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Camping in the Lake District

There are some beautiful campsites and caravan and touring parks in the Lake District National Park.



Whether youre happy with just the basics in a quiet, remote valley, or would like a little more luxury with on-site shops and pubs, theres a huge choice. And sometimes you dont even need to own a tent as ready-made yurts or http://www.picturesofengland.com/ http://www.picturesofengland.com/windermere/ - even camping pods are on offer!

Booking

If possible do book ahead, as many campsites fill up very quickly, especially in the school holidays.

Check your route

If you're driving to your campsite please don't rely just on your Sat Nav, as the quickest way may not be suitable for your vehicle. Caravans in particular have got stuck on tight corners and narrow lanes. Check the route carefully in advance for gradient and narrowness.

Hardknott Pass, Wrynose Pass and Honister Pass in particular are among the steepest roads in the country.

One way systems and road layouts sometimes change, so please always follow local directions and signs.

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaFor other places with similar names, see Bowness (disambiguation).



Coordinates: 542152N 25505W / 54.3644N 2.9181W

Looking northwards over Windermere

Bowness-on-Windermere (/bons n wndrmr/) is a town in South Lakeland, Cumbria, England. Due to its position on the banks of Windermere, the town has become a tourist honeypot. Although their mutual growth has caused them to become one large settlement, the town is distinct from the town of Windermere as the two still have distinguishable town centres. Historically part of Westmorland, in 2012, Bowness was one of the official stop off points for the Olympic torch before it made its way to the Olympic Games opening ceremony.[1]

Contents1 Etymology2 History3 Transport4 Media5 See also6 References7 External linksEtymology

'Bowness' (originally 'Bulnes') means " 'the headland where the bull grazes', from OE 'bula', 'bull' and OE 'nss' 'headland', perhaps referring to the keeping of the parish bull."[2] The 'on-Windermere' part was added later (found on the Ordnance Survey map of 1899), presumably to distinguish this 'Bowness' from other Cumbrian ones. ('OE' = Old English).

History

The town's ancient parish church of St Martin was built in 1483 but of an older foundation. The former rectory is said to have been built in 1415.[3] http://www.thecranleigh.com/cranleigh-boutique-hotel-summer.html - bowness-on-windermere - became a civil parish in 1894 and an urban district council was formed for the town at the same time. In 1905, the council merged with that of Windermere, and the two civil parishes merged in 1974 under the name of Windermere. The civil parish is governed by a town council.

During the 19th century, Bowness grew from a small fishing village to a town living almost entirely off tourism and holiday homes. It was the centre of the boat-building industry that provided the sailing yachts, rowing boats and steam launches used on the lake. A large number of hotels and boarding houses gave employment to the permanent population of the town. The arrival of the railway in 1847 in Windermere (the residents of Bowness had opposed a station in their own town) provided much of the momentum for the growth.

Transport

Windermere railway station offers train and bus connections to the surrounding areas, Manchester, Manchester Airport and the West Coast Main Line, and is about 1.5 miles (2.4km) from the lakefront. Both Stagecoach and the local council provide frequent connecting buses from Bowness Pier; Stagecoach's open-top http://lakesidevillagetownhomes.com/ - http://lakesidevillagetownhomes.com/ - 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. The Windermere Ferry, a car carrying cable ferry, connects Bowness at Ferry Nab on the eastern side of the lake with Ferry House Far Sawrey on the western side of the lake, a trip of approximately 10 minutes. For those looking for a more leisurely way to travel there are regular lake cruises running from Bowness Bay to the north end of the lake at Ambleside and south end at Fell Foot.

Media

Readers of Arthur Ransome's Swallows and Amazons series of books will recognise Bowness as the lakeside town of 'Rio'. The collection at the Windermere Steamboat Museum on Rayrigg Road includes TSSY Esperance, 1869; one of the iron steamboats on which Ransome modelled Captain Flint's houseboat. Bowness-on-Windermere is also home to the Beatrix Potter attraction.

