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From£157per night
10
1
5
3
  • Sleeps 12 across six bedrooms
  • Four bathrooms for group convenience
  • Kendal town location with parking
  • Separate sitting and dining rooms
  • Pet-friendly Lake District base
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The Gatehouse
10
1
5
3
  • Sleeps 12 across six bedrooms
  • Four bathrooms for group convenience
  • Kendal town location with parking
  • Separate sitting and dining rooms
  • Pet-friendly Lake District base
From £157 / Night
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8
1
4
4
  • Sleeps 8 in Eden Valley
  • Four bedrooms with two bathrooms
  • Open-plan living for group gatherings
  • Parking for two cars included
  • Near Lake District and Appleby
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The Hayloft
8
1
4
4
  • Sleeps 8 in Eden Valley
  • Four bedrooms with two bathrooms
  • Open-plan living for group gatherings
  • Parking for two cars included
  • Near Lake District and Appleby
From £113 / Night
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Exceptional
From£212per night
8
4
4
  • Private hot tub for eight guests
  • Four bedrooms with two bathrooms
  • Lake District woodland setting
  • Near Ullswater and Aira Force
  • Parking for two vehicles included
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The Hoggest
8
4
4
  • Private hot tub for eight guests
  • Four bedrooms with two bathrooms
  • Lake District woodland setting
  • Near Ullswater and Aira Force
  • Parking for two vehicles included
From £212 / Night
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Rating
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Exceptional
12
6
5
  • Sleeps 16 across two buildings
  • Private outdoor hot tub included
  • Eight bedrooms and multiple bathrooms
  • Four miles from Ullswater lake
  • Perfect Lake District group base
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Rating
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Exceptional
The Hoggest And Annexe
12
6
5
  • Sleeps 16 across two buildings
  • Private outdoor hot tub included
  • Eight bedrooms and multiple bathrooms
  • Four miles from Ullswater lake
  • Perfect Lake District group base
From £285 / Night
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From£246per night
12
1
6
4
  • Sleeps 15 across seven bedrooms
  • Games room with pool table
  • Two sitting rooms plus open fire
  • Large dining table seats everyone
  • Traditional Aga kitchen included
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The Low House
12
1
6
4
  • Sleeps 15 across seven bedrooms
  • Games room with pool table
  • Two sitting rooms plus open fire
  • Large dining table seats everyone
  • Traditional Aga kitchen included
From £246 / Night
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From£110per night
8
1
4
4
  • Heart of Lake District location
  • Multiple lodges for larger groups
  • Fully equipped modern kitchens inside
  • Walking distance to mountain trails
  • Pet-friendly accommodation with parking
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The Mill Race
8
1
4
4
  • Heart of Lake District location
  • Multiple lodges for larger groups
  • Fully equipped modern kitchens inside
  • Walking distance to mountain trails
  • Pet-friendly accommodation with parking
From £110 / Night
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8
4
1
  • Sleeps 8 in split accommodation
  • Panoramic sea views across Irish Sea
  • South Walney Nature Reserve location
  • Wildlife watching with grey seals
  • Four bedrooms across two buildings
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The Old Boathouse Lodge
8
4
1
  • Sleeps 8 in split accommodation
  • Panoramic sea views across Irish Sea
  • South Walney Nature Reserve location
  • Wildlife watching with grey seals
  • Four bedrooms across two buildings
From £158 / Night
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Exceptional
From£429per night
14
1
5
4
  • Converted chapel sleeping 12 guests
  • Games room for group entertainment
  • Six bedrooms and three bathrooms
  • Western Lake District location
  • Close to Wastwater and Scafell
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The Old Church Hall
14
1
5
4
  • Converted chapel sleeping 12 guests
  • Games room for group entertainment
  • Six bedrooms and three bathrooms
  • Western Lake District location
  • Close to Wastwater and Scafell
From £429 / Night
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Rating
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Exceptional
10
1
5
6
  • Sleeps 14 in seven bedrooms
  • Games room with pool table
  • Central Ambleside town location
  • Multiple living spaces for groups
  • Off-road parking for several cars
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The Old Court House
10
1
5
6
  • Sleeps 14 in seven bedrooms
  • Games room with pool table
  • Central Ambleside town location
  • Multiple living spaces for groups
  • Off-road parking for several cars
From £159 / Night
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  • Sleeps 12 in six bedrooms
  • Multiple bathrooms for larger groups
  • Off-road parking for several cars
  • Near Keswick and Lake District
  • Pet friendly Cumbrian cottage
From £2,110 for 7 Nts
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Large Cottage for 10 in Branthwaite
10
2
5
4
  • Sleeps 12 in six bedrooms
  • Multiple bathrooms for larger groups
  • Off-road parking for several cars
  • Near Keswick and Lake District
  • Pet friendly Cumbrian cottage
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Rating
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Exceptional
10
5
5
  • Sleeps 14 in seven bedrooms
  • Victorian schoolhouse with original features
  • Wood-burning stove and Aga kitchen
  • Direct access to Blencathra walks
