Places to visit
Sightseeing
Only one mile from The Bird House, Bowness is home to England's largest lake, lovely shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
127 locals recommend
Bowness-on-Windermere
Only one mile from The Bird House, Bowness is home to England's largest lake, lovely shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
the home of lakes poet William Wordsworth. This stunning village really is a must.
97 locals recommend
Grasmere
the home of lakes poet William Wordsworth. This stunning village really is a must.
Where Campbell set the water speed record. Coniston is a small village that packs a punch. Stunning scenery and home to hikers bucket list The Old Man
59 locals recommend
Coniston
Where Campbell set the water speed record. Coniston is a small village that packs a punch. Stunning scenery and home to hikers bucket list The Old Man
Another must visit is the village of Hawkshead. William Wordsworth went to school here and is close to the home of Beatrix Potter.
59 locals recommend
Hawkshead
Another must visit is the village of Hawkshead. William Wordsworth went to school here and is close to the home of Beatrix Potter.
Markets on Thursday and Saturdays, Keswick is a hikes dream. Great mountain walks, the home of Squirrel Nutkin and a must visit.
205 locals recommend
Keswick
Markets on Thursday and Saturdays, Keswick is a hikes dream. Great mountain walks, the home of Squirrel Nutkin and a must visit.
Food Scene
Windermere village is the gateway to the national park. Gorgeous little shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. a great place to start your trip. only one mile from The Bird House.
56 locals recommend
Windermere
Windermere village is the gateway to the national park. Gorgeous little shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. a great place to start your trip. only one mile from The Bird House.
4 miles from Windermere, Amblesidecan be travelled to be boat, bus, car or those who like a challenge, across the mountains. Amblesideis vibrant small town, has a roman settlement remains, waterfalls, mountain hikes, cafes and shops. More sleepy in the evenings than Bowness however a must visit
145 locals recommend
Ambleside
4 miles from Windermere, Amblesidecan be travelled to be boat, bus, car or those who like a challenge, across the mountains. Amblesideis vibrant small town, has a roman settlement remains, waterfalls, mountain hikes, cafes and shops. More sleepy in the evenings than Bowness however a must visit
Neighbourhoods
Bowness-on-Windermere
Home of England largest lake. Bowness is vibrant. Great restaurants, cafes, bars and old taverns. So much to do in the local area.
127 locals recommend
Bowness-on-Windermere
Home of England largest lake. Bowness is vibrant. Great restaurants, cafes, bars and old taverns. So much to do in the local area.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Windermere train station is one mile from The Bird House
1 mile from The Bird House
Book before you go
reservation of restaurants
summer is busy in the Lakes, try and book restaurants in advance especially on weekends.