Things to do
Windermere is the central location for touring The Lake District and The Howbeck is ideally situated an easy two minute stroll from the main village with its excellent selection of shops and fine restaurants & bistros.
There are lots of good walks right on the doorstep without the need to venture out in the car - We would be delighted to lend you one of our many walking guides.
An easy 10 minute walk brings you to the town of Bowness, home of the World of Beatrix Potter attraction and lots of wonderful shops and restaurants.
From the pier in Bowness you can take one of Windermere Lake Cruises to the lovely town of Ambleside or to Lakeside where you can journey a little further on one of the steam driven trains on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway or visit the Aquarium of the Lakes.
There are things to do to suit all tastes within easy reach either by foot, car or on one of the many trips organised in the area, some of which pick up from the hotel.
- Hill Top, Near Sawrey - former home of Beatrix Potter
- Beatrix Potter Gallery - Hawkshead
- Windermere Steamboats & Museum
- Lake District Visitor Centre at Brockhole
- Townend, Troutbeck - 17th century statesman farmers house
- Rydal Mount & Gardens, near Ambleside
- William Wordsworth's Dove Cottage, Grasmere
- The Ruskin Motor Museum, Coniston
- Sizergh Castle & Garden, nr Kendal
- Low Sizergh Barn, Farm Shop, Tea Rooms & Craft Gallery nr Kendal
- Stott Park Bobbin Mill
- Holker Hall, Gardens & Lakeland Motor Museum
- South Lakes Wild Animal Park
- Rheged, The village in the Hill, near Penrith & Helly Hansen
- National Mountaineering Exhibition
- Trotters World of Animals, Keswick
- Honister Slate Mine
- Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House
- Muncaster Castle & Owl Centre
- Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
- Acorn Bank Garden & Watermill
- Fell Foot Park
- Wordsworth House
It's easy to get away from the crowds too with stunning countryside just a short distance away and drives over Wrynose & Hardknott pass will bring you to the Roman fort.
The historic market towns of Kendal & Keswick are within easy reach, as is Ambleside with it's fine array of outdoor clothing shops.
