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Scenic Cumbria & The Lake District

Scenic Cumbria & The Lake District

Explore this region of incredible natural beauty, home to shimmering lakes and soaring mountains, whose radiant beauty has inspired poets and painters for centuries.

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Discover Cumbria and the timeless landscape of the Lake District, England's largest National Park and now a World Heritage Site. Explore this region of incredible natural beauty, home to shimmering lakes and soaring mountains, whose radiant beauty has inspired poets and painters for centuries. On this break, we explore the northern and southern lakes with visits to Windermere, Coniston Water, and Ullswater as well as free time to explore Kendal.

 

INCLUDES

Return coach travel

4 nights half board

Hotel porterage & entertainment

Visit to Skipton enroute

Excursions to Windermere, Coniston & Hawkshead

Steam Gondola Cruise on Coniston Water

Scenic drives exploring the Northern Lakes and through the Peak District

Free time in Kendal

 

WINDERMERE

STEAM GONDOLA CRUISE (FULL DAY) - A full day exploring the southern Lakes - including visits to Windermere and some of the most picturesque villages in England - Coniston and the delightful Hawkshead. We also include a journey on a restored Victorian steam-powered yacht on Coniston Water; initially built in 1859, it's now in the care of the National Trust.

KENDAL

(FREE DAY) - Enjoy a free day to explore the beautiful market town of Kendal. Full of historical character, Kendal is home to a web of interweaving alleyways and cobbled yards. Discover a castle, farm shops, weekly markets, local bakeries and brewers, all situated on the banks of the River Kent and just a short walk away from our centrally-located hotel. Don't forget to sample the local produce including the famous Kendal Mint Cake too!

NORTHERN LAKES

- ULLSWATER, PATTERDALE & KIRKSTONE PASS (FULL DAY) - We enjoy a journey around the northern lakes; sit back and relax as we pass rugged mountains, lakes and villages, past the tranquil waters of Ullswater to Patterdale and over the magnificent Kirkstone Pass.

The County Hotel 3*, Kendal

 

 

Set in a former coaching inn, the County Hotel is in the centre of Kendal and offers traditional meals and cooked breakfasts. The bright and airy guest rooms each have a cosy seating area and feature tea/coffee facilities.

 

 

Hotel Facilities

  • Bar

  • Restaurant

  • Lift

  • Wi-Fi

 

 

 

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Alfreton Bus Station, Hall Street,
Alfreton, DE55 7BT
Alfreton Hall St Alfreton Bus Station
Hall Street, Alfreton Derbyshire
Arnold High Street Bus Stop,
Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston Beeston Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub
Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive,
Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield Coach Station, Beckingham Way
Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28,
Derby, DE1 2AY
Heanor Market Place, Wilmott Street
(Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Ilkeston Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place,
Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
Leicester St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA,
Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Long Eaton The Green, Outside Poundland
Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough Amber Rooms, The Rushes
Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Mansfield Bus Stop, Walkden Street
Mansfield, NG18 1QN
Nottingham Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino,
Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Ripley Market Place, Express Stand
Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street,
Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House
Sheffield, S1 2BG
Toton Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane
Notts, NG9 7JA

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