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.

Romantic cottage in Newby, near Penrith with 1 bedroom, Sleeps 2 + 1 Baby. Pets welcome. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Winter Short Breaks.

Good choice!

Exterior | Garden Cottage, Newby, near Penrith

Garden Cottage, Newby, near Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3EX.

Visit picture postcard villages and Brougham Castle, or venture out and explore beautiful rolling countryside. This detached cottage enjoys a cosy open fire in a beautiful location.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Winter Short Breaks
  • Highchair
  • Pets – no charge
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Cottage in Pooley Bridge, nr. Ullswater with 4 bedrooms, Sleeps 7 + 1 Baby. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Great quality

Exterior | Hole House Farm Cottages - Garden Cottage, Pooley Bridge, Ullswater

Garden Cottage, Pooley Bridge, nr. Ullswater, Cumbria, CA10 2NG.

An attractive and spacious cottage close to the River Eamont. With a wood burner and an enclosed garden, it lies five minutes from Pooley Bridge and the lake shore.

  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Last minute self catering holiday near Keswick with 2 bedrooms, Sleeps 4 + 1 Baby. Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Well equipped

Master bedroom | Newlands Beck Cottage, Near Keswick

Newlands Beck Cottage, Near Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UF.

Charming cottage nestling in the picturesque Newlands Valley, just three miles from Keswick. Surrounded by a pretty cottage garden, which leads into woodland and down to the riverbank, this...

  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Rural Location
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Luxury Collection
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Uk holiday home in Sockbridge, near Ullswater with 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 5 + 1 Baby. Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Luxurious

Exterior | Wordsworth Cottage, Sockbridge, near Ullswater

Wordsworth Cottage, Sockbridge, near Ullswater, Cumbria, CA10 2JT.

Wordsworth Cottage, Grade II listed and formerly part of the estate once owned by Wordsworth’s grandfather, is an imaginatively designed barn conversion.

  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Rural Location
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Luxury Collection
  • 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.