Windermere is centrally placed and  ideal for a holiday in the Lake District National Park.  The 10 miles of water is easily accessible for lake shore and water based activities.

Just 10 minutes walk from the lodge is the Lake District Visitor Centre at Brockhole which features an adventure playground, visitor centre, cafe, picnic tables and nature trails.

Lake District Visitor Centre

Elegant steamers can carry you the entire length of the Lake from Ambleside via Bowness on Windermere to the steam trains and the aquarium of Lakeside.

An uplifting experience rewards those who walk to the spectacular viewing points at Gummers Howe, Orrest Head, Claiffe Heights, Loughrigg or Wansfell.  For outdoor enthusiasts, who enjoy more than water sports and walking, golf and pony trekking are available.

As well as being a haven of majestic scenery you can indulge in fine food, local cultural events and heritage attractions.

Retail therapy abounds with many specialist shops, in particular the array of trendy outdoor shops and contemporary arts and crafts.

Whatever your tastes or expectations for a holiday in Lakeland, Windermere has it all.  For more information about windermere and the surrounding area please click here to enter the tourist information site.