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.

Pet friendly holiday in Bootle, near Millom with 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 5 + 1 Baby. Golf nearby, Short Breaks All Year.

Attractive stone-built holiday home | The Coach House, Bootle, near Millom

The Coach House, Bootle, near Millom, Cumbria, LA19 5TH.

Enjoy this coastal location from The Coach House or get out and explore the western fells of the Lake District National Park.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Golf nearby
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Pets – no charge
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
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Romantic holiday cottage in Longtown, near Carlisle with 1 bedroom, Sleeps 2. No pets allowed. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Golf nearby, Hot Tub, Summer Short Breaks, Hot Tub - Private.

Excellent

Romantic countryside lodge | Pheasant Lodge, Longtown, near Carlisle

Pheasant Lodge, Longtown, near Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 5RG.

For a romantic countryside break Pheasant Lodge is ideal, with woodland walks nearby and a hot tub and sauna to relax in.

  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Hot Tub
  • Summer Short Breaks
  • Hot Tub - Private
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Luxury Collection
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Luxury cottage for two in Aikton, near Wigton with 1 bedroom, Sleeps 2. Pets welcome. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Pub within 1 mile, Hot Tub, Short Breaks All Year, Hot Tub - Private.

Well equipped

Wonderful living area with cosy wood burner | Taters Barn, Aikton, near Wigton

Taters Barn, Aikton, near Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 0JW.

This rustic converted barn has everything you could want for a romantic weekend away for two, with cosy wood burner, hot tub and beautiful views.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Hot Tub
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Hot Tub - Private
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Pets – no charge
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
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Pet friendly accommodation in Hartley, near Kirkby Stephen with 1 bedroom, Sleeps 3 + 1 Baby. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Great quality

Wonderful holiday home | Castle House Cottage, Hartley, near Kirkby Stephen

Castle House Cottage, Hartley, near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4JJ.

Within a walking distance of the picturesque town of Kirkby Stephen, a perfect base for touring Yorkshire, Cumbria and the Lake District.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Pets – no charge
  • Rural Location
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Pet friendly holiday in Pooley Bridge with 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 6 + 1 Baby. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Super

Outdoor area | Finkle Cottage, Pooley Bridge

Finkle Cottage, Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, CA10 2NW.

With plenty of space inside, this detached cottage lies just a short stroll from Ullswater Lake and has local facilities just a 100 yards away.

  • 3 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
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Uk holiday home in Kendal with 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 5. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Well presented

Lovely Lakeland terraced holiday home | Glaramara, Kendal

Glaramara, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5QN.

Enjoy a holiday based in Kendal and all the advantages of town amenities on your doorstep yet within just a few miles of the grandeur and outdoor activities of the Lake District National...

  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Last minute holiday in Bowness-on-Windermere with 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 5. Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Great quality

Living room | Bowness Apartments- Bowness Apartment - Bowness Apartments , Bowness-on-Windermere

Bowness Apartment 8- UK11016, Bowness-on-Windermere , Cumbria, LA23 3DW.

This holiday apartment couldn’t be better placed for exploring the beautiful Lake District, with boat trips and a host of amenities and attractions close by.

  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Lake District
  • Pets – not allowed
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Last minute break in Seldom Seen, near Thornthwaite with 2 bedrooms, Sleeps 4 + 1 Baby. Short Breaks All Year.

Well equipped

View | Fairholme, Seldom Seen, near Thornthwaite

Fairholme, Seldom Seen, near Thornthwaite, Cumbria, CA12 5SF.

Enjoy a relaxing holiday in this tranquil location, set in a little known hamlet but just 4 miles away from Keswick and its amenities.

  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Romantic break in Borrowdale, near Keswick with 1 bedroom, Sleeps 2. No pets allowed. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Pub within 1 mile.

Well presented

Delightful property | Field House Lodge - Field House Cottages, Borrowdale, near Keswick

Field House Lodge, Borrowdale, near Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UY.

This wonderful lodge with enough space for two is situated close to Derwentwater and is ideally located for exploring the Lake District National Park.

  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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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.