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The Lake District, Cumbria has been welcoming families for generations. The chances are that you visited with your parents and they visited with theirs. We continue that excellent tradition as one of the UK’s best family destinations with your perfect type of accommodation just awaiting the whole family.
If you are seeking self-catering family accommodation, we've got the best selection of Lake District holiday cottages, or why not try a luxury modern caravan or lodge at one of the holiday parks in the county, with loads to do to entertain the kids including family entertainment, swimming pools and kid’s clubs.
When it comes to Lake District B&Bs, we are famous for our family-friendly guest houses. Find a comfortable place to lay your head followed by a slap-up breakfast in the morning ahead of an exciting day exploring. You could bring the whole clan to enjoy a spacious lodge or the full extended family can relax in a comfortable Lake District holiday cottage with a view.
If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else, why not sample one of our many family friendly hotels? There is a huge range to choose from and something to fit every taste and budget.
Maybe the family wants to experience the great outdoors. The Lake District, Cumbria is the perfect place to explore the mountains and fells and you simply have to get out onto the water – we are famous for our lakes after all. This is perfectly complimented by sleeping under the stars. Our collection of campsites are equipped with everything you need for the perfect family holiday. You could even treat yourself to spot of luxury and sample glamping in one of our gorgeous locations.
Once you are here, there are loads of family days out and Lake District attractions to entertain the kids and even big kids, whatever the weather - rain or shine.
For an incredible family holiday you will never forget, the Lake District, Cumbria is the perfect place to be.
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.

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Carlisle
Cumbria Tourism Award 2024 & 2025 for self-catering accommodation of the year Netherby Hall is a grade II* mansion house just outside Longtown, Carlisle. Bought in 2014 by Gerald and Margo Smith, who have since restored the stable block…
Milnthorpe, Kendal
Holiday, Touring & Camping ParkWithin easy reach of Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and Morecambe Bay. The Lancaster Canal within walking distance. Various small villages and eatery's locally. Rail 6 miles.
Keswick
Flag stone floors, oak beams and roaring log fires create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere at the 17th century Salutation Inn in the heart of the Lake District.
Popular with the "locals", the bar has the welcoming hospitality, warmth and…
Cockermouth
Beautifully located in its own grounds on the shores of Buttermere among the western fells, Hassness Country House is the perfect base for guided and self-guided walking holidays in the Lake District. This was the favourite Lakeland location of…
Windermere
Country House HotelMerewood Country House Hotel is the quintessential, English country house hotel. Located on the side of a hill overlooking Windermere, Merewood boasts stunning views of the Lake District fells and beyond.
Merewood dates back to 1812 and with…
Portinscale
One of the apartments in the estate's Grade II listed Victorian house and steeped in history, Skiddaw served as a creative sanctuary for Beatrix Potter in the late 1890s. It was from these bedroom windows that she captured the view for her piece…
Ullswater
Self-cateringSpacious, comfortable, warm and well-equipped, Broad How is a charming, large Lakeland house, sleeping 14, ideally sited in an acre of grounds, 0.5 mile from village of Patterdale, pub and shop. Restaurants, steamer and boat hire 1.5 miles.
Eskdale, Holmrook
Experience the great outdoors at Parkgate Farm, offering a variety of 9 large camping pitches (5 with electric hook-up, and 4 without) and one camping pod. Take advantage of the amenities including family shower rooms, separate toilets, washing-up…
Caldbeck
Self-cateringA stunning collection of nine cottages in an undiscovered part of North Lakeland, each with their own distinctive ‘Contemporary Cumbrian’ style, offering a unique range of holiday extras.
Kendal
Castle Green Hotel is set in 14 acres of natural gardens and woodland yet is only 6 miles from M6 & 10 miles from Windermere and the Lake District.
Lake Road, Windermere
Holiday & Touring ParkExperience the adventure. Glamping is one of the best ways to stay close to nature without sacrificing those all-important home comforts.
Cockermouth
Eco cottages, built and furnished to the highest standards, in 'one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen'. The cottages have used green design and technologies with ground and air source heat pumps to power the under-floor heating beneath the…
Keswick
Traditional Lake District luxurious cottage. Under Catbells and Causey Pike in the small hamlet of Stair, 10 mins walk form the Swinside Inn and three miles from Keswick. Wonderful fell walking from the door and fish from the Newlands Beck.
Ambleside
Whatever the weather or time of year, our self-catering cottages and timber-framed properties are ready and waiting for families and groups of all sizes eager to get away from it all and holiday together!
Penrith
Touring & Camping ParkThe stone-built Lakeland farmhouse and traditional barns on the Park have been converted into seven distinctive cottage units, each one offering ideal accommodation for convenient, flexible and leisurely family holidays.
Milnthorpe, Near Kendal
Originating as a 16th Century farmhouse, Crooklands has grown into a 31 bedroomed, fully accessible hotel offering the latest technology. Family run by brothers Rob & Chris Vincent, they have created a unique atmosphere where locals, business and…
Penrith
HotelTake a warm Cumbrian welcome, a team of people who love to look after you and fantastic facilities, a perfect combination at any time of the year. Public areas are spacious with log fires and deep, comfy sofas throughout.
St Bees
The Manor in St Bees offers nine comfy en-suite rooms, ideal for Coast to Coast walkers and coastal explorers. Enjoy hearty breakfasts and relax in this welcoming Cumbrian seaside inn.
Hartsop, Patterdale
Self-cateringBetween Ullswater and Windermere, Scandanavian style lodges sit on a secluded site, in a quiet corner of the Lakes. Sleep up to six in all Lodges. Week, short-week & weekend breaks available. Equipped with fitted kitchen, colour TV & free Wi-Fi.
Newby Bridge, Backbarrow
The Whitewater Hotel is the ultimate Lake district retreat, featuring the fantastic Cascades Leisure Club & Spa.
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