Cumbria And The Southern Lakes
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TPAL8596
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
5 days
5 days - Half Board - Coach Holiday
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Highlights: Bowness-on-Windermere & Lake Cruise - Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway - Muncaster Castle - Cartmel - Holker Hall
The dramatic scenery of the Lake District beckons, showcasing stunning lakes, soaring peaks and a host of popular tourist attractions. Recognised as a region with World Heritage status, the 912 square miles of the Lake District are an inspirational area to visit. Our tour is based in the south of the Lakes and features an array of excursions including a lake cruise, narrow-gauge railway, a castle, and a stately home!
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
Your Excursions
Bowness-on-Windermere & Lake Cruise
We head to Bowness, with its quaint alleyways and lively lakeside quays. Following free time we take a relaxing cruise on Lake Windermere to admire the fells and ancient woodlands, accompanied by interesting commentary.
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway and Muncaster Castle
Boarding at Ravenglass we take the quirky narrow-gauge railway and drink in the views along the seven-mile trip before arriving at the foot of Scarfell Pike, England’s highest mountain. Next, we visit Muncaster Castle, with time to explore the castle, gardens, and hawk and owl centre.
Cartmel & Holker Hall
First stop is Cartmel, an ancient village famous for its 12th century abbey and delicious sticky toffee pudding! We continue to Holker Hall, the finest house in South Lakeland, where you can tour the house without ropes or barriers and explore the magnificent gardens.
Generic Includes
✦ Door to door service*✦ Luxury coach travel throughout
✦ Reserved seats on tour coaches
✦ Porterage at your hotel
✦ Dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation
✦ Sightseeing itinerary as stated
✦ Admission fees and entertainment if stated
✦ Collect Coach Miles™
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Dunes Hotel, Barrow-in-Furness
This prestigious hotel enjoys a charming setting in the South Lakes, featuring stunning countryside views, the central Lake District is within easy reach. Inside it is spacious and inviting. The Coast bar, restaurant and lounge are perfect for a relaxing drink. The Terrace bar is also open in the summer months.✦ Restaurant, bar, lounge ✦ Outdoor terrace ✦ Free Wi-Fi ✦ Full buffet breakfast with three course evening meal with table service ✦ Lift – does not serve all floors but ground floor rooms available on request Back to top