. There are plenty of places around Windermere Lake where you can hire a motor boat, a rowing boat, kayak, canoe or paddle board to enjoy the water. Hop on board a delightful lake cruise and hop off in the charming bustling town of Ambleside for a delicious pub lunch!

The Lake District offers plenty of incredibly scenic bike trails for cyclists of all abilities within easy driving distance from Bowness-on-Windermere. The Kendal 8 is a wonderful 33 mile loop cycling route that keeps you on quiet lanes on the edge of The Lake District with easy to navigate rolling ascents and spectacular views. Ardent and experienced cyclists looking for challenging hills and longer distances can take their pick from a variety of exceptionally scenic routes. Try the incredible 17 km Longdale cycle trail that offers awe inspiring views of the fabled Langdale Pikes!

This top rated, hilariously named pub has a gorgeous, cosy inviting interior perfect for a rainy day and boasts a glorious outdoor terrace with scenic views. Barngates Brewery sits nestled next to this lovely establishment and has been supplying pub patrons with their handcrafted lagers, ales and stouts since 1997! This is the starting point for the fabulous 10 km Tarn Haws hike via Black Crag!

Spend a relaxing few hours exploring the Wray Castle estate and taking in the gorgeous Lake District views! Bring your bike and bike down the western shore of Lake Windermere. This Gothic Revival style building dates back to 1840 and the grounds are filled with an abundance of lovely verdant trees. While the rooms of the house are not furnished you can admire exquisite floor tiles and elaborate woodwork. There is a lovely footpath to the lakeshore and plenty of splendid places to picnic!