Private Hire - Beatrix Potter's Favourite Countryside

5 h
Private
About this activity
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Lake Windermere, Windermere England

Enjoy a lake cruise on England's largest lake, Windermere.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Hawkshead Grammar School, Hawkshead, Ambleside England

Time to explore the medieval village of Hawkshead

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House, Near Sawrey, Hawkshead, Ambleside LA22 0LF England

Visit Hill Top Farm, Beatrix Potter's cottage. Entrance to the house is not included.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Tarn Hows, Lake District National Park, Coniston LA21 8AQ England

Tarn How's is a natural beauty, left to the National Trust by Beatrix Potter in her will

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Coniston Water, Coniston England

Visit Coniston, famous for where Arthur Ransome based his childrens’ book ‘Swallows and Amazons’ on locations around Coniston Water.

Included
  • Lake Cruise
  • Knowledgeable Driver/Guide
  • Live Commentary
  • Entry/Admission - Lake Windermere
Not included
  • Lunch and refreshments.
  • Entry to Hill Top Farm
  • Entry/Admission - Hawkshead Grammar School
  • Entry/Admission - Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Tour Type
  • This tour is a guided scenic mini-coach tour, but there are times when you will have the option to walk up to a few hundred metres to take in a view or point of interest.
  • Lunch Stop
  • You will stop briefly in Hawkshead, a small Lakeland village. There are a number of pubs, cafes and shops located here. Due to the limited time of the tour, this stop is not an official lunch stop.
  • Lake Cruise
  • We predominately cruise on Windermere. Please note we reserve the right to change this due to unforeseen circumstances outside our control.
  • Clothing & Footwear
  • We suggest you wear comfortable and sensible footwear, we also recommend bringing a light raincoat.
  • Assistance Dogs
  • We are happy to accept assistance dogs only on this tour. Please contact us to advise us in advance.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95% Cultural
70%