Sailing into Springtime in the Lake District

SAILING INTO SPRINGTIME IN THE LAKE DISTRICT

 

15 – 19 April 2027

Monday - Friday

5 Days

From £599

 

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’

 

· Explore the charming towns of Ambleside and Hawkshead in the heart of the Lake District

· Journey through the dramatic landscapes of Kirkstone Pass, one of the Lake District’s highest routes

· Enjoy a relaxing cruise across the tranquil waters of Lake Windermere

· Sail across the beautiful waters of Ullswater, often described as England’s most scenic lake

· Explore the bustling market town of Keswick in the northern Lake District

· Discover the tranquil village of Coniston set beside its famous lake.

 

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 – Ambleside, Hawkshead village and Coniston

This morning, we head for Ambleside, continuing our way to delightful Hawkshead village. Here we have a lunch break, and you have the chance to explore the little alleyways and shops. From here, we head for Coniston with free time. We return later across rugged Kirkstone Pass, with the lonely inn at the summit, and Patterdale.

 

DAY THREE – Bowness-on-Windermere

Our day begins with a ride over the rugged Shap Fells past Tebay and Kendal, continuing to Bowness-on-Windermere. Here we spend the morning with a chance to look around the town and shops, maybe visit the World of Beatrix Potter exhibition. We also have time to enjoy lunch.

 

 This afternoon we enjoy a delightful sail along Lake Windermere to Lakeside, at the southern end of the lake. Later we make our way back over the fells.

 

DAY FOUR – Ullswater, Pooley Bridge and Keswick

The scenery is fantastic as we make our way to Ullswater and Pooley Bridge. Here you have a sail on board the lake ‘steamer’ along to Glenridding. We continue to Keswick where you have time to explore and obtain lunch. Our return takes us alongside picturesque Bassenthwaite Lake to Caldbeck and through the pleasant Cumbrian countryside.

 

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

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.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Lake Windermere Cruise

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 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.

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
5	15 – 19 APR 2027	MONDAY	£599	£110 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£38

 

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).

Shap Wells Hotel, Penrith