Carlisle Dumfries Lakes & Annandale Distillery

CARLISLE, DUMFRIES, LAKES AND ANNANDALE DISTILLERY

2 – 6 February 2026

Monday - Friday

5 Days

From £615

2 – 6 November 2026

Monday - Friday

5 Days

From £649

Cumbria is one of the most beautiful places in England and a must-see for any lover of the great outdoors. Set in the rugged, mountainous area known as the Lake District, this region has something for everyone – from long walking trails to waterfalls, plenty of lakes and rivers as well as historic castles and churches.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Carlisle | Dumfries | Annandale | Keswick | Penrith

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to Cumbria arriving late afternoon you will have time to relax before dinner this evening.

DAY TWO – Dumfries and Annandale Distillery

Today we travel to Dumfries where you are free to explore at leisure. Perhaps visit Robert Burns House, enjoy a stroll along the River Nith, browse the town’s shops and find a spot for lunch. Later we visit Annandale Distillery where they use traditional methods to manufacture single cask single malt whisky. We enjoy a tour of the facility, learning about the production. As a memento of our tour, we will receive a gift pack containing an Annandale Whisky glass and a mini bottle of Annandale Whisky to enjoy at home.

DAY THREE – Carlisle

Today is free for you to explore Carlisle at your own leisure. We suggest that you first make your way to Carlisle Castle, there is an entrance charge. It was first built in 1092 by William Rufus, then rebuilt by Henry I in 1122. As you can imagine, the more than 900-year-old castle has been the scene of many important events in British history. It’s changed hands many times over the years too. Even Mary, Queen of Scots, was imprisoned in the castle for a short time. Then perhaps you might like a walk around the city centre, you’ll notice the big pink building occupying the main square. This is the Old Town Hall, a Grade I listed building and dates back to 1668. It’s also where you can find the Tourist Information Centre. Then why not go inside Carlisle Cathedral, which is not far from the Old Town Hall. It’s free to enter and is highly recommended. Inside you’ll see some of the usual features you would expect to see in a cathedral, such as medieval paintings and beautiful stained-glass windows. The most significant one is the East Window, which is over 50 ft high and still contains much of the original stained glass. Another reason for popping inside is the Cathedral’s stunning blue and gold painted ceiling. The Choir Ceiling was created during restoration work carried out in 1853. We’ll then all rejoin the coach and make our journey back to the hotel for dinner this evening.

DAY FOUR – Keswick and Penrith

This morning we take a scenic drive into the Lake District to the pretty town of Keswick on the banks of Ullswater. The capital of the North Lakes the town has a range of shops, galleries, and interesting places to explore. Later we journey to Penrith where you have free time to explore before we return to our hotel.

DAY FIVE – Departure

After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en route.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

• Luxury coach travel

• Home pick-up

• 4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

• Porterage on arrival and departure

• Annandale Distillery tour.

THE CROWN & MITRE HOTEL, CARLISLE

The Crown & Mitre Hotel stands in the centre of Carlisle and offers the perfect mix of Edwardian grandeur and beautiful original features, including an elegant sweeping staircase, plus all the modern comforts of home to create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Hotel facilities include swimming pool and jacuzzi. All bedrooms are ensuite and have television with Freeview, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.