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Luxury Traveller - Lakeland & Scottish Borders

The Northern region of the English Lake District National Park is an area of outstanding natural beauty. With lakes, mountains, delightful small towns, villages and hamlets set amongst magnificent landscape.

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Mon 20 to Fri 24 May 2019 (5 Days)

Look What’s Included:

Door to Door Service
Our own courier service
Club Class Extra Legroom Coach
4 nights half board
Wordsworth’s House & Garden (NT)
Ride on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
Devil’s Porridge Museum & Caerlaverock Castle
Ullswater lake cruise

Not Included: All lunches

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Monday

We drive north, pausing for a suitable stop for lunch en-route, arriving at our hotel for our 4-night stay.

Tuesday

This morning we step back to the 1770's and visit the National Trust's Wordsworth House and Garden (NT) in the Cumbrian town of Cockermouth. It is preserved as it would have been when he and his sister lived here with their parents in the 18th century. We continue south following the scenic Cumbrian coastline to Ravenglass. Here we join the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway - for a L'al Ratty steam train from the coast to the foothills of England's highest mountains.

Wednesday

We cross the border in to Scotland and visit the Devil's Porridge Museum - a state-of-the-art museum that has something for everyone. Experience life in a World War One trench and explore the factory to discover what life was like for the thousands of munitions girls who flocked to work in this ammunitions factory. The unique name of the museum is inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who while visiting the factory as a war correspondent witnessed the munitions girls mixing the nitro cotton by hand and commented 'that is the devil's porridge'! We continue to nearby Caerlaverock Castle where we discover one of Scotland's great medieval fortresses with its moat, twin-towered gatehouse and imposing battlements.

Thursday

Today's excursion is to the North Lakes of Ullswater and Derwentwater. Catch a glimpse of England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike and free time in the market town of Keswick, before we enjoy an afternoon cruise on Lake Ullswater from Glenridding to Pooley Bridge.

Friday

Homeward Bound.

Your Hotel

3 * The Hundith Hill Hotel, Nr Cockermouth

The Hundith Hill Hotel is a former country house and sits in 14-acres of its own grounds surrounded by the beautiful Lorton Valley. Just a mile and a half away from the charming town of Cockermouth and with views of the Cumbrian fells, it is the perfect location for exploring the Lake District which is just a short drive away. With 25 bedrooms and facilities that are some of the finest in the area, this superb hotel is a welcome addition to our programme for 2019.

Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality & Hotel are generally level with easy access throughout. Rooms are mainly on first & second floors, with a limited number of ground floor rooms.

Hotel Facilities:

Restaurant
Free WiFi
Tea and coffee facilities
Bar and Lounge
Hairdryer
Ironing facilties
Flat screen TV

Duration, Departure Dates & Price

5 Day Tour

Mon 20 – Fri 24 May 2019 - £659

Tour Departs: 8.30am

Returns By: 6.30pm

Supplements

Single Room: £62

Holiday Insurance: £26 (IPT included)

Reductions available for (NT) National Trust Members

Deposit: £75 per person for all coach holidays in Britain and Europe.

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