Perched on the edge of the beguiling Lake Windermere shores, only a hop, skip and jump from Windermere, Bowness Bay and Ambleside, Windermere Gothic Mansion offers you an escape in one of the most sought-after parts of the Lake District.
Only a ten-minute walk away, you will find yourself immersed in the quaint cafes, traditional pubs, outstanding restaurants, shops and supermarkets of Bowness-on-Windermere. With an information centre, this is the perfect place to start your Lake District adventures. Windermere village can be reached within a longer thirty-minute walk, and the bustling town of Ambleside is only a fifteen-minute drive away, or you can arrange a lake cruise, travelling across the water and taking in the fabulous views along the way!
Windermere is England’s largest lake, measuring 10.5 miles long and 219 feet at its deepest point. Its size and majestic beauty, unsurprisingly, make it one of the most renowned and popular areas to visit in the Lake District. For outdoor adventures, the hiking, cycling and water sports on offer are fantastic, as well as crazy golf, climbing, hot air ballooning and orienteering to fill up your holiday schedule! Any opportunity to leave the car behind and lost yourself in the fresh air and nature, is highly recommended.
Perhaps one of the closest attractions, is the delightful World of Beatrix Potter, where the fabulous animals of Beatrix Potter's tales are brought to life in three dimensions. Also on the list, must be the Lakes Aquarium, with the UK’s largest collection of freshwater fish and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, where you can enjoy a 3.5-mile steam locomotive trip into the Leven Valley.
As well as being home to England’s largest lake, The Lake District is also England’s largest National Park, with more than 3100km of rights of way, you can walk, cycle and ride your way around this stunning part of the country, revelling in some of the world’s best scenery.
Carlisle, Leeds and Newcastle airports are all within around a 2-hour drive, and there are train stations dotted throughout the National Park, so accessing the house on public transport is certainly possible. The average journey time from London and the south-east is about five hours, while it’s about one and a half hours from Manchester and two hours from York.
The Region
The scenic splendour of the Lake District makes it a must-visit for fans of the great outdoors. Ullswater Valley is stunning, sheltering a beautiful lake hidden among towering fells, while the surrounding area is relatively undeveloped compared with other parts of the Lake District. Take the Ullswater Steamer Ferry for a unique perspective of the valley, enjoying its remote and peaceful feel.