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Beach Haven - Stunning Beach Front Property
Perfect location. Amazing views. Everything as advertised. We loved walking down the beach ( 10 mins ) to the local restaurants and bakery and using it as a base for hikes.

Half Moon Bay- Breathtaking views
A nice little house just a short walk from the beach, we enjoyed our stay. Chris was very clear and helpful on how to find the house, and was flexible on check-in logistics and even spoke to me on the phone beforehand to get things figured out because we weren't sure what time we would be arriving. Definitely recommended, and grab a breakfast at the little cafe down the road.

Clock Tower Apartments No 1
Emma had made a real effort to make this apartment a great experience with lots of little touches. Very new and clean

Serendipity ~ Romantic Hideaway in Ambleside
I had a fantastic stay at this apartment. The view was absolutely stunning—perfect for a peaceful, romantic getaway. The space itself is cosy and clean, making it feel like a true home away from home. The host was incredibly accommodating and flexible and really fast at responding, which made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a quiet, intimate place to relax.

Charming Riverside Apartment
Beautiful place, lovely and clean with complimentary tea / coffee etc. Excellent location. Would highly recommend a stay here.

3 OnThe Lake - Direct Lake Access and Lake Views
Quiet but perfect local for me. Everything was as described, really enjoyed the stay

The Penthouse, Landing How
Incredible location, lovely place, super comfy beds, very peaceful, super clean, lake access, away from the bustling Lake District tourism but close enough when we needed it. Sally was helpful and responsive. The best Air BnB experience I’ve ever had. Worth every penny!

Luxury 2 Bed Room Lake View Apt Bowness Parking
Awesome location with stunning views across the rooftops and lake Windermere in the distance. Perfect for being right in the heart of Windermere town centre and with its own parking space. Thought it may be noisy being above the Italian restaurant, but not at all and the double glazing is really effective if you want to escape the hustle and bustle. Great eateries and amenities right outside the door. Would have enjoyed a more comfy sofa and few softer furnishings but that’s more to our taste. The bed was the comfiest we’ve ever had in an AirBnB. Very clean with great instructions, hassle free. Would defo stay again.
Waterfront house rentals

Jitty Cottage - Open Plan with Gallery Bedroom
Warm, clean & comfortable little cottage with everything that we needed. Ideal location for the town and surrounding area, however we did underestimate how busy the road would be at night.

Nan’s Cottage, South Lakeland District
We really struggled to find the cottage as the sat nav took us to two completely different places beforehand! At 8pm in the pouring rain, with two young children we were knocking on the door of another 3 The Row, Spark Bridge to find a worried Air BnBer thinking we'd been double booked! I tried to phone the number for the host listed on AirBnB but no response. I was surprised to have no return call later on to check there were no emergenices once they'd seen the missed calls! We only found the cottage by chance after driving round and round. Cottage was lovely, very cosy, everything you need is there. Garden is beautiful, yes communal but we only saw one other neighbour who was lovely and told us the history of the cottages. The river in the garden is amazing! Wish I'd read listing properly and seen it was pet friendly (my error) as it was either the pet hair or the plug in air fresheners that brought on my allergies! Overall we had a lovely stay to break up our journey to Scotland!

Spacious Family House 4BR with parking & views
Great last minute break away. In a great spot easy to walk into town and the lake. The living space is beautiful and plenty of room for all of us. Overall a lovely home to stay in

How Bank Ambleside, Luxury House with Hot Tub
Really good location for a family holiday. We had 6 adults and although 2 were in the ‘children’s’ bedroom they were comfortable and there was lots of space for us all. Outside spaces (places to sit or eat) in particular were lovely and the hot tub of course was fabulous. Really great easy location for Ambleside itself and getting quickly walking!

Arnside Cottage - A home from home
A well loved and super clean cottage in a surprisingly quiet part of Arnside. The garden is a little gem after a long day out in good weather. Thoroughly recommend and friends say I’m pretty fussy.

