| Windermere, at ten and half miles long and over 200 | | | | Mortal Man among the rugged fells of Troutbeck |
| feet deep, is England's largest natural lake. Fed by | | | | Valley ensures each guest an amazing view of the |
| enormous rivers, the name itself is derived from the | | | | surrounding landscape, one of the most memorable |
| Old Norse word meaning 'Lake of the man named | | | | views of all the Windermere hotels. The lounge |
| Vinandr'. Used by the Romans to transport heavy | | | | offers travellers a chance to unwind in front of the |
| materials, it did not become a popular holiday | | | | blazing log fires while sampling their selection of local |
| destination until 1847, when the branch of the Kendal | | | | cask ales and traditional malt whiskeys. The Mortal |
| and Windermere Railway was built to it. The UK's | | | | Man is a good choice for those looking to relax and |
| wealthy flocked to Windermere to build their | | | | unwind. |
| extravagant summer homes. Many would later be | | | | Ellerwaite Lodge |
| converted into guesthouses and hotels that serve as | | | | This four star, non-smoking lodge is located just a |
| the temporary home for modern day travellers. | | | | short walk from the lake. The sixteen rooms of this |
| These conversions are the backbone of | | | | 19th century townhouse feature clean, soft |
| Windermere's accommodation -- offering up originality | | | | furnishings and beds with luxury mattresses to |
| and personable service for an affordable price. | | | | ensure a good night's rest. Originally a private home, |
| Some popular accommodation choices include: | | | | no two rooms are alike, but each room has en-suite |
| Autumn Leaves Guest House | | | | bathroom facilities, complimentary aromatherapy |
| Autumn Leaves is a three star Bed and Breakfast in | | | | products, a flat screen TV, and a refreshment centre |
| central Windermere overlooking Ellerwaite Park. The | | | | stocked with coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. On the |
| exceptionally clean rooms are small, but cozy and | | | | first floor lounge, guests can relax on the Chesterfield |
| comfortable, and an absolute steal at around 25 | | | | sofa while gazing out of the original stained glass |
| pounds per night, a great deal for Windermere hotels. | | | | windows, admiring the view of Windermere and the |
| Prices include a large, freshly cooked breakfast that | | | | fells across the shoreline. The lodge is centrally |
| will keep you running well past lunch time. Autumn | | | | located in the town of Windermere, making it a |
| Leaves is less than 200 yards from the town center | | | | convenient location for those wishing to explore the |
| and a ten-minute walk from the train station. With | | | | surrounding area. |
| the lake itself being minutes away by foot, it makes | | | | Eastbourne Guest House |
| for an ideal base for the budget-conscious traveller. | | | | A deceptively spacious guesthouse made of slate |
| Beckmead House | | | | and stone, Eastbourne boasts a five star rating for |
| This four-star Bed and Breakfast is only a ten-minute | | | | its nine well-decorated, en-suite guest rooms. |
| walk from the lake, and a five-minute walk from the | | | | Constructed a few years after the surrounding |
| town centre, giving Beckmead House an ideal location | | | | Windermere hotels, Eastbourne was intended to be |
| for those needing a break from the cares of | | | | the private residence of a wealthy gentleman, and |
| everyday life. The rooms in this guesthouse feature | | | | was built to meet his exacting standards. None of its |
| private showers, central heating, hair dryers, a full | | | | original splendor or quality has been lost in the |
| range of complimentary toiletries and a ready supply | | | | guesthouse conversion. The rooms are some of the |
| of coffee and tea. The breakfast is comprised of the | | | | largest Windermere, featuring king sized, four-poster |
| standard British fry up (bacon, eggs, sausage, | | | | beds and double showers with a three head power |
| tomato, mushroom, toast, and beans) plus fresh fruit, | | | | shower. It costs a bit more, but this is one case |
| cereal, and yoghurt. Special menus are available for | | | | where you definitely receive what you pay for. |
| vegetarians and those on restricted diets, making this | | | | This is only a sample of what Windermere hotels, |
| a smart choice for many. | | | | and the entire area, has to offer. You can find |
| The Mortal Man | | | | anything from farm stays to luxury spas. If a holiday |
| The twelve rooms of this local inn have recently | | | | at Windermere is what you want, you are sure to |
| been refurbished to include updated interior design | | | | find accommodation that falls within your budget |
| and luxury four-poster beds. The location of The | | | | guidelines. |