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 self catering in Ambleside with 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 6 + 1 Baby. Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Very comfortable

Living room | Long Mynd, Ambleside

Long Mynd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0QT.

This peaceful terraced cottage is ideally located in an area with pretty woodland and waterfalls cascading from Red Screes.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
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Large holiday house in Newton-in-Cartmel, near Grange-over-Sands with 4 bedrooms, Sleeps 8. Pets welcome. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Well equipped

Stunning stone-built holiday home | Hill Top Barn, Newton-in-Cartmel, near Grange-over-Sands

Hill Top Barn, Newton-in-Cartmel, near Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6JH.

Nature lovers will feel right at home in this cosy barn conversion, situated in the heart of rural Cumbria.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Pets – no charge
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
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Large house in Watermillock, Ullswater with 4 bedrooms, Sleeps 8 + 1 Baby. No pets allowed. Pub within 1 mile, Winter Short Breaks.

Good choice!

Attractive stone-built cottage | Bellegrove Cottage, Watermillock, Ullswater

Bellegrove Cottage, Watermillock, Ullswater, Cumbria, CA11 0LP.

This peaceful semi-detached cottage adjoins the owners’ home and enjoys beautiful views of Ullswater Lake, with private fishing available.

  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Winter Short Breaks
  • Dishwasher
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Cottage to let in Kendal with 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 5 + 1 Baby. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Great quality

Fabulous, far-reaching views from the property | Beech Hill, Kendal

Beech Hill , Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4PP.

This Victorian townhouse offers a stylish, contemporary interior with fabulous, far-reaching views over the popular market town of Kendal, and has easy access to Windermere and the South...

  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Highchair
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Dog friendly weekend break in Newbiggin on Lune, near Kirkby Stephen with 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 6 + 1 Baby. Golf nearby.

Super

Delightful holiday home | Bluebell Barn, Newbiggin on Lune, near Kirkby Stephen

Bluebell Barn, Newbiggin on Lune, near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4NT.

This barn conversion is within the Yorkshire Dales and close to the Lake District, ideal for walking, cycling or just visiting this beautiful area.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Golf nearby
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Pets – no charge
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Dog friendly holiday cottage in Greystoke, near Penrith with 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 6 + 1 Baby. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Short Breaks All Year.

Well presented

Charming holiday property ideally placed for exploring the north of England | Rowanburn Lodge, Greystoke, near Penrith

Rowanburn Lodge, Greystoke, near Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0XW.

A detached lodge situated on a quiet site which borders Greystoke Forest, a most tranquil rural location with red squirrels and roe deer among its visitors.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • 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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Cottage for hire in Ambleside with 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 6. Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Great quality

Exterior | Water Howes Cottage, Ambleside

Water Howes Cottage, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9AH.

Contemporary style and Lakeland character are perfectly combined in this traditional cottage, just a stroll away from Ambleside village centre and the shores of Lake Windermere.

  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Highchair
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • 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.