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Windermere cottage with lake views and £60,000 holiday-let income on sale for £1m

Windermere's Elleray Cottage goes on sale for £1m, with four bedrooms, Lake District views, period features and holiday-let income of £60,000 a year.

Westmorland Gazette·19h ago
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Residents of this Cumbrian street have won £1,000 each in Postcode Lottery draw

Windermere residents celebrate as local postcode wins £1,000 per ticket in the Postcode Lottery's draw that saw twenty different postcodes win.

Westmorland Gazette·23h ago
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‘Nowhere near obsolete’ - Local residents rally together as care home decision looms

Windermere residents protested the possible closure of Applethwaite Green Care Home after Westmorland and Furness Council delays its decision until October 27.

Westmorland Gazette·1d ago
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Two charged after £33,000 cocaine and £11,000 cash seized in Bowness

Two men have been charged after police seized suspected Class A and Class B drugs, cocaine worth an estimated £33,000 and more than £11,000 in cash during an operation in Bowness-on-Windermere.

Westmorland Gazette·3d ago
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Beatrix Potter once hated planes over Windermere – then changed her mind

Beatrix Potter appears to have softened her famous opposition to aircraft flying over the Lake District during the Second World War, newly highlighted research has revealed.

Westmorland Gazette·4d ago
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Windermere's hotel new entrance and bin store upgrades approved

Works at a hotel in the Lake District have been given the go-ahead.

Westmorland Gazette·6d ago
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Take a look inside stunning £1m Windermere home with 5 en suites and stained glass

A renovated period home in the Lake District, complete with stunning stained glass windows, has been put up for sale with a £1 million price tag.

Westmorland Gazette·4 Oct
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Windermere bungalow with stream and two packhorse bridges for sale at £515,000

A detached bungalow in Windermere has a garden crossed by a stream and two packhorse bridges.

Westmorland Gazette·4 Oct
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Where to go in South Cumbria for bonfire night 2026

Discover South Cumbria Bonfire Night fireworks displays in Kendal, Windermere, Coniston, Hawkshead and Newby Bridge, running November 5 to November 7.

Westmorland Gazette·3 Oct
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Mountain rescue team recruiting amid rising call-outs across Lake District

Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team (LAMRT) is seeking recruits who live in the Ambleside, Troutbeck, Windermere, Langdale or Grasmere areas.

Westmorland Gazette·2 Oct
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Ambleside storm water tanks reach key milestone in £200m Windermere programme

United Utilities’ £200m Windermere programme reaches milestone as Ambleside storm tanks advance, helping cut sewage spills and improve water quality.

Westmorland Gazette·2 Oct
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Windermere could be 'litmus test' for Andy Burnham's strengthened water bill

Andy Burnham's new Water Bill could allow public ownership of water companies, as Save Windermere urges United Utilities to tackle sewage pollution in Cumbria.

Westmorland Gazette·30 Sept
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WATCH: Police seize £20k cash and illicit tobacco in crackdown on South Lakes stores

CUMBRIA Police have arrested three people and seized more than £20,000 in cash during a targeted operation against criminal activity on Kendal and Windermere high streets.

Westmorland Gazette·30 Sept
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Historic Windermere Hotel to get power boost of more than 670%

Plans to build a new electricity substation at a historic Lake District hotel will increase the current supply by more than seven-and-a-half times.

Westmorland Gazette·29 Sept
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Plot of land near Lake Windermere set to go under the hammer

A plot of land near the shores of Lake Windermere in the Lake District is going under the hammer with a guide price of £455,000.

Westmorland Gazette·29 Sept
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'This is a bit weird' - Diver finds a mysterious century old jar in Windermere

BBC Lost and Found diver Mike McGoldrick discovers a sealed historic jar of while exploring Lake Windermere for historic underwater treasures.

Westmorland Gazette·27 Sept
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Three-bedroom Windermere house with 'stunning' gardens up for auction at £245,000

A three-bedroom semi-detached house in Windermere is set to be sold at a public auction for a guide price of £245,000.

Westmorland Gazette·27 Sept
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Windermere terraced bungalow with three bedrooms listed for £775,000

A three-bedroom terraced bungalow in Windermere is on the market for £775,000.

Westmorland Gazette·20 Sept
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Annual Lake District fundraiser goes out with a bang in 18th and final year

The golf day at Windermere Golf Club, organised by Jill Santamera, returned for the last time on September 4.

Westmorland Gazette·18 Sept
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Lake District apartment with private garage set for auction

A two-bedroom apartment in the heart of Windermere is set to go under the hammer next month with a guide price of £150,000.

Westmorland Gazette·18 Sept
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Lake District shop owner who put 'hundreds of thousands' into store says goodbye

Marcus Parkinson announced last week that, after two-and-a-half years, he was stepping aside from the Windermere Convenience Store.

Westmorland Gazette·17 Sept
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Lake District: Windermere café glazed extension plan refused

Oh dear, it looks like plans for a new glazed extension at a local Windermere café have been turned down by the planning officers. It's a shame when these proposals don't get the go-ahead, especially for our beloved local businesses here in Windermere.

Bing News (Google News)·14 Sept
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Hospice patients and groups get their wish with day out in the Lake District

The Dementia Service and poetry group from St Mary's Hospice visited Windermere last week after members requested more days out.

Westmorland Gazette·12 Sept
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Eight-year-old unearths Bronze Age spearhead in the Lake District

A day of digging by Lake Windermere has uncovered a rare glimpse into the Lake District’s ancient past.

Westmorland Gazette·11 Sept
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Guest house with three possible futures hits the market for offers over £695k

A guest house in the heart of Windermere which could also be run as a large holiday let or converted into a permanent home has gone on the market for offers over £695,000.

