Ullswater is the second largest lake in the lake district. Some of the top UK hotels and three rosette restaurants, country house hotels and cosy farmhouses offering homely fare with bed and breakfast, plus a wide selection of self-catering holiday cottages and discreet camping and caravan sites, and wonderful wedding venues.
The main villages around Ullswater are
Pooley Bridge,
Patterdale and
Glenridding. There are also many sailing and boat hire centres around the lake, as well as the wonderful
Ullswater Steamers.
It is framed by some of the most spectacular hills in the Lake District, including
Place Fell and
High Street.
Helvellyn is also nearby.
In addition there are many picturesque villages nearby, including
Tirril.
As well as providing a tranquil spot for walkers and a great venue for sailing, it is also popular for fishing. Click here for more information on
fishing in Ullswater.
