Lakeside

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Lakeside featuring heritage architecture, a small town or village and railway items
Lakeside showing heritage architecture
Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway showing railway items
Lakeside showing marine life and interior views as well as a small group of people
Lakeside showing heritage architecture and railway items
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 kilometers) 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 kilometers) 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 kilometers) 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 NT$4,821 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
NT$4,821
NT$5,785 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
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! (540 reviews)
"Lovely location."

Reviewed on 2025/8/6

Lakeside Hotel & Spa
The Windermere Hotel

The Windermere Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Lake District National Park, Kendal Rd, Windermere, England
The price is NT$2,650 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
NT$2,650
NT$3,179 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
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! (700 reviews)
"Just a few blips when we got there but was sorted right away. Overpriced for the room we had but clean, and comfortable bed."

Reviewed on 2025/8/3

The Windermere Hotel
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
23 Church Street, Windermere, England
The price is NT$7,975 per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
NT$7,975
NT$9,570 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Windermere. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Good spa and comfortable rooms
"Our room was very good, clean and comfortable. The bed and pillows were way too soft, though - we were glad to get back home to our own bed. The staff were great - immediately fixing any problems we had. Nice pool and steam and sauna The food was excellent, but unfortunately we couldn't get butter ..."

Reviewed on 2025/8/3

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
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! (1,347 reviews)
Too compact for a big family.
"We go there almost every year, but this time, the lodge given is too compact for a family of 5, especially the toilet seats are very compact and uncomfortable. Was not aware there are different sizes of lodges."

Reviewed on 2025/8/5

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! (234 reviews)
Couldn't fault it
"A really great stay in a very nice room. The staff seemed nice enough, the wifi speed was incredible and the hotel also has a decent (free) car park for guests. Very reasonable price and super modern room. Couldn't fault it."

Reviewed on 2025/7/31

Kotel Windermere
Low Greenlands Holiday Park

Low Greenlands Holiday Park

2 out of 5
Burton Road, Tewitfield, Carnforth, England
Stay at this campground in Carnforth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Cinderbarrow Miniature Railway and The Hawk Garden are ...
8/10 Very Good! (3 reviews)
"Our first time in a pod but we loved it. We stayed with our two young children, who were sad to leave! The pod was clean, cosy, had everything you need and on a quiet but secure site. We booked very last minute but had an easy check in with great communication from hoasts. Would come again x"

Reviewed on 2025/6/29

Low Greenlands Holiday Park
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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