With some terrific day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to explore everything that Ambleside, 20 miles away, has to offer. Lake Windermere should be toward the top of your list here. World of Beatrix Potter and Bowness Pier are awesome attractions too. Located 25 miles away, Windermere is another popular destination. If you swing by, make sure you check out Lake Windermere, World of Beatrix Potter and Bowness Pier.