Lake District Explorer

5-Day Coach Holiday in Lake District exploring Keswick, Bowness-on-Windermere, Kendal & Penrith from only £809.00 per person

Our 5-day coach holiday in the Lake District offers a perfect blend of scenic beauty and comfort. Discover the charm of Keswick, the picturesque town of Bowness-on-Windermere, and the historic towns of Kendal and Penrith. Stay at the comfortable Skiddaw Hotel, ideally located for your daily excursions.

Departure Dates: Sunday 26th - Thursday 30 May 2025

What’s Included

Door-to-door transfers

Executive coach travel

4 nights at the Skiddaw Hotel

Porterage

Excursions to Keswick, Bowness-on-Windermere, Kendal, and Penrith

Other Information

Group Bookings: 20-35 People 1 FREE place, 36-53 People 2 FREE places

Door-to-Door Transfers and Coach Travel: Your holiday includes door-to-door transfers and a relaxing trip on a luxurious 53-seater coach, available throughout your vacation.* It will transport you to and from all the attractions included in your holiday package. Please note: * A charge may apply if you are outside our free pickup area. Please see our home pick-up map.

Electric Scooters/Wheelchairs: We accommodate a maximum of 2 per holiday, subject to terms. Please ensure you have the appropriate insurance and are responsible for your scooter during the trip.

Day 1

Depart from your home area in the morning travelling to the Lake District and arriving at the Skiddaw Hotel in time for dinner.

Day 2

Today is a free day for you to explore our base of Keswick at your leisure. From our centrally located hotel you could stroll down to Derwentwater where there is the option to take a cruise, or you may want to enjoy some retail therapy in the town’s boutique shops. There is plenty to do and see here - perhaps visit the Keswick Museum or even the Keswick Brewing Company.

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Day 3

After breakfast today we will travel south first making a stop in Grasmere, a well-known Lakeland village famous for its gingerbread. Afterwards we continue to Bowness-on-Windermere, a bustling tourist hotspot with independent shops, the Beatrix Potter Museum & plenty of places to eat. This afternoon we travel to Kendal, home of the ‘mint cake’. Kendal boasts a fine selection of shopping arcades, two castles, museums, a host of historical buildings and stunning views. You have time to explore before returning to the hotel.

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Day 4

Leaving the hotel, we head towards Penrith where there is a chance to look around the town before we travel along Ullswater - regarded by many as the most beautiful of all the lakes. We reach the small village of Glenridding where we will stop for a break before we then continue over rugged Kirkstone Pass to Ambleside. There is a chance to browse the independent stores of the town before we continue back to the hotel along Lake Thirlmere.

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Day 5

After breakfast we leave and begin our homeward journey.

FB=Full Breakfast, EM=Evening Meal

Hotel

Skiddaw Hotel TripAdvisor Rating: ****

Located in the picturesque Lakes market town of Keswick, the newly refurbished Skiddaw Hotel provides the ideal base for exploring the Lake District. The hotel is close to attractions like Derwentwater and Keswick Museum, making it an ideal base for exploring the area. Whether relaxing in the hotel or exploring local sights, Skiddaw Hotel provides a welcoming and luxurious experience.

Hotel Amenities

Wi-Fi, indoor pool, fitness centre, bar/lounge

Room Features

En-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities, iron, air-conditioning

Room Types

Twin/Double/Single

Board Basis

Half Board

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