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The Elleray

2-6 Cross Street
Rated 8.6 in 333 reviews

The Elleray in Windermere, United Kingdom, is a charming boutique hotel that offers guests a warm and inviting atmosphere in the heart of the Lake District. Nestled in this picturesque village, The Elleray provides an ideal base for exploring the stunning natural beauty of the surrounding region. Guests will appreciate the traditional elegance and contemporary comforts that characterize this delightful hotel.

The Elleray boasts tastefully decorated rooms, each designed to provide a relaxing retreat for travelers. With thoughtful attention to detail, the rooms blend classic charm with modern amenities, ensuring a comfortable stay. Guests often compliment the hotel's cozy atmosphere and the personalized service that boutique hotels are known for, with friendly staff on hand to assist with any inquiries or recommendations.

The hotel’s location in Windermere makes it convenient for visitors to explore local attractions such as Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England, and the nearby quaint village of Bowness-on-Windermere. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a variety of activities including hiking, boating, and cycling, while those seeking a more leisurely experience will find charming shops, cafes, and cultural sites to explore.

Dining at The Elleray offers a taste of the region, with a menu that highlights local ingredients and flavors. Guests are invited to relax in the intimate dining area or enjoy a drink at the cozy bar. Staying at The Elleray promises a quintessential Lake District experience, where comfort and location work in harmony to deliver a memorable visit.

Climate and Weather

January
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Michelin Restaurants in Windermere and near The Elleray

St Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere
St Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere
Church in South Lakeland, UK
2km / 1.2mi
Windermere Jetty: Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
Windermere Jetty: Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
Museum in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, UK
1.4km / 0.86mi
St Mary's Church, Windermere
St Mary's Church, Windermere
Church in Windermere, Cumbria, England, UK
330m / 360yd
Church of Our Lady of Windermere and St. Herbert
Church of Our Lady of Windermere and St. Herbert
Church building in Cumbria, North West England, England, UK
0.9km / 0.54mi
Townend
Townend
Historic House in Troutbeck
3.7km / 2.3mi
Holehird Gardens
Holehird Gardens
10 acre site
2.1km / 1.3mi
Brockhole
Brockhole
House, gardens and visitor centre run by the Lake District National Park Authority on the shore of Lake Windermere
3.2km / 2mi
Church of St Anne
Church of St Anne
Church in South Lakeland, UK
3.3km / 2.1mi
The Station
The Station
Building in Claife, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
4km / 2.5mi
Hill Top Farm
Hill Top Farm
Writer's house museum in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England, UK
5.2km / 3.3mi
Church of St James
Church of St James
Church building in Over Staveley, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
Jesus Church
Jesus Church
Church in Troutbeck, Lakes, Cumbria, England, UK
4.2km / 2.6mi
Wray Castle
Wray Castle
Neogothic mansion
4.5km / 2.8mi
Blackwell Arts and Crafts House
Blackwell Arts and Crafts House
Grade I listed historic house museum in South Lakeland, United Kingdom
4.2km / 2.6mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church building in Far Sawrey, Cumbria, England, UK
4.9km / 3mi
Stagshaw Garden
Stagshaw Garden
English woodland garden
5.3km / 3.3mi
Williamson's Monument
Williamson's Monument
Monument in Hugill, South Lakeland, Cumbria, England, UK
4.4km / 2.7mi
St Catherine
Church in Crook, Cumbria
5.2km / 3.2mi
Holy Trinity Church
Church in Winster, Cumbria
5.6km / 3.5mi
Church of St Margaret Wray
Church of St Margaret Wray
Church building in Claife, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
4.6km / 2.9mi
Friends' Meeting House
Friends' Meeting House
Quaker meeting house in Claife, South Lakeland, England, UK
5.4km / 3.4mi
Storrs Temple
Storrs Temple
Garden house and memorial in Windermere, England
5km / 3.1mi
Greenhouse And Retaining Wall To East Of R.M.S. Wray Castle
Greenhouse And Retaining Wall To East Of R.M.S. Wray Castle
Building in Claife, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
Galava
Galava
Roman fort near Ambleside, Cumbria, United Kingdom
6.2km / 3.9mi
The Armitt
Museum and library in Ambleside, United Kingdom
7.1km / 4.4mi
Hawkshead Grammar School
Hawkshead Grammar School
Grammar school in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England, UK
6.1km / 3.8mi
Church of St Cuthbert
Church of St Cuthbert
Church building in Kentmere, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
7km / 4.4mi
Church of St Mary, Ambleside
Church of St Mary, Ambleside
Church in Cumbria, United Kingdom
6.9km / 4.3mi
Holy Trinity Church, Brathay
Holy Trinity Church, Brathay
Church in Brathay, Cumbria, England, UK
6.9km / 4.3mi
St Michael and All Angels Church, Hawkshead
St Michael and All Angels Church, Hawkshead
Church in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England, UK
6.1km / 3.8mi
Hawkshead Courthouse
Hawkshead Courthouse
Architectural structure in Hawkshead, South Lakeland, England, UK
6.3km / 3.9mi
Low Kingate concentric stone circle
Stone circle in Lakes, South Lakeland, England, UK
7.3km / 4.5mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Grade II listed church in the parish of Underbarrow and Bradleyfield, South Lakeland, Cumbria, LA8
7.8km / 4.9mi
Hawkshead Methodist Church
Protestant church building in Hawkshead, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
6.1km / 3.8mi
Baptist Chapel and adjoining house
Baptist Chapel and adjoining house
Chapel in Hawkshead Hill, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
7.5km / 4.7mi
Bridge House
Bridge House
Grade I listed building in South Lakeland, United Kingdom
7.1km / 4.4mi
Hawkshead War Memorial
Hawkshead War Memorial
War memorial in Hawkshead, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
6.1km / 3.8mi
Rydal Mount
Rydal Mount
Historic house museum
9.2km / 5.7mi
St Mary's Church, Rydal
St Mary's Church, Rydal
Church in Rydal, Cumbria, England, UK
9km / 5.6mi
Graythwaite Hall
Graythwaite Hall
Country house in Satterthwaite, Cumbria, United Kingdom
8.5km / 5.3mi
Terraces To South Of Rydal Hall
Terraces To South Of Rydal Hall
Architectural structure in Lakes, South Lakeland, England, UK
9km / 5.6mi
Elba Monument
Elba Monument
Monument in Strickland Ketel, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
9.1km / 5.7mi
St Oswald's Church
St Oswald's Church
Church in Burneside, Strickland Ketel, South Lakeland, Cumbria, England
9.6km / 6mi
Saint Mary's Church, Longsleddale
Church in Longsleddale, Cumbria
9.8km / 6.1mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church building in Crosthwaite, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
8.2km / 5.1mi