  • Dining table seats whole group
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Exceptional
The School At Mungrisdale
10
5
5
  • Sleeps 14 in seven bedrooms
  • Victorian schoolhouse with original features
  • Wood-burning stove and Aga kitchen
  • Direct access to Blencathra walks
  • Dining table seats whole group
From £192 / Night
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From£112per night
8
1
4
3
  • Sleeps 12 in six bedrooms
  • Games room with table tennis
  • Two separate living rooms
  • Walking distance to St Bees beach
  • Coast to Coast walk starting point
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Rating
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The St Bees Knees
8
1
4
3
  • Sleeps 12 in six bedrooms
  • Games room with table tennis
  • Two separate living rooms
  • Walking distance to St Bees beach
  • Coast to Coast walk starting point
From £112 / Night
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Rating
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Exceptional
From£127per night
8
4
3
  • Private hot tub for groups
  • Semi-detached barn conversion character
  • Rural Cumbria near Lake District
  • Pet-friendly with parking spaces
  • Close to Ullswater and Penrith
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Rating
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Exceptional
The Wheat Shed
8
4
3
  • Private hot tub for groups
  • Semi-detached barn conversion character
  • Rural Cumbria near Lake District
  • Pet-friendly with parking spaces
  • Close to Ullswater and Penrith
From £127 / Night
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Rating
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Exceptional
8
1
4
2
  • Historic house in central Cartmel
  • Extensive walled garden with croquet
  • Dog friendly throughout the property
  • Multiple reception rooms for groups
  • Walking distance to village amenities
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Exceptional
Spacious House for 15 in Poughill
8
1
4
2
  • Historic house in central Cartmel
  • Extensive walled garden with croquet
  • Dog friendly throughout the property
  • Multiple reception rooms for groups
  • Walking distance to village amenities
From £137 / Night
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Rating
★★★★★
Exceptional
12
6
2
  • Sleeps 10 in five bedrooms
  • Games room with snooker table
  • Three bathrooms including two en-suites
  • Near Hadrian's Wall and Lakes
  • Peaceful Cumbrian countryside location
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Rating
★★★★★
Exceptional
Thistlewood House
12
6
2
  • Sleeps 10 in five bedrooms
  • Games room with snooker table
  • Three bathrooms including two en-suites
  • Near Hadrian's Wall and Lakes
  • Peaceful Cumbrian countryside location
From £185 / Night
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Exceptional
From£196per night
8
4
2
  • Sleeps 10 in five bedrooms
  • Three bathrooms for larger groups
  • Mature gardens with outdoor space
  • Near Keswick and Derwentwater
  • Large kitchen-diner for group meals
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Exceptional
Trevene
8
4
2
  • Sleeps 10 in five bedrooms
  • Three bathrooms for larger groups
  • Mature gardens with outdoor space
  • Near Keswick and Derwentwater
  • Large kitchen-diner for group meals
From £196 / Night
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From£162per night
8
1
4
4
  • Sleeps 10 with Ullswater views
  • Five bedrooms and three bathrooms
  • Open-plan kitchen and dining area
  • Direct access to lake and fells
  • Dog-friendly Lake District location
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Rating
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Ullswater View House
8
1
4
4
  • Sleeps 10 with Ullswater views
  • Five bedrooms and three bathrooms
  • Open-plan kitchen and dining area
  • Direct access to lake and fells
  • Dog-friendly Lake District location
From £162 / Night
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Rating
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Exceptional
8
1
4
2
  • Sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms for larger groups
  • Lake District walking from doorstep
  • Large kitchen and dining area
  • Private parking for multiple cars
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Rating
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Exceptional
Waingate Cottage
8
1
4
2
  • Sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms for larger groups
  • Lake District walking from doorstep
  • Large kitchen and dining area
  • Private parking for multiple cars
From £74 / Night
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Rating
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From£112per night
8
1
4
3
  • Sleeps 8 across three floors
  • Moments from Windermere Lake
  • Half mile to Bowness village
  • Traditional Lake District terraced house
  • Perfect base for fell walking
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Waterhead Cottage
8
1
4
3
  • Sleeps 8 across three floors
  • Moments from Windermere Lake
  • Half mile to Bowness village
  • Traditional Lake District terraced house
  • Perfect base for fell walking
From £112 / Night
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From£187per night
10
1
4
3
  • Ground floor studio near Ambleside
  • Parking for two cars included
  • Walking distance to Lake Windermere
  • Perfect base for outdoor activities
  • Close to shops and restaurants
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Waterhead Studio
10
1
4
3
  • Ground floor studio near Ambleside
  • Parking for two cars included
  • Walking distance to Lake Windermere
  • Perfect base for outdoor activities
  • Close to shops and restaurants
From £187 / Night
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Holiday cottages in Cumbria, Cumbria

