Hassness Country House The best of the Lake ... - Walking Holidays

Hassness Country HouseThe best of the Lake DistrictWalking in the footsteps of the great Alfred Wainwright.Holiday Information SheetC 405892013Holiday DatesGrade D+Short Breaks& HolidaysDate Nights CodeWed 12 June (D) 3 70003(D)Paws on tour – There will be alimited number of dogs allowedto join their owners and the restof the group on this holiday.Your dog must be well-behaved,kept on a leash during officialwalks and poop-bags carried.You will need to bring your ownpet bedding, dog food, dogswon’t be allowed to sleep onhotel beds, and must be able tostay alone in your room or carduring meals. A supplement willbe charged for dogs sharingtheir owner’s room.What to expect(Photo: G. Lauder)Moderate walking at grade D+.Magnificent mountain, fell, moorand lake country terrainSome of Britain’s best views!Your GuesthouseOur popular and beautiful Lake Districtcountry house, Hassness, stands in itsown grounds above Buttermere in someof the loveliest country in the WesternFells. It’s far away enough from themain tourist gateways of Keswick andWindermere, so this is a quieter part ofthe Lake District with dramatic andtranquil scenery. It has been completelyand tastefully refurbished over the lasttwo years and has a welcoming andhomely atmosphere. Located just over amile from Buttermere village on theeastern shore of the lake, Hassness hasamazing views of Buttermere and thefells behind it.Hassness HouseTwin roomTwin roomPhoto: Ann SpaldinPhoto: Angus RussellPhoto: Angus RussellView from the terraceRelaxing in the loungeGuesthouse information:Hassness Country HouseButtermereCockermouthCumbriaCA13 9XAPhoto: Angus RussellPhoto: Angus RussellTel & Fax: 017687 70227www.ramblerscountrywide.co.ukThe guesthouse facilities include:comfortably styled newlyrefurbished twin or single roomswith hand basin. Contemporaryshower rooms and toilets are justoutside your room (towelsprovided)a full English style breakfast(except on Tuesday, when therewill be a breakfast buffet)a large comfortable lounge anddining roomall meals included, except dinneron Tuesdayplenty of car parkinga drying room.We provide breakfast, a picnic lunchand dinner each day, with the exceptionof dinner on Tuesday evening, but thiscan be taken in either of Buttermere’svillage pubs.

Photo: Bill CooperPlease note as shopping opportunitiesare extremely limited you may wish tobring some favourite snacks or driedfruit or nuts to add to your packedlunches. We also welcome you backafter your walk with complimentaryhome made cakes to satisfy you untildinner.Please feel free to bring your own wineor beer as the guesthouse is notlicensed. There’s a guests kitchen withtea and coffee making and a largeguest fridge for storage – allcomplimentary.Please note that there is no mobilephone coverage at Hassness House butthere is access to a pay phone. Just toensure that you really get away from itall, Hassness doesn’t have TV.Check in on arrival is from 1.30pm.Dinner is served at 7pm.Extending your stay: should you wishto extend your holiday please contactus on 01707 386800 or by e-mail atinfo@ramblerscountrywide.co.uk wherewe can offer you a bed and breakfast orfull board per day price.and Gatesgarth direct to Hassnessand the estate will be on your left.By rail and coach: the nearestrailway station to Hassness isPenrith. You will need to take a busfrom Penrith railway station toKeswick bus station. Once here ataxi (check the price first) or 50minute bus ride will take you to theguest house.There are several buses a day fromKeswick to Hassness (just beyondButtermere Village towards theHonister Pass) usually departingfrom about 09.20. Please check thetimetables before departing forHassness–telephone numbers andwebsite address shown under theTravel Information ContactDetails Section. The journeytakes about an hour. Alternatively,a taxi should cost about £18:(Davies Taxis–Tel: 017687 72676).Alternatively, you could eitherovernight in Penrith or Keswick –they’re only half an hour apart(although Keswick is probably thenicer base). Contact KeswickTourist Information Centre for hoteland guesthouse information(www.keswick.org).Travel information contact details:UK rail information:www.nationalrail.co.ukLocal bus services between Penrithand Keswick (Services X4 or X5):http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/eLibrary/Content/Internet//544/931/1099/40319121952.pdfRoute planning to and fromHassness:the AA and RAC both offer free anddetailed on-line route planning facilitieson their websites which may help youfind our hotels. Details can be found at:www.theaa.co.ukwww.rac.co.ukHotel location map:Meeting your tour leader andfellow walkers:Please check the time of dinner onarrival at the guesthouse and aim to bein the guesthouse lounge at 6.30pm -half an hour before dinner - for anintroduction to your RamblersCountrywide Holidays tour leader, anoutline of the planned programme foryour holiday and the chance to meetyour walking companions.The Fish pubPhoto: Bill CooperLocal bus services between Keswickand Buttermere (Services 77 or77A): Tel: 0870 608 2608http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/elibrary/Content/Internet/544/931/3940/40275165813.pdfJoining the HolidayTo reach the hotel…By car: from Preston (M6) leavethe motorway at junction 40 to jointhe A66 to just beyond Keswick andcontinue on the minor roadfollowing Newlands Valley via Stairand Keskadale to Buttermere.Reaching the edge of Buttermerevillage, turn left on to the B5289and continue for approximately 1¼miles and Hassness estate is on theright.Alternatively take the B5289 fromKeswick via Grange, BorrowdaleKeswick Tourist Information Office:www.visitcumbria.com/kes/kestic.htm Davies taxies - Tel: 017687 72676Keswick Taxis - Tel: 017687 75585(Photo: Bill Cooper)(Photo: Alan Warren)

