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Offering more than just accommodations, The Brown Horse Inn is also lauded for its exceptional dining experience. Their restaurant serves a menu of locally sourced, seasonal British cuisine, often including produce from the Inn's own kitchen garden. Furthermore, the Inn boasts a well-stocked bar featuring a variety of fine ales, many of which are brewed on-site in their microbrewery, alongside a hand-picked selection of wines. The dedicated and friendly staff at the Inn consistently go above and beyond to ensure all guests have a delightful and memorable stay.
The Brown Horse Inn's location in Winster, in the heart of the Lake District, makes it an ideal base for visitors looking to explore local attractions. Bowness-on-Windermere, home to the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction and a host of shopping and dining options, is a short drive away. Nearby, guests can also visit the historic town of Kendal, known for its castles and museums. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the close proximity to Lake Windermere and the numerous hiking and cycling trails that crisscross the surrounding countryside. From taking a leisurely cruise on the lake to exploring the local area's rich history and culture, guests at The Brown Horse Inn have an array of experiences at their fingertips.
This property is at an elevation of approximately 282 feet / 86 metres above sea level
Windermere Beach
Near Windermere - a shingle composition 2.1 miles away. This is not your traditional beach, but known to locals as Windermere Beach, an inland freshwater beach backed by flat grassy land on the lake. A good spot to have a picnic and relax when the weather permits
Facilities at the accommodation
Ensuite or Private Bathroom
Shower or Bath
Family Rooms
Restaurant / Meal Options
Breakfast available
Special Diet Options
Bar
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV in Room
Digital TV Channels
Children Welcome
Open All Year
Free Wifi Internet
Concierge Services
Garden
Outside Seating
Room Service
Accessible Parking
Kids Meals
Ensuite or Private Bathroom
Shower or Bath
Family Rooms
Restaurant / Meal Options
Breakfast available
Special Diet Options
Bar
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV in Room
Digital TV Channels
Children Welcome
Open All Year
Free Wifi Internet
Concierge Services
Garden
Outside Seating
Room Service
Accessible Parking
Kids Meals
Facilities Nearby
Beach or Coast Nearby
Entertainment
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Water Sports
Fishing
Golf
Walking Country
Cycling Country
Beach or Coast Nearby
Entertainment
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Water Sports
Fishing
Golf
Walking Country
Cycling Country
Hotel Travel & Directions Hub
International Airports
Local Airports
Barrow/Walney Island Airport Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria
LA14 3YS
20.6 miles Carlisle Lake District Airport
Carlisle Cumbria
CA6 4NW
42.2 miles
Motorways
M6 Junction 36 Skipton, Kirkby Lonsdale east & Barrow, Kendal west
9.9 miles M6 Junction 37
Kendal, Sedbergh
11.0 miles M6 Junction 38
Kendal, Brough, Appleby
14.0 miles
Railway Stations
Windermere station code = WDM
LA23 1QA
3.2 miles Staveley
station code = SVL
LA8 9NB
4.3 miles
Ferry Ports
Hotels near The Brown Horse Inn Windermere
= Within walking distance (minutes) = National Grid Reference = What 3 Words.
Blackwell Arts and Craft House -
LA23 3JT
SD 40163 94592
= materials.dads.roving Hotels nearby. 18 minutes walk
LA23 3JT
SD 40163 94592
= materials.dads.roving Hotels nearby.
A large property and arts & Crafts historic house with tea rooms and craft shop
1.2m / 1.9km -
The Old Laundry Theatre -
LA23 3BX
SD 40365 97033
= fattest.trial.trackers Hotels nearby. 35 minutes walk
LA23 3BX
SD 40365 97033
= fattest.trial.trackers Hotels nearby.
A small intimate theatre with top class acts including theatre, musicals, comedy , film screening and more - see the events calendar for more
2.3m / 3.7km -
Windermere Golf Club -
LA23 3NB
SD 41938 96231
= spoons.spindles.backpack Hotels nearby. 25 minutes walk
LA23 3NB
SD 41938 96231
= spoons.spindles.backpack Hotels nearby.
