With over 30 years of experience in the bus and coach industry, family run Farleigh Coaches offer high quality private vehicle hire, timetabled services and day excursions and holidays.

The Lake District

Discover the beauty of the Lake District on this scenic five-day break. Enjoy a guided adventure through the spectacular Western Lakes and mountain passes, explore the beautiful Muncaster Gardens, and take a relaxing cruise across Lake Windermere. With visits to Windermere, Bowness, Ambleside, Grasmere and Keswick, this holiday is a wonderful way to experience some of the Lakes’ most beautiful scenery and best-loved destinations.

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INCLUDED:

4 nights half board
Entertainment on 2 nights
Mountain Goat Excursion
Muncaster Gardens
Visit to Windermere
Visit to Bowness-on-Windermere
Windermere Cruise
Visit to Ambleside
Visit to Grasmere
Visit to Keswick

Day 1 - Monday:

We depart Kent and travel to the Shap Wells Hotel.

Day 2 - Tuesday:

After breakfast, we begin our day of exploration. Mountain Goat will pick us up from the hotel and take us on an adventure tour around the Western Lakes following a route pioneered by the Romans! We will journey through the famous mountain passes of Hardknott and Wrynose. See England’s deepest lake, Wast Water, and visit the grounds of the 14th Century Muncaster Gardens. There will be stops along the route providing picturesque photo opportunities.

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Day 3 - Wednesday:

Today we enjoy a wonderful day exploring some of the Lake District’s best-loved towns and villages. We begin in Windermere, with time to visit the popular Lakeland store, before continuing to Bowness-on-Windermere, where you can browse the shops, enjoy the cafés and take in the lakeside scenery. From here, we board a scenic boat cruise across Lake Windermere to Ambleside, enjoying wonderful views of the surrounding, before returning to the hotel.

B, D

Day 4 - Thursday:

After breakfast, we travel to the picturesque village of Grasmere, famous for its connections to William Wordsworth and, of course, its traditional Grasmere Gingerbread. Enjoy time to browse the village shops, visit the historic church or simply take in the beautiful Lakeland surroundings. This afternoon, we continue to Keswick, where you’ll have free time to explore the independent shops and cafés, stroll through Hope Park to the shores of Derwentwater, or perhaps enjoy an optional boat trip on the lake before returning to the hotel.

B, D

Day 5 - Friday:

After breakfast, it’s time to head back home.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

The Shap Wells Hotel

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 on 30 acres of grounds, the hotel offers a well-stocked bar, lounges and a spacious restaurant.

All bedrooms are ensuite and have television, radio, hairdryer, and tea & coffee facilities.

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Bridgewood Manor Hotel	Bridgewood Manor Hotel (Bus Stop Outside) Parking Available in Hotel Car Park - Chargeable
Brompton Farm Road	Brompton Farm Rd, Opp Harlech Close junc bus stop Bus stop by Tesco garage on Brompton Farm Road
Chatham Pembroke Court	Chatham Pembroke Court Flats Gala Bingo Go Outdoors heading toward Luton Arches
Chattenden Bus Stop	Main Road - by Jet Garage
Gillingham Watling Street	Gillingham Barnsole Road Junction Watling Street
Hoo Co-op	Hoo Co-op Bus Stop Main Road
Hoo Marina	Hoo Marina Bus Stop
Hoo, Fourwents Road	Hoo, Fourwents Road Bus Stop, Bells Lane On Side of Bowls Club, Opposite Car Park
Rainham Manor Farm	Manor Farm Beefeater Pub, on Maidstone Road
Rainham Mark, Caldew Av	Rainham Mark, Caldew Avenue Bus Stop
Rochester Train Station	Rochester Train Station - Bus Stop Outside On Corporation Street
Strood Passmores	Strood Passmores Bus Stop
Wainscott Co-op	Wainscott Co-op Hollywood Lane
Wainscott Hollywood Ln	Wainscott, Hollywood Lane, Cooling Road Bus Stop Bus stop before 2 mini roundabouts
Wigmore Woodside Bus Stop	Wigmore Woodside Bus Stop near shell garage and vets