View of Windermere from Bowness-on-WindermereSee alsoBlackwellReferencesWikimedia Commons has media related to Bowness-on-Windermere.^ "Olympic torch relay to stop in Carlisle and Bowness". BBC News. 18 May 2011. Retrieved 2011-05-20.^ Whaley, Diana (2006). A dictionary of Lake District place-names. Nottingham: English Place-Name Society. pp.lx,423 p.43. ISBN0904889726.^ "St. Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere". Parochial Church Council of Windermere. Retrieved 2011-02-24.External linksWikisource has the text of the 1911 Encyclopdia Britannica article Bowness-on-Windermere.Cumbria County History Trust: Windermere and Bowness (nb: provisional research only - see Talk page)Windermere Online Windermere Online Community WebsiteBowness-on-Windermere guideThe Windermere Way - a walking route that circumambulates the lakeRetrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bowness-on-Windermere&oldid=681448568"

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Beechwood offers Lake District visitors 4-star B&B accommodation in a charming 1900s house, 10 minutes walk from Lake Windermere. The B&B features a stained glass window and floral displays in the garden and is 1.2 miles from the Windermere train station. Each of the six rooms features luxury pocket-sprung mattresses, en suite or private bathroom, tea/coffee/hot chocolate supplies, flat-screen TV with DVD player, free Wi-Fi, complimentary toiletries, hairdryer and radio/CD player. Guests can relax in an elegant lounge, store their bikes safely, and use a drying room. The complimentary breakfast at Beechwood consists of a fruit, cereal and toast buffet starter and a range of cooked options. Good British, Hungarian and cafe food can be found a short walk away. Less than 10 minutes walk will take guests to The World of Beatrix Potter and the Windermere Steamboats Museum.

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Hotel The Cranleigh Boutique Bowness-on-Windermere

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Hotel The Westbourne Bowness-on-Windermere

The Westbournebed and breakfastis a traditional stone-built guest house in the heart of the Lake District. Just minutes from the centre of quaint Bowness-On-Windermere, The Westbourne is below the local viewpointof Biskey Howe. All rooms at The Westbourne feature en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers, and luxurious Egyption cotton bedding. TVs, hairdryers, fans, and clock radios are standard, as is the well-stocked hospitality try which includes tea, coffee and biscuits. This guest house provides free Wi-Fi throughout, and a garden terrace is available for use in the summer. Log fires are lit during colder winter months. Free car parking is available. Traditional English breakfasts are served daily and anumber of reputable restaurants are located nearby in Bowness. Lake Windermere is only 1.6 km away, where boat rides can be taken. Other picturesque local towns such as Ambleside are easily reached by car.

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The Royal Oak Inn, a 3-star bed and breakfast family run traditional hotel, is situated at Brantfell Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, England. This Inn can be reached in just a 2-minute by walk from Bowness Bay Pier and it is at a mile and a half from Windermere Railway Station. Windermere Lake is a 10-minute drive away from this Inn and it takes just 5-minutes to reach The World of Beatrix Potter. All the 8 en suite rooms of The Royal Inn feature a TV, a hair dryer, free wireless internet and a tea/coffee maker. Should you wish to stay here you can have excellent view of Lake Windermere. This hotel also offers a full English breakfast. The Royal Oak Inn provides you with free private car parking.



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Hotel Latimer House Bowness-on-Windermere

Latimer House is a non-smoking B&B hotel, located on Lake Road in Bowness-on-Windermere. The Victorian house was built in 1850 and offers 6 bedrooms with central heating. You will find some of the rooms have private bathroom with a shower and others have shared bathrooms but all double rooms have a standard or king-size bed. All rooms come equipped with a television and tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryers and toiletries. To ensure you can stay connected to the internet complimentary Wi-fi is available throughout the hotel. A full English breakfast is included in the price and the breakfast can be served in your room for an extra charge. If you arrive by car free parking is provided and for relaxing the Latimer House has a large green garden. The hotel is only 2-minutes from city centre where you can find a cinema, shops and restaurants. The World of Beatrix Potter attraction is only about 500 meters away. The Latimer House is close to Lake District National Park, Windermere Golf Club, Lake District Visitor Centre and Hill Top.

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