Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway & Windermere Lake Cruises
Dalemain Gardens
Derwentwater & Keswick
Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
Lake Windermere Courtesy of Windermere Lake Cruises
Ullswater Steamers Cruise
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This tour showcases the Lake District’s epic scenery as we explore it on a nostalgic train journey through spectacular scenery, on cruises on Windermere and Ullswater and last but not least, on a scenic drive. Throw in a stately home, marmalade and a cream tea, and this tour ticks all the boxes.
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway & Windermere Cruises
We spend today in the Lake District. First, we make our way to Haverthwaite Station from where we enjoy a nostalgic steam train journey on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway to the south of Lake Windermere and Lakeside pier. At Lakeside, we board our boat to enjoy a 40 minute cruise around the south of Lake Windermere. Arriving at Bowness, making the most of our tea/coffee voucher to refresh ourselves before a short walk takes us into the heart of this Victorian town, popular with tourists since the mid-1800s and briming with art galleries, antique shops, independent gift shops, and local artisan food producers.
Day 3 Dalemain House & Gardens & Ullswater Cruise
This morning we head to Dalemain House & Gardens for a tour of the mansion, learning all about its past and the Dalemain World Marmalade Awards! We have time to explore the beautiful gardens at leisure – allowing time to visit the shop and perhaps pick up a jar or two of the wide choice of marmalades – before enjoying a cream tea. On leaving, we are given a memento of our visit. We then make our way to Pooley Bridge for an hour cruise on the Ullswater Steamers to Glenridding; we can sit back after our morning of discovery and lunch and enjoy the gorgeous scenery of the Lakes.
Day 4 Scenic Lake District & Keswick
We enjoy a scenic drive through the picturesque Lake District today, travelling north via Windermere then Ambleside, the head of England’s largest natural lake where we can spot the pretty Bridge House as we pass. We then journey through the picture-postcard village of Grasmere – named after its adjacent lake and home to Wordsworth when he wrote his famous poem, “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud”, inspired by the flowers and scenery of the Lake District – and finally onto Keswick. We have ‘My Time’ exploring this lovely market town nestled between the majestic Skiddaw mountain and the serene lake of Derwentwater, with plenty of shops, restaurants and museums to browse. We can always finish our tour with an afternoon tea at Bassenthwaite Lake Station – ask your Account Manager for details.
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Set in beautifully landscaped gardens, tucked away in the tranquil Lyth Valley, not far from Bowness-on-Windermere, the Damson Dene is the ideal location for touring the Lake District. All 58 bedrooms are equipped with a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities, with many offering views across the garden. There is no lift, but ground floor rooms are available. The restaurant and homely bar overlook the surrounding countryside and damson orchards, there is also a comfortable lounge, leisure facilities including swimming pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and gym as well as discounted access to the on-site Lakeland miniature museum.
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.
As the name suggests, this charming hotel enjoys a fabulous riverside location in the centre of Kendal, making it an ideal base from which to explore the Lake District. The shops and attractions of the town are a short walk across the bridge. Each of the 58 bedrooms are equipped with hairdryer, TV and tea/coffee making facilities and most have river views. Tanners Bar, located on the ground floor, is a modern and welcoming setting and features a small riverside balcony. On the first floor you will find the traditionally decorated Riverview Restaurant. The hotel has a lift to all floors which is accessed via some steps; a stair lift is also available. The hotel also has a sauna, steam room, swimming pool & gym on-site.
4 Nights Half Board
Twin from £445pp
Double for Sole Use Supplement £120
Inclusions
• Single Journey on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway (Haverthwaite to Lakeside)
• Single Windermere Lake Cruise (Lakeside to Bowness) including tea/coffee voucher
• Tour of Dalemain House including cream tea
• Single Lake Cruise on Ullswater Steamers (Pooley Bridge to Glenridding)
Please refer to your quote for hotel inclusions.
4 Nights Half Board
Twin from £542pp
Double for Sole Use Supplement £120
Inclusions
• Single Journey on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway (Haverthwaite to Lakeside)
• Single Windermere Lake Cruise (Lakeside to Bowness) including tea/coffee voucher
• Tour of Dalemain House including cream tea
• Single Lake Cruise on Ullswater Steamers (Pooley Bridge to Glenridding)
Please refer to your quote for hotel inclusions.
4 Nights Half Board
Twin from £485pp
Double for Sole Use Supplement £70
Inclusions
• Single Journey on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway (Haverthwaite to Lakeside)
• Single Windermere Lake Cruise (Lakeside to Bowness) including tea/coffee voucher
• Tour of Dalemain House including cream tea
• Single Lake Cruise on Ullswater Steamers (Pooley Bridge to Glenridding)
Please refer to your quote for hotel inclusions.
