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CumbriaBowness-on-Windermere

Bowness-on-Windermere, the most popular lake-side resort in the Lake District, lies about half way along Lake Windermere.  The town grew up after the opening of the railway from Oxenholme and Kendal to Windermere in 1847. 

A short walk from Lake Windermere is Orrest Head, a superb viewpoint, made popular by Wordsworth.  This was the first summit visited by Alfred Wainwright, author of the famous Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells, in 1930. 

The World of Beatrix Potter, housed in the Old Laundry, is a very popular family attraction in the town. 

To visit Beatrix Potter's Hill Top Farm, south of neighbouring Esthwaite Water, and the area around Hawkshead can take a short cut across Windermere using the car ferry from Ferry Nab, Bowness to Ferry House at Far Sawrey. 

The modern ferry, which operates on cables that run under the lake, leaves every half hour.  Windermere is popular for sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and water skiing. 

Steamers and launches also operate the full length of the lake calling at Bowness, Waterhead and Lakeside.  Lakeside Station, at the southern end of the lake, was built in 1869 as the terminus of the Furness Railway. 

Today visitors can take a trip to Haverthwaite on the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway.  Lakeside Pier, beside the station, houses the Aquarium of the Lakes.  This attraction has over 30 displays illustrating the creatures living in and alongside the magnificent freshwater lake.

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Ellerthwaite Lodge Hotel New Road Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 2LA MAP
Originally a 19th century hunting lodge, the Ellerthwaite Lodge Hotel is centrally located in the village of Windermere.

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Burnside Hotel Kendal Road Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3EP MAP
Set in its own mature grounds located in the centre of the Lake District with views over Lake Windermere. We are only half an hours drive from junction 36, M6.

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Hydro Hotel Helm Road Bowness-On-Windermere LA23 3BA MAP
Situated just 100 yards above the centre of the village of Bowness on Windermere the Hydro Hotel offers wonderful panoramic views over the north of Lake Windermere and is close enough to the village for you to easily explore on foot..

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The Belsfield Hotel Kendal Road Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3EL MAP
Built in 1845, this Victorian hotel stands in six acres of beautiful gardens overlooking Windermere and the Cumbrian Hills, and still exudes all the charm of a smart country house. In addition to the hotel's wonderful location in ...

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Macdonald Old England Hotel Church Street Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3DF MAP
Formerly a private house, this elegant Victorian mansion nestles in mature gardens with lawns down to the lake. The hotel boasts unrivalled views of Lake Windermere, and is in a prime location for visiting the World of Beatrix Potter and other ...

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Lindeth Howe Country House Classic Hotel Lindeth Drive Longtail Hill Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3JF MAP
Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel, formerly owned by Beatrix Potter, is set in 6 acres of beautiful, mature gardens overlooking Lake Windermere. Beautifully appointed bedrooms with many facilities, a rosette awarded restaurant, bar and lounge ...

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Fayrer Garden House Hotel Lyth Valley Road Bowness-On-Windermere LA23 3JP MAP
Imagine a beautiful country house, quiet and secluded nestling in five acres of grounds, with superb lake and mountain views, yet only four minutes from Bowness village and the lake with all its attractions. Elegant, comfortable lounges..

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Aphrodites Themed Lodge Longtail Hill Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3JD MAP
A selection of unique, themed suites of the highest quality. The lodge has an outdoor, heated swimming pool. This location is ideal for visiting the many famous attractions of the Lake District.

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Elim House Biskey Howe Road Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 2JP MAP
The Elim House is situated just a minute from the bustling village of Bowness and Lake Windermere. Judith and Steve offer you a warm welcome to Elim House, serving fresh home cooking in a pleasant atmosphere.

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Virginia Cottage Kendal Road Bowness-On-Windermere LA23 3EJ MAP
Pretty traditional stone and slate built house set in heart of village. With some rooms having views over the village and surrounding fells. Comfortable small family run guest house

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New Property Lake Road Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 2JJ MAP
Situated in the tourist capitol of the English Lake District, Bowness is a small victorian town nestling on the banks of Lake Windermere.

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Mariner Lake Road Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3AP MAP
Situated in the heart of Bowness, this cosy and traditional Lakeland inn is just 200 yards from Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake. All rooms are en-suite with flat-screen TVs and DVD players.

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The Cranleigh Kendal Road Bowness-On-Windermere LA23 3EW MAP
Located a one-minute walk from Lake Windermere with incredible brand new room facilities in all new luxury and superior rooms. Perfectly situated with restaurants, bars and shops also only one minute walk from the doors.

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Dene House Kendal Road Bowness-On-Windermere LA23 3EW MAP
Occupying a superb position on the edge of Bowness village, and just 3-minutes away from Lake Windermere itself, this beautiful guest house offers a careful blend of modern and traditional.

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Holiday Cottages


Brooklands Bowness-on-Windermere
This attractively furnished cottage is ideally located to benefit from the facilities in Bowness and adjacent Windermere, indeed it makes an ideal centre for the whole of the Lake District National Park. Sleeps 4

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Around The Bowness-on-Windermere Area


Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:

Windermere (1.25 miles) Ambleside (5.00 miles) Coniston (6.27 miles) Kendal (7.41 miles) Carnforth (17.46 miles) Keswick (18.58 miles) Barrow-in-Furness (21.41 miles)
 

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