Windermere

Where to Eat, Stay, and Visit in England's Lake District

"I watched Lake Windermere at the base of the fells shift quietly in the autumn light, its surface described like molten lava as the last of the evening sun set the sky alight, and later enjoyed the hotel's extraordinary vistas looking out over the lake." - Monisha Rajesh Monisha Rajesh Monisha Rajesh is a London-based travel journalist and author whose work has appeared in publications like Time and Vanity Fair. She’s written three books, "Around India in 80 Trains," "Around the World in 80 Trains," and "Epic Train Journeys." Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines