Lake District by Steam
Gently rising fells, craggy hilltops, mountain tarns and glittering waters, the Lake District is an exceptionally old landscape shaped over time by wind, rain and glacial erosion into one of the most beautiful corners of the world. On the outskirts of the market town of Penrith, our hotel is perfectly placed to explore this much-loved National Park. Enjoy a traditional steam boat ride on Lake Windermere soaking up the scenery that inspired 19th century poets. Amidst the glorious landscape visit grand historic houses that have been family homes for centuries. A fantastic journey on the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway allows you to explore the North of England’s rich railway heritage and Golden Age of Steam.
Your Tour Includes
- 4 nights’ half-board accommodation at the North Lakes Hotel & Spa
- Coach transfers for our excursions
- Round trip on the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway
- Services of our experienced Tour Manager
Itinerary
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Overview
Make your own way to our hotel in Penrith where you’ll meet our tour manager. Enjoy a relaxing evening and dinner served in the hotel’s restaurant.
Includes Dinner
Overview
Today our coach takes us to Hutton-in-the-Forest. This 17th century hidden gem is home to Lord and Lady Inglewood; you will find fantastic architecture, interiors, and outstanding gardens. We will enjoy a guided tour inside, with time to explore the Gardens. From here we travel into the northern area of the Lake District National Park, and to the pretty Market town of Keswick, situated by Derwentwater. We enjoy plenty of time to explore the Town, and maybe have a spot of lunch, before heading to the shores of Derwentwater for a Cruise this afternoon. After which you will return by coach to the Hotel.
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Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Overview
After breakfast our coach takes us to England’s largest lake, Lake Windermere. We join at Lakeside where we board our steamboat for the journey halfway up the lake to Bowness. Here we explore this pretty little tourist town, enjoy some free time to have lunch at your leisure. We head back onto our steamboat and continue up the lake to Ambleside where our coach will take us to the quaint village of Grasmere. Best known for its association with William Wordsworth, we include entrance to the Wordsworth Museum and Dove Cottage – Wordsworth’s first home within the Lake District and the seat to his most famous and best-loved poetry. We have some free time here, where you can explore at your leisure, or sit back and admire the views. Later, our coach takes back to our hotel.
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Included Highlights
Overview
Today's journey takes us to Holker Hall & Gardens where we will enjoy a guided tour of Holker Hall, owned by the Cavendish Family. This 17,000-acre estate has plenty to see with beautiful gardens, the Cascade, and a marble statue of Neptune. There is also 200 acres of parkland which are a member of the British Deer Farms & Parks association. With free time at leisure for lunch and to enjoy the grounds before we head to Haverthwaite, for our roundtrip on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway. This 3.2-mile track was originally constructed during the 1850’s and 60’s as the Furness railway. Due to decline in the iron industry and the Great War the service closed in 1938. 1946 saw the summer passenger service reintroduced which remained open until 1965. After negotiations and a refurbishment, the railway re-opened in 1973 and has remained open ever since. After our relaxing journey onboard the train, we re-join our coach and head back to the hotel for dinner this evening.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Overview
After a leisurely breakfast it’s time to check out of the hotel and make your way home. *Please note: We cannot guarantee that all our rail journeys will be steam hauled and the running order of the itinerary may change depending on availability. The final itinerary will be confirmed in your final Travel Documents.*
Includes Breakfast
Single Room Supplement from £180.00 (5 days).
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the North Lakes Hotel & Spa.
North Lakes Hotel And Spa
Located on the edge of the historic market town of Penrith, the North Lakes Hotel & Spa is surrounded by delightful countryside. This cosy retreat has leisure facilities for you to enjoy including a heated indoor pool, spa pool, sauna and steam room. There is also a restaurant with an open-fire grill and a bar with lounge area.
Hotel Facilities
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Room
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Iron or Trouser Press
- Ensuite Facilities
General
- Guest Lounge
- Restaurant
- Indoor Swimming Pool
- Lift
- Sauna or Steam Room
Accessibility
- Disabled Rooms Available
- Ground Floor Rooms on Request
Service
- Gym
Hotel
- Swimming Pool
- Guest Lounge
- Restaurant
- Lift