Westmorland Gazette·8 Sept
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Lake District planners reject flat plan over future resident living standards

Lake District National Park planners have refused proposals for a new local occupancy flat above a garage at a Windermere property, saying future residents would not have an acceptable standard of liv

Westmorland Gazette·8 Sept
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Windermere cafe named Cumbria's highest-rated spot for a full English breakfast

Windermere cafe Cafe No 4 is Cumbria’s highest-rated spot for a full English breakfast, with 5/5 on Tripadvisor and 4.9/5 on Google.

Westmorland Gazette·8 Sept
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Man on 'lads night out' head-butted one woman and shoved her friend

A MAN on a Lakes “lads’ night out” head-butted a woman and assaulted her friend during a row over a missing mobile phone.Scott Wyllie, aged 41, committed two drink-fuelled offences in Bowness-on-Winde

Westmorland Gazette·7 Sept
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Four-bedroom house for sale in Windermere for £365,000

A four-bedroom end-of-terrace house is up for sale in the heart of Windermere.

Westmorland Gazette·6 Sept
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Much-loved café Toast opens new bakery in the heart of the Lake District

Toast Bakery opened its doors a couple of weeks ago in Oldfield Court, Windermere, with a range of delicious pastries and coffee on offer.

Westmorland Gazette·5 Sept
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Lake District hostel team hike all 214 Wainwrights in just one month

YHA Windermere took on the mighty task of hiking 214 Wainwrights in the month of August to raise money for the youth hostel’s charity arm

Westmorland Gazette·5 Sept
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The 'wonderful' hilltop hotel next to Windermere with 'breathtaking' views

Linthwaite House is a hotel found right next to Lake Windemere and is perfect for a relaxing staycation.

Westmorland Gazette·2 Sept
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The Crafty Baa reveals plans for new bar in third Cumbrian town

The Crafty Baa is planning to open a new bar in Ulverston, which would become its third Cumbrian location alongside Windermere and Keswick.

Westmorland Gazette·2 Sept
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Bowness home with Windermere views and a hot tub goes on sale for £1.585m

A house with breathtaking views of Windermere has gone on the market for almost £1.6 million.

Westmorland Gazette·1 Sept
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400-year-old Grade II listed Lake District cottage for sale for £1.25m

One of the oldest properties in the Lake District, a Grade II listed detached cottage, is for sale in Bowness-on-Windermere.

Westmorland Gazette·30 Aug
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Cumbrian hostel staff climbing every Wainwright in just one month

YHA Windermere have taken on the hefty task of hiking 214 Wainwrights in the month of August to raise money for the youth hostel’s charity arm.

Westmorland Gazette·29 Aug
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Spideys out of juice! The Windermere Spider-Man may not return until next year

The Windermere Spider-Man announced yesterday that the battery of his e-foil has shut down and he might not be able to afford to replace it.

Westmorland Gazette·29 Aug
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Women’s doodle on Herdy bag sells out in support for Blackwell Sailing charity

A charity tote bag designed by a Windermere resident has sold out in its first edition.

Westmorland Gazette·28 Aug
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'Too many' visitors causing illegal parking disruption, says leading councillor

More than 30 cars were issued with parking tickets in the Windermere and Newby Bridge areas of the Lake District by the South Lakes Police.

Westmorland Gazette·25 Aug
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Police called to Lake District tourist hotspot after smoke seen coming from boat

Emergency services were called to Bowness-on-Windermere on Sunday evening after reports of smoke coming from a boat were made.

Westmorland Gazette·24 Aug
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Inside the £1.25m Lake District cottage with a gate straight to Windermere marina

Estate agents have said this could be one of the oldest properties in the Lake District.

Westmorland Gazette·24 Aug
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£1.185m Windermere home with eight acres and a private annexe

Well hello there, Windermere! Get ready to be amazed by this absolutely stunning property that's just hit the market right here in our beautiful town. With a whopping eight acres and a whole separate annexe, this place is a dream come true for someone looking for space and luxury in the heart of the Lakes.

Nwemail.co.uk·23 Aug
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Four-bedroom house for £695,000 in sought-after Lake District village

A house in a highly sought-after cul-de-sac in Windermere is up for sale for £695,000.

Westmorland Gazette·23 Aug
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Police issue more than 30 fines to cars parked dangerously in crackdown

More than 30 cars were issued with parking tickets in the Windermere and Newby Bridge area during a day of enforcement patrols targeting dangerous and inconsiderate parking, South Lakes Police said.

Westmorland Gazette·22 Aug
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Giant suitcase hot air balloon flies over Windermere in world record bid

A company is marking 20 years in business with a global Guinness World Records attempt starting in the Lake District.

Westmorland Gazette·22 Aug
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How local partnerships and innovation are making a real difference to Windermere

Over the past year, United Utilities, South Cumbria Rivers Trust (SCRT) and YMCA Lakeside have come together proving that when local organisations work in partnership, they can deliver real environmen

Westmorland Gazette·21 Aug
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Lake District road set to close for one month

A road in Bowness-on-Windermere is set to close for a month.

Westmorland Gazette·21 Aug
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Bar owner marks ten years of success with 'biggest street party'

The Easy Breeze is a much-loved restaurant and cocktail bar created by Mark Gunner and his wife Angela in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere.

Westmorland Gazette·20 Aug
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Inside the £725000 Lake District home with Art Deco bathroom and Windermere views

With a history stretching back more than 160 years, this house in the Lake Districtis on the market for £725,000.

Westmorland Gazette·20 Aug