Splendid Lakes
Available from N Ireland, Ayrshire and selected points in Dumfries & Galloway.
Available from N Ireland, Ayrshire and selected points in Dumfries & Galloway.
The Lake District is a vast area of stunning scenery, known for beautiful lakes and rugged fell mountains. This holiday is based in the Edwardian resort of Grange-over-Sands, located between the Lake District fells and Morecambe Bay. Only seventeen miles from Windermere, the area has one of the mildest climates in the North of England.
There are three excursions included, a cruise on Lake Windermere and entry to the Motor Museum, Ulverston and entry to Holker Hall and a scenic drive.
What's Included?
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return coach travel
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return ferry travel (£30 supplement)
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four nights dinner, bed and breakfast
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en-suite accommodation
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entertainment
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three excursions
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a cruise on Lake Windermere
The deposit required at the time of booking for all holidays is £30 per person, full payment is required 28 days prior to departure
Windermere Cruise
Take a cruise on Lake Windermere, from Bowness to Lakeside, with fantastic views across the wooded shoreline and distant Lakeland fells before visiting the Lakeland Motor Museum. A fascinating collection of over thirty thousand exhibits, local history and period shopping displays, authentic recreations and a café. There really is something for everyone here!
Ulverston
Travel to the Furness Peninsula to visit the market town of Ulverston, where there will be free time to explore the cobbled streets and old buildings. The home of the Cavendish family, is one of the best-loved stately homes in Britain. Holker Hall and Gardens are set within beautiful countryside, here you can see Queen Mary’s bedroom, the Dukes bedroom, the main hall, the library and gallery and the oak staircase.
Scenic Drive
Visit the town of Ambleside and Grasmere village, famous for its connections with Wordsworth, before spending some time in the market town of Keswick. Set between Skiddaw and the beautiful Derwentwater, this pretty town is home to museums, shops and restaurants. Then sit back and enjoy the scenery, as you journey along Lake Ullswater and over the stunning Kirkstone Pass.
Ferry Details
Belfast-Cairnryan: 0730 and Cairnryan-Belfast: 1930
Please note under certain circumstances, it may be necessary to amend the sailing times
Cumbria Grand Hotel, Grange-over-Sands
This charming, grand old Victorian hotel boasts a welcoming open fire place, comfortable and varied bedrooms and 20 acres of private, picturesque gardens and woodlands, set on the hillside with fantastic views of Morecambe Bay. There is also a tennis court, putting green, snooker table and table tennis.
Hotel and Bedroom Facilities:
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tea/coffee making facilities
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hairdryer
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TV
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telephone
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WiFi (public areas)
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lift
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tennis court
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putting green
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snooker table
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table tennis
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InstructionsThe map below can be used to check the price of a home pick-up. The map shows the price bands for each area we service. To check the price from your address either click your street on the map or enter your postcode or city/town and click the 'Check Price' button. Note – you may be required to share the home pick-up vehicle with other passengers but we will endeavour to keep travelling time to a minimum. All addresses must be accessible by mini-coach. The price quoted is for a return journey and is also a per person rate. Where a ferry is required for the outbound/inbound journeys, the ferry charge of £30.00 is included in the home pick-up price.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Contact Details |
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| Ballymena | Ballymena, Seven Towers Leisure Centre Main entrance | |
| Belfast Stena | Stena Line Passenger Terminal. West Bank Road, Belfast | |
| Coleraine | Coleraine, Lodge Hotel, Outside Main Entrance. CLIENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO PARK AT THE HOTEL. | |
| Dumfries | Dumfries, Whitesands, Coach Bay near Suspension Bridge. (If Whitesands Closed, Brooms Rd Car Park) | |
| Kilwinning | Kilwinning, Caley Station | |
| Lisburn | Lisburn, Sprucefield Shopping Centre, Bus Shelter at mini roundabout near Marks & Spencers | |
| Newtownards | Newtownards, Circular Road McDonalds Car Park |
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