Relax and enjoy the Lake District
Book NowMonday 23rd June 2025 £655.00 per person
Single supplement NIL
WHATS INCLUDED
4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
Bowness-on-Windermere
Ambleside and Kendal
Keswick
Day 1 Monday
Depart in the morning for Cumbria, arriving late afternoon atthe Grange Hotel, Grange over Sands for 4 nights stay – dinner, bed and breakfast. Tea and coffee on arrival. Grange-over-Sands is Lakeland's Riviera. Cradled between the hills and the sea it has one of the mildest climates in the North of England.
DDay 2 Tuesday
Today we head to Ambleside with time to explore the picturesque town and its wide variety of independent shops, cafes and museums. In the afternoon we travel to Bowness on Windermere whre you can take a leisurely cruise. Not to be confused wth the nearby Windermere, this tiny village lies on the shores of England's largest lake. The traditional stone cottages, lakefront pubs and lively fishing harbour might tempt you to linger or catch the ferry across the lake.
B, DDay 3 Wednesday
We make our way to the Cumbrian market town of Kendal, home of the 'mint cake'. Kendal boasts two castles, spectacular views. It's more than a market town on the edge of the Lake District. There’s always something to do in Kendal – whatever the weather. Enjoy the national culture, arts and famous events along with vibrant shopping centres and spectacular surroundings that make the town unforgettable.
B, DDay 4 Thursday
Today takes us into the north of the Lake District, travelling to Penrith, a bustling market town, renowned for its wealth of specialist shops offering an interesting choice of goods and fine foods. Sandstone buildings hide intriguing lanes, yards and alleyways, leading to attractive cottages, gardens and curious little shops. where you can In the afternoon we make our way to Keswick. Keswick is both the most northerly of the Lake District’s towns and maybe its best located: at the northern end of beautiful Derwentwater, it’s surrounded by large fells including Skiddaw and Blencathra, . There is plenty to do and see here, perhaps visit the Keswick Pencil Museum or visit the Keswick Brewing Company during our stop.
Day 5 Friday
Today we check-out and begin our journey home
B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
Englands Lake District and Cumbria need little introduction Lake Windermere, Mint Cake, Ullswater and much more. The moorlands, mountains and fells are each stunning in their own way. This is a break where you can do your own thing we will take you to the towns and you can decide what to see, lake trips etc or you can just lounge your choice.
Grange Hotel, Grange over Sands 4* hotel
This hotel is in an unrivalled position in the pretty little coastal town of Grange over Sands. It is only 15 miles from from Lake Windermere and has breathtaking panoramic bay views.
The hotel has an indoor pool, jacuzzi and steam room.
All rooms are ensuite and have TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee making. The hotel has a lift.
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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Ashingdon Golden Cross | Golden Cross, By Fox (Welcome Homes) |
Barking, North St | North Street, Barking,outside St Margaret's Church |
Barkingside | Barkingside, Fulwell Cross, by Swimming Baths |
Basildon | Southernhay, long layby opposite Bus Station |
Billericay Sun Corner | Sun Corner, Laindon Road, Billericay |
Brentwood | Brentwood High St, by Dairyman (Argos) |
Canvey Island - Canute | King Canute PH, Canvey Island |
Canvey Island - Haystack | Long Road, Canvey Island, Haystack |
Chalkwell Park | Chalkwell Park Bus Stop |
Chandos Garage Hockley | Chandos Garage Hockley |
Cricketers Westcliff | Cricketers Bus Stop, Southend on Sea |
Dagenham Wood Lane | Wood Lane, Dagenham, Opp Morrisons |
Eastwood - Kent Elms | Kent Elms Corner, Eastwood, Rayleigh Road |
Eastwood - Rochford Cnr | Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, Rochford Corner |
Eastwood Jones Corner | Eastwood, Rayleigh Road, Jones Corner Bus Stop by Brookside Tavern |
Folkestone services XX | Eurotunnel- Stop 24 Junction 11 on M20 |
Grays Oak PH | Oak PH, Socketts Heath, Grays |
Hadleigh - Vic House Cnr | Vic House Corner, Kiln Road, Hadleigh |
Hadleigh Church | Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby |
Harold Wood | Bus Stop Station Road Harold Wood by Coop |
High Rd, S Benfleet | High Rd S.Benfleet by Benfleet Travel opp Shell Ga |
Hockley Spa | SPA ROAD Bus Stop, Hockley |
Hornchurch | North Street, Hornchurch, Fire Station |
Ilford | Clements Road, Ilford, by Travelodge IG1 !BA |
Kents Hill Lights | Kents Hill Lights Bus Stop, London Road, Benfleet |
Kiln Road (Kenneth Road) | Kiln Road (Kenneth Road) - Thundersley |
Leigh on Sea - Elms | Elms PH, London Road, Leigh on Sea |
Leigh on Sea - Thames Dr | Thames Drive, Leigh on Sea |
M25 Thurrock Services | M25 Thurrock Services Coach Park |
North Shoebury Road | Bus Stop , North Shoebury Road, (St Marys Church near Asda) |
Pitsea | Old Gala Bingo, Pitsea SS13 3AH |
Rayleigh Websters Way | Websters Way, Rayleigh, opp Rayleigh Lanes |
Rochford Station Bus Stop | Rochford Station Bus Stop, Bradley Way |
Romford | St Edwards Way, Romford, Bus Stop 'H' |
Shenfield | Shenfield Station |
Shoeburyness - Kathryn Ct | The Cambridge.(Kathryn Ct.), Shoeburyness |
South Benfleet Clare Rd | Tarpots Coach Stop (opp Clare Road), Sth Benfleet |
South Benfleet St Marys | St Mary's Church, Layby, South Benfleet |
Southchurch Tyrrel Drive | Southchurch Road - Tyrrel Drive (Swintons) |
Southchurch White Horse | White Horse Bus Stop, Southchurch |
Southend Airport | Bus Stop, Southend Airport, Eastwoodbury Crescent |
Southend Queensway | Bus Layby, Rear of Sainsburys, Southend |
Stanford le Hope Rookery | Rookery Corner, SLH (St Cleres Hall Golf Club) |
TBA | TBA |
Thorpe Bay Station | Bus Stop, Acacia Drive, Thorpe Bay |
Upminster | Station Approach, Upminster |
Vange Barge | Vange Barge Bus Stop, High Road, Pitsea |
Wakering Crouchmans | Wakering High St/ Crouchmans Avenue |
West Leigh Schools | West Leigh Schools, London Rd, Leigh on Sea |
Westcliff on Sea Bell PH | Bell PH, Rochford Road Bus Stop |
Westcliff on Sea Palace | Palace Theatre, Westcliff on Sea |
Wickford Halls Corner | Halls Corner, opp Police Station, Wickford |
x Benfleet Hopes see hope | xxxxxHopes Green, High Road,xxxxxxxsee new p/up |