Carlisle, Dumfries, Lakes and Annandale Distillery

CARLISLE, DUMFRIES, LAKES AND ANNANDALE DISTILLERY

 

24 – 28 March 2025

Monday - Friday

5 Days

From £569

 

Cumbria is one of the most beautiful places in England and a must-see for any lover of the great outdoors. Set in the rugged, mountainous area known as the Lake District, this region has something for everyone – from long walking trails to waterfalls, plenty of lakes and rivers as well as historic castles and churches.

 

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Carlisle   |   Dumfries   |   Annandale   |   Keswick   |   Penrith  

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to Cumbria arriving late afternoon you will have time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY TWO – Dumfries and Annandale Distillery

Today we travel to Dumfries where you are free to explore at leisure. Perhaps visit Robert Burns House, enjoy a stroll along the River Neith, browse the town’s shops and find a spot for lunch.

 

Later we visit Annandale Distillery where they use traditional methods to manufacture single cask single malt whisky.  We enjoy a tour of the facility, learning about the production. As a memento of our tour, we will receive a gift pack containing an Annandale Whisky glass and a mini bottle of Annandale Whisky to enjoy at home. 

 

DAY THREE – Carlisle

Today is free for you to explore Carlisle at your own leisure. Perhaps visit Carlisle Castle, the cathedral, or browse the high street shops for souvenir gifts.

 

DAY FOUR – Keswick and Penrith

This morning we take a scenic drive into the Lake District to the pretty town of Keswick on the banks of Ullswater. The capital of the North Lakes the town has a range of shops, galleries, and interesting places to explore.

 

Later we journey to Penrith where we visit the Rheged Centre, Britain’s largest grass covered building, Rheged’s centrepiece is a two-screen cinema with one of the screens being six storeys high, the biggest 3D cinema screen in the northwest. The gallery has become one of Rheged’s main attractions which hosts four exhibitions throughout the year, this includes The Great Print Exhibition. There are a selection of cafes and a deli offering fresh food with a distinct Cumbrian flavour made using the best local ingredients, including lamb and beef from Rheged’s farm. Individual shops within Rheged aim to include the best of the region.

 

DAY FIVE – Departure

After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en route.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

• Luxury coach travel

• Home pick-up

• 4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

• Porterage on arrival and departure

• Annandale Distillery tour.

 

THE CROWN & MITRE HOTEL, CARLISLE

The Crown & Mitre Hotel stands in the centre of Carlisle and offers the perfect mix of Edwardian grandeur and beautiful original features, including an elegant sweeping staircase, plus all the modern comforts of home to create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Hotel facilities include swimming pool and jacuzzi. All bedrooms are ensuite and have television with Freeview, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

 

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Annandale Distillery tour.

 

THE CROWN & MITRE HOTEL, CARLISLE

The Crown & Mitre Hotel stands in the centre of Carlisle and offers the perfect mix of Edwardian grandeur and beautiful original features, including an elegant sweeping staircase, plus all the modern comforts of home to create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Hotel facilities include swimming pool and jacuzzi. All bedrooms are ensuite and have television with Freeview, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

 

 HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General	Rooms	Accessibility
4 star	Tea/coffee making facilities	Lift
Bar	Television	Wheelchair accessible
Restaurant	Hairdryer
Lounge	Wifi

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
5	24 – 28 MAR 2025	MONDAY	£569	£60 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£27.28

 

 

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).

Crown & Mitre Hotel, Carlisle