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. Windermere deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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
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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 45m.
Train
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 $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 40m trip. The train station in Windermere is called Windermere, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Windermere is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 109 miles from Windermere. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windermere, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Bradford, the bus ride to Windermere takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 130 miles.
Airlines serving Windermere
Where to stay in Windermere
From 5-star hotels such as the Linthwaite House Hotel to great affordable options like the Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel, Windermere offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $128 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $251 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Windermere
Most booked hotels in Windermere
Renting a car in Windermere
Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Windermere (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Windermere is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.