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.

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

Windermere in October
Estimated hotel price
₹ 16674
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windermere in October
Estimated hotel price
₹ 16674
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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 13h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windermere to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around ₹ 2,252 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about ₹ 1,418 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 Alamo, 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 ₹ 334. From Leeds, the ticket costs about ₹ 834 for a journey of 80 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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 13h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windermere to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around ₹ 2,252 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about ₹ 1,418 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 Alamo, 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 ₹ 334. From Leeds, the ticket costs about ₹ 834 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Windermere

Airlines serving Windermere

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 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 Adam Place Guest House - B&B, Windermere offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 10,547 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 20,671 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windermere

Most booked hotels in Windermere

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, World Hotel Distinctive
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 16,954+
Lakes Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 16,024+
The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 19,433+
Yha Ambleside
1 star
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 1,675+
Yha Hawkshead
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 1,585+
The Inn At Grasmere
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,845+

Hiring a car in Windermere

Expect to pay ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,862 and ₹ 2,482. The most frequently booked car type in Windermere is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,862 and ₹ 2,482. The most frequently booked car type in Windermere is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.