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.
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.
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 17h 05m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windermere to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around RM 22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Doncaster, expect to pay about RM 219 for a 0h 54m 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 Edinburgh, which is about 176 km from Windermere. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windermere, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Windermere takes 105 km and will cost you around RM 34. From Leeds, the ticket costs about RM 43 for a journey of 113 km.
Airlines serving Windermere
Where to stay in Windermere
From 5-star hotels such as the Linthwaite House Hotel to great affordable options like the Adam Place Guest House, Windermere offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 514 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,019 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 RM 7.54 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 90.38 and RM 120.50. The most frequently booked car type in Windermere is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.