Vacation rentals with lake access in England

What a beautiful place to stay! Everything about this house was fantastic. The location was perfect right in the heart of Bowness with easy access to the lake, shops, bars and restaurants. Parking available for several cars (We had 4 but you could easily fit more). The house itself is just amazing with everything catered for all of our party which ranged from 21 to 80 year olds. The kitchen and dining areas are great and well stocked with absolutely everything you need. Plenty of space in the main living room for our party of 9 to all gather together. Bedrooms were all ensuite, well decorated and very comfortable. The games room with Pool table and hot tub was a great place to relax and have some fun, and the cinema room was fantastic. Great views from the balcony, up and down the Windermere valley. Communication with host David, was 1st class with immediate responses to any questions and a very flexible approach to requests. Would highly recommend and we will hopefully return.

Had an amazing and relaxing time, the place was cosy and clean! The hosts were helpful, proactive and made check in/out a seamless experience. Lovely touches such as cake&prosecco laid out for us when we arrived. Beautiful location right on the lake, very much enjoyed the hot tub and was a perfect place to celebrate a birthday. Would love to come back again and highly recommend!!

Lovely, clean and comfortable accommodation over looking a lake, not far from Cheltenham and Cirencester. Would love to come back. Thanks to Sharon for her speedy responses to any queries we had.

We have had an amazing 4 night stay at the boathouse. Such a beautiful place with the most amazing views, even with construction going on next door. Extremely clean and well equipped, best place we have stayed in the lakes so far. Looking forward to rebooking next year, would highly recommend.

I had a fantastic stay at Andy & Anne’s place! The location is absolutely stunning, with a peaceful lakeside view that made my mornings and evenings so relaxing. Sunset view was amazing .The hosts were friendly, responsive, and made sure everything was perfect. It was the ideal getaway, and I’d definitely love to return. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a serene escape! :)

We found this property to be pristine, warm and welcoming. Beautiful views out over the lake and peaceful and quiet. Great place to unwind after work for us but a great place also if you were holidaying in the Cotswolds. Our hosts were quick to respond to our very few questions and I would thoroughly recommend this property 100%. Great place, you wont be disappointed

A beautiful house in a stunning location, could not think of anywhere better to spend New Year. The location was amazing, next door is currently being refurbished but this wasn’t a problem as it was the holidays, there were no workers on site. I can only imagine once this work is completed the property will be even more amazing than it is already. The gardens are magical, but the advice to be careful and watch small children is useful as it is steep and not suitable for everyone. It rained none stop while we were there (can’t help the weather) so the large hallway was great for drying the dogs snd leaving our mountain of coats, hats and boots. There was a small issue with the hot water but Kate responded immediately and sorted it out straight away. To top it off there were four separate firework displays in Grasmere which we could see from the front window, lighting up the lake. A brilliant New Year. We have already checked if it’s available for next year but someone beat us to it!

We had a lovely time! The house is well-equipped, clean, and very comfortable. It has a great location in the Cotswolds, near beautiful towns and right by a lake with plenty of wildlife and tranquility. Highly recommended!

A very nice host, friendly and discreet. The place had a lovely little cottage feel and I loved the use of space for the bunk beds.

Really great location to get into Portsmouth via the ferry. Lovely clean flat with super comfy beds. Host had kindly left tea and coffee etc. The Bakehouse bar/ restaurant round the corner on the waterfront is worth a visit. Great communication from owner. 100% recommend.

Fabulous clean stylish apartment, plenty of space and great parking. The view made the sitting room a great space to relax. Thank you x

This was our second stay at Michelle's place and we found the flat to be as lovely as the first time. The check in instructions were clear and we found the parking spot with no trouble. The rooms were spotlessly clean and tastefully decorated. We also appreciated the lovely welsh cakes Michelle had left out for us. I would not hesitate to recommend staying here.

The Sail Loft was clean and well equipped with a lovely view of the lake. It was ideal for our next section of the South West Coast Path. Jen was a friendly and responsive host willing to share information and answer questions. No hesitation in recommending the property.

