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Bowness-on-Windermere Bowness-on-Windermere is a sprawling tourist town on the shore of Windermere, about halfway along the 12 mile length of the lake between Waterhead at the North end, and Lakeside at the South end. Bowness was the nearest accessible point on the lake. St Martin's Church is the parish Church of Bowness, and was built in 1483, with various alterations, including the restoration of 1870, when the Church was enlarged. www.visitcumbria.com /amb/bowness.htm   (420 words)

BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE - LoveToKnow Article on BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE S.W. of Windermere station on the London and North-Western railway. the Appleby parliamentary division of Westmorland, England, on the east shore of Windermere, 13/4 m. Bowness lies at the head of a small bay, is served by the lake-steamers of the Furness Railway Company, and is a favorite yachting, boating, fishing and tourist centre. www.87.1911encyclopedia.org /B/BO/BOWNESS_ON_WINDERMERE.htm   (144 words)

Windermere (town) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Windermere is a town in Cumbria, England, lying about one kilometre away from the lake of the same name. Boats from the piers in Bowness (about a fifteen-minute walk from the top of Windermere town) sail around the lake, many calling at Ambleside or at Lakeside where there is a restored railway. Windermere station offers train and bus connections to the surrounding area, Manchester, Manchester Airport, and the West Coast Main Line. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Windermere_(town)   (179 words)

Bowness-on-Windermere - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Bowness-on-Windermere (pronounced Bow.ness-on-Wind.eh.mere) is built on hilly terrain on the shores of Windermere in Cumbria, England; while it has now grown together with the town of Windermere (which, confusingly, does not actually touch the lake), the two still have distinguishable town centres. Windermere railway station offers train and bus connections to the surrounding area, Manchester, Manchester Airport, and the West Coast Main Line, and is about a fifteen-minute walk from the lakefront. Both Stagecoach and the local council provide frequent connecting buses from Bowness Pier; Stagecoach's open-top double-decker buses travel through the centre of town and continue to Ambleside and Grasmere, while the council's wheelchair-accessible minibuses run around the edge of town. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bowness-on-Windermere   (254 words)

Bowness-on-Windermere - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Bowness-on-Windermere The Windermere Steamboat Museum is nearby, and there is a regular car ferry service from Bowness-on-Windermere to Belle Isle on the lake. Bowness-on-Windermere is a centre for pleasure trips and water sports on the lake. St Martin's Church in Bowness was consecrated in 1486, and contains 15th-century stained glass windows from Cartmel Priory. encyclopedia.farlex.com /Bowness-on-Windermere   (121 words)

Fairhaven, Self-Catering Holidays, Bowness-On-Windermere, English Lake District Bowness, being perched on the shores of Lake Windermere boasts many top class restaurants of varied nationalities, a wide selection of shops, a cinema, a small theatre and of course the popular steamboats, which sail round the lake from the Bowness piers. Although only 5 minutes walk from the centre of Bowness Village, Fairhaven is set in an elevated position in a quiet backwater away from through traffic. Brantfell is a nice easy half hour uphill stroll from Fairhaven, and once reached provides breathtaking views across Lake Windermere. members.aol.com /FairhavenX   (347 words)

WINDERMERE AND BOWNESS, Windermere and Bowness Tourist Information and Travel Guide at InfoHub.com Five hundred yards north of Bowness, on Rayrigg Road, the Windermere Steamboat Museum (Easter-Oct daily 10am-5pm; £3.40; steam-launch cruises £5;) has as its star exhibit the 1850 Dolly, claimed to be the world's oldest mechanically driven boat, and extremely well preserved after spending 65 years in the mud at the bottom of Ullswater. Windermere Lake Cruises (tel 015394/31188,) operates stylish steamers and vintage cruisers to Lakeside at the southern tip (£6.20 return) or to Waterhead (for Ambleside) at the northern end (£6 return). Windermere remains the transport hub for the southern lakes, but there's precious little else to keep you in the slate-grey streets. www.infohub.com /destinations/Europe-&-Russia/England/Windermere-and-Bowness/100274.htm   (667 words)

