The Lake District is the most stunning, peaceful and breathtaking National Park in England. Famous for the magnificent scenery, abundant nature, and diverse landscape it really is a hub of cultural heritage.

DAY ONE

Check in to the award winning Sharrow Bay Hotel, offering tranquil views over Ullswater, with a luxurious interior, this is a perfect haven for hanging up your walking boots.

Make your way to the tip of Ullswater at Glenridding and spend your morning taking the ‘Lady of the Lake’ boat trip. Soak up the spectacular views that inspired Wordsworth’s poem ‘I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud’.

Once back on dry land journey south (approx. 20 mins by car) to the Jumble Room, for some homemade hearty food. It started life as Grasmere’s first shop around the 1700’s. Sit back on cushions made by the next door neighbour and enjoy the homely atmosphere.

Walk off your lunch with a 10 minute stroll, mingling with the literary pilgrims at the Wordsworth Museum/Dove Cottage.

Next stop (approx. 30mins drive / 1hr on the 570 bus), taking in the beautiful scenery en route, is Kendal; home of the mint cake.

Full of tempting little shops, cafes, and restaurants. The Brewery Arts Centre is a great attraction, with a mix of theatre, arts, music and films.

Much later, head back to the Sharrow Bay hotel and dine in pure style in their Michelin Star restaurant which overlooks Ullswater. Absolute perfection!

DAY TWO

Get up early and head for Bowness, Windermere, boasting the largest natural lake in England (over 10 miles long). You can sit and have breakfast in one of the many quaint cafes with views of the Lake.

The views of the fells across the lake are stunning. From Bowness, the Lake Cruiser is great way to experience the breathtaking scenery along the way to Ambleside.

Ambleside offers a range of lovely restaurants and bars, The Drunken Duck is a must visit (about an hour’s walk or £10 in a cab). Famous for it’s quality food and on site brewery, producing some excellent beers. The food menu offers a variety of fresh, delicious local dishes.

Walk off lunch and ramble 4.4 miles down to the most visited literary shire in the Lake District – Beatrix Potter’s home. The home of Peter Rabbit and Mrs Tiggywinkle. This 17th century cottage was the inspiration for Beatrix Potter’s books and she sketched the cottage and the animals here. The cottage is exactly as Miss Potter left it with the original furniture and even her own china.

Next door you will find the Tower Bank Arms, which may be seen in ‘The Tale of Jemima Puddleduck’. This serves evening meals and a range of drinks to end your day.

Head back via the 525 stagecoach cross ferry service to Bowness Pier 3.