Links
We've put together this group of websites which you may find helpful. We have no affiliation to them, but you may find the information useful as a visitor to the area (and a fellow sailor!)
Sailing Sleep-overs Links
For people who don't want to go home (just yet), here's our own shortlist of favourite places to stay near Windermere, offering something for every taste and budget. Ask us to book the whole Sailing Sleep-over Package for you.
www.elh.co.uk for Storrs Hall, low Wood and the waterhead hotel. three fabulous 4- Star lakeshore hotels. Choose between the Georgian mansion, the Family-friendly hotel with Leisure Club and Marina or the contemporary Town House hotel.
www.lakesidehotel.co.uk for The Lakeside Hotel, earning its 4-Stars by overlooking nothing but the lake.
www.thesamling.com for The Samling. This exclusive laid-back hideaway is set in its own 67-acre estate on the hills overlooking the lake.
www.queensheadhotel.com for the Queen's Head Hotel, Troutbeck. A 17th century Coaching Inn a short drive from Windermere which boasts food, rooms and beers fit for Royalty, without the performance.
www.thebrownhorseinn.co.uk for The Brown Horse Inn, Winster. A traditional Coaching Inn with 'auld world' atmosphere and fresh organic produce from the Brown Horse Estate.
www.lindeth-howe.co.uk for The Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel set in its own extensive gardens with spectacular views over the lake and mountains.
www.linthwaite.com for The Linthwaite Country House Hotel, one of the AA's top 200 hotels with 3 Rosettes for outstanding food.
www.thehydro.co.uk - Friendly,family run hotel with stunning views, leisure centre and a central Bowness-on-Windermere location.
Beyond the Boat Links
There's more to Lakeland than the lake, and more to Outrun than sailing. That's why we can put together a sailing package that includes other activities to suit you.
Find out more about our 'Beyond the Boat' activities here -
- www.lucycooks.co.uk for Lucycooks Cookery School in the Lakes
- www.biketreks.net for BikeTreks
Boat Links
www.rya.org.uk - The Royal Yachting Association.
www.totalsailing.co.uk Friendly efficient yacht brokerage run by Elaine whose experience of the boating industry is unsurpassed. Northwest agents for Legend and Bavaria Yachts (see buying a boat)
www.windermerewatersports.co.uk RYA dinghy and powerboat instruction. A dinghy course for your children ,with Jonny and Richard, can be organised while you do some big boat sailing. AALA registered.
www.shepherdswindermere.co.uk - speak to Tony about a new or used Jeanneau yacht.
www.craftinsure.com - insurance for your craft
Tourism Links
www.cumbria-the-lake-district.co.uk - This site is filled with helpful information and links to make your visit to The Lake District more enjoyable.
Charity Links
www.sail4cancer.org for Sail for Cancer. As an RYA 'Sail for Cancer' Centre, Outrun Sailing works with local cancer organisations raising vital funds for the charity. We also take cancer sufferers and their carers sailing on the lake - a great way of improving their quality of life.
Hotel Links
There are hundreds of places to stay in the Lakes, here are some we're happy to be linked to.
www.low-fell.co.uk - High quality Bed and Breakfast accommodation within walking distance of the meeting point
www.laurelcottage-bnb.co.uk - Bed and Breakfast accommodation within walking distance of the meeting point and handy for the attractions of Bowness.
www.beechhillhotel.co.uk - Beech Hill Hotel is a short drive out of Bowness towards Newby Bridge. Great food, great views and lake access where we can pick up your party by boat.