Great apartment, clean and with all the required essentials. Great location, a few yards from shops, bars and restaurants. Lots of parking on the street. Comfortable beds, great shower. Everything worked as expected. Felt like home to a better home !

fantastic apartment in a great location not too bad pub within 2 minute walk also beach not too far away either you can walk to Filey v beach in about 50 minutes or Hunmandy gap in around 25 minutes Excellent clean apartment with a tv in living room and an additional one in bedroom easy check in great kitchen and facilities would highly recommend

Stayed for just one night and was absolutely perfect for what we needed! Such a cosy lovely flat. We absolutely loved the bath in the bedroom. Walking distance to shops too in Windermere. If you’re looking for somewhere in the lakes and want something a bit special look no further. Would definitely stay here again.

We have just come home after a 3 night stay at Lake View Cottage. The cottage is set within a beautiful tranquil location with direct views of the lake. The cottage was cosy and comfy with a log burning fire in the living room. The 2 bedrooms were bright and comfortable with wardrobes and plenty of cupboard space. The twin bedroom also had a tv. There is a lovely cafe with indoor and outdoor seating behind the cottage, which was an added bonus. There is also an adjoining Farm shop next to the cafe selling fresh vegetables, jams, marmalades, honey etc and a variety of gifts. There are beautiful walks at the Hirsel around the lake and beyond. There is a small playpark for young children and craft workshops to visit too.

We received a warm personal welcome and Prosecco and home-made brownies were additional touches that helped add up to an extraordinary stay. The hosts are nearby in the event of any issues, unlikely given the meticulous attention to detail. The cottage is superbly designed, an aesthetic triumph and a wonderful interior example of what we called rustic minimalism: cosy, comforting and warm, but without clutter or rustic kitsch. Superb interior design, the highlight the spectacular -poster bed, whose wooden framework acts as a frame through which to view the sensational upstairs room. Underfloor heating, stone floors, a well-appointed kitchen, a giant free-standing bath and a walk in shower complete a luxuriously appointed accommodation. Location could not be better, with fabulous walks, yet a short car or taxi ride to the restaurants and cultural delights of Carmel, Ambleside, etc Five*****

Joe and sue were amazing hosts throughout my stay. They were available during any questions I had and also very helpful during the storm in January. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants an escape to the country, can’t thank them enough. Will definitely be back !!

Great cottage for our family stay in Windermere, we couldn’t have asked for a better property and location. The property was really nice and clean, well resourced and set up with everything you could have needed during the stay. We made use of the complimentary leisure facilities for all the family. Great location with lots of bars, restaurants, choice of supermarkets and easy bus and train routes. We would love to return and carry on exploring the area using the cottage as our base.

Three 50 year olds on a birthday weekend away from the families. Walking, eating, drinking, swimming and relaxing. A beautiful cottage with its own woodland and little beach in the shores of Windermere. Mark and Ruth are fabulous hosts. They live in the adjoining cottage but you wouldn’t know. Very kind of them to drop a card and chocs off for my birthday. The hot tub under the stars at night is a massive bonus and the sauna at the top of the garden is awesome. The rooms are comfortable and clean. Plenty of throws and blankets for the colder night. Lounge is great with the log burner going as well. Lots of games to play. Trivial Pursuits was hilarious after all these years. Must mention Ruth’s marble run she is building. Great so far. Good location for long walks, open swimming. Recommend the Punch Bowl for 1st class food. Not the cheapest but excellent service too. To sum it up, a lovely escape for the weekend. Couldn’t have asked for more.

Great spot in the world to get away from it all, and just enjoy the scenery. Even a damp and chilly few days in November could not take away the warmth inside and the view outside. The walk down to the lake in the morning with the dog was the highlight.

Such a great little cottage in a fantastic location to explore Derwentwater and the surrounding area.

This was a beautiful spot, nice & private & accessible to the lake for a beautiful sunset pic opportunity. Very clean & tidy on arrival & we tried our best to leave it as we found it.