The Lake District, where beauty and tranquility await
Things to do and visit
The Cranleigh is situated two minutes' walk from Lake Windermere and one minute's walk to the central village of Bowness on Windermere where you will find a large selection of established restaurants, shops, cafes and bars.
From Bowness you may choose to enjoy a trip out on one of the famous Windermere Lake cruises which visit the beautiful village of Ambleside, or to Lakeside where you can catch a ride on one of the steam trains. There is also an aquarium to enjoy at Lakeside.
If you enjoy walking you are in the right place, with many beautiful scenic walks right outside the doors of our Lake District hotel. We can provide you with information on short walks around the Bowness and Windermere area.
As our Windermere hotel is situated in the heart of the English Lake District, you will find there is something to do for everyone. Please find below a list of attractions to visit:
- Beatrix Potter Gallery
- Hawkshead Hill Top, Near Sawrey – former home of Beatrix Potter
- South Lakes Wild Animal Park
- The Ruskin Motor Museum, Coniston
- Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House
- Acorn Bank Garden & Watermill
- Townend, Troutbeck – 17th century statesman farmer's house
- Windermere Steamboats & Museum
- Lake District Visitor Centre at Brockhole
- Rydal Mount & Gardens, near Ambleside
- William Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage, Grasmere
- 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
- Rheged, The Village in the Hill, near Penrith
- National Mountaineering Exhibition
- Trotters World of Animals, Keswick
- Honister Slate Mine
- Muncaster Castle & Owl Centre
- Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
- Fell Foot Park
- Wordsworth House
