Rail And Sail In The Lake District
Rail And Sail In The Lake District
Book NowJoin us in Bowness for our Rail and Sail in the Lakes Tour, a wonderfully attraction packed holiday. The beautiful Lake District is the UK’s largest National Park and a stunning UNSECO World Heritage Site, inspiration of many authors and artists. Sit back and relax as we take a heritage steamer cruise on the crystal clear, tranquil waters of Ullswater. Head to Windermere to cruise the largest natural lake in both the Lake District and England. Board the first narrow gauge railway in England as we take a journey on the Ravenglass Railway. Walk through the pages of the famous stories of Peter Rabbit and friends on a visit to the unique visitor attraction, The Beatrix Potter Experience. Enjoy the delicious English tradition of a cream tea.
Your Holiday Includes:
Door to door service
Porterage
Dinner, bed and breakfast
En suite bedrooms
Ullswater Steamer Cruise
Windermere Cruise
Admission to the Beatrix Potter Experience
Cream Tea
Return Journey on the Ravenglass Railway
Excursions
Executive coach travel throughout
£120.00 single room supplement
Itinerary:
Monday
Depart Leyland at 11.00hrs for our journey to the outskirts of Bowness with a lunch stop in Cartmel en-route, enjoy time to explore and obtain lunch in the picturesque South Lakeland Village, home to a wide variety of Lakeland Inns, pretty tea rooms and high-end gourmet restaurants, and of course its famous Sticky Toffee Pudding. Depart Cartmel at 14.30hrs to continue to the hotel.
Tuesday
Today we head to Ullswater to enjoy a cruise on its crystal-clear waters. Board a steamer like many before during the last 160 years. Ullswater is one of England's most beautiful lakes offering iconic mountain views from a truly unique perspective and views of Wordsworth's daffodils on the west shore in spring. We will also visit the market town of Keswick surrounded by spectacular lake & mountain scenery.
Wednesday
Today we experience Lake Windermere from the water on a scenic, sightseeing cruise. Enter the world of the famous children's author, Beatrix Potter and we also enjoy an afternoon tea.
Thursday
Today enjoys a beautifully scenic, return journey on the iconic Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, one of the oldest and longest narrow-gauge railways in England, known affectionately as La'al Ratty meaning little railway in olde Cumbrian dialect. Travel from Ravenglass, the only coastal village in the Lake District National Park, across the estuary, through the hills, past seven request stops with a 1:40 gradient at times, en route to our destination some seven miles up the line to Dalegarth for Boot Station and back. Today we also visit the popular market town of Ambleside on the Northern end of Windermere, surrounded by majestic Lakeland fells.
Friday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast for the return journey home, before heading back we spend free time in Bowness on Windermere with time to explore and obtain lunch. Depart at 14.30hrs to continue our journey home.
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| SRS | £120.00 Single Room Supplement | For Sole Use | Yes |
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| Hotel | Damson Dene Hotel, Crosthwaite, Bowness-on-Windermere LA8 8JE |
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| Hotel Star Rating | 3 Star |
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| About the hotel | The Damson Dene is in a tranquil position, close to Bowness on Windermere where you can expect a friendly welcome with excellent facilities including swimming pool, gym and its own visitor attraction, the wonderful Lakeland Model Village. With open log fires and beautiful oak beams, Damson Dene Hotel features a beautiful, landscaped garden for guests to enjoy. Guest bedrooms are spacious, traditionally decorated and furnished rooms, a lovely place to relax following a busy day exploring. |
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| Hairdryer | Yes |
| Lift | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Safe/Safety Deposit Box | No |
| AC | No |
| Pool | Yes |
| Gym | Yes |
| Iron | No |
| Tea/Coffee | Yes |
| Porterage | Yes |
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Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
| Name | Address |
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| Keele Services | Keele Services |
| Leyland Tesco Extra | Leyland Tesco Extra, Bus Lane |
| Lymm Moto-Services | Lymm Moto- Poplar 2000 Services Coach Bay WA13 0SP |
