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Experience the exclusivity of chartering a 10 metre Oceanis Clipper sailing yacht on England's largest natural lake, Windermere. Get involved as much or as little as you like, or relax whilst you appreciate the yacht, amazing views and fresh Cumbrian air. We have a well stocked bar available at very reasonable prices. We even have a private bathroom and central heating! Having sailed on Windermere for 20 years I have plenty of stories to tell you about the Lake and thoroughly enjoy showing you how to sail on it, in my fabulous yacht.

We have personally selected the best lakeland country pubs that surround Lake Windermere. The drivers are local to the area and able to provide insight to the surrounding area. Our tours are private meaning you will be collected at a location of your choice and taken directly to the each stop along the tour. This tour gives you the peace of mind that you will return safely to your accommodation at the end of your night out without the need to rely on public transport. We have a relationship with the local pubs ensuring groups all be well looked after and seating and offers can be arranged with the owners. Guests will travel in a Land Rover Discovery Sport meaning you will travel in style and comfort with the off-road ability to ensure that the trip will not be impacted by weather conditions.

Minimize the stress of traveling by pre-booking your private one-way transfer from your hotel or residence in Windermere to Manchester Airport. Rate includes meet and greet, toll and parking charges, all taxes and VAT, gratuities, and one standard suitcase per passenger. Different size vehicles are available, with space for up to eight passengers.

From charming villages to expansive lakes, Windermere offers some of the most beautiful vistas in the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Lake District. Discover them with a private driver/guide direct from your area hotel on this half-day tour. You’ll soak up panoramic views at Claife Viewing Station, explore the heritage village of Hawkshead, see the artificial lake Tarn Hows, and admire Great Langdale valley. Any entrance fees are at your expense.

Take the scenic route! If you need to travel around the Lakes why not make each journey an adventure, our private hire vehicles will take you on a mini tour, a little longer than a taxi but much more enjoyable! Maximum of 4 guests per booking. We have professional, qualified drivers with high-quality, air-conditioned vehicles. We offer transportation all around the Lake District so please ask for any further requirements.

This whistle-stop tour is ideal for time-tight travelers looking for a brief taster of the Lake District. Instead of waiting for public transport, benefit from having a private driver to take you quickly and comfortable between a shortlist of key sights and photogenic spots; such as Ambleside—at the head of Lake Windermere; Grasmere, which was loved by William Wordsworth; Chapel Stile, and Elterwater.

Visit the homes of great writers such as William Wordsworth, John Ruskin and Beatrix Potter. Immerse yourself in their literary genius and discover how the Lake District and Cumbria influenced each one in very different ways. The Lake District is teeming with outstanding, stunning and inspirational views which fired some of Britain’s greatest creative minds. If you are enthralled by literature and history alike this is the tour for you. We have chosen the very best for you to explore. This Tour Includes: • Private Air Conditioned Vehicle • Local expert driver / guide • Parking Fees This Tour Excludes: • Food and Drink • Attraction Entry Fees

Explore the Northern Lake District with a private driver-guide for your own private group. Bookable for up to eight people, the experience includes a short cruise on the Ullswater Steamers along with walks and photo stops around the high mountain passes and rugged bodies of water for which the Lake District is renowned. Visits to Honister village and Castlerigg Stone Circle are among the highlights.

This day trip is perfect for travelers interested in scenic nature spots and local wildlife. Avoid the hassle of organizing car hire, and have a driver to take you around in a private air-conditioned vehicle instead. Along the way, visit the walking trails of Dodd Wood, the regal Mirehouse and Gardens, the Lake District Wildlife Park, and Whinlatter Forest Park.

View spectacular waterfalls and picture-perfect tarns, amongst some of the most beautiful and impressive scenery in the Lake District, and all in the comfort of your own private vehicle. This Tour Includes: • Private Air Conditioned Vehicle • Local expert driver / guide • Parking Fees This Tour Excludes: • Food and Drink • Attraction Entry Fees

From the views of Lake Windermere to mountain ranges and historically important sights and dwellings, this tour has it all. There’s something for everyone on this full day excursion into Lakelands awe inspiring land and heritage. An insight and understanding that will change the way you view historic significance in the Lakes. This Tour Includes: • Private Air Conditioned Vehicle • Local expert driver / guide • Parking Fees This Tour Excludes: • Food and Drink • Attraction Entry Fees

Experience Ambleside and Waterhead, two areas of the charming Lake District, at your own pace with Martin, an experienced guide eager to share the area's unique history and character. Step into history as you explore the two picturesque Lake District towns with a story spanning 2000 years. Wander through the old town, once bustling with the wool trade. Hear tales of William Wordsworth and admire charming Victorian buildings, including St Mary’s Parish Church. Discover the Ambleside Roman Fort and stroll along the tranquil Borrans Park shoreline. Please note that attraction entry fees aren’t included in the price of this tour. Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it. You can use the virtual tour option at home, too. Once you have booked, you will receive instructions and a unique code to download the tour. The app displays directions to the starting point; when you’re in the right place, tap start.

