The English Lake District and North Yorkshire in Bloom
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- Based in a classic country home in the heart of Lake District National Park, discover a myriad of spectacular homes and gardens.
- Experience Fountains Abbey, a 12th-century abbey ruins and a World Heritage Site set on 800 acres of beautiful countryside.
- Meet the head gardener of Levens Hall and explore this magnificent Elizabethan mansion and its world-famous award-winning gardens laid out in 1694.
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- 12 nights of accommodations
- 3 expert-led lectures
- 18 expert-led field trips
- An experienced Group Leader
- Customary gratuities throughout the program
- The Road Scholar Travel Protection Plan, 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance coverage
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In Flight
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel
Lunch: A served lunch will be taken in hotel with coffee, tea and water. Other beverages will be available for purchase.
Afternoon: Free time to check-in and unpack at the hot...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel
Breakfast: Full English and continental breakfast buffet in the hotel. A wide range of hot and cold options, as well as coffee, tea, water and fruit juices.
Morning...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: This morning we drive to lovely Levens Hall, a magnificent Elizabethan mansion built around an original 13th century tower. Origin...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: Our journey todays takes us over Kirkstone Pass to Ullswater for a cruise to Howtown where we visit two very special churches in t...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel
Activity note: Brantwood Gardens contain some steep paths. The house is fully accessible.
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: This morning we journey for an ex...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel
Breakfast: Full English breakfast in the hotel.
Morning: This morning we board the motor coach for a relaxed coffee with David and Diane Kinsman, owners of Windy Ha...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: Today is free for your own independent exploration. Your Group Leader will be happy to give you suggestions and directions.
Lunch:...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: The Crown Hotel
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: Today we transfer by motor coach to Harrogate, a beautiful spa town near the rolling Yorkshire Dales. En route we will visit the National Trust’s S...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: The Crown Hotel
Breakfast: Full English and continental breakfast buffet in the hotel. A wide range of hot and cold options, as well as coffee, tea, water and fruit juices.
Morning: Today we board ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: The Crown Hotel
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: We begin today with a gentle drive to Ripon, the Cathedral city of the Yorkshire Dales. The Cathedral was founded over 1,300 years ago by St. Wilfr...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: The Crown Hotel
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: We travel this morning to Ripley Castle and its sumptuous gardens, where we will enjoy an expert-led exploration. Consistently occupied since the 1...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Clayton Hotel Manchester Airport
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: Today we leave Harrogate by motor coach for our journey to Manchester Airport. Our route takes us past the great Northern city of ...
Meals: Breakfast
In Flight
Breakfast: Full English and continental breakfast buffet in the hotel. A wide range of hot and cold options, as well as coffee, tea, water and fruit juices.
Morning: Shuttle bus to Manchester Airport for onward flights. ...
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Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel: 7 nights Cumbria
A classic Lakeland country house hotel set in 6 acres of its own private garden. It was once a holiday home for the Potter family and then the permanent residence of Beatrix's mother, Mrs Helen Potter. Lindeth Howe is a tranquil place to relax and enjoy yourself, with breathtaking views to admire from the lounges and sun terrace. Lindeth Howe sits in the heart of the National Park overlooking the largest lake in the country, Lake Windermere.
The Crown Hotel: 4 nights Harrogate
The Crown Hotel is a 300 year old Victorian Hotel, refurbished in contemporary style and situated in the Antique Quarter at the heart of the beautiful spa town of Harrogate. Placed just a couple of minutes walk from the Harrogate International Centre, Turkish Baths, Betty's Tea Rooms and the picturesque town centre with its antique stores and Victorian arcades.
Clayton Hotel Manchester Airport: 1 night Manchester.
Near to aiport (Terminal 1).
12 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches and 12 Dinners
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