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Visit the Beatrix Potter house and some of the Lake District’s prettiest locations on an afternoon tour from Windermere. After a scenic Lake Windermere cruise, travel through idyllic countryside to Hill Top, the Beatrix Potter home where the beloved children’s author lived during the early 1900s. See the garden and rooms left as she would have known them and learn about her life here. Finish with a visit to the quaint village of Hawkshead, where poet William Wordsworth attended school; and Tarn Hows, one of Lakeland’s most gorgeous spots. Please note Hill Top is an additional £11.80 per adult and £5.90 per child. This must be booked with Mountain Goat at least 24 hours before the tour departs
  • Afternoon Beatrix Potter tour of the Lake District from Windermere
  • Relax on a sightseeing cruise across the expansive Lake Windermere
  • Visit the picturesque village of Hawkshead, where William Wordsworth once studied
  • Gaze out over Tarn Hows, a famous beauty spot in the district
  • Learn more about the life of Beatrix Potter
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Transport in a small mini-coach
On-board commentary in English
Windermere Lake Cruise
Food & drink
Additional Entrance fees
Drivers gratuity (Optional)
Hill Top Farm (If you wish to add entrance contact Mountain Goat directly at least 24 hours prior)
  • Mountain Goat Tours , Victoria St, Windermere LA23 1AD, UK
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    We meet passengers who who select this option at the Windermere Information Centre is approximately 100m from Windermere Train Station at the top of Victoria Street.

  • Bowness Bay , Bowness Bay, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3HQ, UK
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    We meet passengers who select this option at Bowness Bay Pier 3, next to the ticket office.

  • Kelsick Road , Kelsick Rd, Ambleside LA22, UK
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    We meet travelers who select this option at the bus stop opposite the Ambleside Library.

  • Oxenholme Station , Oxenholme, Kendal LA9 7RB, UK
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    We meet travelers who select this option at the ticket office in the Oxenholme Railway Station.

    • This activity will end right where it started.
    After pickup from a central Windermere location, travel to Bowness-on-Windermere by minibus for your sightseeing cruise.

    Step onto your comfortable boat, and enjoy the idyllic scenery as you cruise across Lake Windermere, England’s biggest lake. Take photos from the deck, and then step ashore at Waterhead, on the lake’s northern shores.

    Rejoin your minibus and travel through the undulating countryside to Hill Top, the home Beatrix Potter bought in 1905 using monies earned from her debut children’s book, 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit.' Having fallen in love with the Lake District, Beatrix spent much of her life here, gleaning inspiration from the landscapes and villages for her stories.

    Wander around the pretty cottage garden, home to an allotment like those featured in many of Beatrix’s tales, and browse the charming gift shop. If you wish, head inside the 17th-century house to explore the rooms, left pretty much as they were in Beatrix’s day. View her writing desk, furnishings, and personal effects, and learn about her daily life here.

    Next, continue to Hawkshead, a lovely village famous for its whitewashed cottages and cobbled lanes. Learn how English poet William Wordsworth was schooled here between 1779 and 1787, and glimpse the old grammar schoolhouse he attended.

    Drive on to Tarn Hows, one of the area’s best-loved beauty spots. Here, drink in the gorgeous views of the lake against a backcloth of rugged peaks.

    Afterward, ride back to Windermere where your tour ends.

    Please note: Hill Top is closed on Fridays.
    Itinerary
    Stop At:  
    Tarn Hows
    Beautiful views of Lake District landscapes
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    Duration: 15 minutes
    Admission Ticket Free
    Stop At:  
    Beatrix Potter Gallery
    Learn about Beatrix Potter and browse exhibitions.
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    Duration: 15 minutes
    Admission Ticket Free
    Stop At:  
    Hawkshead Grammar School
    Learn about the life of legendary poet William Wordsworth and explore the school he attended.
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    Duration: 15 minutes
    Admission Ticket Free
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Children must be 5 years or older
    • There will be places in Hawkshead to buy food or drink but we recommend you have Lunch before the tour.
    • There are toilet stops on route
    • Minimal walking is involved
    • Our vehicles are not currently wheelchair accessible
    • Luggage storage is available at the Windermere Information departure location
    • Seats cannot be reserved
    • Each passenger must have their own seat
    • Please note Hill Top is an additional £11.80 per adult and £5.90 per child. This must be booked with Mountain Goat at least 24 hours before the tour departs
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
    • OPERATED BY The Mountain Goat
    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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    The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
    Q:
    What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Beatrix Potter's Half Day Lake District Tour Including Lake Cruise?
    A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:

