Just 5 minutes’ walk from the centre of Windermere village, Beckmead House is a family-run guest house offering hearty breakfasts and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The bedrooms are individually decorated and each is centrally heated, featuring tea/coffee making facilities and a range of free toiletries. For breakfast, guests can choose from various cereals and freshly prepared yoghurts, as well as cooked items such as local Cumberland sausages. Windermere Rail Station is less than a 15-minute walk from the Beckmead. There is a lot to do in the area, including boating on a number of lakes, horse riding, cycling and golfing.