Your Holiday LocationYour Holiday ProgrammeOur guest house is spectacularly set bythe lake and surrounded by the greatwestern fells, as the view out of yourbedroom window will confirm. The LakeDistrict consists of a compact area ofrugged mountainsides, high peaks andlakes which provide a variety ofwonderful walks.The walking programmes are likely toinclude a selection of walks from thefollowing, which give an indication ofthe nature of the walking terrain andthe format of your chosen holiday.There will be a free day, although theleader will be able to give advice toanyone wishing to explore on their own.D+ Grade walks:A walk alongside Crummock Waterto Loweswater village, ascendingthrough Mosedale and returning toHassness via Scale Force. 10miles, 900ft of ascent, 6 hourswalking.A classic ridge walk aboveButtermere ascending pastBleaberry Tarn to Red Pike, HighStile and High Crag beforedescending to Hassness via ScarthGap. 9 miles, 2650ft of ascent, 6hours walking.The second of Buttermere’s classicridgewalks, over Dale Head,Hindscarth and Robinson. 7 miles,2000ft of ascent, 5-6 hourswalking.Watendlath Tarn, Derwent Waterand Borrowdale. Some delightfulwaterside walking. 10 miles,1,000ft of ascent, up to 7 hours of(easy) walking.A walk taking in the varied terrainof Haystacks, Innominate Tarn,Brandreth and Grey Knotts. 9miles, 2400ft of ascent, 6 hourswalking.A good hill walk from Seatoller tothe top of Glaramara. About 6miles, 2,500ft of ascent, about 4hours walking.Your Ramblers CountrywideHolidays Tour LeaderYour Ramblers Countrywide Holidaysleader will assure you of safe andenjoyable walking throughout yourholiday.As our representatives 'in the field',leaders are responsible for the safety ofthe walking group and the overallsuccess of the holiday. Any finaldecision regarding the daily programmeand the safety of the group as a wholeor the participation of individuals lieswith the Ramblers Countrywide Holidaysleader.Please advise your leader if you haveany medical condition that he or sheshould be aware of and which mayrequire attention or specialconsideration during your holiday.Climate and Kit List:The climate in the Lake District isgenerally mild. However the summercan see hot days and it can be cold andwet at any time of year. It can also bevery windy, even low down. We adviseyou to take windproof/waterprooftrousers, a windproof/waterproofjacket, fleece, gloves and hat at alltimes of year, as well as lighter summerclothes for the warmer months.You will need a small rucksack,lightweight bottle for drinking water,picnic knife, some polythene bags, asmall first aid kit, insect repellent and alunchbox. You may wish to takeswimwear and a towel if you fancyswimming in the lake.Lightweight waterproof walking bootswith moulded rubber soles areessential, as some paths are steep andeven down low the ground can berough or boggy. Walking poles may alsobe useful.As a guideline for a walking kitchecklist: Walking boots with good anklesupport – essential Waterproofs – jacket andtrousers – essential Lightweight trousers andshorts Shirts or t-shirts for walking in Walking socks – several pairs! A Lightweight fleece or two Hat Day sack for walking – lightenough to carry and largeenough to carry all your kit A waterproof rucksackprotector Lightweight drinking bottle tocarry whilst walking Small first aid kit – plasters,insect repellent, etc Lunch box for picnic foodRecommended MapsThe walks mentioned above arecovered by the following maps andguidebooks:Ordnance Survey. Outdoor Leisureseries (1:25,000): Map no 4:English Lakes - North Western area Map no 6:English Lakes - South Western area‘Wainwright’ Guide books: Book 6 - `The North Western Fells’ Book 7 - `The Western Fells'Local Costs & ExpensesThe cost of local transport and anyentrance fees to sites visited required inconjunction with the leader’s walkingprogramme are not included in theholiday.To reduce local costs in getting to andfrom the walks, we may ask thosetaking their cars to Hassness to assist intransportation and to offer their walkingcompanions a lift to and from thetrailheads. You need to bring yourmotor insurance policy certificate withyou and accept that any use by yourtravelling companions is for socialpurposes only for which you will not beable to receive any payment. If anyoneis a member of the National Trust ineither England or Scotland, please bringalong your membership cards – this willalso reduce parking costs in car parksbelonging to the National Trust.

