Retirement Properties Spotlight in Windermere

Windermere : Windamere was spelt Winandermere in the 12th century and probably derives its name from 'Lake of a man called Vinandr'. It was still known as Winader Mere in the 18th century and referred to as Winander when Keats visited in 1820. It is about seven miles west of Kendall and an important centre of the Lake District National Park.

Windermere is the largest of England's lakes and traditional steamers still ply the waters. Most lake cruises leave from Bowness, a small town on the north-east coast with boats for hire. Orrest Head is a viewpoint to the east. The historic church of St Martin has 15th century stained glass in its east window and a rare equestrian statue of St Martin.

Belle Isle in the middle of the Lake is now wooded and it is difficult to see the famous round house by John Plaw built in the 18th century. Other large houses are dotted along the shoreline taking advantage of the views and setting. Sir Henry Segrave lost his life on Windermere whilst breaking the speedboat record in 1930.