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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.