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Discover the Best Hotels, B&Bs, Inns and Vacation Rentals in Windermere – Based on 25,660 Real Reviews from Actual Guests
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Near all bus routes if you don't drive.good independent shops and no mc Donald's!went to Hill Top,Grasmere,Keswick and Hawkshead with no hold ups.Dove Cottage,Beatrix Potter Gallery,B.P.Attraction and Pencil Museum.Dont miss The Gingerbread Shop in Grasmere and the WordsworthMemorial in the church and Crow Park in Keswick.
Guidebooks suggested Windermere didn't have as many things to do as other towns in the Lake District, but I found it perfect for train and bus connections, with a nice hike up Orrest Head that I did twice. Perhaps not quite as quaint or as near-to-rural as other towns, but it was still visually pleasing, with many restaurant and grocery choices. One can also walk into Bowness and take ferries to other locations.
A well-connected place to stay if you are relying on buses for transport rather than driving yourself everywhere. Fantastic for natural beauty and walks in hilly green stuff. Day trips to Ambleside (for the sheer number of outdoor shops) and Keswick (for the scenic bus ride) highly recommended.
The hike up Orrest Head was short but had a huge payoff at the top. You can research all you like for good places to eat in the city but nearly everything I shortlisted was closed - just follow your nose or go where the crowds are at. Nothing was particularly outstanding. The desserts in tubs (tiramisu, profiteroles, eclairs, etc.) at all the major supermarkets (Coop, Sainsbury, Tesco) are uniformly very good. There is no M&S anywhere near the area. The 599 open top bus gives a good tour through many of the towns around Lake Windermere - and goes up to Rydal where you can hike Rydal Cave, which was the most spectacular part of our trip. One can purchase a bus and boat ticket for 12 pounds. EE SIM cards are available at the Co-op and they have a pretty good data package.
We loved Windermere especially Bowness and the Lakes, we felt like we were in heaven. Can get a crowded with other visitors. Local residents have very good knowledge of the area. We ate at The Lamplighter-very enjoyable meal, booking is recommended. Plenty of good transport, but we chose good old foot power. Well recommended.
“Nice location, just beside the tourist center. Interesting way of self check-in. The guesthouse is owned by a sweet couple and they are very friendly! Recommend you to book a Windermere tour from the guesthouse via email in advance, they can give you a discount !”
“Location, beautiful hotel and restaurant”
“I really recommend every my friend who wants to visit Windermere to live here. The location is so nice which is near the train station and about 20 mins walking distance to Lake District. The couple of host are very friendly and kind, they reminds me of my family. The room is clean and cozy, it's not that big but it's enough. The most important thing is the breakfast. The breakfast is so delicious!!! You must try that!!! I miss my holiday in Windermere, thanks the host gave me a wonderful place to live.”
“Nice hotel overlooking the lake .. Lovely lake view room. the spa jacuzzi was excellent for relaxing in looking out onto the lake .. Staff were always pleasant and helpful.”
“The hotel & the garden were well maintained. Staff were extremely polite & well deciplined. Best hotel I stayed in UK. Wonderful place to spend your dream holiday.”
