WINDERMERE, LAKE DISTRICT - CUMBRIA

Windermere is a town in Cumbria, England, lying about one kilometre away from the lake of the same name. Although Windermere confusingly does not touch the lake, it has now grown together with the older lakeside town of Bowness-on-Windermere, though the two retain distinguishable town centres. There are a number of museums, but the main draw for its many tourists is the lake. Boats from the piers in Bowness (about a fifteen-minute walk from the top of Windermere town) sail around the lake, many calling at Ambleside or at Lakeside where there is a restored railway.

Windermere, at 12 miles long, one mile wide and 220 feet deep, is the largest natural lake in England, and is fed by numerous rivers.

The towns of Windermere on the hillside and Bowness on the lake shore are set within the Lake District National Park, each with their own character and charm. At ten and a half miles long, Windermere is the longest lake in England and offers panoramic views of the surrounding fells. Blackwell, the recently refurbished and inspirational Arts and Crafts house designed by Baillie Scott, sits in an elevated position overlooking the lake.

WINDERMERE HOTELS

Apart Hotel-Oakdene

98 Oak Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1EN.
OAKDENE Apartment Suites are situated in the centre of Windermere village, just a few minutes' walk from the lake yet in a quiet side street and within walking distance of all shops, bus and train stations.

Applegarth Hotel & Restaurant

College Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BU.
Luxurious four poster rooms with spectacular views, a highly acclaimed restaurant with an award winning head chef, cosy oak panelled lounge bar with open fire all make the Applegarth the perfect base for discovering the Lake District.

Cedar Manor Hotel

Ambleside Rd, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AX.
150 year old former country residence set in half acre gardens dominated by the giant 200 year old cedar tree. Located adjacent to the A591 next to St Mary's Church, ten minutes walk from Windermere Village and the Lake.

South View (Indoor Pool)

27 Cross St, Windermere , Lake District, Cumbria, LA23 1AE.
Southview is a luxury B and B Hotel with its own indoor heated swimming pool in the heart of Windermere. Situated in quite cul-de-sac position overlooking the town centre , yet only 2 minutes walk from the bars/restaurants.

The Ravensworth

Ambleside Rd, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BA.
A traditional, Lakeland stone guest house with true character offering a warm welcome and relaxed atmosphere. Only a few minutes walk from the centre of Windermere village and railway station.

Westbury House

27 Broad Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2AB.
A Victorian residence offering quality accommodation and excellent value for money. Centrally situated in Windermere Village in a quiet side street and approximately 1 mile from Lake Windermere..

MAJOR LAKES

Bassenthwaite Lake - about 6 kilometres long by 600 to 1000 metres wide.
Buttermere
Coniston Water
Crummock Water
Derwent Water
Ennerdale Water
Grasmere
Haweswater Reservoir
Hayeswater
Loweswater
Rydal Water
Thirlmere
Ullswater
Wast Water
Windermere

TRANSPORT LINKS

Windermere town was known as Birthwaite prior to the arrival of the Kendal and Windermere Railway, which stimulated its development. Windermere station offers train and bus connections to the surrounding area, Manchester, Manchester Airport, and the West Coast Main Line.