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

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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. 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, Hillthwaite (Hillthwaite Hotel) and The Ryebeck Hotel (Lyth Valley Road) are great picks.

When to visit Windermere

Windermere in December
Estimated hotel price
$319
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windermere in December
Estimated hotel price
$319
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 62 miles from Windermere. The shortest flight to Windermere from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 22h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windermere to Liverpool takes 0h 41m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $156 for a 2h 49m 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 Sixt, 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 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 65 miles.

Plane

Although Windermere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 62 miles from Windermere. The shortest flight to Windermere from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 22h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windermere to Liverpool takes 0h 41m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $156 for a 2h 49m 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 Sixt, 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 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 65 miles.

Airports near Windermere

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Windermere

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,754 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,128 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,208 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,490 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,667 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,674 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,148 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,440 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 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 $156 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $326 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windermere

Most booked hotels in Windermere

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Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$288+
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Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$280+
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Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$174+
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Burn How Garden Hotel - Bowness on Windermere
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$171+
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The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$192+
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The Inn At Grasmere
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$201+
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Hiring a car in Windermere

Expect to pay $2.55 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 $30.50 and $40.67.

Expect to pay $2.55 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 $30.50 and $40.67.