Buckle up for adventure and the great outdoors when you visit one of the most popular visitor destinations in the UK, stunning Windermere. Located in the National Park of the Lake District in Cumbria, Windermere is perhaps best known for its vast ribbon-shaped lake - the biggest in England at 11 miles across - and its variety of watersports and pleasure cruises. With fantastic accommodation and top-quality holiday cottages Windermere is also the perfect base for exploring the surrounding Lake District with its deep forests, rolling hills, huge heathlands, bustling towns, and incredible bodies of water.
In Windermere town you'll find brightly coloured, smart buildings made of stone and brick, with plenty of Victorian and Georgian architecture to admire, along with well-kept hotels, smart gardens, and attractive guest accommodations. There are plenty of holiday cottages Windermere wide, offering excellent quality accommodation to suit all guests and budgets. Wander the streets and you'll find independent shops selling everything from fashion to crafts, bakeries serving up sourdough and fresh cakes, and traditional pubs - not to mention a thriving gastronomic scene that spans everything from international takeaways to fine dining.
From the town's superb array of holiday cottages Windermere offers plenty of activities on the doorstep from your comfortable guest accommodation. Walk along the lake, enjoy a pleasure cruise, or try your hand at sailing or paddleboarding. Hike, walk, horse ride, cycle, or try paragliding in the hills surrounding the town, or join a guided tour for historic ambles and sightseeing. In town, you can shop, visit the Jetty Museum or World of Beatrix Botter and explore beautiful private gardens. After a busy day of activities, relax in your cosy cottage with all of the amenities you could hope for - from a log-burning stove, plush sofas and those all-important takeaway menus, to a hot tub in the garden, and superb views of the hills and stars.
