This tour showcases the Lake District’s epic scenery as we explore it on a nostalgic train journey, on cruises on Lakes 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.
Ullswater Steamers
Keswick & Derwentwater
Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
Dalemain House Credit Hermione Mccosh
Itinerary
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway & Windermere Cruises
This morning, we make our way to Haverthwaite Station from where we embark on a nostalgic steam train journey on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway to Lakeside, at the south of Windermere. Here we board our boat to enjoy a 40-minute cruise to Bowness-on-Windemere, we have an included tea/coffee voucher to enjoy whilst taking in the views. Upon arrival, we have a short walk into the heart of this Victorian town for the afternoon at leisure. Popular with tourists since the mid-1800s and briming with art galleries, antique shops, 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 this family home, learning all about its past and the Dalemain World Marmalade Awards! We have time to explore the relaxing gardens which are surrounded by Cumbrian hills 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 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, through Ambleside, where we can spot the pretty Bridge House as we pass 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, gardens, restaurants and museums to browse. We can always finish our day and 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.
Hotel
Damson Dene Hotel
Crosthwaite, Cumbria
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.
BarGround Floor RoomsLeisure FacilitiesParking On Site & Free of ChargeRestaurantTea & Coffee making facilities
Riverside Hotel
Kendal, Cumbria
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.
BarLeisure FacilitiesLiftParking Off Site & ChargeableRestaurantTea & Coffee making facilities
Pricing
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)
See quote for hotel inclusions
Damson Dene Hotel
4 Nights Half Board
Twin from £545pp
Double for Sole Use Supplement from £125
Riverside Hotel
4 Nights Half Board
Twin from £464pp
Double for Sole Use Supplement from £120
