SAILING, STEAMING & DREAMING IN THE LAKES | Monday 15th February 2027 - 5 Days

Monday 15th February 2027 – 5 Days 

The sheer beauty the Lake District has inspired poets and artists for centuries, and on this holiday, we will paint a picture that will last in your memory for years to come. From our base, we can explore the dramatic landscapes of the Lakes on this unique holiday.

£469 per person (sharing twin/double)

£112 single supplement (limited availability) 

Call 0191 4812215 now to book!

DAY ONE

Depart from your home area in the morning and travel to Cumbria and Shap Wells Hotel. 4 nights stay – dinner, bed and breakfast. During your stay, enjoy 2 nights of hotel entertainment.

DAY TWO

This morning, we head first for Ambleside, continuing on our way to delightful Hawkshead village. Here we have a lunch break and you have the chance to explore the little alleyways and shops. From here, we head for Coniston with free time. We return later across rugged Kirkstone Pass, with the lonely inn at the summit, and Patterdale.

DAY THREE

Our day begins with a ride over the rugged Shap Fells past Tebay and Kendal, continuing to Bowness-on-Windermere. Here we spend the morning with a chance to look around the town and shops, maybe visit the World of Beatrix Potter exhibition. We also have time to enjoy lunch. This afternoon we enjoy a delightful sail along Lake Windermere to Lakeside, at the southern end of the lake. Later we make our way back over the fells.

DAY FOUR

The scenery is fantastic as we make our way to Ullswater and Pooley Bridge. Here you have a sail on board the lake ‘steamer’ along to Glenridding. We continue to Keswick where you have time to explore and obtain lunch. Our return takes us alongside picturesque Bassenthwaite Lake to Caldbeck and through the pleasant Cumbrian countryside.

DAY FIVE 

After breakfast, we leave and begin our journey home.

INCLUSIONS

·       Door-to-Door Transfer Service

·       All Coach Travel

·         Dinner, Bed and Breakfast Basis

·         Porterage service at hotel

·         Two nights entertainment

·         Lake Ullswater cruise

·         Lake Windermere cruise

Shap Wells Hotel ***

The Shap Wells Hotel is set in tranquil surroundings amongst the beautiful lake district. Set on 30 acres of grounds, the hotel offers a well-stocked bar, lounges and a spacious restaurant. All bedrooms are ensuite and have television, radio, hairdryer, and tea & coffee facilities.