Plan Your Cumbria Group Stay

Everything your group needs for a brilliant Cumbria break — live weather, tide times, days out, walks, pubs & restaurants, beaches, EV charging, shops and how to get around Cumbria.

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Local Weather

Open-Meteo

Planning a holiday in Cumbria? Keep an eye on the local forecast before you set off. Whether you're heading for the Cumbria coast or exploring inland, here's the weather and a five-day outlook to help you make the most of your stay.

10°
Drizzle / rainWind 26 km/h · feels seasonal
Today 11° 8°
Thu 11° 7°
Fri 11° 8°
Sat 10° 4°
Sun 9° 4°

Days Out Nearby

Geoapify Places

From historic castles to family attractions and nature reserves, Cumbria is packed with brilliant days out. These are real places to visit near your Cumbria holiday cottage.

Roman Fort

Attraction · Mungrisdale

A66;A594, Mungrisdale, CA11 0ST, United Kingdom

Roman Camp

Attraction · Mungrisdale

A66;A594, Mungrisdale, CA11 0ST, United Kingdom

Herdwick Stone - Tyan

Landmark · Watermillock

A592, Watermillock, CA11 0JW, United Kingdom

Herdwick Stone - Yan

Landmark · Dockray

A592, Dockray, United Kingdom

Herdwick Stone - Tethera

Landmark · Watermillock

A592, Watermillock, CA11 0JW, United Kingdom

Aira Force

Park / garden · Dockray

Dockray, CA11 0JS, United Kingdom

wold Crag Lead Mine

Attraction · Dockray

Old Coach Road, Dockray, United Kingdom

Lyulph's Tower

Attraction · Dockray

A592, Dockray, CA11 0JS, United Kingdom

Mungrisdale Field Boulder Fold

Landmark · Mungrisdale

A66, Mungrisdale, CA11 0SY, United Kingdom

Walking Routes

OSM Overpass

There's no better way to explore Cumbria than on foot. From gentle coastal strolls to woodland trails, these are real waymarked footpaths and named routes near your cottage.

Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap)

National trail

Trail

Great Wood Walk, North Lakes Outdoors

Local route · A walk round Great Wood, a protected and internationally significant ancient Atlantic oak woodland. Spot lichens, fungi and red squirrels from waymarked walks.

2.6 km

Octavia Hill walk at Brandelhow Park, Derwent Water, North Lakes Outdoors

Local route · An easy lakeside amble along the quiet side of Derwent Water, leading you on a circular route through the tranquil parkland at Brandelhow, birthplace of the National Trust in the Lake District. Low-level lakeside and woodland paths.

5.8 km

Rosthwaite Round, Fells, Tarn and Beck Walk, North Lakes Outdoors

Local route · This favourite walk of National Trust rangers will take you to a Borrowdale gem, the hamlet of Watendlath. Along the way, you'll discover oak woodland, two tarns (mountain ponds) and stunning Lakeland views.

8.4 km

Cumbria Way

Regional route

118 km

Lady Anne's Way

Regional route · The route was inspired by the indomitable Lady Anne Clifford, who owned vast estates in the old county of Westmorland during the seventeenth century. The route is in the area she traveled and highlights a several castles she renovated.

160 km

Accessible walk to Broomhill Point, North Lakes Outdoors

Local route · A stile-free out & back along Derwent Water to Broomhill Point. Views of Cat Bells & Causey Pike. Choice at Strandshag bay; a smooth compact surface or nearer the lake with boulders, tree roots & mud. One 16% gradient on bumpy surface & 2m wide boardwalk

6.2 km

Aira Force and Gowbarrow Park Trail, Ullswater Valley

Local route · Experience Aira Force at its best as you head towards the waterfalls. Pass through woodland with lush green ferns & evergreens and emerge from the confines of the gorge to enjoy expansive views over Ullswater from the summit of Gowbarrow.

7.2 km

Aira Force Glencoyne Farm Trail, Ullswater Valley

Local route · Glencoyne is one of the largest tenanted hill farms in the Lake District. Pass through Grade II listed buildings, industrial artifacts, fells, grazing livestock, rich woodland where red squirrels are seen & views of Ullswater. Steep, gravel & boggy.

4.8 km

Aira Force to Glencoyne Trail, Ullswater Valley

Local route · A linear route from Aira Force to Glencoyne along the edge of Ullswater with views of the lake & fells. Blue Badge parking & a disabled toilet at the trail head. Includes up & downhill paths, steep climbs, steps & drop offs. Path narrows to 70cm.

