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 99 km from Windermere. The shortest flight to Windermere from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 7h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windermere to London takes 1h 45m and costs around AED 151 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about AED 103 for a 3h 10m trip. The train station in Windermere is called Windermere, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Windermere is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 109 km from Windermere. You’ll find branches of Alamo and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windermere, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Windermere takes 72 km and will cost you around AED 29. From Leeds, the ticket costs about AED 48 for a journey of 113 km.
Airlines serving Windermere
Where to stay in Windermere
From 5-star hotels such as the Linthwaite House to great affordable options like the Adam Place Guest House - B&B, Windermere offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 443 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 909 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Windermere
Most booked hotels in Windermere
Hiring a car in Windermere
Expect to pay AED 6.80 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 AED 81.53 and AED 108.71. The most frequently booked car type in Windermere is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.