Lakeside

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Lakeside featuring a small town or village, railway items and heritage architecture
Lakeside showing heritage architecture
Lakeside
Lakeside which includes marine life and interior views as well as a small group of people
Lakeside showing railway items and heritage architecture

Delve into a subaquatic tunnel in an impressive aquarium. Learn about the history of bobbins in this quirky area along Windermere Lake.

Lakeside is an attractive spot on the shores of England’s largest lake, WindermereOpens in a new window. The tiny hamlet, surrounded by undulating fields and woodland, has a busy pier with lake views. Rent a boat from the dock to cruise around the many islands in the large lake.

Families are drawn to this area by the variety of fascinating tanks and sections of the Lakes Aquarium. See local crayfish, perch and harvest mice in the English Lake District exhibit. Marvel at the exotic creatures in the Tropical Rainforest, including frogs, lizards, snakes and crocodiles. Other aquarium highlights include Asian otters and the tunnel under a recreation of Lake Windermere.

Walk north for 15 minutes to reach the Stott Park Bobbin Mill, which produced millions of wooden bobbins for weaving and spinning. Browse the exhibit telling the story of the mill. Imagine what it was like to work here. Take a guided site tour and purchase your own bobbins from the gift shop.

Stroll along the lively Lakeside Pier and spot boats on the water. Dine at a restaurant on the wharf or nearby in the Windermere area for local specialties, such as Cumberland sausages and Grasmere gingerbread.

Relive the classy voyages of yesteryear with the steam trains of the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, which stands beside the pier. It runs southwest for 3 miles (6 kilometres) to Haverthwaite via a scenic route that passes through the hamlet of Newby Bridge.

Find Lakeside on the southwestern end of Windermere’s lake. Bowness-on-WindermereOpens in a new window is 8 miles (13 kilometres) north along the eastern shore of the water. Arrive at Lakeside Pier by boat from AmblesideOpens in a new window or Bowness. Fly to Leeds Bradford Airport in Yorkshire and reach the site by car in 2 hours. LondonOpens in a new window is 280 miles (450 kilometres) southeast.

Expect wet and windy winters with snow flurries. Visit between April and September for drier, warmer weather.

With its busy pier and fascinating aquarium, Lakeside is an ideal family retreat.

Lakeside Hotel & Spa

Lakeside Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Newby Bridge, Lake Windermere, Ulverston, England
The price is RM722 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
RM722
RM866 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ulverston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (532 reviews)
"Our check in was so smooth; the man was so helpful and suggested various things to see on our visit. Lovely man"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Lakeside Hotel & Spa
Lakes Hotel and Spa

Lakes Hotel and Spa

5 out of 5
Kendal Road, Bowness, Windermere, England
The price is RM831 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
RM831
RM997 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Windermere. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 15 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,106 reviews)
Class hotel
"A lovely 3 day stay with my wife for my 60th birthday. Location excellent, Staff very friendly & cooperative, rooms clean ,tidy & modern. We didn't eat in the restaurant apart from breakfast which was good. The complimentary Bentley was a bonus getting into town. Will definitely go again..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Lakes Hotel and Spa
The Windermere Hotel

The Windermere Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Lake District National Park, Kendal Rd, Windermere, England
The price is RM447 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
RM447
RM537 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Windermere. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.2/10 Good! (695 reviews)
"Mattress could of been more softer and could of done with a mini fridge in the room and flooring was really squeaky and apart from that I had a really good stay good food choices in the restaurant next door and drinks close to local shops and restaurants and train stations right opposite hotel which ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

The Windermere Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Pine Lake Resort

Pine Lake Resort

4 out of 5
Dock Acres, Carnforth, England
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Carnforth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,343 reviews)
Nice and cosy!
"The place was cosy and equipped with all the essentials at a modest standard. We were a bit disappointed not to have the full lake view. The staff were very friendly, though we were surprised that towels are only changed every four days for the price we paid."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Pine Lake Resort
Kotel Windermere

Kotel Windermere

4.5 out of 5
Lake road, Windermere, England
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Windermere. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Windermere and Windermere Jetty ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (232 reviews)
Unreal stay at Kotel Windermere
"Absolutely beautiful room😍So clean and well equipped. Dyson cool fan, GHD straighteners & hairdryer!! Will definitely be booking here again!!"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Kotel Windermere
Hapimag Burnside Park Apartments

Hapimag Burnside Park Apartments

4 out of 5
The Lodge, Kendal Road, Windermere, England
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Windermere. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a health club. Popular attractions Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier are ...
"My family and I had a lovely stay here. We will definitely be back as we enjoyed the location and facilities. Staff was also very helpful"

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2025

Hapimag Burnside Park Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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