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Windermere named among UK's top Christmas break destinations

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

Windermere in the Lake District has been named one of the UK's best places for a Christmas break by Condé Nast Traveller, which released a list of the top 11 UK locations. Other destinations on the list include Winchester, Edinburgh and Bath.

Condé Nast Traveller highlighted the region's winter appeal, describing how the season 'strips away much of the region's summer crowds, leaving misty lakes, snow-dusted fells and walking trails that feel wonderfully peaceful at this time of year'. The publication suggested spending 'crisp mornings wandering along the shores of Windermere before retreating somewhere warm for an afternoon spent eating, drinking and doing very little at all'.

For accommodation, Condé Nast Traveller recommends Cragwood Country House Hotel, which overlooks Windermere and is set in 20 acres of gardens and woodland. The hotel offers a three-night 2026 package that includes cream tea on Christmas Eve, a traditional four-course Christmas Day lunch, roaring log fires, festive entertainment and a Boxing Day cruise across Lake Windermere.

Visitors are advised to see St Mary's Church and walk up Orrest Head for 'panoramic views' of Windermere.

Windermere named among UK's top Christmas break destinations
Image: NW Evening Mail

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In this story: Windermere · Lake District · Condé Nast Traveller · Cragwood Country House Hotel · Winchester · Edinburgh · Bath

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