Windermere for Great Lake District Holidays

Whether travlling by road or rail, Windermere is so accessible making it a great choice for a Lake District holiday.

Windermere is perfectly placed within Cumbria to make the most of the Lake District itself. Whether by car or on foot, the dramatic mountainscapes, rugged fells, inspiring lakes and hidden valleys are there to be explored from most Windermere hotels and accommodation.

Since the 19th-century, visitors have come to Windermere and nearby Bowness to take in the wonderful views of Lake Windermere (named after the Norse settler Vinand as in "Vinand's mere") and sample the delights of central Lakeland. Windermere boasts many fine shops and a walk around the centre of the town reveals a wealth of slate and limestone buildings in various architectural styles. Windermere's close proximity to Bowness (the two towns are often thought of as one) allows it to share the delights of Bowness whilst keeping a charming character of its own.

In and around Windermere are a wealth of splendid stately homes, gardens, castles and abbeys as well as activities and attractions for younger members of the family. Bowness is home to The World of Beatric Potter attraction which is always a hit with children and adults alike.

From steam boats to sail boats and windsurfing, or cycling to climbing, there are plenty of exciting activities both on and off the Lake. Whatever time of the year you visit, the Lake District has so much to offer, and we'll do our everything to make sure that your stay is nothing short of wonderful. Whether it's for a romantic weekend away, a family holiday or a business stop off on the way to of from Scotland, Windermere offers everything.

Windermere and Bowness are firmly on the culinery map these days with such fine local produce that is attracting chefs nationwide. Many Windermere hotels now offer such a high standard of cooking and produce that finding a restaurant to eat in each night is not a necessity. With some of the best quality lamb, pork and beef in the United Kingdom as well as local delicicies such as sticky toffee pudding, cumberland sausage and chutneys, Windermere is a foody paradise. Time is so precious for tourists theses days that knowing the food offered in the hotel restaurant is really excellent, makes the whole visit even more pleasureable.