Last-minute self-catering accommodation deals in Bowness-on-Windermere

The YHA Ambleside sits on the shores of Lake Windermere in the Lake District. It offers a range of budget accommodation and a café serving local food. After being refurbished, the property now boasts newly decorated rooms, a new restaurant and a decked terrace with lake views.

Some bedrooms have views across both the lake and the Langdale Pikes. This hostel offers private rooms with en-suite or allocated shared bathrooms..

The bar offers a range of local ales and there is a large garden.

There are many walking and cycling routes surrounding YHA Ambleside, and there is a bike store on site. A variety of watersports can be enjoyed on the lake.

Ambleside village is a 10-minute walk from the YHA hostel. It has a selection of quaint tea rooms, artisan shops and country pubs.

The majority of rooms contain bunk beds. Breakfast is available for an additional charge.

Set above Waterhead Bay in Ambleside is the Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn Waterhead Inn.

The recently refurbished rooms are individually decorated, and offer tea and coffee facilities, TV, WIFI and a modern bathroom with toiletries. Upon arrival, please make your way to The Waterhead Inn where check-in is located.

Traditional Full English breakfasts alongside continental options are served daily at the The Waterhead Inn which is located across the road from The Lakehouse rooms. The Waterhead Inn also serves lunch and evening dining options if required. Please note The Lakehouse is across the road from The Waterhead Inn and this is up a slight incline so may not be suitable for guests with mobility issues.

Surrounded by scenic walking routes, this recently refurbished Inn is just a few yards from the shores of Lake Windermere. Free parking is available on-site, subject to availability or alternatively, there are chargeable car parks nearby. Ambleside town centre is only a short stroll away for you to explore during your stay or other attractions such as Zip World Windermere are only a short drive away.

With a stay at Red Lion Inn in Ambleside, you'll be a 4-minute drive from Coniston Water and 6 minutes from Lake Windermere. This hotel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Ullswater and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Beatrix Potter Gallery.

When you stay at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa in Windermere, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. This spa hotel is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Ullswater and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Treetop Trek.

Set close to Lake Windermere, just a 5-minute walk from Long Wood Bay Watersports Centre and a 2-minute drive from Ambleside, Briery Wood Hotel is surrounded by peaceful fields and woodland. The traditional property has its own restaurant looking out onto landscaped gardens.

Each bedroom at Briery Wood Hotel comes with an en suite bathroom and complimentary toiletries. The décor mixes modern and traditional, some with heated towel rails and large sash windows, while all rooms come with a flat-screen TV.

Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas, the Holbeck Bar offers fine wines and whiskies, and tea or coffee can be served by the fire in the lounge area.

Food at Briery Wood is sourced from local farmers, fishermen and butchers, and freshly cooked breakfasts are served each morning. The creative menu includes Herdwick lamb, local Cumbrian cheeses and fresh trout. Al fresco dining on the hotel’s terrace can even be arranged, weather permitting.

The spectacular Langdales are within 10 minutes’ drive, and mountain biking can be enjoyed from the doorstep.

With a stay at Briery Wood Country House Hotel in Windermere, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. This hotel is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Ullswater and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Treetop Trek.

When you stay at Merewood Country House in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. This hotel is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Ullswater and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Treetop Trek.

Set in Ambleside in the Cumbria region, with Grizedale Forest nearby, The Granary offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 35 km from Derwentwater Lake, 41 km from Askham Hall and 49 km from Wasdale. The property is non-smoking and is situated 8.6 km from Lake Windermere.

The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower.

Guests at the holiday home can enjoy golfing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Muncaster Castle is 50 km from The Granary, while Buttermere is 50 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 129 km away.

Located 35 km from Askham Hall, 39 km from Derwentwater Lake and 48 km from Muncaster Castle, Hideaway Lodge features accommodation set in Windermere. Complimentary WiFi is available throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The property is non-smoking and is situated 7.2 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

The spacious holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, and 2 bathrooms with an a bath or shower, a hair dryer and a washing machine.

Grizedale Forest is 15 km from the holiday home, while Coniston Water is 24 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 119 km away.

