Ullswater Retreat: Scenery & Stories
17 - 21 Oct 27: A 5 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Cumbria with Johnsons Coaches staying at Inn on the Lake
Sunday 17th October 2027 – Thursday 21st October 2027
5 Days
From £1,099
This enchanting holiday balances the Lakes’ distinct heritage, flavours and scenery. Stay at the Inn on the Lake, an award winning 4-star hotel set in 15 acres of lawns sweeping to the shores of Lake Ullswater – one of the most spectacular settings of the Lake District. Visit Dalemain Mansion, a Grade I listed estate with elegant Georgian interiors, award-winning gardens and a talk on its celebrated marmalade. In Grasmere, explore the world-famous gingerbread shop, delighting visitors since 1854 with handmade gingerbread made to the original recipe and method, with a costumed guide bringing the story to life.
HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
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Stay at the 4-star Inn on the Lake, set beside beautiful Ullswater
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Tour Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens, with free time in Penrith
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Spend a leisurely day in Keswick, framed by Skiddaw and Derwentwater
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Discover Grasmere, famous for Wordsworth and its much-loved gingerbread
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Enjoy an included costumed talk, gingerbread tasting and refreshments
Inn on the Lake
The Inn on the Lake Hotel 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. It is situated in the intimate village of Glenridding from where you can take the steamer. Each room is fully equipped with everything you come to expect in this luxury lakeside hotel. The Inn on the Lake is renowned for the excellent food in the fine dining lake view restaurant. Creative, exciting menus using fresh, local ingredients ensure your event will be remembered not only for the occasion, but for the cuisine itself.
HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE
4-Star * En-suite Bedrooms * TV * Tea & Coffee Making Facilties * Hair Dryer * Free Wi-Fi
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
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Door to Door Service
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Our own courier service
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4 nights’ accommodation, dinner & breakfast
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Luxury Traveller coach with ‘First Class’ seating & legroom
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Fully reclining seats
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USB Charging points
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Dalemain Mansion
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Grasemere Gingerbread Shop private talk, piece of gingerbread and tea/coffee with rum butter oatcake
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Outlined Excursions
Date, Price & Supplement
17 Oct 27
£1,099
Double/Twin for Sole Use: £260
Insurance: £40
Prices are per person and for the entire holiday
Day One: Arrival |
Departing Henley in the morning, we head to Cumbria with a lunch stop en-route, before checking in to our hotel for the next 4 nights, taking in one of the most spectacular settings in the Lake District. |
Day Two |
In the morning, we head to Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens, a Grade I listed country house and UNESCO World Heritage Site, nestled along the banks of the River Eamont. The formal gardens have previously won the "Historic Houses Garden of the Year Award". We receive a welcome on arrival, followed by a guided tour. In the afternoon, we head to the historic market town of Penrith for free time. |
Day Three |
We spend the day at leisure in the lovely market town of Keswick nestled between the majestic Skiddaw Mountain and the serene lake of Derwentwater. |
Day Four |
This morning, we visit Grasmere, famous for its gingerbread and of course it was once the home of the famous poet William Wordsworth. We head to the Grasemere Gingerbread Shop, with an included costumed talk about the entrepreneurial life of Sarah Nelson, inventor of 'The Best Gingerbread in the World'. Savour a freshly baked piece of Grasmere Gingerbread, still made to the Victorian recipe and method, and an oatcake spread with delicious hand-made Cumberland Rum Butter, along with a tea or coffee included with the charming talk. The rest of the day is yours at leisure in Grasemere. |
Day Five |
After breakfast, we depart home, with fond memories of our Lake District holiday. |
| Date | Duration | From price | Book now | Call back | Favourites |
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| 17 Oct 2027 | 5 Days | £1099.00 | Book now | Request call back | ★ |
Pick-up points
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| Henley in Arden Depot |
Park & Ride, Johnsons Depot
Liveridge House Liveridge Hill, Henley in Arden |
Home pick-ups
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