NORTH WEST – 5 days

Bowness-on-Windermere is Cumbria’s most popular destination in which to just relax and enjoy the atmosphere of the  area and the town’s delightful setting. The small town, set in the heart of the Lake District National Park, is surrounded by beautiful scenery which inspired the literary greats, William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. A stay in Windermere offers the perfect opportunity for a visit to their homes.

The Hydro Hotel – Tel: 01539 444455

This elegant Victorian hotel offers spectacular views over Lake Windermere and is situated only minutes away from the lake’s edge and many of the local attractions. What’s included:

• FREE Insurance
• All rooms have private facilities, telephone, television, hairdryer and complimentary tea/coffee
• Buffet style breakfast
• Lunch snacks available daily
• Waiter service evening meal with choice of menu
• Entertainment
• Lift serving all floors
• Porterage

Itinerary

Day 1: Leisurely outward journey to the Lake District spending four nights at the Hydro Hotel arriving early afternoon.
Day 2: Full day The Northern Lakes. Travel to Grasmere, with perhaps a call in at the famous gingerbread shop. Next stop is the pretty Lakeland town of Keswick beside peaceful Derwentwater. We then take a look at Bassenthwaite Lake before  returning via Ullswater.
Day 3: Day of leisure in Windermere
Day 4: Full day The Southern Lakes. We first visit historic Ulverston, birthplace of Stan Laurel, with its cobbled streets,  home to a market on Thursdays. We then travel along Coniston Water to the town of Coniston and return via Ambleside.
Day 5: Depart after breakfast for the homeward journey arriving late afternoon.