Scenic Cumbria & the Lake District
Discover the timeless beauty of Cumbria and the Lake District, England’s largest National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its shimmering lakes, rolling fells and charming towns and villages, this breathtaking region has inspired poets and painters for generations.
View Dates & BookDiscover the timeless beauty of Cumbria and the Lake District, England’s largest National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its shimmering lakes, rolling fells and charming towns and villages, this breathtaking region has inspired poets and painters for generations. On this wonderful break, we explore both the northern and southern lakes, with visits to Coniston Water, Bowness-on-Windermere and Ambleside.
INCLUDES
Return Optimum coach travel
Escorted by a Skills Holiday Host
4 nights half board
Visit to Skipton enroute
Excursions to Ambleside, Keswick & Bowness-on-Windermere
Coniston Water Steam Gondola cruise
Scenic drives exploring the Peak District & Northern Lakes
Free time in Kendal
Day 1
We travel north with a stop in Skipton, a rich market town boasting a castle and the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales. This afternoon, we continue to our hotel in Kendal.
DDay 2
Our first day includes a tour of the northern Lake District from the comfort of our coach; sit back and relax as we travel to charming Ambleside, found on the northern shores of Lake Windermere. After free time to explore, we continue along Lake Thirlmere to Keswick, a popular market town, situated between the huge bulk of Skiddaw and the gentle beauty of Derwentwater. Our return journey takes us past immense rugged mountains, lakes and villages, the tranquil waters of Ullswater and over the magnificent Kirkstone Pass.
B, DDay 3
Our morning excursion takes us south through Newby Bridge towards the tranquil waters of Coniston Water. Here, we enjoy a memorable journey aboard a beautifully restored Victorian steam-powered yacht, now operated by the National Trust. Sit back and savour the charm of this historic vessel as you glide across the lake, surrounded by breathtaking scenery. We then return to our hotel via a scenic route along the shores of Lake Windermere, arriving in time to relax and enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Take advantage of the hotel's facilities or perhaps venture into nearby Kendal, a charming market town known as the southern gateway to the Lake District and famed for its traditional Mint Cake.
B, DDay 4
After a leisurely start to the day, we make our way to Bowness-on-Windermere for an afternoon visit; nestled on the fringes of England's largest and most impressive lake, why not board one of the stunningly scenic boat trips or visit the award-winning World of Beatrix Potter attraction, where you can relive childhood memories as the author's magical tales of Peter Rabbit and his friends are brought to life (admission to attractions are not included today)?
B, DDay 5
We return home today, driving through the scenic sights of the Peak District enroute.
BB=Breakfast, D=Dinner
Stonecross Manor Hotel 3*, Kendal, Cumbria
Established in 1857, Stonecross Manor Hotel has since been extensively modernised and converted into the fine hotel that it is today. The hotel's new Woodland Bar and Kitchen offer quality Cumbrian and regional cuisine in a relaxed environment. The refurbished heated-indoor pool and poolside Spa with Steam Room and massage jets is available to guests. Each room has colour television, tea/coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, direct dial telephone and writing desk. Free Wi-fi is also available.
Hotel Facilities
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Sauna
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
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| Alfreton | Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT |
| Arnold | High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE |
| Beeston | Lace Road, behind Sainsbury's Petrol Station Beeston, NG9 2LA |
| Bulwell | Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE |
| Chesterfield | Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH |
| Derby | Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY |
| Heanor | Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG |
| Ilkeston | Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5QB |
| Leicester | St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG |
| Leicester Fosse Park | Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL |
| Long Eaton | The Green, Outside The Butchers, Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ |
| Loughborough | Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE |
| Lutterworth | George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG |
| Mansfield | Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA |
| Nottingham | Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE |
| Ripley | Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ |
| Rotherham | Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB |
| Sheffield | Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG |
| Toton | Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA |
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