Windermere travel guide
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You're Going to Love Windermere
With a population of 8,118, Windermere is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Windermere to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Windermere
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Boathouse | Bar & Restaurant (The Marina) and Cedar Manor Restaurant (Cedar Manor Hotel Ambleside Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Burlington's (The Beech Hill Hotel Newby Bridge Road) and SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel (Crook Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Windermere.
When to visit Windermere
How to Get to Windermere
Plane
Although Windermere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 62 miles from Windermere. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Windermere from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windermere to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around €17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €20 for a 1h 28m trip. The train station in Windermere is called Windermere, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Windermere is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 109 miles from Windermere. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windermere, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Windermere takes 45 miles and will cost you around €11. From Leeds, the ticket costs about €13 for a journey of 70 miles.
Airlines serving Windermere
Where to stay in Windermere
From 5-star hotels such as the Linthwaite House Hotel to great affordable options like the Adam Place Guest House - B&B, Windermere offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €116 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €233 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Windermere
Most booked hotels in Windermere
Hiring a car in Windermere
Expect to pay €1.73 per litre in Windermere (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.76 and €27.68. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windermere, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.