The Hidden Treasures Of Windermere – Cumbria

The largest natural lake in England, Lake Windermere provides the natural beauty of England and its countryside. Windermere, a village lying at the base of a beautiful meadow provides a visitor with an opportunity to rest, relax, and enjoy the activities that for centuries have been pursued by the artists and writers that have made Windermere – Cumbria their home.

The accommodations found in Windermere provide you with the opportunity to step into the lives of the Victorians. The homes are beautiful, large, and have spacious gardens that overlook the lake. Many of the homes contain items that date back to the–th century and have glorious artwork and hand crafted woodwork that is a breathtaking display of the artistry of the Victorian era.

The preservation of the beauty and peacefulness of Windermere began with the first visitors to the area. When a railroad was being planned, William Wordsworth was one of the ardent protesters to development of this wonderful oasis. The desire to maintain the countryside and hills has resulted in a place where you can hike, walk, cycle, and enjoy miles of undisturbed landscape.

The National Park Centre will provide you with maps of the area as well as points of interest that you will not want to miss. The Centre is housed in a Victorian home nestled in thirty acres of beautiful gardens. They offer guided walking tours, films, and slide shows of the history and growth of the area.

From School Knot a visitor is provided at complete view of the entire town and lake. The walk will take you through some beautiful countryside above the town. You can also wander through Holehird Gardens about a mile from Windermere. The gardens offer ten acres of orchards, rock gardens, and foliage laid in a beautiful array of pathways and walks.

Spending summers at Windermere from her childhood, you will see the many spots that became locations in Beatrix Potter’s books. Her home Hilltop is a testament to the wonderful imagination of this marvelous writer. The garden at Hilltop reveals the whimsy and beauty that is so clearly described in her books. Her love of Windermere is displayed in the layout of the home and surrounding gardens and landscape that is part of her home.

The restaurants in Windermere are a wonderful treat with their 3 Rosette ratings. You are able to find any type of cuisine. A person who wants to take time to enjoy a tea room will find that many of the hotels offer both restaurants, pubs, and tea rooms that overlook spacious gardens and the lake.

The lake offers splendid activities. A person can rent a boat in Windermere and spend the day on the lake enjoying the natural wonders of the area. Or, you can take the ferry which runs the length of the lake and make stops in villages along the way to shop and eat. A vacation in Windermere – Cumbria will leave you refreshed, relaxed, and ready to face your hectic life when you return home.

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