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

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Trip Styles:

Luxury

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

  • Explore Lake Windermere with a scenic morning cruise.

  • Ride the historic Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway.

  • Visit the charming market town of Keswick, nestled between Skiddaw and Derwentwater.

  • Discover Grasmere, home of William Wordsworth, and its famous gingerbread shop.

  • Tour the grand Holker Hall, a stately home with 400 years of history.

  • Stroll through the 23 acres of beautiful gardens at Holker Hall.

Itinerary

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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

  • 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.

  • Windermere Cruise

    Enjoy a morning cruise on Lake Windermere, taking in the stunning views of mountain scenery, secluded bays, and wooded islands.

  • Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway

    Experience a ride on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway, offering a unique way to see the beautiful scenery.

  • Visit to Keswick & Grasmere

    Travel to Keswick and Grasmere, with free time to explore these picturesque locations in the Lake District.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • 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.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • 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.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Remon Wanis (Google Reviewer)  

We have been working with...

05-Aug-2024

We have been working with them for nearly a year now as Sussex Airports Taxis, and they offer the best customer service ever. All their customers are always happy when they return from their holidays. We look forward to continuing our partnership for many more years to come.

William Olley (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

21-Aug-2024

I recently went on a coach holiday with this company. Everything was on time but there can be traffic hold ups with jams and roadworks! The coach was comfortable and the driver stopped for rest periods. The hotel was a 3 star close to a spectacular beach and was adequate. The catering was excellent! I went on the excursions included in the package and visited some lovely places.

Gordon Price (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from Italian holiday....

21-Jul-2024

just returned from Italian holiday. It was great spoilt a little by the high temperature even Ledger can't control that. The only real thing to spoil the trip was one of the hotels. The Krystall hotel in Diano Marina was terrible the room was dire with cracks in shower bogged up shower fittings noe control for AC end so on. The food was very poor, limited choice luke warm food on cold plates. After 4 evening meals (3 or four courses) we were only able to remember 2 we enjoyed. Breakfast was poor no bread except for hard rolls. No fresh fruit if you liked cake for breakfast you were good. If this is a 3 star hotel Italian standards have fallen which I don't think they have. Ledger brochure states "some of Europes most fascinating unique hotels" for Luxuria trips. This hotel should be removed from your list at once. The holiday was other wise good I cannot praise your coach crew too to much they were excellent. A highlight of the trip was the return trip through the swiss alps. It was superb and deserves mention in your holiday iteniary description.

Hilary Jackson (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

12-Jun-2024

I recently went on a 4 night tour to Scarborough. Driver was great hotel superb. My criticism is too many destinations crammed into day excursion. Example visit to Flamborough head stop for 1 hour it was teeming nobody got off coach but even if fine pointless. Then on to Bridlington coach Park 1.5 ml from centre. Most people are hard pressed to get to center & back in 1.5 hours pointless. Incidentally if Leger paid a permit they could alight us in the resort. Very bad logistics. On to Whitby with a decent stop should have taken us there & bypassed the other stops. I will not go with them again. I will source a better holiday with excursions to one place only.

Suzanne Maylin (Google Reviewer)  

Having returned from a fabulous...

24-Sep-2024

Having returned from a fabulous tour of Austria with excellent tour guides/ drivers, it's disappointing to say the least that I'm left chasing a return for an excursion that was cancelled. I called Leger 5 days ago and am still waiting in a call back. Leger if you want to retain customers you need step up on service. Good training , good service costs very little, and once embedded in a company produces more income. I don't suppose anyone from Leger will respond to this, but who knows

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

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  • Low Deposit

    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.

  • 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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