Last updated: October 2026
Lake District — Traveler Guide
Apartments and aparthotels in the Lake District rated 8 or higher by guests, for stays of a few weeks or a month, with the best neighbourhoods and practical tips.
Quick Answer
Our top pick for a long stay in the Lake District is Edge Mere Apartment, Bowness-on-Windermere in Bowness-on-Windermere, rated 9.8 from 148 Booking.com reviews. Ashbrooke Apartment Keswick at The Lairbeck is a strong alternative at 9.6.
7 places · Checked October 2026
Bowness-on-Windermere
In Bowness-on-Windermere. Guests score it 9.8 out of 10 across 148 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.
★ 9.8 guest score from 148 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
In Keswick. Guests score it 9.6 out of 10 across 53 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.
★ 9.6 guest score from 53 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
In Keswick. Guests score it 9.8 out of 10 across 76 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.
★ 9.8 guest score from 76 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Bowness-on-Windermere
In Bowness-on-Windermere. Guests score it 9.3 out of 10 across 114 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.
★ 9.3 guest score from 114 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Loweswater
In Loweswater. Guests score it 9.8 out of 10 across 56 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.
★ 9.8 guest score from 56 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Ambleside
In Ambleside. Guests score it 9.7 out of 10 across 111 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.
★ 9.7 guest score from 111 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Keswick
In Keswick. Guests score it 9.4 out of 10 across 50 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.
★ 9.4 guest score from 50 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
About This Guide
A few weeks in the Lake District in winter suits walkers, writers and people who want quiet. Off-season rates are lower than in July and August, and lodges and cottages commonly come with Wi-Fi and parking. Short days and heavy rain mean you plan around the weather.
How we picked: these are apartments and aparthotels in the Lake District rated 8 or higher by Booking.com guests, so you usually get a kitchen and more space for a longer stay. Checked in October 2026.
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Common Questions
Yes, if you want walking, quiet and cosy pubs. Expect rain, short days and some closures, but lower prices and fewer visitors than in summer.
Kendal is best for shops and transport, Ambleside and Keswick for walking and atmosphere. Choose by whether you value supermarkets and trains or being close to the fells.
A car makes it much easier, particularly for groceries and trailheads. If you stay in a town such as Keswick or Ambleside you can manage with buses and walking, but winter services are less frequent.
Edge Mere Apartment, Bowness-on-Windermere has the highest score of the places in this guide for a long stay: 9.8 out of 10 from 148 Booking.com reviews (checked October 2026).
Prices and availability change daily. Lock in the best rate by booking early — most of our top picks offer free cancellation.
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