Make a holiday rental home or self catering cottage in Cumbria, Lake District your home away from home

Cumbria, England’s second largest county, is undeniably one of the most naturally beautiful places in the UK. It is a timeless area of mountains and lakes, where every self catering cottage boasts magnificent views of wild, awe-inspiring scenery. It is an area which has inspired many of Britain’s best writers and poets, and invigorated many walkers and adventure sport enthusiasts.

Things to do on holiday in Cumbria, Lake District

You can return to a self catering cottage in Cumbria year after year and still never run out of things to experience. The villages and towns of the Lake District have stepped in history, with dominating castles and stately homes adorned in fascinating artefacts from across the centuries. There are a huge number of festivals in Cumbria during the summer, from the International Maritime Festival in Whitehaven to the North West Food Lovers Festival.

Cumbria is probably best known for its fell walking, hiking and mountaineering, and where better to enjoy the best of the area than the flexibility and space of a self catering Cumbria cottage. There are massive open areas to explore, with wild, un-touched scenery. There are a range of internationally recognized trails for cycling and walking holidays, including the Pennine Way, the coast to coast walk, Hadrian’s Wall path and the 140 mile coast to coast cycle way. Hadrian’s Wall is the most important Roman monument in Britain, stretching 73 miles from Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway. There are also a number of excellent nature centres across Cumbria, from the Osprey Watch in Keswick or the Aquarium of the Lakes in New Bridge.

The Lake District National Park contains the highest peaks and largest lakes in England. Containing wild fells, mountain passes, tumbling rivers, pastoral moors, unspoilt woodland and both Roman and pre-historic monuments, the Lake District is truly an enchanting destination and walkers paradise. Fishing on a selection of lakes and stretches of river is also a hugely popular activity from any of the accommodation in Cumbria, providing beautifully fresh ingredients for your self catering cottage.

Places to holiday in Cumbria, Lake District

Allonby has a beautiful shingle beach on the Solway Coast, with a charming atmosphere and laid back atmosphere. One of the best places to rent a self catering cottage in Cumbria to explore the Lake District National Park is the village of Ambleside, which is nestled amongst the fells at the head of Lake Windermere in the heart of the Park.

One of the best kept secrets of Cumbria, the maritime gateway to the Furness Peninsula is the Victorian town of Barrow-in-Furness, which has not only one of the nicest beaches in the area, but also a rich history and stunning surroundings.

The largest town in the area, Carlisle, has been shaped by 2000 years of bloody history, from the legends of King Arthur, to the occupation of Hadrian’s Roman army.

Weather in Cumbria, Lake District

The summer is undoubtedly the best time to explore the magnificent region of the Lake District, especially if hiking, cycling or climbing, when average temperatures are in the mid 20’s (˚C). However, the changing light and tangible atmosphere which has made the Lake District so famous is most powerful during spring and autumn.

Flights to Cumbria, Lake District

All of the self catering holiday cottages in Cumbria are within a short drive of Newcastle (NCL), Manchester (MAN) and Glasgow (GLA) Airports. Alternatively, train networks are good in the area. Carlisle is the major rail station, which is connected directly to London Euston, Glasgow, Leeds and Newcastle.