It’s like the best of the Lakes in 5 days, as we pack in some amazing sights from a lake cruise on Windermere, Sizergh Castle light trail and the Lakes Distillery for a varied tasting – brilliantly combined with free time in Bowness and Keswick.
Hayes Garden World
The Lakes Distillery
The Lakes Distillery
Windermere Lake Cruise
Itinerary
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
Day 2 Windermere Lake Cruise & Hayes Garden World
This morning, we start our day with a leisurely Lake Cruise on Windermere from Lakeside to Ambleside, where we enjoy a hot drink whilst taking in the stunning views. Our coach will meet us in Ambleside to drop us into the centre. We have free time here before making our way to Hayes Garden World, the largest garden centre in the Lakes.
Day 3 Bowness-on-Windermere & Sizergh Castle & Gardens
This morning is at leisure in Bowness. Around lunchtime we make our way just up the road to Lakeland, the Flagship store! As well as the shop there’s a great café to enjoy a spot of lunch, before we make our way to Sizergh Castle & Gardens. Wander through nature-themed light & sound installations in the garden and enjoy Christmas decorations through the ages in the house, if you’re the creative type, there are festive crafts available.
Day 4 The Lakes Distillery & Keswick
This morning, we start the day at The Lakes Distillery, where we enjoy tea & coffee with cakes & pastries before enjoying a guided tour and tasting of a gin, whiskey and vodka. We also receive a discount voucher to spend at the onsite shop. In the early afternoon we make our way to Keswick to enjoy some well-earned lunch!
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Hotel
Newby Bridge Hotel
Ulverston, Cumbria
Located at the tranquil southern end of Lake Windermere the Newby Bridge Hotel is perfect for exploring what the Southern Lake District has to offer. The hotel offers plenty of space in which to relax including the Huntsman’s Bar offering a traditional, Cumbrian, warm and cosy atmosphere with wooden beams and panelling and of course a roaring fire on those colder days, a games room and traditional lounge with sofas and board games as well as an outside terrace and leisure facilities including a swimming pool, steam room, spa pool & mini gym. All 45 bedrooms are equipped with a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel does not have a lift; however, ground floor rooms are available.
BarGround Floor RoomsLeisure FacilitiesParking On Site & Free of ChargeRestaurantTea & Coffee making facilities
Pricing
Newby Bridge Hotel
Ulverston, Cumbria
4 Nights Half Board
NOV 2026
Double for Sole Use Supplement from £70
Inclusions
• Discount on selected drinks each evening
• Mulled wine & mince pies on 1 afternoon
• Single Lake Cruise from Lakeside to Ambleside & tea/coffee voucher
• Entrance to Sizergh Castle & Gardens
• Guided tour & tasting at The Lakes Distillery with tea, coffee, cakes & pastries
Please refer to your quote for hotel inclusions.