(Photo: Rob Dean)Whilst you are on an included walk orexcursion, an additional guided tour,boat cruise or entrance to an attractionmay be offered as an optional activity ata reasonable charge. If you choose notto participate in a proposed option, youwill normally have time at leisure at thestarting point of the offered activity.Please keep your leader advised of yourplans.featured in our brochure, why not sendus your pictures?The type of things we look for are:good landscape shots giving a feel forthe terrain explored – pictures that justmake you want to be there – fellowwalkers either admiring a great view orwalking (preferably ‘hats off’ andtowards the camera), against abackdrop of stunning scenery!All photographs submitted should beclearly labelled with the location andphotographer’s name. Digital imagesshould be supplied on CD andindividually captioned. Any photographswe publish will be credited with thephotographer’s name and a payment onfirst use only made by means of a £20discount per picture published off afuture Ramblers Countrywide Holiday orRamblers Worldwide Holiday.Contact usDon’t hesitate to call us if you have anyqueries about your short break orholiday:Tel: 01707 386800Fax: 01707 333276email: info@ramblerscountrywide.co.ukOnline: www.ramblerscountrywide.co.ukRamblers Countrywide HolidaysBox 43Welwyn Garden CityHerts AL8 6PQUnited KingdomFollow us on Twitter at:http://twitter.com/RCWHolidaysFurther InformationPlease note that unless we need tocontact you regarding payments due orany late revisions to the holidayarrangements, we do not expect tocontact you again before the start ofyour holiday.Should you require any furtherinformation regarding this holiday,please call us on 01707 386800 orcontact us by e-mail atinfo@ramblerscountrywide.co.ukOur conditions of booking and generalinformation regarding our holidays areavailable in our brochure. Please alsotake a look at our website atwww.ramblerscountrywide.co.uk.(Photo: Alan Warren)Brochure PhotographsAt Ramblers Countrywide Holidays we’realways pleased to receive photographsfrom your holiday for possible inclusionin future brochures.If you’re a keen photographer and havecaptured a moment or view that reallysummarises why you went on holiday orenjoy walking in any of the areasPhoto: Chris HollowayIn sending in your photographs youaccept that they may be retained byRamblers Countrywide Holidays andmay be published in future brochures oradvertisement.If you have a picture that you thinkwould make a good brochure picture –either as a print, transparency or digitalimage on a CD, please send it to:Brochure PhotographsRamblers Countrywide HolidaysBox 43, Welwyn Garden City, HertsAL8 6PQ.General Holiday InformationPlease note that additional generalinformation relating to your holiday isincluded in our General InformationBooklet which will be enclosed withyour confirmation of booking.(Photo: Wendy Cooper)Our office hours are:0900 – 1800 (Monday – Friday)You can also contact our ReservationsTeam on Saturdays:0915 – 1200 (Mar to Dec)0915 – 1500 (Jan & Feb)Ramblers Countrywide Holidays is atrading name of Ramblers Holidays Ltd.Registered Office: Lemsford Mill,Lemsford Village, Welwyn Garden City,Hertfordshire, AL8 7TR, England.Registered London No. 527266.© Ramblers Countrywide Holidays 2012Issued: 19 April 2012BRITAIN’S MORE BEAUTIFUL ON FOOT