    • Face masks provided for travelers
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    What is the policy on sanitization during Beatrix Potter's Half Day Lake District Tour Including Lake Cruise?
    A:The policies on sanitization are:

    • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
    • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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    What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Beatrix Potter's Half Day Lake District Tour Including Lake Cruise?
    A:The policy on staff health & safety is:

    • Guides required to regularly wash hands
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    star-5
    Lovely Beatrix-themed day out in the Lakes
    Sarah_B
    , May 2022
    Really enjoyed the Beatrix Potter tour, feel like we saw all the highlights as well some beautiful views of the Lake District. Dave was an excellent and knowledgable guide, telling us about not only Beatrix Potter but also other information on local history.
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    icon Response from Host , May 2022
    Hi Sarah, Thank you for your 5* review of the Beatrix Potter tour with our driver guide Dave! We are so happy to hear that you really enjoyed the day and the beautiful views of the Lake Distrcit We look forward to seeing you again soon Best wishes Mountain Goat
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    Beatrix potter
    Louis_C
    , Apr 2022
    Excellent tour and narrative by driver fully recommend, lovely scenery and picturesque countryside, lakes were magnificent too
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    icon Response from Host , May 2022
    Hi Louis, Thanks for your 5 * review of our Beatrix Potter Look forward to hopefully seeing you again in the future Best wishes Mountain Goat
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    star-5
    Peter Rabbit with my friends
    chickchick12019
    , Sep 2019
    Peter our tour guide not only made the tour interesting and informative but he also made it fun. Excellent driver felt very safe I would highly recommend this tour 👍🏼
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    star-5
    Beatrix Potter expectations surpassed
    B1361SJdeniseb
    , Sep 2019
    Three cheers to driver Geoff who provided an engaging narration about the beautiful Lake District area and the history of Beatrix Potter’s life. Couldn’t have asked for more!
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    Good Trip
    geoffreygeobfwan
    , Sep 2018
    Overall is good trip but the weather is bad so that the lake cruise was cancelled. A bit disappointed but fully understandable. We will join again next when we are back here.
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    1 traveler found this review helpful
    star-5
    Beautiful Lake District! Love the...
    Pei_Z
    , Aug 2018
    Beautiful Lake District! Love the day tremendously! Steve is very knowledgeable, very professional, very good!!
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    star-5
    Our guide was fantastic. he was able...
    barbara b
    , Oct 2017
    Our guide was fantastic. he was able to answer any/all questions of all of us. Super friendly, energetic, outgoing and a fantastic driver! There was a road closure so we got a special treat of going a sidetrip into Grasmere. I would highly recommend everyone to take this tour and enjoy the beautiful area of windermere . doesn't get much better when we were picked up and dropped off at our hotel front door! thankyou so very much
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    star-5
    What a great tour this was, to be...
    Debbie_S
    , Sep 2017
    What a great tour this was, to be able to see all of the history and actual drawings and original works by Beatrix was well worth it. On the day we were there the weather was a little cold so the lake cruise was not as pleasant as it would be on a nice blue sky day. The guides we had were very informative and provided a lot more information on the life and times of Beatrix that we expected. Great job.
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    The tour guide/ driver was brilliant...
    Verity W
    , Sep 2017
    The tour guide/ driver was brilliant and had a wealth of knowledge on the area. We had a mix up with my pick up location but I contacted the company who called the driver and she returned with a smile. To avoid future confusion, please note that Burn How Garden House Hotel has two driveway entrances. Very enjoyable afternoon exploring the Lake District. Thank you.
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    Andy was a very good and friendly...
    Yutaka S
    , Aug 2017
    Andy was a very good and friendly guide. I joined the tour with my wife and daughter. They enjoyed the visit to Hill Top in which Beatrix Potter created her works. The scenery of country side on the way back to Windermere was also very beautiful. On the previous day, we visited The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction in Bowness-on-Windermere. It was lucky for us to have been able to visit two sites of Beatrix Potter's world.
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