A Lake District museum and other Cumbrian gems will take centre stage in Channel 4’s Extraordinary Escapes this month.
A film crew visited the county for the episode, which follows presenter Sandi Toksvig and celebrity guest comedian Judi Love as they explore the area.
Extraordinary Escapes discovers the UK’s most remote and beautifully designed holiday stays. The show is a celebration of the nation’s architecturally ambitious and ingenuously designed stay locations.
It will be screened on Wednesday, June 14 at 9pm.
The pair stay at the Gaia Farmhouse in Ullswater and also visit Windermere Jetty Museum. They arrive at holiday home Great Gables, which overlooks Windermere, aboard the MV Penelope II, one of the museum’s restored heritage boats.
Originally built in 1930, Penelope II is a motor vessel which today is enjoyed by visitors who can hop aboard for a relaxing trip on the lake.
Ian Shirra, boating manager, said: “I had the pleasure of taking Sandi and Judi out on the water onboard MV Penelope II.
“The journey across the lake is beautiful and being onboard the 1930s boat makes it even more spectacular. It is incredible to be able to share the unique experience of boarding and travelling in one of our beloved heritage boats.”
