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Highlights of the Lake District
Famous for its lakes, mountains and early 19th-century poets, the Lake District is the most visited National Park in the UK and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will explore Keswick and Grasmere, the towns around Lake Windermere, and enjoy an included cruise to discover its beautiful waters. You have a choice of hotels to stay on this tour offering different stunning locations in this beautiful part of the country.
Itinerary
Please choose your preferred 5 day itinerary
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to the Lake District for four nights.
Included Meals
- Dinner
Today we enjoy an included excursion to visit the market town of Keswick on the shores of beautiful Derwentwater. On the way, we call at Grasmere, which lies at the very heart of the beautiful Lake District. Here, you'll find the tiny Sarah Nelson Gingerbread Shop, located in the grounds of the pretty parish church. Made with a top-secret recipe, this sweet treat is popular with visitors – don't be put off by the queue, as it's well worth the wait!
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Included Highlights
- Keswick
- Grasmere
Enjoy a day at leisure or join our optional excursion to Penrith, with its cosy pubs and quaint tea rooms. This historic market town is a delight to explore with cobbled lanes and a wealth of independent shops.
In the afternoon, we will stop at Ullswater, which is the second largest lake in the Lake District at 7.5 miles long.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Optional Excursions
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Penrith and Ullswater
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in sterling (cash payments only).
Today we enjoy one of the highlights of our tour: a visit to Lake Windermere! First we will stop at Bowness-on-Windermere, one of the most popular spots on the lake. There will be time to explore the lakefront and boutique shops and cafés before it's time to board our cruise.
Watch the stunning scenery go by as you sail on Lake Windermere towards the top of the lake at Ambleside. Once we disembark, you will have some free time to explore the high street in Ambleside before we return to the hotel.
Please note: the day may operate in reverse, with the cruise from Ambleside to Bowness-on-Windermere instead.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Included Highlights
- Ambleside
- Bowness-on-Windermere
- Windermere Cruise
Today we return home.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Windermere Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere, the 4-star Castle Inn Hotel near Keswick or the County Hotel in Kendal.
The Windermere Hotel
Overlooking the shores of England’s largest lake, the English heritage-listed Windermere Hotel has been welcoming guests since 1847 and is a firm favourite with visitors to the Lake District to this day. It is the perfect place from which to explore the lakes, and many of the region’s most stunning walks can be started nearby. The hotel’s period charm is sharply contrasted by its modern amenities, giving its guests the best of both worlds. Guests can enjoy fantastic and varied menus in the restaurant, and after spending time discovering the local area, why not have a nightcap in the Orrest Head Lodge bar? The lodge has wonderful views of the lake, and you can soak up the relaxing atmosphere as the sun goes down at night.Location: Kendal Road Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, LA23 1AL
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Hotel Facilities
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General
- 3 Star
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
Room
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Telephone
- Free Wifi
- Shower or Bath
Accessibility
- Fridge Available for Medical Requirements
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Rooms on Request
Service
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Dogs Allowed on Request
Transport
- Bus Stop Nearby
Food & Drink
- Vegetarian Meals On Request
- Gluten Free Meals on Request
- Lactose or Dairy Free Menu
- Vegan Menu
Hotel
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
Castle Inn Hotel
Originally a coaching inn dating back to 1770, The Castle Inn Hotel by BW Signature Collection in Keswick is now a modern venue with views of Bassenthwaite Lake. Set in the beautiful Lake District, this 4-star hotel is beneath some of England’s highest fells, with large, quiet gardens providing views over Skiddaw. The hotels offers a bar, restaurant and also extensive leisure facilities including an indoor swimming pool, a steam and sauna room, tennis courts and a games room. Bedrooms are bright and modern and have a TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, a hairdryer and free Wi-Fi.Location: Bassenthwaite, nr Keswick, , Cumbria , CA12 4RG
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Hotel Facilities
Need further information? Fill in our enquiry form and we'll get back to you as soon as we can
General
- 4 Star
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Indoor Swimming Pool
- Lift
- Sauna or Steam Room
Room
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Telephone
- Free Wifi
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Access
Service
- Gym
Hotel
- Swimming Pool
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
Single Room Supplements
Single Room Supplement from £59.00
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