15/01/2026
Eek…Exciting news just released: The Tour de France is coming to Windermere - Saturday 3rd July 2027!
Cumbria is to host two stages of men’s 2027 Tour De France
A Stage One finish in Carlisle and a Stage Two start in Keswick have been confirmed. Are you ready for this because we are ready for you to come and stay.
The full UK route was revealed on Thursday 15 January 2026 as host towns & cities were illuminated simultaneously in a nationwide “Tour de Skies” moment, marking the next major milestone on the road to the 2027 Grand Départs - set to be the largest free sporting spectacle in British history.
Whether you are a keen cyclist, a Sunday peddler or an armchair fanatic, we guarantee this will be a spectacle that everyone can enjoy. Even more so if you stay with us 🙃🚴🏻
The route of the event journey through the Westmorland & Furness area as part of the stage 2 route which means through Windermere where our little cottage is found. So yes we are a perfect base for your easy viewing!
After leaving Keswick at the start of the 2nd stage, the riders will pass through some of Westmorland and Furness’ most spectacular scenery, heading south passing Thirlmere, Grasmere, Rydal Water & Windermere before turning on to the A5074 just beyond Bowness & heading through the Lyth Valley on to the A590 & A6, passing through Milnthorpe & Beetham into Lancashire & on to the stage finish in Liverpool.
This is an iconic event contested by elite athletes. It’s an exciting opportunity to showcase our wonderful area to the millions of you fans around world, a catalyst for strengthening Cumbria’s long term identify as a world class cycling destination, with unsurpassed leisure cycling opportunities against a stunning landscape backdrop.
The Men’s Tour de France stage 2 will be passing through on Saturday 3 July 2027. So it’s time for you to consider getting your stay booked. We sleep six of you comfortably with a minimum stay of two nights! Check link in our bio for availability. 🚵🏼♂️🚴🏻🚴🏿♂️🚵🏻