A visit to the English Lake District promises rolling hills, majestic vistas and deep mysterious waters, all from our perfect hotel on the shores of Lake Ullswater.
Day 1 SUNDAY We set off northwards making suitable refreshment stops along the way and reaching Glenridding at the southern end of Ullswater late afternoon, with time to settle into our hotel before dinner.
Day 2 MONDAY We spend the day viewing some of the beautiful northern Lake District including Bassenthwaite and make a stop in the market town of Keswick. We also visit the childhood home of William Wordsworth at Cockermouth. The Romantic poet was born here in 1770, and the house is furnished with period detail, and the garden lovingly restored. Our return journey takes us via Skiddaw Forest.
Day 3 TUESDAY This morning we take a steamer trip on Lake Ullswater – the second largest and possibly most beautiful lake in England. We cruise from Pooley Bridge in the north to Glenridding in the south, docking close to The Inn on The Lake. This afternoon is free to relax at our hotel or stroll along the lakeside.
Day 4 WEDNESDAY This morning, we visit Grasmere, famous for its gingerbread and of course it was once the home of the famous poet William Wordsworth. On the outskirts of the village, we step back in time as we visit the Wordsworth Museum & Dove Cottage. Here, we get a feel for daily life as the Wordsworth’s would have known and experience a humble home where extraordinary writing and thinking took place. We continue to Bowness where we enjoy a scenic sightseeing cruise on stunning Lake Windermere.
Day 5 THURSDAY Departing after breakfast, we head southwards to our local area, making suitable refreshment stops along the way.
Our award-winning four-star hotel in Glenridding enjoys one of the most spectacular settings in the Lake District in 15 acres of grounds with lawns sweeping to the shores of Lake Ullswater. The hotel offers lake view guest lounges, lakeside terrace and pitch and putt. Bedrooms offer TV, telephone, hairdryer and hospitality tray. There is Wi-Fi and a lift.
