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.

Large self-catering holiday house in Carlisle with 4 bedrooms, Sleeps 8. Pets welcome. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Hot Tub, Hot Tub - Private.

Good choice!

Exterior | Barn on the Wall, Carlisle

Barn on the Wall, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA8 2JH.

A superbly situated barn conversion on the Hadrian’s Wall path surrounded by the stunning Cumbrian countryside.

  • 3 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Hot Tub
  • Hot Tub - Private
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Luxury Collection
  • Washing Machine
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Late availability cottage in St Bees with 2 bedrooms, Sleeps 4. Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

High standard

Terrace | Hurst House, St Bees

Hurst House, St Bees, Cumbria, CA27 0AA.

Stunning contemporary house in St Bees with splendid views across neighbouring gardens towards the sea. A short walk to the village shop, a number of pubs and the railway station.

  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Romantic break in Carlisle with 1 bedroom, Sleeps 2. Pets welcome. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Golf nearby, Hot Tub, Hot Tub - Private.

Great quality

Parking | Low Moat, Carlisle

Low Moat, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 5PF.

A spacious country cottage the perfect indulgent getaway for two!. Ground Floor: Step to entrance. All on the ground floor. Open plan living space. Living area: With Freeview Smart TV....

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Hot Tub
  • Hot Tub - Private
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Pets – no charge
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
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Cottage with dogs allowed in Bowness-on-Windermere with 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 6. Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Very comfortable

Open plan living space | Newfold Cottage, Bowness-on-Windermere

Newfold Cottage, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3EG.

A smart property in the centre of Bowness-on-Windermere. Enjoy a stroll by the lake or discover The World of Beatrix Potter!. Ground Floor: Step to entrance. Bedroom 1: With double bed and...

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Pets – no charge
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
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Cottage holiday in Calderbridge, near Gosforth and Wasdale with 4 bedrooms, Sleeps 4 + 1 Baby. Golf nearby, Short Breaks All Year.

Great quality

Exterior | Monkwood Cottage, Calderbridge, near Gosforth and Wasdale

Monkwood Cottage, Calderbridge, near Gosforth and Wasdale, Cumbria, CA20 1DZ.

A stunning, detached cottage, situated in landscaped gardens with a river and woodland walk in the grounds. In the Lake District National park and with easy access to pubs and shops.

  • Golf nearby
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Luxury Collection
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Uk holidays with dogs in Langwathby, near Penrith in the Eden Valley with 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 7. Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile, Hot Tub, Hot Tub - Private.

Super

Exterior | Delmonte, Langwathby, near Penrith in the Eden Valley

Delmonte, Langwathby, near Penrith in the Eden Valley, Cumbria, CA10 1NX.

This large family home is the ideal location if you are looking for the ideal base to explore National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty or just a relaxing place to get away.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Hot Tub
  • Hot Tub - Private
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Washing Machine
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Dog friendly weekend break in Rowrah, near Cockermouth with 2 bedrooms, Sleeps 4. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Golf nearby, Short Breaks All Year.

Good choice!

Exterior | The Alpaca Lodge, Rowrah, near Cockermouth

The Alpaca Lodge, Rowrah, near Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA26 3XS.

Canadian timber lodge with direct views to the Alpacas. Easy access to Buttermere, Ennerdale, woodland walks and the coast. Ground Floor: 2 steps to entrance. All on the ground floor. Open...

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
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Cottage for 2 in Threlkeld, near Keswick with 1 bedroom, Sleeps 2. Pets welcome. Short Breaks All Year.

Exterior | Doddick Beck - Solitude Barn, Threlkeld, near Keswick

Doddick Beck - UK39153, Threlkeld, near Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4SZ.

Doddick Beck is ideally positioned for couples to either relax surrounded by all of the Northern Lake District beauty or the base to explore its peaks, Lakes and local shops.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Pets – no charge
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Lake District
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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.