Saturday, May 31, 2025

Postcards from Windermere: A Quiet Escape to the Lake District

The shopfront of Brysons Craft Bakery in Bowness on Windermere

We spent four days in Windermere in March and it was a lovely, relaxed visit. We pottered about a lot, ate more than I would have ever thought possible, and explored the surrounding countryside. It was our second visit to the Lake District and I almost want to say that the weather was better in Spring than in June, mainly because we expected it to be soggy and bitterly cold. We stayed in a little B&B in Bowness-on-Windermere and took long walks into the village each day.

Take a walk with me through winding streets and alongside the marina for a tiny bit of Cumbrian charm. I’ll be back soon to tell you all about what we got up to in our four days in the Lake District.

Peeking at St Martin's Churchyard through a frame of green trees

Grey skies and boats at Windermere Marina at Bowness-on-Windermere

The facade of Bodega Tapa in Bowness-on-Windermere

Looking up Kendal Road in Bowness on Windermere

Ash Street in Bowness-on-Windemere

Ash Street in Bowness-on-Windemere

Opa Greek Restaurant in Windermere

Between St Martin's Church and St Martin's Coffee House

The Stag's Head, Bowness on Windermere

Boats on Lake Windermere, Bowness-on-Windermere

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6 comments

  1. I would sit behind the glass in the tea rooms and take photos of the architecture :) Did you read up on the town's history, before going on your holiday?

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    1. Well, even though I say this was our second visit to the Lake District, it's really the second one I can remember. We lived 80 minutes away when I was growing up and apparently visited on many occasions. My dad loved history so I grew up with all his stories. Hopefully my next post will shed some light on that and the links to Beatrix Potter, Wordsworth and the wool trade

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  2. an engaging post, i like the mixture of bright, cheery weather and overcast conditions. the warm lights indoor look inviting, Mandy.

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  3. You take me to places |I am unlikely to visit, Mandy. Thank you

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  4. Merci pour cette belle sortie
    C'est toujours très agréable de flaner...
    Bonne journée à toi

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  5. I remembered going there back in 2021, it was a lovely place. I visited the Beatrix potter too. here my blog post about it. http://www.mariesconnections.com/2021/09/visiting-world-of-beatrix-potter.html

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