Last-minute self-catering accommodation deals in Windermere

With a stay at Stonecross Manor Hotel in Kendal, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Lyth Valley. This spa hotel is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Lake Windermere and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry.

Located in Kendal, Castle Green Hotel In Kendal, BW Premier Collection is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Parkside Road and Kendal Museum. This hotel is 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Lake Windermere.

With a stay at Chestnut Villa in Ambleside, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and The Herdy Shop. This bed & breakfast is 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from Coniston Water and 12.8 mi (20.7 km) from Ullswater.

With a stay at Traveller's Rest Inn in Ambleside, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and The Herdy Shop. This inn is 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Ullswater and 13.3 mi (21.3 km) from Coniston Water.

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.

With a stay at Victorian House in Ambleside, you'll be on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and The Herdy Shop. This bed & breakfast is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Coniston Water and 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Ullswater.

With a stay at The Rusland Pool Hotel in Ulverston, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway. This hotel is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Coniston Water and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Lakeland Motor Museum.

Set in Great Langdale, 22 km from World of Beatrix Potter, The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 27 km of Lake Windermere. The property is non-smoking and is located 32 km from Derwentwater Lake.

The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

A Full English/Irish, vegetarian or vegan breakfast is available at the property.

You can play darts at the hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling.

Muncaster Castle is 36 km from The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, while Wasdale is 40 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 135 km from the property.

The extensively-refurbished Bridge House Hotel is set in Grasmere, directly across from St Oswalds Church and the graveyard where William Wordsworth rests. The hotel sits in its own mature grounds, with beautiful views overlooking the River Rothay.

The hotel has an Art Deco design and is set in an elegant Edwardian house with some period features. All bedrooms feature en-suite bathrooms complimented with luxury Bath House toiletries. Most rooms also offer stunning views of the river Rothay or the scenic fells.

Guests are welcomed with cream tea with homemade scones and cakes upon arrival and the pantry offers complimentary tea/coffee also with homemade cookies.

Each morning, the hotel offers a hearty breakfast. A range of cold platters and snacks are available to order, and the property can recommend and book local restaurants for an evening meal. You can also relax on site in a cosy lounge with a log fire, while the residents bar offers an extensive wine and drinks menu.

Guests can use the leisure facilities at the property's sister hotel, The Inn Grasmere. Facilities include a swimming pool and sauna.

Many mountain and lakeshore walking routes are available directly from the hotel. These include Helvellyn, Fairfield Horseshoe, Langdale Pikes, and low level routes beside Rydal Water and Grasmere Lake.

Bridge House Hotel & Silver Howe View Cottage is less than 5 miles from Lake Windermere and around 13 miles from Keswick. Ambleside’s attractions include the Armitt Museum and 17th-century Bridge House.

Free parking is included for guests.

Located in Coniston, The Sun is in a rural location – a 1-minute drive from John Ruskin Museum and 6 minutes from Beatrix Potter Gallery. This inn is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Lake Windermere and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Coniston Water.

With a stay at The Three Shires Inn in Ambleside, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Skelwith Force. This inn is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Coniston Water and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Ullswater.

Situated in Grasmere, 16 km from World of Beatrix Potter, The Grasmere Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 22 km of Lake Windermere. The property is non-smoking and is set 22 km from Derwentwater Lake.

The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. The units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Buttermere is 37 km from The Grasmere Hotel, while Askham Hall is 40 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 129 km away.

Set within the beautiful Lakeland village of Grasmere, this Victorian mansion features fabulous views of the surrounding fells and valleys. Guests can enjoy the restaurant and relaxing TV lounge.

Dove Cottage, the home of William Wordsworth, is just 15 minutes’ walk away from YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe. The shores of Grasmere Lake are just 15 minutes away on foot and the surrounding fells contain numerous scenic walking trails. Grasmere village is just a 10-minute walk away.

Home-cooked meals are available in YHA Grasmere’s restaurant, while guests can also cook within the self-catering kitchen and make use of the dining room. There is also a cafe on-site and a small shop for guests.

The majority of rooms at YHA Grasmere’s contain bunk beds. Guests are able to relax in spacious, lovely grounds, whilst there is also a games room and Wi-Fi access.

Situated in the Cumbrian countryside, conveniently located to visit the Lake District, YHA Helvellyn has on-site free parking and a bar. The nearest village, Glenridding, is a 6-minute drive from the hostel.

Each room at YHA Helvellyn comes with shared bathroom facilities.

Guests can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and nature watching. Patterdale, on the shores of Ullswater Lake is just over 2 miles from the hostel and Windermere is a 30-minute drive away.

Driftwood, a property with a garden, is set in Milnthorpe, 24 km from World of Beatrix Potter. The property is non-smoking and is located 24 km from Trough of Bowland.

The holiday home features 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. Providing free private parking, this 5-star holiday home also features free WiFi.

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

Boasting a hot tub, The Lodge is situated in Ulverston. This holiday home offers a garden. The property is non-smoking and is set 19 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

The holiday home has 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. Offering free private parking, this 5-star holiday home also features free WiFi. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

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

Leeds Bradford International Airport is 122 km from the property.

Bluebells, a property with a garden, is set in Ambleside, 20 km from Lake Windermere, 28 km from Derwentwater Lake, as well as 33 km from Muncaster Castle. The property is located 42 km from Askham Hall, 43 km from Buttermere and 44 km from Wasdale. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 16 km away.

The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a 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 13 km from Bluebells, while Coniston Water is 16 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 130 km from the property.

Located 37 km from Derwentwater Lake, 43 km from Muncaster Castle and 47 km from Wasdale, Lavender Cottage provides accommodation situated in Coniston. The property is set 47 km from Askham Hall, 5.8 km from Coniston Water and 7.3 km from Grizedale Forest. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Lake Windermere is 14 km away.

The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

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

Hill Top is 10 km from Lavender Cottage. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 135 km away.

In the heart of the Lake District, this 4-star woodland estate offers a luxury spa, award-winning dining and 35 acres of scenic grounds. Langdale Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Ambleside.

Rooms at Langdale each have a modern bathroom with designer toiletries and luxury robes. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock, and the beds have Egyptian cotton sheets. All the rooms are located in the historic building around 50 metres from Stove restaurant and Langdale Fitness and Leisure facilities.

Wainwrights' Inn is a traditional pub with open fires and real ale, whilst on-site there is informal dining in Stove Bar and Restaurant overlooking a working water wheel.

Langdale Fitness and Leisure facilities have an indoor swimming pool and a fully equipped fitness centre. Guests can relax in the whirlpool bath, steam room or tropical showers. Brimstone spa is available for pre-booking at extra charge for residents only and offers beauty treatments and thermal experiences.


Surrounded by rolling hills and gentle streams, Langdale Hotel is situated in Chapel Stile. Free on-site parking is available, and the shores of Lake Windermere are within a 10-minute drive.

Riverside, a property with a garden, is set in Coniston, 42 km from Derwentwater Lake, 43 km from Muncaster Castle, as well as 4.6 km from Coniston Water. The property is non-smoking and is situated 21 km from Lake Windermere.

The spacious holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Featuring free private parking, this 4-star holiday home also features free WiFi. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

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

Grizedale Forest is 13 km from Riverside. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 135 km from the property.