1.9 km

Allerdale Ramble

Waymarked route

Trail

Castle Head Viewpoint, North Lakes Outdoors

Local route · A short linear walk to Castle Head. Views of Derwent Water.

2.1 km

EV Charging Points

Open Charge Map

Travelling to Cumbria in an electric vehicle? Many of our cottages offer EV charging, and there's a growing network of public chargers across the county. These are real charging points near your Cumbria stay.

Whitbarrow Village

8 points · up to 7 kW

Penrith , CA11 0XB

Standard

Another Place

1 point · up to 22 kW

CA11 0LP

Fast

Horse & Farrier

2 points · up to 22 kW

Keswick, CA12 4SQ

Fast

Northern Office

2 points · up to 7 kW

Threkeld, CA12 4TT

Standard

In the Vale

1 point · up to 7 kW

Keswick, CA12 4TT

Standard

The Inn on the Lake

2 points · up to 22 kW

Penrith, CA11 0PE

Fast

Glenridding Car Park

4 points · up to 7 kW

Ullswater, CA11 0PD

Standard

Ullswater Guest House

1 point

Penrith, CA10 2NN

Standard

Ullswater Steamers

2 points · up to 7 kW

Glenridding, CA11 0US

Standard

Low Briary Holiday Village

2 points · up to 7 kW

Keswick, CA12 4LP

Standard

Westmorland Rheged Centre Services

15 points · up to 250 kW

Penrith, CA11 0DQ

Rapid

Keswick Convention Centre

4 points · up to 22 kW

Keswick, CA12 5NP

Fast

Getting Around

Geoapify

Getting to and around Cumbria is easy once you know your options. From the nearest railway stations to local buses, here's how to reach your Cumbria holiday cottage and explore the area.

Threlkeld Quarry Station Station

Nearest railway station

6.6 km

Threlkeld Quarry Station

Nearest railway station

6.6 km

Penrith (North Lakes) Station

Nearest railway station

12.9 km

Pubs & Restaurants

Geoapify

Whether you're after a proper country pub or a good meal out, Cumbria has plenty to offer. These are real venues near your cottage.

Troutbeck Inn

Troutbeck

Pub

The Royal Hotel

Dockray

Pub

The Mess Hall

Troutbeck

Café

Sportsman

Greystoke

Pub

The Quiet Bar

Watermillock

Pub

Seasons

Berrier

Restaurant

Whitbarrow Hall Caravan Park Bar

Berrier

Pub

Herdwick Inn

Penruddock

Pub

Aira Force Tearooms

Dockray

Café

White Horse Inn

Threlkeld

Pub

Brackenrigg Inn

Watermillock

Pub

Lowther Barn Tea Room

Dockray

Café

Supermarkets & Shops

Geoapify

Stocking up for your stay in Cumbria? Here are the nearest supermarkets and convenience stores to your cottage.

Setmabanning Farm Shop

St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn CA12 4TY

Shop

Waterfoot Caravan Park Shop

Pooley Bridge CA11 0JF

Shop

Luxurious House for 12 in Ellington Camp Site Shop

Dacre CA10 2NS

Shop

Greystoke Stores

Penrith CA11 0TW

Shop

Pooley Bridge Village Stores

Penrith CA10 2NP

Shop

Park Foot Mini Market

Penrith CA10 2NA

Shop

R&R The Corner Shop

Patterdale CA11 0PA

Shop

Glenridding Mini Market

Patterdale CA11 0PA

Shop

Hillcroft Caravan Park Shop

Pooley Bridge CA10 2LT

Shop

Campsite Shop

St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn CA12 4TE

Shop

Useful Info

Geoapify

Good to know before your stay in Cumbria — nearest hospitals and A&E departments.

Mary Hewetson Cottage Hospital

Keswick

12.8 km

Penrith Hospital

Penrith

13.7 km

Where to stay in Cumbria & the Lake District

Grasmere & Hawkshead

Wordsworth's Grasmere and Beatrix Potter's Hawkshead in the central Lakes.

Windermere & the South Lakes

Lake cruises, Ambleside's fells and Kendal, plus Kirkby Lonsdale and Sedbergh on the edge of the Dales.

Keswick & the North Lakes

Derwentwater, Skiddaw and Catbells from Keswick and Bassenthwaite.

Ullswater & Penrith

Ullswater steamers, Aira Force and Helvellyn from Glenridding.

Cartmel, Grange & Furness

Cartmel Priory and racecourse, Morecambe Bay and Ulverston.

Eden Valley

Appleby's horse fair town and Kirkby Stephen below the Pennines.

Carlisle & the Cumbrian Coast

Carlisle Castle, the Solway coast and St Bees Head.

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