Ulverston & The Lake District

ULVERSTON & THE LAKE DISTRICT

 

31 July – 4 August 2022

Sunday - Thursday

5 Days

From £509

 

The beautiful Lake District is full of amazing attractions, including scenic lake cruises, and stunning country houses, all set within the spectacular scenery of one of the world’s most impressive national parks. On our new tour, we enjoy relaxing cruises on the serene Ullswater and Windermere lakes, as well as visits to the fabulous Hutton in the Forest and Sizergh Castle Gardens.

 

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

 

Lake District Cruise   |   Keswick  |  Ullswater Cruise   |   Hutton in the Forest   |   Sizergh Castle Gardens 

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel north to the Lake District and our hotel where we enjoy tea and coffee on arrival whilst your luggage is taken to your room.

 

DAY TWO – Scenic Lake District & Keswick

We enjoy a scenic drive through the picturesque Lake District today, travelling north via Windermere then Ambleside, the head of England’s largest natural lake where we can spot the pretty Bridge House as we pass.

We then journey through the picture-postcard village of Grasmere – named after its adjacent lake and home to Wordsworth when he wrote his famous poem, “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud”, inspired by the flowers and scenery of the Lake District – and finally onto Keswick. We spend time at leisure exploring this lovely market town nestled between the majestic Skiddaw Mountain and the serene lake of Derwentwater, with plenty of shops, restaurants, and museums to browse.

 

DAY THREE – Ullswater Cruise & Hutton in the Forest

This morning we drive to Pooley Bridge where we have some free time to browse the local shops in this quaint village before heading to the pier to embark on a 1-hour Ullswater steamer cruise to Glenridding, on the south side of the lake. We then travel to Hutton in the Forest, a fabulous Grade I listed country house near the village of Skelton, Cumbria.

The historic house and extensive gardens display a range of architectural and decorative styles from the 17th century to the present day. We can explore the historic interiors – from the medieval Stone Hall to the Victorian Drawing Room – and stroll through the stunning grounds, including the Walled Garden, Low Garden and Topiary.

 

DAY FOUR – Windermere Cruise & Sizergh Castle Gardens

We make our way to Lakeside pier this morning, where we board our boat to enjoy a 40-minute cruise around the south of Lake Windermere, arriving at Bowness. From here, we head to Kendal to visit Sizergh Castle Gardens.  Sizergh Castle is an imposing medieval house with beautiful gardens (National Trust property). The castle is home to an impressive collection of more than 2,400 objects, with centuries-old portraits and fine furniture sitting alongside modern family photographs (the Stricklands have lived at Sizergh for over 750 years). The intricate wood panelling in the Inlaid Chamber has previously been on display in the Victoria and Albert Museum. Outside, the garden has a lake, kitchen garden and fabulous limestone rock garden, as well as housing part of the National Collection of ferns.

 

DAY FIVE – Departure

After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en route.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

• Luxury coach travel

• Home pick-up

• 4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

• Porterage

• Welcome tea/coffee on arrival

• Tea/coffee after dinner each evening

• Ullswater Steamers Cruise

• Winderemere Lake Cruise

• Admission to Sizergh Castle Gardens only.

 

RIVERSIDE HOTEL, Kendal

 

The Riverside Hotel, a converted 18^th century tannery set on five floors, is situated on the banks of the River Kent in Kendal beneath the ruins of the town’s 12^th century castle.  A short walk away is the centre of this famous market town with its bustling shops, galleries, and museums. The hotel boasts a swimming pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub, plus fitness centre.  All rooms have Freeview TV, tea/coffee tray, a private bathroom and free Wi-Fi.  The hotel has a lift.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage

Welcome tea/coffee on arrival

Tea/coffee after dinner each evening

Ullswater Cruise

Winderemere Lake Cruise

Admission to Sizergh Castle & Gardens.

 

 

RIVERSIDE HOTEL, Kendal

The Riverside Hotel, a converted 18^th century tannery set on five floors, is situated on the banks of the River Kent in Kendal beneath the ruins of the town’s 12^th century castle.  A short walk away is the centre of this famous market town with its bustling shops, galleries, and museums. The hotel boasts a swimming pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub, plus fitness centre.  All rooms have Freeview TV, tea/coffee tray, a private bathroom and free Wi-Fi.  The hotel has a lift.

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
5	31 JULY – 4 AUG 2022	SUNDAY	£509	£76 SINGLE

 

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Covid-19 restrictions may apply.

Newbridge Hotel Ullswater Steamer Windermere Crusies Sizergh Castle & Gardens