Lake District Guest House and Bed & Breakfast accommodation in windermere and bowness cumbria the English Lake District Windermere and Bowness are looked upon as the main towns within the Lake District National Park which forms a large part of Cumbria, stretching from just north of Lancaster to Carlisle near the Scottish border. The Lake District: Windermere, Bowness, Ambleside, Grasmere, Coniston and Keswick Bowness has a long Lakeside area with a bay full of steamers, which depart all day to Ambleside at the north end of Windermere Lake or Lakeside at the south end of the Lake. www.search-cumbria.com /guesthouses/ldindex.htm   (277 words)

Bowness-on-Windermere the Lake District Cumbria Bowness caters to tourists with lots of eating places, accommodations and activities. The coal-fired launch, Branksome, made of teak, took Prince Philip on a tour of Windermere Lake. Bowness was a quiet fishing village in a sparsely populated area until the advent, in 1847, of the railroad. www.thecumbriadirectory.com /Town_or_Village/Bowness-on-Windermere/Bowness-on-Windermere.php   (761 words)

Bowness accommodation - hotels guest houses bed and breakfast self catering cottage accommodation in Bowness Cumbria UK Windermere on the hillside and Bowness on the Lake shore. Windermere is about a mile from the lake and set on a hillside whilst Bowness, is at the water's edge. Lake Windermere at 10 and a half miles, is the longest lake in England. www.kayukay.co.uk /bowness.html   (311 words)

B&B Accommodation Bowness on Windermere Lake District Bowness on Windermere is one of the largest towns on the shore's of Lake Windermere and what a nicer way to end the day than a leisurely stroll by the lake front, or an evening cruise amongst the islands of Lake Windermere.. Bowness on Windermere is one of the largest towns on the shore's of Lake Windermere and what a nicer way to end the day than a leisurely stroll by the lake front, or an evening cruise amongst the islands of Lake Windermere. Cumbria B&B - Accommodation in Bowness on Windermere - B&B in the Lake District - Lake District Holiday www.search-cumbria.com /listings/l0018.html   (268 words)

Holiday in Bowness on Windermere At the top end of Windermere, there is the train station and close by there is the very popular Lakeland Plastics and also the local supermarket for your essential commodities. Bowness has a variety of restaurants and bars from the discerning to the local chippy. The picturesque Lake Windermere is within 10 minutes stroll away – offering outstanding beauty as well as peace and tranquillity as you get away from the hub-hub of city life. web.ukonline.co.uk /dougiedoo   (834 words)

Search: bowness windermere Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere can be found roughly at the midpoint on the east side... Bowness-on-Windermere situated in a spectacular lakeside setting on the eastern shore of Lake Windermere, is Cumbria's most popular destination. Welcome To Bowness On Windermere One of the most popular tourist destinations in the lake district. www.dogpile.co.uk /uk.dogpl/search/web/bowness+windermere   (427 words)

Windermere Windermere, at 12 miles long, one mile wide and 220 feet deep, is the largest natural lake in England, and is fed by numerous rivers. Windermere is the only lake without a speed limit. Steamers and launches operate from Bowness Bay to Waterhead at Ambleside, and Lakeside at the southern end. www.visitcumbria.com /amb/winderm.htm   (251 words)

Bowness on Windermere Hotels. Hotels in Bowness on Windermere - Accommodation UK All our discount Bowness on Windermere hotels are specially selected with guaranteed low internet rates for all our England and UK hotels. From a cheap Bowness on Windermere hotel, to 4 and 5 star Bowness on Windermere hotels with special offers, you are sure to find the best Bowness on Windermere hotel Accommodation for you. Bowness on Windermere Pictures - Take a Picture Tour of Bowness on Windermere www.picturesofengland.com /England/Cumbria/Bowness_on_Windermere/hotels   (1067 words)

