England's Lakelands
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TGRA9946
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
5 days
5 DAYS | HALF BOARD | BY COACH
The Lake District is one of the country’s finest scenic treasures. A verdant expanse of gently rolling hills against a backdrop of soaring mountain peaks, hidden lakes and cascading waterfalls, this much-loved corner of our country is bestowed with some of the most beautiful scenery imaginable. With its bustling lakeside towns, picture-postcard stone-built villages and dramatic mountain passes, this is a magical place to explore whatever the time of year.What's Included:
- Coach travel with reserved seating
- Tour Manager escorted
- Half board accommodation
- Excursion to the Bowness, Lakeside & Coniston Water
- A visit to Cockermouth
- Excursion to Grasmere, Hawkshead, Ullswater & the Kirkstone Pass
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
Excursions
Your ItineraryFULL DAY: Bowness-on-Windermere, Lakeside & Coniston Water
Our full day tour takes us into the heart of the Lakes and to the iconic waters of Lake Windermere. First to Bowness-on-Windermere, the popular tourist haunt with its quaint alleyways and lively lakeside quays, before heading along the shores to pretty Lakeside. From here we head to Coniston Water, forever remembered as the fateful waters for Sir Donald Campbell’s Bluebird disaster.
HALF DAY: Ullswater, Kirkstone Pass, Hawkshead & Grasmere
Our tour today takes us towards Ullswater before ascending the spectacular Kirkstone Pass with its breathtaking lake and mountain views before we reach Hawkshead, one the Lake District’s most picturesque villages. We conclude our day in the idyllic village of Grasmere, where the poet William Wordsworth lived.
HALF DAY: Bassenthwaite Lake & Cockermouth
This morning we make our way towards the tranquil shores of Bassenthwaite Lake before arriving in Cockermouth, birthplace of Wordsworth, and with a fascinating history wall depicting its past.
Escorted Travel
Our Drivers and Tour Managers
They are simply the best in the business
Every one of our coach holidays includes the services of a coach driver and is always fully escorted by a knowledgeable Tour Manager, they are on hand every day and night and stay in the same hotel to ensure your holiday is stress-free.
Our Tour Managers are there purely for your extra comfort and enjoyment, from organising activities to breaking the ice and helping you all make the most of your holiday.
We hand-pick these extra special people because of their passion for people and places; they are the heartbeat of our coach holidays, a smiling face, a helping hand and always a listening ear and have the ability to turn a great time into a truly magical and memorable holiday experience.
Everything Included: UK Coach Holidays
- Free local joining points
- All coach travel
- Reserved seats on tour coach
- Tour Manager escorted
- Hotel accommodation and board as stated
- No single room supplement (subject to availability)
- Excursions/itinerary as stated
- Admission fees & entertainment if stated
- ABTA bonded
- Collect Coach Miles™
Highlights
Lake Windermere, Ullswater, Cockermouth, Hawkshead, Bowness-on-Windermere, Coniston Water, Kirkstone Pass, GrasmereWhat is Included
What's Included:
- Coach travel with reserved seating
- Tour Manager escorted
- Half board accommodation
- Excursion to the Bowness, Lakeside & Coniston Water
- A visit to Cockermouth
- Excursion to Grasmere, Hawkshead, Ullswater & the Kirkstone Pass
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Windermere Hotel
WINDERMERE HOTEL, BOWNESS
Occupying a superb position overlooking the village of Windermere, making it ideal for exploring the local villages, this is one of the oldest hotels in the area, and is listed by English Heritage.
FACILITIES
Restaurant
Lounge & Bar
Free Wifi
Comfortable Bedrooms
Tea & Coffee Facilities
TV in room
Lift