Attractions in Windermere, Stockghyll Cottage
Steamers and Launches sail daily throughout the year betweeen Ambleside, Bowness and Lakeside. Evening or Jazz/Buffet cruises during summer. Island cruises daily.
Railway Connect with the Lake cruises for a steam train trip to Haverthwaite. Licensed restaurant, souvenier shop and engine sheds to see.
Discover the secret world of the Lakes at Britain's biggest freshwater aquarium. See pikes, otters, British sharks,and mammals. Don't miss the underwater tunnel.
This elegant Arts and Crafts Movement house has spectacular views across Windermere. Changing historical and contemporary exhibitions of the applied arts.
Spectacular full and half day guided tours in luxury high-top mini-coaches visiting lakes and mountain scenery. Pick-up from and return to Stockghyll Cottage.
Beatrix Potter wrote many of her famous children's stories whilst living in this 17th century farmhouse which has been preserved as she left it.
Various hire centres around Windermere offer activities.
A great place to spend time. Even if the weather isn't special there's plenty of indoor shopping to be done. Much more than just garden goodies.