Luxury Windermere & the Lake District
Luxury Windermere & the Lake District
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Luxury Windermere & the Lake District
5 Days Starting and ending in UK
Visiting: Lake Windermere, Lake District, Keswick, Cumbria, Bowness-on-Windermere
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Tour Overview
Experience the ultimate luxury getaway with our "Luxury Windermere & the Lake District" tour. Stay for four nights at the exquisite 4-star Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa in Bowness-on-Windermere. Begin your journey with a scenic cruise on Lake Windermere, followed by a nostalgic ride on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway. Explore the charming market town of Keswick and the picturesque village of Grasmere, home to the famous gingerbread shop. Discover the grandeur of Holker Hall & Gardens, a stately home with a rich 400-year history, and stroll through its magnificent gardens. This tour offers a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration, allowing you to immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the Lake District. Enjoy free time to unwind or explore at your leisure, making this a truly unforgettable experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Lake Windermere
Accommodation Name: Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
Meals Included: Dinner
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then on to your hotel for a four-night stay on Lake Windermere.
Day 2 Windermere Cruise & Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
Location: Lake District
Accommodation Name: Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast today, it's time to explore Lake Windermere from the water! We make our way to the pier to embark on our morning cruise on the lake. Sit back, relax and take in the stunning views of mountain scenery, secluded bays and the many wooded islands.
We depart at Lakeside, on the bottom shores of the lake, and make our way to the train station. From here, we enjoy a ride on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway. A distant memory of bygone years for some and a new experience for others, it’s a unique way to see the beautiful scenery.
Our coach will then return us back to the hotel to give you free time to relax or explore.
Day 3 Keswick & Grasmere
Location: Keswick
Accommodation Name: Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, we depart and travel northwards further into the National Park. Stunning scenery awaits today as we travel to Keswick. Situated between the huge bulk of Skiddaw and the gentle beauty of Derwentwater, Keswick has become the major centre for tourism in the northern Lake District. This pretty market town offers a wide range of attractions for visitors, from shops and restaurants to museums. You will have free time to explore.
We travel back towards the southern lakes in the afternoon and stop at Grasmere, the home of William Wordsworth, to spend some time in one of the lakes most popular villages. Why not visit the famous gingerbread shop?We return back to the hotel in the afternoon and relax.
Day 4 Holker Hall & Gardens
Location: Cumbria
Accommodation Name: Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast today, we visit one of Cumbria's grandest stately homes. Located between the hills of the Lake District and the sea, Holker Hall has never been sold throughout its 400-year history and is still the family home of Lord and Lady Cavendish. A tour of the house includes a visit to the elegant drawing room and ornate dining room. Climb the striking staircase, view portraits of Charles II and visit the bedroom where Queen Mary stayed in 1937.
The 23 acres of gardens have evolved over the 400-year history, with each generation of the family adding to the beauty and splendour. Enjoy a walk around the formal gardens to explore the varieties of flowers, shrubs and trees, including a Great Lime Tree.
Please note: There is wheelchair access throughout the site with the exception of the first floor of the Hall.
Day 5
Location: Bowness-on-Windermere
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, we journey home.
What's Included
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Local Departure by Coach
The tour includes a local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service to your hotel for a four-night stay on Lake Windermere.
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Windermere Cruise
Enjoy a morning cruise on Lake Windermere, taking in the stunning views of mountain scenery, secluded bays, and wooded islands.
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Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
Experience a ride on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway, offering a unique way to see the beautiful scenery.
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Visit to Keswick & Grasmere
Travel to Keswick and Grasmere, with free time to explore these picturesque locations in the Lake District.
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Visit to Holker Hall & Gardens
Tour one of Cumbria's grandest stately homes, Holker Hall, and explore its 23 acres of gardens.
What's Not Included
Wheelchair Access LimitationThere is no wheelchair access to the first floor of Holker Hall.
Mode of Transport
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then on to your hotel for a four-night stay on Lake Windermere.
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 4-star Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa in Bowness-on-Windermere.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
You will stay for four nights at the 4-star Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa in Bowness-on-Windermere.
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What activities are included on Day 2 of the tour?
On Day 2, you will embark on a morning cruise on Lake Windermere, followed by a ride on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway. After these activities, you will have free time to relax or explore.
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What can I expect to see in Keswick and Grasmere on Day 3?
In Keswick, you can explore the market town situated between Skiddaw and Derwentwater, offering attractions like shops, restaurants, and museums. In Grasmere, you can visit the home of William Wordsworth and the famous gingerbread shop.
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What is special about Holker Hall & Gardens visited on Day 4?
Holker Hall is one of Cumbria's grandest stately homes, still a family home of Lord and Lady Cavendish. The tour includes the elegant drawing room, ornate dining room, and gardens with a variety of flowers, shrubs, and trees. Note that there is wheelchair access throughout the site except for the first floor of the Hall.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Leger Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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