Town End Farmhouse, Luxury Victorian 3 bed home
We stayed here for my girlfriends birthday with our dog. The house is absolutely stunning and very large - the photos don’t even do it justice! Iain and Louise were very responsive, beds were incredibly comfortable and we very much enjoyed the beautiful village setting. We would love to visit again!

Osprey Boathouse your luxury water side retreat
This place exceeded our expectations. Immaculate, spacious, great location. Although it was bank holiday weekend it was so peaceful in the boathouse yet very close to the town. We loved it - a great place to meet up with friends!

Riverside Cottage with secure bike storage
Really comfortable cottage, very well equipped in a great location. Easy to get to local attractions and great walks from the door. Close enough to visit the lakes but far enough away from hustle and bustle. Would definitely recommend.
Waterfront condo rentals

Riverside Retreat - Apartment with superb views
Andrew’s flat was exactly what we needed for a 2-night stay to attend a wedding nearby at Town Head Estate. Check-in was really easy via the key safe and there was ample parking for 2 cars. The flat was clean, well-equipped for 4 adults and also had a useful booklet of recommendations for things to do & useful contacts in the local area. We unfortunately had an issue with the hot water & heating going off during our stay but Andrew was responsive & communicative and got the issue resolved in less than 2hrs. Overall we would recommend this accommodation and would happily stay again if visiting the area in the future.

Cosy garden cottage style flat with patio views
We loved it. It was perfectly located for what we wanted to do, the view was amazing from the Patio breakfast and drinks. We were unbelievably lucky with the weather for late September, and didn’t need all the woollens that we had taken. It’s a steep hill to get to the place from the town, but very quickly got used to it. Overall. Super super happy with the place and if we come back to the lakes we would choose to come back here. (For the owners - many apologies for the broken glass, meant to replace but ran out of time).

Tranquil 4 Bed Canal Side Apartment with Sea Views
Great location for us visiting family. Would be good for walkers /bird watchers etc as good coastal access . Lovely view from main living area.

RiverVistaRetreat: Luxury Apt w/Views, Parking&Spa
The home is situated in a beautiful location, offering a relaxing and serene environment. The house itself was spotless, and it was evident that Lee had thought of everything to ensure a comfortable stay. Lee was always responsible and a friendly host. I would highly recommend this Airbnb to anyone looking for a perfect getaway.

Pure Grace, Waterhead nr Ambleside, Lake District
Our week in this lovely apartment sped by too quickly! It was beautifully decorated with cosy lounges and chairs and very comfortable beds. The kitchen had more than we needed and all appliances were easy to use. The location was faultless - everywhere was so accessible from here! Pubs, cafes and restaurants were just across the road - where we headed after long hikes each day. We felt very sad to leave and look forward to returning one day soon 👍👋❤️

Central Morecambe, minimalist seaside flat N.1
Jack's place was great for what we needed; lots of space, good kitchen, near lots of places to eat, the beach and prom. Really good value for what you get. Jack sent really clear instructions too which was really helpful.

Delightful Luxurious Georgian 3 bed apartment
Lovely and spacious apartment fully equipped for our weekend away. Perfect combination of rustic and modern aesthetic. Kitchen was fully suited for all cooking needs. Bathrooms and all other areas were spotless. living room was a cozy place to chill with plenty of space. Location is perfect as right in the heart of Kendal with nearby shops and restaurants if needed. It was easy to travel to anywhere in the Lake District from here. Check-in was very straightforward.

The Swan's Nest, Patty's Barn, Lancaster 4*
Lovely peaceful place, perfect for exploring the local area. The cottage was great and had everything I needed. Margaret even left a pint of milk on the doorstep for when I arrived. Would definitely stay again and recommend to friends and family 😊
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Bowness-on-Windermere
Total rentals
20 properties
Nightly prices starting at
R3,061 ZAR before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
1.4K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
10 properties are a good fit for families
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20 properties include access to wifi
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Kitchen, Wifi, and Pool
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