Lake District - Rail & Sail customer favourite
Monday 30 September 2024 to Friday 04 October 2024
£745pp Single supplement £100
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Be quick - this tour is departing soon so we've released our discounted rooms back to the hotel, we'd be delighted to negotiate more - send your booking request and we'll be in touch. You might like Ireland's Ring of Kerry in October.
Stay in the most beautiful corner of England as we tour the magnificent scenery of the Lake District National Park. This tour allows you to experience the Lakeland fells and valleys by steam train, boat, mini-coach and executive coach – a varied programme that means you'll enjoy the landscape from lots of different perspectives. All this is complemented by staying at a lovely hotel on the banks of the River Kent, with a cosy balcony over the water on which to enjoy a late summer drink.
Mountain Goat Tours, Lake Windermere Cruises, World of Beatrix Potter™ and The Riverside Hotel are winners of a 2023 Travellers’ Choice Award from Tripadvisor – this is only awarded to attractions that are ranked within the top 10% and consistently earn great visitor reviews! Watch this Best of Mountain Goat video to glimpse some of the scenery you can expect on these very special journeys and watch the Ullswater Steamers in action in this beautiful video clip.
Customers love this area: "To sit on the back of the boat with the sunshine on your face was exhilarating ... a lovely trip at a great hotel by the river", "A brilliant itinerary and Kendal was an excellent choice as a base", "Every day was good and different" and "The whole tour was brilliant".
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Tour code: B3454
Monday
Enjoy The Lakes scenery en route to the hotel.
Tuesday
Begin with a scenic steam journey on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway, through the Leven Valley to the bottom of Lake Windermere. From here, sail across the tranquil lake to Bowness and enjoy a short walk to the enchanting World of Beatrix Potter™ where treasured childhood tales have been magically recreated and a tempting café awaits.
Wednesday
Enjoy the bustle of Kendal’s weekly market before setting sail once more from Pooley Bridge to Glenridding on Lake Ullswater. Ullswater steamers have been sailing across these beautiful waters for 160 years, it’s a wonderful way to take in the view. We’ll take the scenic route, over the iconic Kirkstone Pass, back to the hotel.
Thursday
Adventure off the beaten track with Mountain Goat mini-coaches that can access unique routes through this incredible scenery. This exhilarating tour includes a visit to the 4,000-year-old Castlerigg Stone Circle set high on the fells, offering panoramic mountain views. Your passionate driver/guide will be happy to answer any questions you may have about this mesmerising landscape, there’ll be a lunchtime stop in Keswick and photo opportunities throughout.
Friday
Enjoy a scenic ride home through the Yorkshire Dales.
- 4 night stay with breakfast
- 3 course dinner with tea/coffee (min 3 choices)
- 'Ten Lakes Spectacular' Mountain Goat Tour
- Leven Valley Steam Journey
- Cruise on Lake Windermere
- Entry to The World of Beatrix Potter™
- Cruise on Lake Ullswater
- Free time in Kendal (on Market Day) and Keswick
- Scenic drive through the Yorkshire Dales
- 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