Bus and coach travel from Bowness on Windermere Bowness on Windermere is in the Cumbria County council area (Postcode: LA23). Information on hotels near Bowness on Windermere is available here, holiday cottage information is available here and holiday park information here. Books about Bowness on Windermere are available here. www.carlberry.co.uk /rfnshowl.asp?L1=BOW012   (253 words)

South Lakeland District Council :: Windermere Windermere is also, of course, the name of England's longest lake and you can explore its length and breadth on one of the many sailings offered by Windermere Lake Cruises all year round. Windermere is at the heart of an area rich in gourmet pubs and country house hotels offering fine dining second-to-none. Windermere Cash Office Langstone House, Broad Street, Windermere Tel: 015394 44283 Opening Hours: 09:00 - 16:30 www.southlakeland.gov.uk /main.asp?page=1483   (318 words)

Solicitors in Bowness on Windermere Cumbria England UK Personal injury lawyers in Bowness on Windermere Cumbria England, UK can advise you, should you have suffered an injury in the past three years for road accidents, work related accidents, medical negligence, or a simple tip or slip injury. Solicitors in Bowness on Windermere England, UK provide you with links to solicitors, lawyers, legal advice throughout all the English regions, towns and cities. Solicitors in Bowness on Windermere Cumbria England UK Solicitors Online in Bowness on Windermere Cumbria, England UK Welcome to Solicitors-England.co.uk, the place to find law firms in your area that can help with your legal issue. www.solicitors-england.co.uk /England/Cumbria/Bowness_on_Windermere.htm   (199 words)

Elim Lodge Location - Bed & Breakfast in Bowness-on-Windermere, English Lake District, UK Turn left into Windermere town and continue through and down the main road towards Bowness. Elim Lodge is in a picturesque Victorian area of Bowness village, a short stroll from Windermere Lake. Windermere railway station and the National Express coach stop are just over one mile away. www.elimlodge.co.uk /location.htm   (234 words)

LAKE DISTRICT - Online Information article about LAKE DISTRICT These dales drain to Ullswater (205 ft. max., second to Windermere in area), and so north-east to the Eden. Windermere, is the highest point in England, See also: waters by the Brathay from Langdale, the head of which, between Bow Fell and Langdale Pikes (240, ft.), is very fine; and by the Rothay from Dunmail Raise and the small lakes of Grasmere and Rydal Water, embowered in woods. encyclopedia.jrank.org /KRO_LAP/LAKE_DISTRICT.html   (2480 words)

Bowness On Windermere UK hotels & travel information Information about hotels in Bowness On Windermere, UK is subject to change at very short notice and confirmation of its accuracy should be sought whenever possible. For information about travelling to Bowness On Windermere or for destination guides about other cities in UK, go to our Travel Guides page. Bowness On Windermere UK hotels & travel information www.yay-uk.com /hotels/UK-Bowness-On-Windermere.html   (273 words)

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Bowness On Windermere Hotels UK Find Hotels in Bowness On Windermere Cumbria UK Situated on the shores of lake Windermere right at the heart Of Bustling Bowness-On-Windermere, This Victorian Former Country House Is Ideal For Exploring The Lake District And Cumbria. Bowness On Windermere Hotels, England UK - Sort by rate The Hydro is one of the oldest Lake District Hotels, built as a water cure hotel in the late 19th century. www.uk-hotels-central.co.uk /towns/bownessonwindermere.htm   (365 words)

Bowness-on-Windermere holiday cottages & self catering holiday accommodation directory Just a mile from the shores of Lake Windermere and within 500 yards of the heart of bustling Bowness, this is a beautifully furnished, very comfortable and well-equipped apartment. Enjoying fine views of Lake Windermere (see photo on right) and beyond, standing in a row of three, these light, airy, comfortable houses each with their own balcony looking out towards the lakes and fells. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac and yet only a few minutes walk from the centre of Bowness, this house is very well equipped and offers lovely views of the lake and the fells from the picture window in the lounge. www.britinfo.net /cottages/TALTS15000.htm   (703 words)

