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5 days - from only £359pp

ABOUT THE TOUR

Rail and Sail the Lake District

Be captivated by the Lake District from our base in Windermere, the town which spreads down the hillside to join the village of Bowness on the shores of Lake Windermere. We explore this region by cruise, rail and coach to see as much of the stunning scenery as possible.

TOUR INCLUDES

  • 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
  • 4 evening meals
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

5 Day Itinerary

  • Day 1:

    Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to the Windermere Hotel, Windermere for four nights.

    Included meals: Dinner

  • Day 2: Lakes tour with Railway and Cruise

    Excursion travelling to the south of Lake Windermere where we join the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway and journey through the Leven Valley.

    We then enjoy a cruise on the lake to pretty Bowness where we have some free time to explore.

    Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

    Haverthwaite Steam Railway

    Haverthwaite Steam Railway
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    Included Highlights

    • Haverthwaite Steam Railway
    • Bowness-on-Windermere & Lake Cruise
  • Day 3: At leisure or Kendal

    Relax in Windermere, or join our optional excursion to the market town of Kendal, home to the famous mint cake!

    Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

    Kendal

    Kendal

    Optional Excursions

    Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.

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    • Kendal
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    The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

    Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).

  • Day 4: Keswick and Grasmere

    Visit the market town of Keswick, on the shores of beautiful Derwentwater where the main square is flanked by independent shops, quaint cafes and art galleries.

    We also call at pretty Grasmere, in the very heart of the Lake District, home to the tiny Sarah Nelson’s Grasmere Gingerbread Shop.

    Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Highlights

    • Keswick
    • Grasmere
  • Day 5:

    Return home.

    Included meals: Breakfast

Single Room Supplement from £69.00 (5 days).

Hotels

You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Windermere Hotel in Windermere.

  • The Windermere Hotel

    Stay in the heart of the Lake District, at the former Coast & Country Windermere Hotel, overlooking the shores of England’s largest lake. It is the perfect place from which to explore the lakes and many of the region’s most stunning walks can be started nearby. Enjoy afternoon tea in the hotel’s restaurant or a drink in the Orrest Head Lodge bar. Windermere is a thriving lakeside town with a number of attractions including The World of Beatrix Potter. The streets are lined with local shops, bustling cafes and stylish restaurants for you to enjoy...

    • Bar
    • Restaurant
    • Lift
    • WiFi Available
    • Fully Health and Safety Compliant
    • TV
    • Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
    • Hairdryer
    • Telephone
    • Smoke Detectors in Every Room

Joining points

Travel from most joining points is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement of £20pp. To find your nearest joining point, search using your postcode below.

See our full list of our joining points.

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