Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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Where to Eat in Windermere

If you’re looking for affordable options, Hillthwaite (Hillthwaite Hotel) and The Ryebeck Hotel (Lyth Valley Road) are great picks.

When to visit Windermere

Windermere in December
Estimated hotel price
RM 1033
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windermere in December
Estimated hotel price
RM 1033
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windermere to Liverpool takes 0h 51m and costs around RM 184 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about RM 53 for a 2h 06m trip. The train station in Windermere is called Windermere, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Car

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 Alamo and Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windermere, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Windermere takes 140 miles and will cost you around RM 74. From Bristol, the ticket costs about RM 78 for a journey of 220 miles.

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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windermere to Liverpool takes 0h 51m and costs around RM 184 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about RM 53 for a 2h 06m trip. The train station in Windermere is called Windermere, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Car

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 Alamo and Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windermere, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Windermere takes 140 miles and will cost you around RM 74. From Bristol, the ticket costs about RM 78 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Windermere

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Windermere

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,094 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,505 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (906 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windermere

From 5-star hotels such as the Linthwaite House to great affordable options like the Elim House, Windermere offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 566 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,007 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windermere

Most booked hotels in Windermere

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Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 778+
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Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 790+
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Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 446+
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The Swan at Grasmere- The Inn Collection Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 487+
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The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 434+
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Yha Ambleside Hostel
1 star
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 188+
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Hiring a car in Windermere

Expect to pay RM 7.42 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 RM 88.94 and RM 118.59. The most frequently booked car type in Windermere is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 7.42 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 RM 88.94 and RM 118.59. The most frequently booked car type in Windermere is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.