Windermere B&B - Beaumont Bed and Breakfast - UK Lodgings Frequent bus services run from Bowness-on-Windermere to Ambleside, Grasmere, Kendal and Keswick and the railway station at Windermere [about 1 mile from the bed and breakfast] has frequent services to London, Manchester Airport and Glasgow. A short walk from the shores of Lake Windermere, Beaumont BandB offers a pleasant stay in a convivial family atmosphere. Windermere BandB - Beaumont Bed and Breakfast - UK Lodgings www.milford.co.uk /england/accom/h-a-3597.html   (300 words)

Hotels in Bowness On Windermere Great Britain - Discount Hotel Online Reservations, Cheapest Rates Guaranteed Once your reservation is submitted, a confirmation email about the reservation and the details of the Bowness On Windermere hotel you reserved will be sent to you. Enjoy great discount and cheapest internet rates for hotels and lodging in Bowness On Windermere Great Britain. Bowness On Windermere Hotels Great Britain, Discount Hotel Bowness On Windermere Great Britain, Cheapest Hotel Rates @ lodging-reservation-center.com www.lodging-reservation-center.com /hotels/greatbritain-bownessonwindermere.shtml   (179 words)

Squirrel Bank is a guest house situated just outside Bowness on Windermere, in the Lake District National Park squirrel bank accommodation in the lake district lake district accommodation lake district bed and breakfast bed and breakfast lake district guest house in the lake district b&b in windermere lake district hotel lake district guest house bed & breakfast in england british guest houses bowness accomodation bowness bed and breakfast bowness on windemere accomodation Squirrel Bank is a guest house situated just outside Bowness on Windermere, in the Lake District National Park Nicknamed by the golfing magazines as "The Mini Gleneagles" Windermere Golf Course is one of the most beautifully breathtaking yet challenging courses in England, set in a magnificent land scape.The golf course is only one mile from Squirrel Bank and we offer a concessionary 10% reduction on green fees if booked in advance. www.squirrelbank.co.uk /golf.htm   (148 words)

The Cranleigh Hotel, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District, Cumbria, England In Bowness (not Windermere village which is 1 1/2 miles up the main road away from the Lake), only 2 minutes walk from Lake Windermere. After that, if a rest with the papers is needed before you set off to row Lake Windermere (10 miles, England's longest) or to canter up Scafell Pike (3210 feet, England's highest), our two comfortable lounges are there for your use at anytime (log fires included though not in summer we hope). Sure, the views from Coniston Old Man are worth the scramble but a stroll round Windermere lake shore with the Fairfield Horseshoe as a backdrop cannot be beaten, and a lake cruise offers effortless sightseeing; you could hire a sailing boat or water ski of course! www.cs.arizona.edu /people/jcropper/cran.html   (617 words)

The Old Court House Bed and Breakfast, Guest House Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria the Lake District UK The Old Court House Bed and Breakfast, Guest House Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria the Lake District UK Welcome to The Old Court House, fine bed and breakfast accommodation in the heart of Bowness on Windermere a leisurely 5 minute stroll form Bowness Bay on the shores of Lake Windermere. Very convenient situation in the lovely Lakeland village of Bowness on Windermere - The Old Court House is an ideal bed and breakfast holiday location, enjoyed by old and young alike and is a perfect base for sightseeing and touring around England's largest National Park. It was built in 1843 as the Police Station and Jail and extended in 1858 to incorporate the Court House. www.theoch.co.uk   (183 words)

Bowness-on-Windermere Bowness is a picturesque little town towards the central-southern end of Lake Windermere in Cumbria. A few hundred yards from the town centre is Bowness Bay, a small lakeside beach front with an adjacent marina. Its busy hilly streets, lined with elegant stone and slate houses, hotels and gift shops bear that clean fresh look which is typical of the Lake District. www.watercolour-art.me.uk /bowness.htm   (62 words)

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