Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Windermere travel guide

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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.

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Where to Eat in Windermere

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cedar Manor Restaurant (Cedar Manor Hotel Ambleside Road) and Hillthwaite (Hillthwaite Hotel) are great picks.

When to visit Windermere

Windermere in October
Estimated hotel price
$438
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windermere in October
Estimated hotel price
$438
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 99 km from Windermere. The shortest flight to Windermere from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Windermere to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 03m trip. The train station in Windermere is called Windermere, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Windermere is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 176 km from Windermere. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windermere using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Windermere takes 113 km and will cost you around $19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 185 km.

Plane

Although Windermere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 99 km from Windermere. The shortest flight to Windermere from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Windermere to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 03m trip. The train station in Windermere is called Windermere, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Windermere is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 176 km from Windermere. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windermere using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Windermere takes 113 km and will cost you around $19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Windermere

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Windermere

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,511 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,981 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,997 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,991 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,383 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,653 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (862 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,346 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,535 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,036 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,384 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (368 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windermere

From 5-star hotels such as the Linthwaite House to great affordable options like the Elim House, Windermere offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $265 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $412 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windermere

Most booked hotels in Windermere

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Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$348+
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Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$346+
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Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$235+
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The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$289+
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The Swan at Grasmere- The Inn Collection Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$225+
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Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$339+
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Hiring a car in Windermere

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.60 and $50.13. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windermere, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.60 and $50.13. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windermere, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

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