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ABOUT THE TOUR

Turkey & Tinsel in Windermere

Christmas comes early on a Turkey & Tinsel break! Enjoy the festive season twice this year with mulled wine on arrival, Christmas dinner with a complimentary drink, and a festive cream tea one day. Get into the festive spirit in the Lake District, famous for its stunning scenery, early 19th century poets, and for being the most visited National Park in the UK.

TOUR INCLUDES

  • 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
  • 4 evening meals including Christmas dinner with a complimentary glass of wine
  • Tea, coffee or mulled wine on arrival, with a festive treat
  • One festive cream tea
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

5 Day Itinerary

  • Day 1:

    Local departure by coach, then on to Windermere and our hotel for four nights. We enjoy a tea, coffee or mulled wine with a festive treat on arrival to get us into the spirit of the season.

    Included meals: Dinner

  • Day 2: Keswick and Grasmere

    Today we visit the picturesque market town of Keswick. Overlooked by the dramatic Skiddaw range in the north and the expansive Derwentwater in the south the town enjoys an idyllic location in the north of the Lake District. Enjoy time at leisure to explore the town before continuing to the pretty village of Grasmere, known for being the home of William Wordsworth. Explore the village where you can admire the spectacular surrounding fells, visit Wordsworth’s grave, or maybe even buy some of the legendary Grasmere gingerbread. We return back to the hotel in time for our 'Christmas Dinner' complete with a complimentary glass of wine.

    Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

    Keswick

    Keswick

    Included Highlights

    • Keswick
  • Day 3: Day at leisure or Kendal

    Relax in Windermere, or join our optional excursion to the market town of Kendal, home to the famous mint cake! An historic market town situated in the valley in the banks of the River Kent, Kendal is a lovely town to explore with its pedestrianised centre, unusual network of lanes (or Yards), 13th century castle and surrounding magnificent scenery.

    Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

    Kendal

    Kendal

    Optional Excursions

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

    2021
    • Kendal
    TBC

    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: Bowness and cruise to Ambleside

    This morning we will head to nearby Bowness where we will enjoy a cruise along beautiful Lake Windermere to charming Ambleside. Sit back and relax on the cruise, and admire the stunning scenery. At the head of the lake, Ambleside is a predominantly Victorian town, bursting with shops selling a range of arts, crafts, and jewellery, along with a many outdoor shops. We return to the hotel for a festive cream tea.

    Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

    Bowness-on-Windermere

    Bowness-on-Windermere

    Included Highlights

    • Bowness-on-Windermere
  • Day 5:

    We depart the hotel this morning full of festive cheer and return home.

    Included meals: Breakfast

Single Room Supplement from £69.00 (5 days).

Hotels

You will stay for four nights at The Windermere Hotel, located 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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