Scenic Cumbria & the Lake District

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

INCLUDES

Return Select coach travel

4 nights half board

Visits to Skipton enroute

Excursions to Ambleside, Keswisk, Coniston & Hawkshead

Coniston Water Steam Gondola cruise

Scenic drives exploring the Northern Lakes & Southern Lakes

Free time in Windermere

Day 1

We travel north with a stop in Skipton, a rich market town boasting a castle and the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales. This afternoon, we continue to our hotel in Windermere.

Day 2

Our first day includes a tour of the northern Lake District from the comfort of our coach; sit back and relax as we travel to charming Ambleside, found on the northern shores of Lake Windermere. After free time to explore, we continue along Lake Thirlmere to Keswick, a popular market town, situated between the huge bulk of Skiddaw and the gentle beauty of Derwentwater. Our return journey takes us past immense rugged mountains, lakes and villages, past the tranquil waters of Ullswater and over the magnificent Kirkstone Pass.

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Day 3

After breakfast, we travel through Newby Bridge and towards Coniston Water. Here, we include a unique journey on a restored Victorian steam-powered yacht, now operated by the National Trust. Experience the thrill of sailing on a historic vessel, taking in the stunning views of the lake and its surroundings. We return to our hotel via the shores of Lake Windermere for an afternoon at leisure. Here, you can enjoy use of the hotel's leisure facilities, or alternatively, you can travel the short distance into the market town of Kendal, famous for its Mint Cake and known as the southern gateway to the Lake District.

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Day 4

After a leisurely morning, we include an afternoon excursion to Bowness on Windermere. Nestled on the fringes of England's largest and most impressive lake, why not board one of the stunningly scenic boat trips or visit the award-winning World of Beatrix Potter attraction, where you can relive childhood memories as the author's magical tales of Peter Rabbit and his friends are brought to life?

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Day 5

We return home today, driving through the scenic sights of the Peak District enroute.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Stonecross Manor Hotel 3*, Kendal, Cumbria

Established in 1857, Stonecross Manor Hotel has since been extensively modernised and converted into the fine hotel that it is today. The hotel's new Woodland Bar and Kitchen offer quality Cumbrian and regional cuisine in a relaxed environment. The refurbished heated-indoor pool and poolside Spa with Steam Room and massage jets is available to guests. Each room has colour television, tea/coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, direct dial telephone and writing desk. Free Wi-fi is also available.

Hotel Facilities

Bar
Restaurant
WiFi
Lift
Swimming pool
Sauna

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Alfreton	Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT
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
Leicester Fosse Park	Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL
Long Eaton	The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Lutterworth	George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG
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