What to do and see in Bowness-on-Windermere, England: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do

April 2021 marks 35 years of trading and my 14th season, Sail N Dine is the longest running yachting business on Windermere. I operate from Friday to Tuesday and offer 3 different experiences. The 10.30 to 1.30 lunch sail for up to 6 people gives a hands on sailing experience with a fantastic lunch (Sat, Sun, Mon & Tue). The evening sail leaves at 6pm and is a taste of true yachting, eating and drinking out on the Lake! Your 4 course dinner is cooked by me, using the finest local produce and cooked to your specification, whilst the conversation (and wine)flows! I take from 2 to 6 guests on a private basis only (Sat, Mon & Tue). I also offer a 2 hour private afternoon experience without food (Fri & Sun). You must have guessed by now that I am completely a one man band! I am receptionist, chauffeur, wine waiter, skipper, chef and washer upper! Have a look at my website for details, prices, availability and booking and if you have any questions please give me a call or drop me an email.

Sailing dinner cruise experience on Lake Windermere, we have a luxury private yacht on the lake which is fully licensed to serve food and drink. We offer short cruises on the lake for up to 8 people at a time, for either afternoon tea cruise, or full 4 course evening dining cruise freshly cooked and prepared by our on board French chef. We operate from Tuesday through to Sunday, from March to December. Do something different and come and join us on board for a relaxing but fun cruise on England's greatest Lake.

You will not find a greater selection of canoes, kayaks, stand up paddle boards (SUPs) available to hire, demo, or buy anywhere in the Lake District. Hire sites include: Bowness, Waterhead, Fell Foot, and Windermere. We also offer guided tours of Lake Windermere, exploring the islands, spotting wildlife, or finding swimming spots, before heading back again. We also we offer a range of mountain bikes, hybrid bikes, and NEW electric bikes - all for hire. Visit Hawkshead village, Wray Castle, Rydal Water, and Grasmere and more by bicycle. Either use follow our pre-mapped routes, or we'll help you plan your own! If you fancy learning a few skills, we offer lessons for almost anybody at any level. Drop us an email and we'll make it happen. At just 20 minutes from the M6, we are easily accessible by car, bus, train, bike, or foot! By car: we have a pay and display car park a short walk away down Ferry Nab. By train: Windermere Station (a 20 min walk, or 5 min bus ride away)

Enjoy a serene day out at the most enchanting historic houses in the Lake District. When you visit you are invited to relax and immerse yourself in all the beauty and craftsmanship of Blackwell. We encourage you to sit and soak up the atmosphere in Blackwell’s fireplace inglenooks, which have fine examples of tiles by Arts & Crafts designer William de Morgan. The inviting window seats offer stunning views of the surrounding Lake District scenery. You can appreciate the house as it was originally intended, without roped-off areas. Blackwell retains many of its original decorative features, including a rare hessian wall-hanging in the Dining Room, leaf-shaped door handles, curious window catches, spectacular plasterwork, stained glass and carved wooden panelling by Simpsons of Kendal. The rooms contain furniture and objects by many of the leading Arts and Crafts designers and studios.

Come and play golf at one of the most scenically beautiful courses in Britain. Set in the heart of the Lake District, Windermere Golf Club is a hidden gem. A relatively short course with superb greens it's a pleasure to play. After enjoying your round, a warm welcome awaits in the clubhouse where you can eat, drink relax and continue to take in the stunning views. We look forward to seeing you!