Lake District Cruise At Easter
- Duration: 4 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TCRU8905
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
4 days
3 Star Hotel
For that special Easter getaway, the Lake District offers an exciting playground for all. Spring is in full swing, with daffodils and blue bells 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
Easter in Cumbria
3 Star HotelDay 1 – Head to interchange where your holiday begins. A pleasant lunch time stop will be made en route to Cumbria. Arriving mid afternoon for the next 3 nights with breakfast and dinner
Day 2 - Easter Saturday - Enjoy an Ullswater Steamer Cruise (fare included) from Pooley Bridge to Glenridding with some free time at both locations. 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
Day 3 - Easter Sunday – It's breakfast and then all aboard for a morning drive to Penrith. Penrith in Cumbria’s Eden Valley is known for the massive 14th-century Penrith Castle, set on a grassy meadow. Nearby, the Penrith Museum houses Roman pottery and objects reflecting local history. To the north is Beacon Hill, with its Penrith Beacon monument and panoramic views. Enjoy free time here.
Return to the hotel for a delicious Easter Sunday Lunch and time to relax around the hotel during the afternoon before a 2 Course fork buffet in the evening.
Day 4 – After a hearty breakfast it's all aboard to start the homeward journey. A break for lunch in an interesting spot – time permitting.
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Accommodation
Hotel Shap Wells
Shap Wells Hotel - Shap, Cumbria 3 Star
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.
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, conference rooms and guest accommodation. Complimentary parking is available at the front and rear of the hotel. Lift access to most rooms.