What to do in Windermere and near The Elleray

St Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere
St Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere
Church in South Lakeland, UK
2km / 1.2mi
Windermere Jetty: Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
Windermere Jetty: Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
Museum in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, UK
1.4km / 0.86mi
St Mary's Church, Windermere
St Mary's Church, Windermere
Church in Windermere, Cumbria, England, UK
330m / 360yd
Church of Our Lady of Windermere and St. Herbert
Church of Our Lady of Windermere and St. Herbert
Church building in Cumbria, North West England, England, UK
0.9km / 0.54mi
Townend
Townend
Historic House in Troutbeck
3.7km / 2.3mi
Holehird Gardens
Holehird Gardens
10 acre site
2.1km / 1.3mi
Brockhole
Brockhole
House, gardens and visitor centre run by the Lake District National Park Authority on the shore of Lake Windermere
3.2km / 2mi
Church of St Anne
Church of St Anne
Church in South Lakeland, UK
3.3km / 2.1mi
The Station
The Station
Building in Claife, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
4km / 2.5mi
Hill Top Farm
Hill Top Farm
Writer's house museum in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England, UK
5.2km / 3.3mi
Church of St James
Church of St James
Church building in Over Staveley, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
Jesus Church
Jesus Church
Church in Troutbeck, Lakes, Cumbria, England, UK
4.2km / 2.6mi
Wray Castle
Wray Castle
Neogothic mansion
4.5km / 2.8mi
Blackwell Arts and Crafts House
Blackwell Arts and Crafts House
Grade I listed historic house museum in South Lakeland, United Kingdom
4.2km / 2.6mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church building in Far Sawrey, Cumbria, England, UK
4.9km / 3mi
Stagshaw Garden
Stagshaw Garden
English woodland garden
5.3km / 3.3mi
Williamson's Monument
Williamson's Monument
Monument in Hugill, South Lakeland, Cumbria, England, UK
4.4km / 2.7mi
St Catherine
Church in Crook, Cumbria
5.2km / 3.2mi
Holy Trinity Church
Church in Winster, Cumbria
5.6km / 3.5mi
Church of St Margaret Wray
Church of St Margaret Wray
Church building in Claife, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
4.6km / 2.9mi
Friends' Meeting House
Friends' Meeting House
Quaker meeting house in Claife, South Lakeland, England, UK
5.4km / 3.4mi
Storrs Temple
Storrs Temple
Garden house and memorial in Windermere, England
5km / 3.1mi
Greenhouse And Retaining Wall To East Of R.M.S. Wray Castle
Greenhouse And Retaining Wall To East Of R.M.S. Wray Castle
Building in Claife, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
Galava
Galava
Roman fort near Ambleside, Cumbria, United Kingdom
6.2km / 3.9mi
The Armitt
Museum and library in Ambleside, United Kingdom
7.1km / 4.4mi
Hawkshead Grammar School
Hawkshead Grammar School
Grammar school in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England, UK
6.1km / 3.8mi
Church of St Cuthbert
Church of St Cuthbert
Church building in Kentmere, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
7km / 4.4mi
Church of St Mary, Ambleside
Church of St Mary, Ambleside
Church in Cumbria, United Kingdom
6.9km / 4.3mi
Holy Trinity Church, Brathay
Holy Trinity Church, Brathay
Church in Brathay, Cumbria, England, UK
6.9km / 4.3mi
St Michael and All Angels Church, Hawkshead
St Michael and All Angels Church, Hawkshead
Church in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England, UK
6.1km / 3.8mi

About Windermere

Windermere, situated in the picturesque Lake District, offers a variety of activities and experiences for visitors. A peaceful stroll along the shores of Lake Windermere provides stunning views and a chance to appreciate the natural beauty of the area. For those interested in exploring the water, boat cruises allow for a different perspective of the lake and its surroundings, with options ranging from short trips to longer excursions.

The Lake District National Park is nearby, offering ample opportunities for hiking and walking. Trails vary in difficulty, catering to both casual walkers and more experienced hikers. For a family-friendly outing, Brockhole on Windermere features gardens, adventure activities, and a visitor center, making it a great place for both relaxation and recreation.

For a touch of history, the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction provides insight into the beloved author’s life and works, making it enjoyable for both adults and children. Additionally, Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's former home, is a charming place to visit, showcasing her inspiration and legacy.

Art enthusiasts may appreciate the Blackwell Arts and Crafts House, which features exhibitions and beautiful architecture. Moreover, local shops and cafes offer a chance to enjoy regional cuisine and handmade crafts, providing a taste of the local culture.

Finally, exploring the surrounding villages, such as Bowness-on-Windermere, can add to the experience, with quaint streets and local attractions, enhancing the overall visit to Windermere without overwhelming the senses.




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