This tour is the perfect way to start your trip to the Lake District giving you insight into the industry, culture and history that shaped the whole area. Discover why the Victorians fell in love with the Lakes through the architecture of the Arts and Crafts movement, boating and life on the Lake and the culture and philosophy of the famous artists and thinkers who made the Lake District their home. An insight and understanding that will change the way you see the Lakes. This Tour Includes: • Private Air Conditioned Vehicle • Local expert driver / guide • Parking Fees This Tour Excludes: • Food and Drink • Attraction Entry Fees

Recognized with UNESCO World Heritage status, Hadrian’s Wall is a must when in northern England. Skip the stress of left-side driving and relax with a private driver/guide on this day trip for groups up to eight. You’ll see medieval Lanercost Priory, plus three key sections of Hadrian’s Wall: the Roman Army Museum, the Vindolanda excavations and museum, and Housesteads Roman Fort. All entrance fees are at your own expense.

Spending the first half of your day at South Lakes Safari Zoo, feeding and learning about the animals, you'll have worked up an appetite for some lunch. In the afternoon you visit the gothic revival building of Conishead and the Buddhist Temple, now home to a Buddhist community. After soaking up the culture and peaceful surroundings, have fun exploring and learning about the amazing lives and careers of comedians Laurel & Hardy. This Tour Includes: • Private Air Conditioned Vehicle • Local expert driver / guide • Parking Fees This Tour Excludes: • Food and Drink • Attraction Entry Fees

An extraordinary adventure in the Lake District so you can celebrate your most important moments with your most favourite people Spend time together doing something you'll all remember... forever! So, you're coming to the Lake District to celebrate an important event in your life, but now comes the problem of working out what to do when you get here. There's an abundance of things to do in the Lake District, but it rarely has a focus on creating lifelong memories - and that's important because it's the reason why you're coming here. Right? This is a guided walking tour for small private groups, just like yours, who want to do something all together, which is enjoyable, healthy and allows you to explore the best bits of the Lake District. And the best bit is you get to take the printed memories home. This route visits Cathedral Quarry, Slater Bridge and more wonders of the Little Langdale valley.

A fun experience and a valuable investment - capturing memories for lifetime! How does it work: Following booking, I will contact you to suggest some locations depending on the season and the time of day. I'll also send clothing guidelines. On the day: We'll meet at our agreed location and explore the local scenery in a relaxed and fun way, taking candid images as we explore. Following the shoot: I'll send you a gallery of edited images and you'll be able to choose 5 to download and keep for ever, with further images available to purchase if desired. I can't wait to work with you to create a tapestry of joyful moments frozen forever in time! Bringing young children, fantastic, there is no expectation for them to pose or behave in a certain way, our photoshoots are relaxed and we let the kids lead the way to ensure they are comfortable and leave the day with happy memories.

Ready for a unique way to explore the lake District? Jump in my 4x4 Land Rover with your partner, friends, or family to access hidden gems off the beaten track. This private experience offers a wide variety of vantage points including, lakes, mountains, waterfalls, rivers, and streams. An ideal activity for those with an adventurous nature and a love of the outdoors.

On the day you will be greeted by a professional and friendly driver in a spacious VOLVO vehicle. With the hope of weather being in your favour you are in for an amazing day, regardless. Truth be told we owe the Lake District to the rain, and it's still beautiful on rainy days. With this in mind you and your group are in for a treat and breath-taking views all day long. Light refreshments such as refrigerated still and sparkling water will be supplied on board the vehicle. Rest assured there will be plenty of opportunities throughout the day to get a bite to eat, and on this tour there is an hour stop planned at Pooley Bridge for a local lunch, shopping, and independent exploration.

If you’re looking for everything Wordsworth this is the tour for you. Taking you into the heart of Wordsworth country, you will discover his love for Cumbria and the Lake District from his birth in 1770 to his death in 1850. Visit the places he lived and see the uncompromising views that inspired his famous poetry. See the Lake District through the eyes of William Wordsworth for a glimpse into the life of one of the Lake Districts most historically significant figures. This Tour Includes: • Private Air Conditioned Vehicle • Local expert driver / guide • Parking Fees This Tour Excludes: • Food and Drink • Attraction Entry Fees

From the views of Lake Windermere to mountain ranges and historically important sights and dwellings, this tour has it all. There’s something for everyone on this full day excursion into Lakelands awe inspiring land and heritage. An insight and understanding that will change the way you view historic significance in the Lakes. This Tour Includes: • Private Air Conditioned Vehicle • Local expert driver / guide • Parking Fees This Tour Excludes: • Food and Drink • Attraction Entry Fees

You get to see: • Hawkshead Grammar School where Wordsworth went to school and carved his name on his desk (only on a friday) • Grasmere Gingerbread Shop where the Victorian cook Sarah Nelson invented Grasmere Gingerbread in 1854 • St Oswald's Church where the Wordsworth family worshiped and whose interior William was so fond of • Wordsworth Family Graves nestled beneath the yew tree that Wordsworth planted himself • Dove Cottage the first family home of Wordsworth and where he wrote some of his best poetry • The Wordsworth House where William Wordsworth was born (not on fridays) • Rydal Mount & Garden was Wordsworth's best loved family home for the greater part of his life from 1813 to his death in 1850 at the age of 80

Take the scenic route! If you need to travel around the Lakes why not make each journey an adventure, our private hire vehicles will take you on a mini tour, a little longer than a taxi but much more enjoyable! Maximum of 4 guests per booking. We have professional, qualified drivers with high-quality, air-conditioned vehicles. We offer transportation all around the Lake District so please ask for any further requirements.