Bowness-on-Windermere Cottages
Sitting on the banks of Lake Windermere, Bowness on Windermere is popular with holidaymakers due to the range of activities both on and off the lake on the doorstep and transport links enabling them to explore the Lake District.
The village has a range of shops from outdoor clothing to souvenir shops, cafes serving delicious coffee and cake to Michelin stared restaurants and attractions to keep everyone entertained from children to grandparents.
Being on the shores of the Lake, jump aboard a Windermere Cruise Ship and experience the beauty of the surrounding mountains from England’s largest lake, take advantage of the landing points and explore Lakeside with aquarium and steam train or the popular village of Ambleside before returning to Bowness.
Hire a rowing boat, try paddleboarding, visit the World of Beatrix Potter or enjoy tree top adventures at Brockhole Visitor Centre, there really is activities for everyone.
Places to Eat and Drink in Bowness-on-Windermere
- Langdale Chase
- Low Wood Bay
- Source at Gilpin Hotel
- The Samling
- The Albert Pub
- The Old John Peel Inn
- The Flying Pig Pub
- Lake View Garden Bar
- Hole in t Wall
Nearby Attractions in Bowness-on-Windermere
- Brockhole Visitor Centre
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- Windermere Cruises
- The Victoria Wood Theatre
- Windermere Jetty Museum
Getting to Bowness-on-Windermere
Nearest train station, Windermere
Bus, Windermere to Bowness on Windermere, Stagecoach route 599