We are traveling from Seattle to Manchester.
Will be jet lagged ,have used Davies taxi in the past excellent!
Seeking recommendations for train to Penrith or taxi or is there a direct shuttle ?
Will stay overnight in Penrith prior to renting car for stay in Nidderdale area.
Recommendation for nice historic area hotel or B & B in Penrith?
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Lake District, England
9416 posts
There is no direct shuttle, there simply wouldn't be a demand for it. The direct hourly train takes just a shade under two hours. If driving legally the taxi won't be much if any faster.
If you buy an Airport Advance Single for peanuts that is a flexible ticket to cover for flight delays.
I would buy a 1st class version - which includes food and drink, very affordable.
You have to allow a 1 hour window from landing to train to get the flexibility.
If you choose a taxi then stick with Davies'.
Hotel wise, it has to be the George Hotel if your budget stretches that far. No question on that.
Three B and B's I've stayed in (as a local) are the Abbey House, Albany House and the Glendale. The latter two are next to each other on Portland Place, both very nice old properties on a quiet street a very short distance from the Town Centre- ideal. Abbey House has nothing at all wrong with it but is at the South end of town, and not such a grand property. Price wise it's usually a bit cheaper but nothing significant.
Being personal the Glendale gave me a very prompt refund within a day once on a non refundable room when a family emergency happened, so get very high praise.
Foundry 34 (a restaurant with rooms), right in the Town centre is supposed to be very nice, but no personal experience.
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Vashon Island, WA
134 posts
Thank you for sharing your depth of knowledge, you are an amazing resource!
Regards
Stephanie