2025 - Easter In The Lake District
4 days
An area of stunning natural beauty
For that special Easter getaway, the Lake District offers an exciting playground for all. Spring is in full swing, with daffodils and bluebells in the fields and woods, the trees are green with leaves once more and the weather clement. This break explores the Lake District with a Ullswater Steamer cruise included.
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Highlights
- Hotel for 3 nights with breakfast & dinner
- Visit to Kendal & Windermere
- Visit to Ullswater with Ullswater Steamer Cruise included
Itinerary
Day 1 - From your chosen joining point our feeder vehicle will take you to our designated interchange point where your holiday begins. After joining your holiday coach head north with a pleasant lunch time stop en-route to Cumbria. Arrive this afternoon for the next 3 nights DBB.
Days 2 - 3 At leisure with two included excursions.
Easter Saturday - Ullswater Steamer Cruise
This lovely lake is surrounded by stunning mountain scenery to its south, softening to the gentle hills of the north. The lake is the second largest in England at seven and a half miles long but is less than a mile across. It is also the third deepest English lake at 250 feet deep. There are dramatic views from both sides of the lake, by foot or by vehicle
Enjoy an Ullswater Steamer Cruise from Pooley Bridge to Glenridding with some free time in both. Fare included.
Easter Sunday - A Day out in the Lake District
Start the day in Kendal, the Southern Gateway to the Lakes (less than a mile from the boundary of the National Park) and home of the famous Mint Cake. Much of the town centre is pedestrianised with narrow lanes and yards branching from the main street. The unique History Trail, a walking route around the town centre with information plaques along the way delves into the town's story. Into the National Park and for many, where the Lakes begin proper begin - Windermere. At ten and a half miles long, a mile wide in parts and a shade over 200ft deep, the lake itself - Windermere, incidentally, never 'Lake' Windermere - is the heavyweight of Lake District waters. Enjoy time in Bowness with its cafes, shops and lakeside seating
Day 4 - After a hearty breakfast, all aboard to start the homeward journey. A break for lunch in an interesting spot - time permitting.
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Accommodation
Shap Wells Hotel - Shap, Cumbria Shap Wells
Situated in a secluded, wooded valley, high in the Shap Fells and surrounded by mountain streams yet only minutes from the M6 (Junction 39) and the A6.
3* Shap Wells Hotel is the ideal place from which to explore the Lakes. Perfect setting surrounded by open and wooded countryside, red deer, red squirrels and other wildlife within the grounds of the hotel and beyond.
Many of the rooms having breath-taking views of the surrounding countryside and fells, offering a true taste of the English countryside. The hotel has retained many of its original features over the years and much time has been taken to retain the true character of the building. Free WiFi is available throughout the entire hotel including all public areas and guest accommodation. Lift access to most rooms.