Great Britain's leading cities:
From London to Edinburgh

Accommodation:
A hotel in Ebury Street2 Nights | Bed & Breakfast

Few hotels in downtown London offer better value for the money than this family-run inn, made up of two Georgian townhouses in Ebury Street. Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Sloane Square and Piccadilly Circus are all within walking distance. Yet the hotel offers more than just location: guests will enjoy the friendly atmosphere, bright rooms, good breakfast and a sitting room equipped with guidebooks, information on local events, restaurant tips and curiosities. Not enough: the rooms on the lower floor have a private entrance to the garden.

Attractions:

• Sussex: Seaside resorts and quaint forests
• London: Multicultural metropolis
• Borough Market: London's oldest food market
• Hampton Court: Castle-like manor house with a maze
• Down House: Residence of Charles Darwin
• Windsor Castle: Residence of the Queen
• Surrey: Idyllic county southwest of London

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Vehicle: Mietwagen Sunnycars
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Location: London Stansted Airport

From London to Knapwell97 km | 2 hours

Accommodation:
A Country House near Cambridge2 Nights | Bed & Breakfast

The five-star guesthouse is located on a farm about four miles from downtown Cambridge. If you prefer rural life to the lively (and expensive) city, you will find an idyllic countryside of small woods, enclosed meadows and medieval cottages. The house itself is equipped with modern comfort – despite its historical flair. The attentive hosts serve a rich breakfast.

Attractions:

• Midlands: From the Black Country to the Metropolitan Area
• Cambridge/England: Ancient university town on the River Cam

From Knapwell to York249 km | 3 hours

Attractions:

North of England
Northern England comprises the English administrative regions of North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber and North East England. The area is bordered to the south by the river Trent and to the north by the border with Scotland. About 14.5 million people live here on an area of 37,331 km². The region includes some major cities (including Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Sheffield), but also five national parks (Lake District, North York Moors, Northumberland, Peak District and Yorkshire Dales). The industrial revolution began in northern England and until the middle of the 20th century the region was the industrial heart of Great Britain. Since deindustrialisation, northern England has been economically disadvantaged compared to southern England. The North of England has also retained a certain cultural independence, e.g. in music, regional cuisine or North English dialect.

Accommodation:
A hotel in York2 Nights | Bed & Breakfast

The Georgian townhouse was built from dark brick in the 19th century and used as residence by a famous Yorker before it was converted into a hotel in 1990. With its stone pillars lining the entrance, casement windows and antique paintings inside, it still retains its original charm, which is maintained despite its combination with modern comfort. The 41 rooms of the house are spread over three floors and are individually furnished – in the country house style, in a romantic design with four-poster bed or in a contemporary elegant style. In the morning, a breakfast buffet is served in the hotel's own brasserie in the vaulted cellar, complemented by freshly prepared warm dishes; in the evening, you can enjoy meals prepared from fresh, regional and seasonal ingredients. The hotel is located about ten minutes' walk from York Minster, the medieval city walls and the old town of York and is therefore central but still far away from the tourist hustle and bustle.

Attractions:

• York: crooked tudor-style houses, winding alleyways, quiet squares
• National Railway Museum: Largest railway museum in the world
• York Minster: Largest medieval cathedral in England
• Selby Abbey: A spiritual haven on the River Ouse
• Castle Howard: England's first Baroque palace

From York to Bowness-on-Windermere180 km | 3 hours

Attractions:

• Lowther Castle: A symbol of transience
• Askham Hall Gardens: Nice stop for lunch or tea

Accommodation:
A Boutique-Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere2 Nights | Bed & Breakfast

The small hotel is located in Bowness-on-Windermere near Lake Windermere, in the heart of the Lake District. Eight double rooms and two single rooms, each individually furnished, friendly and stylish, are available; some offer lake views. In the morning a full English breakfast with a selection of hot dishes is served; later in the day the hosts offer afternoon tea (must be booked in advance). On a nice day you can relax in the garden; the lake is only a short walk away. Guests also have free access to the Choices Health Club in Troutbeck, a five-minute drive from the hotel.

Attractions:

• Windermere
• Lake District: Mountains and lakes of unique beauty
• Claife Heights: Across a range of hills to the largest lake in England
• Hawkshead: Village idyll in the Lake District
• Waterhead and Wansfell Pike: On a viewing pulpit over the Windermere
• Ullswater: Fishing and sailing on the second largest lake in England
• Castlerigg: Neolithic stone circle
• Derwentwater: Most beautiful lake in the Lake District
• Mirehouse & Gardens: Mansion of the Earls of Derby
• Lancaster: Historical buildings full of character

  Wanderungen:

• Helvellyn: Hike to the third highest mountain in England
• Aira Force: Giant trees at a waterfall

From Bowness-on-Windermere to Edinburgh243 km | 3 hours 30 minutes

Attractions:

• Borders: Coast, fog and moorlands
• Dumfries and Galloway: Celtic stone circles and monasteries in Scotland's South East
• Central Lowlands: Industrial heart of Scotland
• Hutton-in-the-Forest Hall: From the watchtower to the prestigious castle complex
• Carlisle: Border city with a fortress
• Gretna Green: The wedding forge
• Grey Mare's Tail Nature Reserve: Hiking trails around a waterfall
• New Lanark: An exemplary 18th century industrial community

  Wanderung:

• With the Steam Boat on Ullswater: Combined boat and hiking tour

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Location: Edinburgh Airport

Accommodation:
Townhouse in Dean Village2 Nights | Bed & Breakfast

The Townhouse in the trendy suburb Dean Village has 29 rooms, which – like the whole house – are stately elegant. The service is friendly, helpful and attentive. Only a few minutes walk from Princess Street – the lively shopping street – the house is in a quiet side street. Restaurants and pubs are within easy reach. Upon request, breakfast is served in the suite. Highly recommended is the traditional afternoon tea.

Attractions:

• Edinburgh: Scotland's proud capital in the shadow of the fortress
• Dean Village: Romantic mill village near Edinburgh
• Edinburgh Castle: A castle built over an extinct volcano
• Royal Botanic Garden: From the cultivation of medicinal plants to a refuge for stressed city dwellers
• Royal Mile of Edinburgh: Heart of the Old Town between High Street and Castlehill

  Wanderung:

• Water of Leith Walkway: Contemplative promenade through Edinburgh

Climate Compensation
In order to compensate part of the CO2 emissions caused by your travels, we raise a voluntary donation, which is being transfered in its entirety to the Klima-Kollekte GmbH in Berlin or Wildlands South Africa. 

With your donation CO2-saving projects are supported; one example being solar cookers for Lesotho. Further information can be found at www.umfulana.com/about-umfulana/projects/climate-compensation
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