Set 8.6 km from World of Beatrix Potter, Craggy View offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 42 km from Trough of Bowland, 43 km from Derwentwater Lake and 47 km from Muncaster Castle. The property is non-smoking and is located 41 km from Askham Hall.

The spacious holiday home has 4 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower.

Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kendal, like golfing, cycling and fishing. Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Kendal Castle is 8.9 km from Craggy View, while Coniston Water is 27 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 111 km away.

Low Brow Barn is situated in Ambleside, 17 km from Lake Windermere, 30 km from Derwentwater Lake, as well as 36 km from Askham Hall. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The property is non-smoking and is set 8.2 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

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

Muncaster Castle is 42 km from Low Brow Barn, while Buttermere is 45 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 122 km away.

The Old Chapel, a property with a garden, is set in Windermere, 42 km from Trough of Bowland, 42 km from Askham Hall, as well as 44 km from Derwentwater Lake. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The property is non-smoking and is situated 8.6 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Kendal Castle is 8.5 km from The Old Chapel, while Coniston Water is 32 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 110 km away.

Robin View Lodge, a property with a garden, is situated in Windermere, 35 km from Askham Hall, 40 km from Derwentwater Lake, as well as 40 km from Muncaster Castle. The property is set 15 km from Grizedale Forest, 17 km from Kendal Castle and 20 km from Coniston Water. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 7 km away.

The holiday home includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom with a hot tub, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Leeds Bradford International Airport is 119 km from the property.

Camellia Cottage, a property with a garden, is located in Crook, 42 km from Trough of Bowland, 42 km from Askham Hall, as well as 44 km from Derwentwater Lake. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 8.3 km away.

The spacious holiday home is equipped with 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a shower. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Kendal Castle is 8.6 km from the holiday home, while Dalton Castle is 38 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 110 km from the property.

Located in Windermere in the Cumbria region, Lake View Lodge provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 34 km from Derwentwater Lake, 38 km from Muncaster Castle and 39 km from Askham Hall. The property is non-smoking and is situated 4.3 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

The spacious holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a shower. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Windermere, like golfing, cycling and fishing. Guests can also relax in the garden.

Wasdale is 49 km from Lake View Lodge, while Buttermere is 50 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 118 km from the property.

Situated 4.5 km from World of Beatrix Potter, Môn features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 38 km from Muncaster Castle, 39 km from Askham Hall and 49 km from Buttermere. The property is non-smoking and is located 33 km from Derwentwater Lake.

The spacious holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms 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 Windermere, like golfing, cycling and fishing. Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Wasdale is 49 km from Môn, while Grizedale Forest is 12 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 119 km away.

Featuring a hot tub, Paddock House is set in Windermere. This property offers access to table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 6.9 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

The spacious holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms 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 Windermere, like golfing, cycling and fishing. Guests can also relax in the garden.

Derwentwater Lake is 33 km from Paddock House, while Askham Hall is 39 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 121 km from the property.

Jessie's Cottage, a property with a garden, is set in Kendal, 40 km from Askham Hall, 42 km from Trough of Bowland, as well as 42 km from Derwentwater Lake. Located around 8.5 km from Kendal Castle, the holiday home is also 21 km away from Grizedale Forest. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 8.2 km away.

This holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

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

Leeds Bradford International Airport is 110 km from the property.

Located 7.2 km from World of Beatrix Potter, Highfield Lodge provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 39 km from Derwentwater Lake, 48 km from Muncaster Castle and 15 km from Grizedale Forest. The property is non-smoking and is situated 35 km from Askham Hall.

The spacious holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms 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 Windermere, like golfing, cycling and fishing. Guests can also relax in the garden.

Coniston Water is 24 km from Highfield Lodge. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 119 km away.

Set 7.2 km from World of Beatrix Potter, Troutbeck Lodge offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 39 km from Derwentwater Lake, 48 km from Muncaster Castle and 15 km from Grizedale Forest. The property is non-smoking and is situated 35 km from Askham Hall.

This holiday home is fitted with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with dishwasher, a TV, a seating area and 2 bathrooms with a hot tub.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Coniston Water is 24 km from the holiday home. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 119 km from the property.