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Over 105 Years Experience
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Rated Excellent on Trustpilot
Over 105 Years Experience
Committed to Sustainable Tourism
5 Days
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From Only £639.00
Discover Cumbria and the timeless landscape of the Lake District, England's largest National Park and now a World Heritage Site. This region of incredible natural beauty, home to shimmering lakes and luscious mountains, has inspired poets and painters for centuries with its radiant beauty.
This holiday operates under our Optimum Experience brand.
With elegant space-maximising interior design, our Optimum Experience vehicle offers incredible passenger comfort with a selection of fine tours and destinations to choose from. Our Optimum holiday packages include a wide range of excursions, events and admissions, accommodation in a minimum 3* hotel (unless otherwise stated) and, on all our European Holidays, a Skills Representative too! Why not also book our door-to-door service and make your next holiday stress-free?
We travel north with a stop in Skipton, a rich market town boasting a castle and the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales. This afternoon, we continue to our hotel in Windermere.
Our first day includes a tour of the northern Lake District from the comfort of our coach; sit back and relax as we travel to charming Ambleside, found on the northern shores of Lake Windermere. After free time to explore, we continue along Lake Thirlmere to Keswick, a popular market town, situated between the huge bulk of Skiddaw and the gentle beauty of Derwentwater. Our return journey takes us past immense rugged mountains, lakes and villages, past the tranquil waters of Ullswater and over the magnificent Kirkstone Pass.
After breakfast, we travel through Newby Bridge and towards Coniston Water. Here, we include a unique journey on a restored Victorian steam-powered yacht, now operated by the National Trust. Experience the thrill of sailing on a historic vessel, taking in the stunning views of the lake and its surroundings. We return to our hotel via the shores of Lake Windermere for an afternoon at leisure. Here, you can enjoy use of the hotel's leisure facilities, or alternatively, you can travel the short distance into the market town of Kendal, famous for its Mint Cake and known as the southern gateway to the Lake District.
After a leisurely morning, we include an afternoon excursion to Bowness on Windermere. Nestled on the fringes of England's largest and most impressive lake, why not board one of the stunningly scenic boat trips or visit the award-winning World of Beatrix Potter attraction, where you can relive childhood memories as the author's magical tales of Peter Rabbit and his friends are brought to life?
We return home today, driving through the scenic sights of the Peak District enroute.
Established in 1857, Stonecross Manor Hotel has since been extensively modernised and converted into the fine hotel that it is today. The hotel's new Woodland Bar and Kitchen offer quality Cumbrian and regional cuisine in a relaxed environment. The refurbished heated-indoor pool and poolside Spa with Steam Room and massage jets is available to guests. Each room has colour television, tea/coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, direct dial telephone and writing desk. Free Wi-fi is also available.
Hotel Facilities
Bar
Restaurant
WiFi
Lift
Swimming pool
Sauna
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alfreton | Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT |
| Arnold | High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE |
| Beeston | Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA |
| Bulwell | Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE |
| Chesterfield | Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH |
| Derby | Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY |
| Heanor | Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG |
| Ilkeston | Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF |
| Leicester | St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG |
| Leicester Fosse Park | Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL |
| Long Eaton | The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ |
| Loughborough | Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE |
| Lutterworth | George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG |
| Mansfield | Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA |
| Nottingham | Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE |
| Ripley | Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ |
| Rotherham | Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB |
| Sheffield | Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG |
| Toton | Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA |
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