Rail and Sail the Lake District
Rail and Sail the Lake District
$694
Rail and Sail the Lake District
5 Days Starting and ending in United Kingdom
Visiting: Lake District National Park, Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, Windermere, Keswick, Grasmere
Tour operator:
Tour code:
uk5win2
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
6-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Be captivated by the Lake District from our base in Windermere, the town which spreads down the hillside to join the village of Bowness on the shores of Lake Windermere. We explore this region by cruise, rail and coach to see as much of the stunning scenery as possible.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Lake District
Location: Lake District National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Cumbria Grand Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to the Lake District for four nights.
Day 2 : Lakeside Haverthwaite Railway & Windermere Cruise
Location: Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, Windermere
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Cumbria Grand Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Excursion travelling to the south of Lake Windermere where we join the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway and journey through the Leven Valley.
We then enjoy a cruise on the lake to pretty Bowness where we have some free time to explore.
Day 3 : At Leisure Or Kendal
Location: Lake District National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Cumbria Grand Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Relax, explore at your own pace, or join our optional excursion to Kendal, a bustling market town famous for its mint cake!
Day 4 : Keswick And Grasmere
Location: Keswick, Grasmere
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Cumbria Grand Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Visit the market town of Keswick, on the shores of beautiful Derwentwater where the main square is flanked by independent shops, quaint cafes and art galleries.
We also call at pretty Grasmere, in the very heart of the Lake District, home to the tiny Sarah Nelson’s Grasmere Gingerbread Shop.
Day 5 : Return Home
Location: Lake District National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Porterage at Hotels
What's Not Included
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Newby Bridge Hotel at the southern tip of Lake Windermere or 3-star Cumbria Grand Hotel in Grange-over-Sands
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 6 years or above
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full. Hand luggage should be stored in the overhead racks aboard the coach.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
You can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expert-trained coach crews, who will be on hand to assist and escort you along the way
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Low Deposit
Shearings requires a minimum deposit of 75 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of shearings 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.