Lake District Sailing Steaming and Dreaming

SAILING, STEAMING & DREAMING IN THE LAKE DISTRICT

 

6 – 10 July 2026

Monday - Friday

5 Days

From £649

 

14 – 18 September 2026

Monday - Friday

5 Days

From £649

 

The sheer beauty of the Lake District has inspired poets and artists for centuries, and on this holiday, we will paint a picture that will last in your memory for years to come. From our base we can explore the dramatic landscapes of the Lakes on this unique holiday.

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Kirkstone Pass and Windermere Village   |   Kendal   |   Glendriddig   |    Northern Lakes and fells by Mountain Goat   |    Keswick   |   Thirlmere   |    Grasmere   |    Ambleside and Lake Windermere cruise   |    Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway    |    Ullswater cruise

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel north to the Lake District.  You will have time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY TWO – Kendal, Windermere Village, Kirkstone Pass and Glendriddig

We head to Kendal for our morning break, the Lakeland store has its largest outlet here, with everything you need for the home, kitchen and more. Our next stop is Windermere Village with its little shops for the lunch period. This afternoon we head over the rugged Kirkstone Pass, with the lonely inn at the summit before continuing to Glenridding where we enjoy a sail on board the ‘Lake Steamer’ along to Pooley Bridge.

 

DAY THREE – Lake Windermere Cruise and Haverthwaite Railway Journey

Today we ride via St John’s Vale and Lake Thirlmere to the lovely lake’s village of Grasmere, where we take a break. Grasmere was the home of William Wordsworth and his family along with other artists. Sample some gingerbread from the local shop before we head for Ambleside where we enjoy a delightful cruise along Lake Windermere to Lakeside. Here we join the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway for a nostalgic steam train ride to round off the day.

 

DAY FOUR – Mountain Goat Scenic Excursion

We head west to Keswick where you have time to explore and have lunch before this afternoon’s adventure with Mountain Goat! The Mountain Goat minibuses take us where larger coaches cannot go and we start with a scenic journey along the shore of Derwentwater to Ashness Bridge and Borrowdale, continuing over Honister Pass to Buttermere village. After a break we pass Crummock Water and Loweswater on our way to the Whinlatter Pass Visitor Centre for a break before heading back to Keswick, rejoining the tour coach for the hotel.

 

DAY FIVE – Departure

After breakfast we leave our hotel and begin 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

Lake Windermere Cruise

Haverthwaite Railway Journey

Mountain Goat Scenic Excursion

Ullswater Cruise

2 nights Hotel Entertainment.

 

THE SHAP WELLS HOTEL, PENRITH

The Shap Wells Hotel is set in tranquil surroundings amongst the Lakeland fells and is an ideal base from which to explore this beautiful corner of England. Set in 30 acres of grounds, the hotel offers well stocked bar, lounges, and spacious restaurant. All bedrooms are en suite and have television, radio, hairdryer, and tea & coffee facilities. Hotel has a lift

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Lake Windermere Cruise

Haverthwaite Railway Journey

Mountain Goat Scenic Excursion

Ullswater Cruise

2 nights Hotel Entertainment.

 

THE SHAP WELLS HOTEL, PENRITH

The Shap Wells Hotel is set in tranquil surroundings amongst the Lakeland fells and is an ideal base from which to explore this beautiful corner of England. Set in 30 acres of grounds, the hotel offers well stocked bar, lounges, and spacious restaurant. All bedrooms are en suite and have television, radio, hairdryer, and tea & coffee facilities. Hotel has a lift.

 

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General	Rooms	Accessibility
4 star	Tea/coffee making facilities	Lift
Bar	Television
Restaurant	Hairdryer
Lounge	Wi-Fi

 

GROUP BOOKINGS

Looking to take a group, if you book 20 places or more on this tour the tour organiser will go Free of Charge.

Useful links

https://www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk/

https://www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk/

http://www.shapwells.com/

https://www.lakesiderailway.co.uk/

OFFICE BOOKINGS LINKS

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Tour Symbols

D2D

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
5	6 – 10 JUL 2026	MONDAY	£649	£110 SINGLE
5	14 – 18 SEPT 2026	MONDAY	£649	£110 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£36

 

 

 

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).

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