There are cosy small hotels, guest houses and Pubs to stay at on this tour and these, as well as the rich variety of the people that you meet enroute, reflect something of the great diversity of England. Manchester Airport 4-5 hours by rail via Carlisle. Train from London Euston to Carlisle. Then short walk from station to hotel. Then train from Scarborough to London.
All rooms are en suite, and have a TV and full tea and coffee making facilities.
Overnight at a friendly family owned and run hotel, of three crown standard. Enjoy a home cooked meal of local produce including fish and game in season. A traditional feel is retained by the hotel, with its open fire, and the fully licensed bar serves a range of beverages including locally produced ale. All bedrooms have tea and coffee making facilities. Tonight we stay in a very small, and long established guest house.