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: skiddaw hotel : group travel
As you plan your itinerary for next season, allow us to offer
some well tried ideas or some completely new ones. Whatever
arrangement you have made to visit the Lake District you can
always be assured of a warm welcome at the Skiddaw Hotel,
at any time during the day to suit your itinerary and where
quality and service is our top priority.
A Day at the Theatre
Enjoy a two course lunch in the comfortable air conditioned
restaurant at the Skiddaw Hotel before you take a leisurely
5 minute walk to the Theatre by the Lake to see one of the
many interesting matinee performances. Alternatively, visit
the theatre fi rst then enjoy a luxurious afternoon tea or
a 2 course high tea at the Skiddaw Hotel.
After a 5 million pound investment the Theatre by the Lake
is a sensational destination for groups of all sizes and ages.
With its setting in the most spectacular lake district scenery
it offers high quality performances in superb surroundings.
Theatre packages from: £19.50
Lake Cruises
Enjoy a short stroll through the picturesque town of Keswick
down to Lake Derwentwater. The hour long cruise reveals the
beautiful lakeside scenery and includes either lunch, a Cumbrian
afternoon tea or a 2 course high tea at the Skiddaw Hotel
as your itinerary allows.
Cruise package from: £12.50
A Step into Another World
A visit to Cumbria's newest attraction. Enjoy a meal at the
Skiddaw Hotel prior or after a visit to the Rheged Discovery
Centre. This visitor attraction is named after Cumbria's Celtic
Kingdom and is Europe's largest grass covered building with
a variety of fascinating shops, exhibitions and demonstrations
throughout the day. The centre boasts Europe's largest cinema
screen (as big as 8 double-decker buses) showing large format
movies such as Everest, the Lost Kingdom and
Shackletons Antartic Adventure. An interesting day out for
all age groups.
Rheged Centre package from: £15.00
A Visit to a Stately Home and Gardens
Mirehouse is only a 10 minute journey from the Skiddaw
Hotel and is well worth a visit. Get a feel for the "Upstairs
downstairs" era and admire this lovely house owned by
the Spedding family dating back to 1666. On many days Mr.
Spedding takes delight in showing the visitors around himself
and his memories and the history of the house
are fascinating. Take a stroll around the beautiful gardens
and woodland and return to Keswick and the Skiddaw Hotel for
refreshments.
Mirehouse Package from: £16.00
Groups Welcome
From £48.00 Dinner Bed & Breakfast.
At the Skiddaw Hotel everyone receives fi rst class attention
and service. With 40 comfortable en-suite rooms, full cooked
breakfast and 3 course table d'hote evening meal followed
by fresh coffee and mints, all served in the elegant surroundings
of our restaurant "31 The Square".
For further information, please contact
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FACILITIES AT A GLANCE
‡ 40 en-suite bedrooms, with colour TV and Sky
channels, tea & coffee making facilities, hairdryer
and telephone ‡ 90 seater air-conditioned
restaurant ‡ Lounge bar, air-conditioned in
the summer, log fires in winter ‡ Residents
lounge ‡ Functions for up to 100 guests
‡ Conference facilities for up to 90 delegates
‡ Lift to all floors FREE
PARKING to Coaches for both meal stops and
overnight stays.Vouchers can be obtained from the Reception
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Luncheon & High Tea Menus
Please choose your selection from one menu
Menu 1
Roast Breast of Turkey served with a Chestnut and Cranberry
Fondue
Home-made Fish Pie layered between Cheese Potatoes topped
with a Herb and Roast Garlic Crumb The above
are served with potatoes & fresh seasonal vegetables
Steamed Jam Roly Poly served with Custard
Fruits of the Forest Cheesecake served with Chantilly
Cream £8.75 per person
Tea or Coffee 95p |
Menu 2
Pan Seared Lamb Steak served with a Mint & Redcurrant
Jus
Borrowdale Trout rolled in Savoury Crumb pan fried and
served with a Shrimp and Lime Butter The above
are served with potatoes & fresh seasonal vegetables
Apple and Cinnamon Crumble served with Custard
Exotic Fruits Delice served with a Duo of Fruit Coulis
£8.75 per person
Tea or Coffee 95p |
Menu 3
Stir Fried Beef Tuscany Style Tomatoes, Onions, Mushrooms,
Garlic, Tarragon & Red Wine fi nished with Cream.
Accompanied by Savoury Mash
Fillet of Scottish Salmon poached in White Wine &
Herbs served with a Cucumber, Dill & Yoghurt Dressing
The above are served with potatoes & fresh seasonal
vegetables
Hot Chocolate Pudding served with a White Chocolate Sauce
Fresh Fruit Vacherin with Fruit Coulis £8.75
per person
Tea or Coffee 95p |
Menu 4
Griddled Supreme of Chicken on a nest of Thai Special
Vegetables
Battered fillet of Haddock filled with
Fresh Buttered Spinach Leaves, upon a Sorrel & Watercress
Sauce The above are served with potatoes &
fresh seasonal vegetables
Eves Pudding served with Custard
Baked Strawberry Cheesecake served with Vanilla Ice Cream
£8.75 per person
Tea or Coffee 95p |
Menu 5
Loin of Pork stuffed with Apricots & Brie on a Roast
Apple & Brandy Sauce
Fillet of Plaice stuffed with Crab Mousse, on a Fish Sauce
The above are served with potatoes & fresh seasonal
vegetables
Baked Alaska served with Vanilla Ice Cream & a Compote
of Summer Fruits
Steamed Syrup & Ginger Pudding served with Vanilla
Sauce £9.50 per person
Tea or Coffee 95p |
Menu 6
Home-made Tomato & Tarragon Soup served with a fresh
Bread Roll
Fan of Honeydew Melon served with a Fruit Coulis
Roast Rump of Beef brushed with Mustard with a Shallot
& Red Wine
Sauce and Herb Yorkshire Puddings
Battered Fillet of Cod served with Home-made Caper &
Anchovy Mayonnaise The above are served with
potatoes & fresh seasonal vegetables
Prune & Armangac Pudding served with Butterscotch
Sauce
White & Dark Chocolate Mousse served with Raspberry
Coulis £11.95 per person
Tea or Coffee 95p |
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