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. Windermere deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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 99 km from Windermere. The shortest flight to Windermere from India departs from Chennai and takes around 14h 15m.
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 ₹ 1,419 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about ₹ 1,419 for a 1h 40m trip. The train station in Windermere is called Windermere, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.
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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windermere, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Windermere takes 113 km and will cost you around ₹ 668. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about ₹ 1,085 for a journey of 193 km.
From 5-star hotels such as the Linthwaite House Hotel to great affordable options like the Adam Place Guest House, Windermere offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 10,855 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 20,994 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 ₹ 1,863 and ₹ 2,484. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windermere, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.