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Old Village House makes a handy base for exploring Windermere and the coast and countryside around it.
Eating and drinking. The Lamplighter Dining Rooms is one of the closest places to eat near Old Village House (a short walk away), and Toast is among the best rated nearby (4.6 stars). For a drink, The Elleray and The Smallest Pub in The Lake District The Pie and Pint are popular pubs nearby, and Magic Wok is handy for a takeaway.
Shops and essentials. The nearest shops include Booths, Windermere, Mere Local Store, and Co-op Food - Windermere - Oak Street, with Booths, Windermere the closest at a short walk away, useful for stocking up when you arrive at Old Village House.
Things to do. The Baddeley clock tower and Brockhole on Windermere are close by, for a bit of history there is Windermere War Memorial and Windermere Jetty Museum - Stories of boats and steam, and Queens Park Playground is good for fresh air, the closest about 0.4 miles from Old Village House.
Getting around. The nearest railway station is Windermere (about 0.0 miles), local taxi firms include Merecab Taxi and Windermere Station Taxi, and the closest EV charging point is a short walk away.
Bringing the dog. Lakes Unleashed is the nearest daycare or boarding option, about 0.1 miles away.
More about Windermere. To plan the rest of your stay, take a look at our Windermere guide, with the best things to see and do, where to eat, and local events.