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Windermere is
a scenic small town about 1 mile east of
Lake Windermere. The towns name was
changed from Birthwaite to Windermere
after the railway reached the town in
1847.
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Windermere expanded southwest until
joining the town of
Bowness-on-Windermere. The two towns are
now basically one large town, with two
centre's. Regular buses run between the
town centre's. Bowness-on-Windermere is
right next to Lake Windermere, with boat
trip piers.
Windermere Town has a good verity of
restaurants, bar/diners, cafe's, hotels,
B&Bs and self catering properties.
The town is a good base to explore the
Lake District, and often not as busy as
some of the towns right next to the
lakes.
The large Windermere Hotel, originally
named The Riggs Windermere, is on the
north side of the town by Windermere
Railway Station. The hotel opened around
the time the railway between Kendal and
Windermere was completed.
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District with attractions, golf courses,
historic houses, castles, and mountains
with photo tours.
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