Autumn In The Lake District
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TLEI8715
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
5 days
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Join us for this glorious Autumn holiday to the Lake District on which we will take you to some of the most beautiful locations this iconic region has to offer. In the autumn months, the Lake District becomes ablaze with colour, with bright reds, oranges and yellows taking over from the greens of summer, making it one of the most spectacular times to visit.
From Ullswater, Keswick and the Kirkstone Pass through Kendal and Bowness on Windermere and an opportunity to visit Wordsworth's burial place, this trip really does have it all. You'll be based at the comfortable Cumbria Grand Hotel, set in its own stunning grounds and overlooking the sweeping vista of Morecambe Bay.
A great choice for:
* Lake District lovers keen to return
* Lovers of stunning British scenery
* The curious
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
Day 1
Join your comfortable coach at your convenient local pick up point this morning, and head north to the beautiful Lake District with convenient comfort stops en route. Arrive at your hotel early evening and settle in for a good meal and a drink with your fellow travellers.
Days 2 to 4
Enjoy hearty breakfasts every day, enjoy the tranquility of your comfortable hotel, set in its own extensive grounds and overlooking Morecambe Bay. Make sure you join us on some or all of our INCLUDED excursions through some of the most beautiful scenery that the Lake District has to offer. Return to your hotel every evening ready for a tasty meal and with stories to tell...Day 5
After a final hearty breakfast it is time to say farewell to the Lake District today. Board your comfortable coach for a relaxing journey home full of fun filled memories and with your newly made friends.
Lake Windermere
INCLUDED Visitor DestinationLake Windermere is England's largest lake at 10.5 miles long, and at its deepest point is 219 feet. It is also the most popular part of the world renowned Lake District, as part of the South Lakes, surrounded by mountain peaks and picture book villages.The village of Bowness-on-Windermere lies on the shore of England’s largest lake. Ferries run from here across Lake Windermere, while the traditional stone cottages, lakefront pubs, and lively fishing harbour tempt travellers to linger a little longer. The village is also home to the charming World of Beatrix Potter which brings Peter Rabbit and his friends to life in three dimensions, and discovers the writer's links to the area's conservation.
Kendal & Yorkshire Dales to Hawes
This is a fabulous day out, taking in two of the Lake District's most famous and loved market towns.We start with Kendal, which by its own admission is no ordinary market town. Its streets are alive with vibrant events, quality shopping and a thriving arts and culture scene and it is full of historic character, Kendal hosts a web of interweaving alleyways and cobbled yards, whilst the ruins of medieval Kendal castle stand on Castle Hill, with great views over the town. Just wander and you'll discover for yourself why Kendal is so popular!
From Kendal we enjoy a sweeping drive through stunning landscapes on our way to the magical little market town of Hawes, set high upon a hill and enjoying stunning views. One of its biggest claims to fame is that it home to the world famous Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese and set amidst breath-taking scenery it's no surprise Hawes is one of the honeypot tourist attractions of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The name Hawes means a 'pass between mountains' and it stands between the stunning Buttertubs and Fleet Moss. If you fancy it, you can also discover the 18th Century water-powered cotton spinning Gayle Mill. Converted to sawmill and electricity generation with original working Victorian turbines, lineshafting and woodworking machinery.
The Northern Lakes - Grasmere, Ullswater & Kirkstone Pass
This is a stunning day out as you explore the beautiful northern Lakes. On this trip you will visit two stunning locations and travel through the highest pass, the Kirkstone Pass, which will afford you spectacular views across dramatic countryside.
Lake Ullswater 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, so don't fall in! Grasmere nestles at the foot of some spectacular fells and has its own lake, whilst the village has many shops, pubs and cafes. You can also visit Wordsworth's grave in the churchyard and buy the legendary Grasmere Gingerbread.
Tour includes
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast & evening meals
- Evening entertainment on some evenings at the hotel
- Excursion to Bowness on Windermere & Coniston
- Scenic drive from Kendal through the Yorkshire Dales to Hawes
- Northern Lakes excursion to Grasmere, Keswick & Ullswater via the Kirkstone Pass
- Direct coach travel
- Net Zero Carbon Offset Certificate
Accommodation
Cumbria Grand Hotel
Set within the Lake District National Park, the Cumbria Grand Hotel is the ideal base to go and explore one of the most beautiful parts of England and the UK. Set in 20 acres of private gardens and woodlands and overlooking Morecambe Bay, you will receive a warm and friendly welcome at this charming AA 3-Star Victorian Hotel in the Lake District.Cumbria Grand Hotel website Back to top