An 18 hole course in the heart of the beautiful Lake district with practice area, bar and restaurant - visitors welcome
1.7m / 2.7km -
Beckside Golf Course -
LA8 8LE
SD 45792 93859
= runways.gear.winds Hotels nearby. 37 minutes walk
LA8 8LE
SD 45792 93859
= runways.gear.winds Hotels nearby.
A 9 hole undulating course over 4220 yards
2.5m / 4km -
Claife Viewing Station -
LA22 0LW
SV 0
= sharpens.laughs.tile Hotels nearby. 33 minutes walk
LA22 0LW
SV 0
= sharpens.laughs.tile Hotels nearby.
Located on the west side of lake Windermere follow a wooded path uphill to a semi ruined building, positioned atop a rocky outcrop for fine views over Lake Windermere
2.2m / 3.5km -
Windermere Steamboat Museum -
LA23 1BN
SD 40213 97626
= clays.tasks.hitters Hotels nearby. 41 minutes walk
LA23 1BN
SD 40213 97626
= clays.tasks.hitters Hotels nearby.
A boat museum on the shores of windermere , reopened in Mar29 after a long period of closure - with a selection of working steam boats, and other local craft all relevent to the area plus a large undercover display and café
2.7m / 4.3km -
Windermere Lake Cruises -
LA23 3HQ
SD 40127 96757
= ferrying.volcano.eyeliner Hotels nearby. 34 minutes walk
LA23 3HQ
SD 40127 96757
= ferrying.volcano.eyeliner Hotels nearby.
Lake tours stopping at several ferry landing points on the lake, a great way to combine a lake cruise with part of a longer walk to areas you may not normally see
2.2m / 3.5km -
Lake Windermere -
LA23 3HE
SD 39385 97204
= livid.rejoiced.sending Hotels nearby. 41 minutes walk
LA23 3HE
SD 39385 97204
= livid.rejoiced.sending Hotels nearby.
Windermere is the largest natural lake in England, just over 11 miles long with several popular lakeland towns on its shores
2.7m / 4.3km -
The World Of Beatrix Potter -
LA23 3BX
SD 40350 96987
= slicer.relaxed.elections Hotels nearby. 35 minutes walk
LA23 3BX
SD 40350 96987
= slicer.relaxed.elections Hotels nearby.
A tourist attraction in Bowness-on-Windermere with re-creations of of your favorite characters, via a self guided walk through the attraction, with a shops and tea rooms
2.3m / 3.7km -
Hill Top House - Beatrix Potter -
LA22 0LF
SD 37040 95648
= amount.kidney.dolly Hotels nearby. 48 minutes walk
LA22 0LF
SD 37040 95648
= amount.kidney.dolly Hotels nearby.
The home of Beatrix Potter's before it was left to the National Trust. This wonderfully preserved 17th-century farmhouse was the inspiration to many of the children's books from this well known writers
3.2m / 5.1km - View more hotels nearby with distances
Lindeth Fell Country House - Bowness-on-windermere - 1.43
The Ryebeck Country House & Restaurant - Bowness-on-windermere - 1.43
Linthwaite House Hotel - Windermere - 1.48
Damson Dene Hotel - Bowness-on-Windermere - 1.49
Brooklands - Guest house - Windermere - 1.52
Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel - Windermere - 1.52
Fair Rigg - Bowness-on-Windermere - 1.52
The Wild Boar - Bowness-on-Windermere - 1.55
Windermere Motor Boat Racing Club - Bowness-on-Windermere - 1.56
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House - Bowness-on-Windermere - 1.58
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Frequently Asked Questions.
What is the nearest beach to this Inn?
The Windermere Beach is 2.1 miles from this Inn. We also list other beaches within 5 miles with descriptions