Cruise, Castle and Steam in the Lake District

CRUISE, CASTLE AND STEAM IN THE LAKE DISTRICT

 

19 – 23 May 2025

Monday – Friday

5 Days

From £739

 

A visit to the Lake District where mountains, narrow radiating glaciated valleys, and steep fells, with splendid lakes await you. Join us as we explore the Lakes, Castles and Steam in the Lakes.

 

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Lakeland Model Village   |   Lakeside & Haverthwaite Steam Railway   |   Lakes Aquarium   |   Lake Windermere Cruise  |   Kendal   |   Ambleside   |   Lowther Castle & Gardens

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

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

 

DAY TWO – Lakeside Spectacular

We make the short journey today to Windermere where we enjoy a Lakeside adventure including a single trip on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Steam Railway, a visit to the Lakes Aquarium and a lake cruise on Windermere.

 

DAY THREE – Kendal and Ambleside

This morning after a leisurely breakfast we make our way to Kendal, a perfect blend of classy retail and quirky local surprises, in beautiful surroundings. Kendal’s pedestrian-friendly streets and intriguing yards and ginnels make for a relaxing experience, with a mix of contemporary high street brands and characterful, local independent retailers.

We’ll then visit Ambleside, surrounded by majestic Lakeland fells, Ambleside’s roots are in the medieval woollen trade, but the town you see today is primarily Victorian, built of traditional grey slate.

 

We’ll then return to our hotel, with time to relax before dinner this evening. Why not take the opportunity today to visit the Lakeside Model Village in the grounds of the hotel.

 

DAY FOUR – Lowther Castle & Gardens

Today we head north to Penrith and Lowther Castle & Gardens. Built at the turn of the 19th century on the site of two previous houses, the castle was a grand affair boasting a room for every day of the year. Its gardens were the envy of the north. But in 1957 the castle was demolished. Just the façade and outer walls remained standing and for over half a century, the place was empty – home only to chickens, pigs and the odd bat. The gardens were lost to the wilderness. Today Lowther Castle is one of the most intriguing places to visit with dramatic ruins and gardens within gardens.

 

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

• Welcome tea/coffee on arrival

• Tea/coffee after dinner each evening

• Free use of leisure facilities

• Admission to the Lakeland Model Village

• Lake Windermere Cruise

• Single journey on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Steam Railway

• Admission to The Lakes Aquarium

• Admission to Lowther Castle & Gardens.

 

DAMSON DENE HOTEL, CROSTHWAITE

Tucked away in the tranquil Lyth Valley, the Damson Dene Hotel is close to Lake Windermere, and has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The hotel takes its name from the famous damson orchards nearby.

In the grounds of the hotel is The Lakeland Model Village it is a family attraction located on the grounds of Damson Dene Hotel featuring over 100 buildings made of local Coniston slate, handcrafted to replicate some of Cumbria’s most iconic farms and cottages including Beatrix Potters house, Hilltop, Slaters Bridge in Little Langdale and the Bridge House, Ambleside.  There is NO lift.  Ground floor rooms may be available on request.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Welcome tea/coffee on arrival

Tea/coffee after dinner each evening

Free use of leisure facilities

Admission to the Lakeland Model Village

Lake Windermere Cruise

Single journey on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Steam Railway

Admission to The Lakes Aquarium

Admission to Lowther Castle & Gardens.

 

DAMSON DENE HOTEL, CROSTHWAITE

Tucked away in the tranquil Lyth Valley, the Damson Dene Hotel is close to Lake Windermere, and has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The hotel takes its name from the famous damson orchards nearby.

In the grounds of the hotel is The Lakeland Model Village it is a family attraction located on the grounds of Damson Dene Hotel featuring over 100 buildings made of local Coniston slate, handcrafted to replicate some of Cumbria’s most iconic farms and cottages including Beatrix Potters house, Hilltop, Slaters Bridge in Little Langdale and the Bridge House, Ambleside.  There is no lift.  Ground floor rooms may be available on request (shower over bath only).

 

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General	Rooms	Accessibility
4 star	Tea/coffee making facilities	Wheelchair accessible
Bar	Television
Restaurant	Wi-Fi
Lounge
Swimming pool
Gym

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
5	19 – 23 MAY 2025	MONDAY	£739	£120 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).

Damson Dene Hotel Lakeland Model Village Visit Kendal Lowther Castle & Gardens Lakes Aquarium Visit Ambleside