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Accommodation in and around Bowness on Windermere
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About Bowness on Windermere
The bay, in which Bowness is situated, commands one of the prettiest views of Lake Windermere. It has a lovely promenade along the shores of the lake and offers views of the islands and across the lake to the wooded hills. The town is still small, although it has expanded from the original fishing village due to the demands of tourism. Cruise boats run from the water’s edge and there are ferries to Ambleside and to Lakeside. There are always plenty of water birds on the lake here, waiting to be fed by those queuing for boat rides. The 15th Century church of St Martin stands on the site of a much earlier building. The fine stained glass window at the east of the church was originally from Cartmel Priory, dissolved in 1537. Apparently, the arms displayed in the…...
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