family holiday activities when staying in Cumbria

Cumbrian holiday cottages in Lake District

Cumbria is a patchwork of stunning rural landscapes, offering scenic surroundings for holidaymakers looking for a real break away from it all. Home to the Lake District and Lake District National Park, Cumbria is a haven for outdoor lovers, and offers a range of historic sites including Carlisle Castle, Furness Abbey and Hadrian’s Wall. If you’re planning a visit, take a look at our range of large and small holiday cottages in Cumbria for a cost-effective and comfortable self-catering choice, some with hot tubs and swimming pools. School half-term and summer holidays get booked well in advance as there is so many family and children's holiday activities in Cumbria.

Dog friendly weekend break in Keswick with 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Delightful semi-detached Lakeland holiday cottage | Hastings, Keswick

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Hastings, Keswick

Situated in a residential area only 2 minutes walk to the town centre. Ground Floor: Living room: With wood burner, Smart digital TV with DVD player and digital CD player/radio with USB &...

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
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Large group accommodation in Bowness-on-Windermere with 4 bedrooms, sleeps 8. Pets welcome. Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Spacious double-fronted Lakeland holiday home | Redruth, Bowness-on-Windermere

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Redruth, Windermere and Troutbeck Bridge

Families or groups of friends can enjoy time together, yet with some independence, and an ideal base from which to discover the South Lakes.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Highchair
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
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Large self-catering accommodation in Backbarrow, near Ulverston with 4 bedrooms, sleeps 8. Pets welcome. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Exterior | Inglenook, Backbarrow, near Ulverston

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Inglenook, Lowick

Located just minutes from the Haverthwaite Steam Railway, enjoy a scenic ride into one of Cumbria’s most loved areas of Bowness.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
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Vacation accommodation in Baycliff with 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Exterior | Jackdaw Cottage, Baycliff

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Jackdaw Cottage, Ulverston and Lakeland Peninsula

A fantastic holiday home with a multi-fuel burner, enclosed garden and pub over the road. A great location for the south Lakes.

  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Washing Machine
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late availability cottages in Lake District and Cumbria

Often overlooked for a visit to the Lake District is the availability of late holidays. Like any popular holiday destination, most late availability in the Lake District occurs either due to cancellations, with the easing of accommodation due to seasonal fluctuations, or just simply because the available dates are approaching and the property has not yet been let. This means you can get the choice of some superb self-catering opportunities at a healthy discount on normal seasonal rates.

Scenic Cumbria is an idyllic location for a nature-filled vacation. There are so many things to do, including a trip on Lake Windermere, a visit to the historic kingdom of Rheged or a day around Carlisle and imposing Carlisle Cathedral. Our accommodation in Cumbria has been selected for its location, amenities and comfort – choose a holiday cottage for a memorable visit to this fantastic region.