Scenic Lake District
Scenic Lake District
Book NowJoin us as we head to Kendal in the magnificent county of Cumbria for our Scenic Lake District Tour. The Lake District is England’s largest National Park and World Heritage Site, home to Scafell Pike its highest mountain and Wastwater its deepest lake. The outstanding natural beauty of the Lake District has forever captivated the most artistic of minds and on our journey you will appreciate why. Journey through breath-taking Lakeland scenery, popular towns, villages, lakes, valleys and coastline on our scenic journey of the Lakes. To enhance our tour, take to the water on wonderful cruises across two of the National Parks largest lakes, a relaxing way to view the breathtaking scenery from the calm waters. Sit back, relax and enjoy stunning mountain views from Windermere, England’s largest lake during a cruise to Lakeside Pier from Bowness. Marvel at the stunning scenery of the Ullswater Valley as we cruise across the crystal-clear waters of Ullswater from Pooley Bridge to Glenridding. Don’t miss out on this great tour, join us and make memories in the beautiful Lake District.
Your Holiday Includes:
Door to door service
Porterage
Welcome tea/coffee on arrival
Dinner, bed and breakfast
En-suite bedrooms
Ullswater Steamer Cruise from Pooley Bridge to Glenridding - Single journey
Windermere half lake cruise from Bowness to Lakeside – Single journey
Excursions
Executive coach travel throughout
Single room supplement - £90.00
Itinerary
Tuesday
Depart Leyland at 11.30am for our journey to the Lake District to make the most of our holiday we travel straight to Kendal to enjoy free time to explore and obtain lunch in our host town before re-joining the coach at 16.00hrs to check in at the hotel. Receive a warm Lakeland welcome with tea/coffee on arrival while your case is taken to your room.
Wednesday
This morning, we travel via Shap to Pooley Bridge where we will board a heritage vessel on Ullswater to cruise across the Lake to Glenridding, you will have some free time in Glenridding to explore and obtain lunch before re-joining the coach to embark on a scenic journey back to the hotel via the Lake Districts highest pass open to motor vehicles, the Kirkstone Pass at an altitude of 1,489 ft offering wonderful views.
Thursday
This morning, we will enjoy a little free time in Bowness, a sprawling town on the shore of Lake Districts largest lake, Windermere. Sit back, relax and take in the magnificent views as you journey across the lake on a half lake cruise to Lakeside Pier where the coach will be waiting. From here travel the short distance to the picturesque village of Cartmel a perfect chocolate-box Lakeland village, famous for its sticky toffee pudding and home to a wide variety of traditional Lakeland inns, cosy tea rooms and cutting-edge gourmet restaurants. The medieval village of Cartmel has a rich heritage dating back to 677 with wonderful architecture including the Priory Church of St Mary and St Michael, from the square ancient streets lead off each worth a wander for the variety of shops on offer.
Friday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast but your Lakeland adventure isn't over yet, take another Lakeland scenic journey, first stop is Ambleside in the heart of the Lake District, once home to English poet William Wordsworth where we spend an hour before stopping for a lunch stop in Grasmere, a picturesque village with gift shops aplenty and lovely places to eat, continue our journey along Coniston towards the edge of the Lakes to make a stop in Grange-over-Sands, a pretty resort with an Edwardian charm on the southern tip of the Cartmel Peninsula nestled between the mountain and the sea, perhaps take a stroll to take in the beautiful views over Morecambe Bay before bidding farewell to the Lake District and continuing our journey home.
| SRS | £90.00 | For Sole Use | Yes |
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| Hotel | Riverside Hotel Stramongate Breezon Road Kendal LA9 6FS |
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| Hotel Star Rating | 3 Star |
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| Hotel Contact | 01539 734861 |
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| About the hotel | The Riverside Hotel is a historic family-owned hotel nestled on the banks of the River Kent in Kendal where you’ll receive a warm Lakeland welcome. Conveniently located to make the perfect base for us to explore the spectacular Lake District and just a short stroll into the centre of the historic market town of Kendal with vibrant cafes, shops, museums and galleries. Guest bedrooms are comfortable, spacious en-suite rooms, guest also have gym access and use of the indoor swimming pool. |
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TV |
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| Hairdryer | Yes |
| Lift | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Safe/Safety Deposit Box | no |
| AC | no |
| Pool | Yes |
| Gym | Yes |
| Iron | Yes |
| 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.
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| Carnforth | Carnforth Truckstop |
| Leyland Tesco Extra | Leyland Tesco Extra, Bus Lane |
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