Group Travel Today
The Lake District
The Lake District is one of the most popular destinations in the country for coach and group excursions. With its breathtaking scenery, crystal clear lakes, soaring mountains and picture post card villages, it’s easy to see why. Windermere Lake Cruises Windermere Lake Cruises offers visitors the perfect way to spend a day exploring England's largest lake and the surrounding area - right in the heart of the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taking a trip with them means passengers can experience the full length of the lake, from Lakeside at the southern tip, right up to Ambleside at the top - while taking in Bowness and other stops along the way. With regular services all yearround and more than 100 daily sailings at the height of the summer season, why not
pick up a popular “Freedom of the Lake” ticket, which offers unlimited cruising over a 24 hour period? Among our fleet are the three famous ‘steamers’; ‘MV Tern’, ‘MV Teal’ –and ‘MV Swan’ Plus, new for this year is the brand new, 300 seat boat, ‘MV Swift’, which will be the first new boat to be launched onto Windermere in more than 80 years. More information is available at www.windermerelakecruises.co.uk or by calling 015394 43360.
captivate you from the moment you step through our revolving doors, with its nostalgic decor and oldworld charm. The oak beams, antique furniture and old local wall prints combine to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere - no wonder so many of our guests return year after year. This 300-yearold Grade II-listed hotel is even reputed to have had a famous royal visitor in its time - Bonnie Prince Charlie is said to have spent the night here in 1745.
Gateway to the Lake District. The George Hotel will
Standing proudly in the centre of the delightful market town of Penrith, the
EXPLORE EDEN & THE LAKE DISTRICT from THE GEORGE HOTEL, Penrith, the heart of Cumbria.
hotel is a fantastic base for exploring the breath-taking Lake District and Eden Valley, with Ullswater only 4 miles away. Enjoy a cruise on a steamer or walk for miles. All rooms are beautifully furnished, with large comfortable beds and hospitality trays. If you want to push the boat out, why not upgrade to one of our Club Rooms or Feature Suites, complete with bathrobes, mineral water. You can savour meals beside the fire in our Devonshire restaurant, while our all-day bar serves light lunches and pub classics. www.thegeorgehotelpenrith.co.uk
YOUR PERFECT PITSTOP Located in the heart of the market town of Penrith yet only minutes from the M6, A6 and A66, THE GEORGE HOTEL offers an ideal stop-off, a warm Cumbrian welcome, and overnight stays, including dinner, bed & breakfast. We also hold a host of evening events perfect for entertaining your group.
We can provide a range of dining options: • Hot beverages with biscuits or scones • Light lunches including our popular soup & sandwiches • Buffet lunches with Cumbrian produce • Traditional afternoon teas • Delicious dinners • FREE meal for your driver Simply (min. numbers apply) call to tailor your perfect pitstop with us
Call us for more information on 01768 862696 or email sales@thegeorgehotelpenrith.co.uk
THE GEORGE HOTEL Devonshire St, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 7SU 40
