Festivities in the Fells
Monday 23 December 2024 to Friday 27 December 2024
£825pp Single supplement £119
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Celebrate Christmas with a fantastic programme of entertainment and festive feasts, all put together by the welcoming, family-owned Riverside Hotel on the banks of the River Kent in Kendal. This beautifully converted 18th century tannery is just twenty minutes drive from Lake Windermere, at the gateway to the Lake District. Indulge in festive treats and gaze at wintery landscapes during this special seasonal stay.
Customers love this area, read our reviews: "Kendal was an excellent choice as a base", "The staff at the hotel were very friendly" and "Enjoyed our free time in Kendal".
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Tour code: B3464
Monday
Warm up with tea/coffee on arrival then get to know your fellow guests whilst settling in with a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie this evening.
Tuesday
Revel in Kendal’s festive atmosphere on Christmas Eve, maybe treat yourself to something special from the town’s lovely local shops? The High Street is adorned with beautiful buildings and architecture that look particularly magical at Christmastime. This evening, enjoy an atmospheric candlelit dinner followed by parlour games in the lounge.
Wednesday
Merry Christmas one and all! Relax at the hotel or attend the local church service before your 5 course Christmas lunch with celebratory Bucks Fizz. Later, watch the King’s Speech, wrap up for a riverside walk or unwind in the lounge before tonight’s buffet.
Thursday
After a leisurely breakfast, enjoy a scenic ride to Bowness in the heart of the Lake District. From here, set sail for a 90-minute cruise on Windermere – Britain’s largest lake. Expect to see magnificent mountains, secluded bays and hidden islands during this spectacular voyage through a (white?) winter landscape. Warm up with tea and Christmas cake back at the hotel and sharpen your wits before this evening’s Boxing Day quiz.
Friday
The scenery continues on our journey home as we travel through the wintery Yorkshire Dales.
- 4 night stay with breakfast
- Dinner every night
- Cruise on Lake Windermere
- Free time in Kendal
- Tea/coffee on arrival at the hotel
- Festive hotel package (see full inclusions below)
- Glass of mulled wine and a mince pie on your first evening
- Candlelit dinner and parlour games on Christmas Eve
- Five course Christmas lunch with Bucks Fizz and a buffet dinner on Christmas Day
- Tea and Christmas cake on Boxing Day
- Boxing Day quiz
- Door2Door Travel (save £10pp by meeting the coach at a central departure point)
- BCH-ABTOT Financial Protection
- Pre allocated coach seat
- Executive touring coach featuring a refreshment station, reclining seats, reading lights, curtains, foot and arm rests, toilet, safety belts, air suspension and individual air-flow controls
- An experienced, friendly, highly-rated and professional tour driver
- Friendly booking team on hand to answer any questions you might have in the run up to your holiday
- Book with just a £50pp deposit (balance due 8 weeks prior to departure)
- LOYALTY DISCOUNT! Book 3 holidays (in any calendar year) and save £15pp, book 4+ and save £20pp, just let us know in special requests that you'd like to redeem your discount
The Riverside Hotel, Kendal 
- Converted 18th century tannery on the banks of the River Kent
- Short walk to shops, galleries, museums & the castle ruins
- Rated 4.5/5 by Shaws customers in 2023
- Winner of a 2023 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award
- Ensuite rooms with TV, radio, phone, hairdryer, ironing equipment, free WiFi & complimentary tea/coffee tray
- Restaurant
- Bar & river terrace
- Indoor pool, hot tub, steam room, sauna & gym
- Lift to all floors
ACCESS: One walk-in shower available in an accessible twin, 10 ground floor rooms accessed by a chairlift or 7 steps. There are a few steps to the lift and restaurant, but disabled access is available
Please ask us about river view rooms which may be available at a supplement
