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in the county of Cumbria

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Lake Windermere is England's largest lake, and one of it's most popular with visitors. It is 10.5 miles long and approx 1 mile wide. The water of the lake reaches a depth of around 220 feet and the lake is extremely popular with water sports enthusiasts as well as walkers who come to enjoy the scenic walks around various regions of this beautiful lake, where you can walk up hills and enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the whole surrounding area. Along the North shores of windermere you will find the Victorian town of Ambleside, a very popular tourist destination and place of interest. There is a ferry service that runs the length of Windermere, and you can also hire boats, either motor or rowing. Infact around Windermere you will find something for everyone - fishing, boating, spectacular walks and views, historic buildings, horse riding, and much much more! Please enjoy the pictures of Windermere..

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	The Ravensworth Ambleside Rd, Windermere, Cumbria, England (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) A traditional, Lakeland house with character offering a warm welcome and relaxed atmosphere. Only a few minutes walk from the centre of Windermere village and railway station. The Ravensworth is a... More info and book online.. Price from £35.00
	Southview B&B & Indoor Pool 27 Cross Street, Windermere, Cumbria, England (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) Southview is a luxury bed and breakfast licensed guesthouse, with its own indoor heated swimming pool in the heart of Windermere. Situated in quiet cul-de-sac position overlooking the town centre, ... More info and book online.. Price from £70.00
	Applegarth Hotel & JR's Restaurant College Road, Windermere, Cumbria, Cumbria, England (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) The Applegarth Hotel & JR's Restaurant is a magnificent Victorian Mansion house situated in a quiet street close to the heart of Windermere village. With 18 individually designed luxury bedrooms all w... More info and book online.. Price from £60.00
	The Waverley Hotel College Road, Windermere, Cumbria, Cumbria, England (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) This relaxing, small hotel run by Alison and Ron Walker, offers personal service and good home cooking in comfortable surroundings. The house has all the modern amenities to enable you to enjoy yo... More info and book online.. Price from £52.00
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Nearby travel help

Windermere Station	(0.2 miles, 0.3 km)
Staveley Station	(3.4 miles, 5.4 km, direction E)
M6 Junction 37	(11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction E)
M6 Junction 36	(12.6 miles, 20.2 km, direction SE)
Blackpool Airport	(42.3 miles, 68.0 km, direction S)
Teesside International Airport	(60.1 miles, 96.7 km, direction E)
Windermere to London	(230.0 miles, 370.1 km, direction SE)