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.

Last minute holiday let in Keswick with 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4. Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

1 Lonsdale House, Keswick

Great quality

Flat Lonsdale House, Keswick

Nestled within a backdrop of the Lakeland fells and Derwentwater, this ground floor apartment with secure access is ideal for couples and families who enjoy the great outdoors.

  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Grouped Properties
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
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Dog friendly holiday cottage in Tebay, near Kendal with 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Lovely beamed living/dining room | Ramshead Cottage, Tebay, near Kendal

Very comfortable

Ramshead Cottage, Sedbergh and the Howgill Fells

This cosy cottage is perfectly placed for exploring either the beautiful Yorkshire Dales or the stunning Lake District National Parks.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
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Dog friendly holiday in Lowther, near Penrith with 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Delightful 18th-century terraced cottage | Lowther Cottage, Lowther, near Penrith

Good choice!

Lowther Cottage, Pooley Bridge and Northern Ullswater

A delightful 18th-century terraced cottage in a great part of Cumbria ideal for visiting Ullswater in the Lake District National Park and the Eden Valley.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
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Large holiday let near Bowness-on-Windermere with 5 bedrooms, sleeps 10. No pets allowed. Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile, Hot Tubs, Short Breaks All Year, Swimming Pool, Swimming Pool - Indoor, Swimming Pool - Private, Hot Tubs - Private.

Detached luxury property with lake views | North Dean, Near Bowness-on-Windermere

Superb

North Dean, Bowness-on-Windermere

With a private indoor swimming pool and hot tub, this luxury property provides the perfect retreat for a family gathering or friends to get together.

  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Hot Tubs
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Swimming Pool
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor
  • Swimming Pool - Private
  • Hot Tubs - Private
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Luxury Collection
  • Washing Machine
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Cheap large holiday home in Hartley, Kirkby Stephen with 5 bedrooms, sleeps 10. No pets allowed. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Exterior | The Larches, Hartley, Kirkby Stephen

Great quality

The Larches, Kirkby Stephen

A spacious detached cottage located by a beck in a quiet village. A great base for exploring both the Lakes and the Dales.

  • 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
  • Cot Available
  • 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.