3 days · 2 nights · 4–6 guests
Three relaxed days. Everything taken care of.
The long weekend
Three days gives you time to see the classics and still slow down. Cruise Windermere, step into Wordsworth's Grasmere, discover Beatrix Potter's world and cross Coniston Water to Brantwood, with time for coffee, long lunches and simply looking. You'll stay two nights at the Belsfield Hotel above Lake Windermere, and your host takes care of the driving and the rhythm of each day.
An example itinerary
Weather and the group's interests may shape each day. The right place at the right time matters more than ticking boxes.
Day 1
Your host meets you at Oxenholme Lake District station. Start with a steamer cruise on Lake Windermere, then spend time in Ambleside. In the afternoon, continue past Rydal Water to Grasmere for the Heaton Cooper gallery and the Wordsworth experience, with time for some famous Grasmere gingerbread. Settle into the Belsfield for a relaxed first evening.
Day 2
Follow country roads to Hawkshead and the Beatrix Potter experience, with time to browse the village lanes. A short optional walk leads to Tarn Hows, one of our favourite viewpoints. In the early evening, stop for a drink at the famous Drunken Duck pub. For a special occasion, there's an option to upgrade to Michelin-starred dining at L'Enclume in Cartmel.
Day 3
Cruise across Coniston Water to Brantwood, John Ruskin's lakeside home, and discover the Donald Campbell Blue Bird story. Finish with afternoon tea at the Old England Hotel on the shores of Windermere, before your host returns you to Oxenholme in good time for your train.
Who is it for?
You don’t need to be a keen walker. This is gentle exploration, shaped around scenery, local life, good food and the pleasure of being somewhere beautiful.
Solo travellers
Solo travellers are particularly welcome. A small hosted group provides natural companionship over a day out or dinner, while leaving you with your own room, space and independence whenever you want it.
Single-room supplements apply.
What’s included
Not included
Meet your host
Warm, knowledgeable and endlessly patient, Jemima has more than ten years’ experience hosting and guiding small-group tours across the UK.
The Lake District is a particular passion. She knows not only the famous landmarks, but also the quiet villages, hidden viewpoints, favourite country pubs and little local stories that can turn a good trip into a memorable one.
Jemima’s relaxed, unhurried approach is at the heart of the experience. She’s accustomed to looking after guests with different interests, personalities and levels of mobility, and is adept at dealing calmly with everything from a last-minute change of plan to the unpredictable Lake District weather.
Most importantly, Jemima is there to make your holiday easy. From collecting you in the morning and taking care of the day’s arrangements to recommending the perfect lunch stop, there’s always someone on hand who knows where you’re going and what happens next.
Think of her less as a tour guide and more as your personal Lake District host.
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Prefer a shorter or longer stay? See the 2-day tour or the 5-day tour.