Castles and Houses of South Lakeland Private All Inclusive Full Day Tour for 4

Castles and Houses of South Lakeland Private All Inclusive Full Day Tour for 4

Explore and experience the splendour of some of the most historically significant buildings in the Lake District. Enjoy great food and spectacular scenery while soaking up the atmosphere of a time gone by.

This tour is for everyone, young and old, bringing to life our local heritage.

The Tour Includes:

• Full day private tour
• Local expert driver / guide
• Lunch and Hot Drink
• Entry to all attractions included

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Claife Viewing Station, Claife Station Cottage Very close to the Windermere ferry landing Kemble Drive, Far Sawrey LA22 0LW England

From the courtyard take a short stroll to the viewing platform where you can admire panoramic views of Windermere through coloured panels the way Victorian way. Take in views to both the north and south of Lake Windermere. Listen out for the Aeolian wind harp on a blustery day and learn about the building’s colourful history.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Holker Hall and Gardens, Cark-in-Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands LA11 7PL England

Home of the Cavendish Family through the generations, never been bought or sold but passed by inheritance through just three families: the Prestons, the Lowthers and the Cavendishes Each generation leaving its impression by either altering the landscape or by changing the house by adding, refacing, embellishing or even rebuilding, as happened to the New Wing after the disastrous fire of 1871.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Levens Hall Levens Hall, Kendal LA8 0PD England

Levens Hall has grown from a stark, imposing Pele Tower built c1250-1300, into a warm and welcoming family home. Marvel at this beautiful privately-owned house and gardens, home to the world's oldest topiary gardens and centre of a thriving 9,500-acre agricultural estate which provides much of the produce used in Levens Kitchen cafe.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Sizergh Castle Near Kendal, Cumbria, Kendal LA8 8AE England

Sizergh has been home to the Strickland family for over 760 years, and for many of those years the family played a major role in national events. This stately home and garden at Helsington are located about 4 miles south of Kendal. The core of the castle is a 14th-century pele tower and hall, but a superb Tudor house was built around the tower, with wings flanking a central courtyard. The castle, a grade I listed building, is in the care of the National Trust along with its garden and estate.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Low Sizergh Barn Farm Shop & Café, Low Sizergh Farm Sizergh, Kendal LA8 8AE, UK

At Low Sizergh receive a warm Cumbrian welcome and have the chance to share in their passion for farming, food and the countryside. Discover everyday staples and foodie finds in their 17th century barn farm shop and explore their craft and gift galleries at your leisure.

Duration: 35 minutes