Lakes Aquarium

Lakes Aquarium in Cumbria showcases diverse aquatic life from lakes around the world with themed exhibits including Lake District native species and a virtual diving bell experience, offering an engaging indoor aquatic encounter.

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The Abbey Coach House - The Farriers

A peaceful and cosy ground-floor retreat within the grounds of The Abbey Coach House offering self-contained accommodation near Windermere and Bowness, set in landscaped grounds with garden and patio space.

Near Hill Top, Cumbria

Hill Top Farm is a 17th-century historic house museum in Cumbria, England, that was once home to Beatrix Potter. Visitors can explore the preserved interior rooms furnished as in Potter's time and enjoy the surrounding garden maintained in the style of her illustrations. The venue offers a unique insight into the life and works of the beloved children's author in a picturesque Lakeland village setting.

Bordeaux

Bordeaux is a spacious and stylish seaside holiday home with sea views over Morecambe Bay, featuring an open-plan living layout, three bedrooms, and a decked terrace, situated within a holiday complex with on-site amenities and nearby historic and natural attractions.

3 miles from Frontierland, Morecambe

Frontierland Western Theme Park was a historic amusement park in Morecambe, Lancashire, operating from 1909 to 1999. It featured classic roller coasters, flat rides, and the Polo Tower observation tower, becoming a popular seaside attraction before closing and being redeveloped into retail outlets.

Near Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore

Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore offer stunning panoramic lake views from a historic viewing platform with coloured glass, combined with extensive outdoor walking and cycling trails along England's largest lake. Visitors can enjoy a cosy café, wildlife, and family-friendly activities in a beautiful natural setting with accessible lakeshore paths.

The Coach House

The Coach House at Brackenthwaite Holidays is a three-bedroom family-friendly property set in a rural courtyard within the Arnside and Silverdale National Landscape, offering a stylish interior with modern and traditional features and surrounded by enclosed grounds with outdoor seating and a children's play area.

Near Lakeland Wildlife Oasis

Lakeland Wildlife Oasis is a 3-acre zoological collection in Cumbria featuring over 100 species including snow leopards and fossa, with themed indoor exhibits and outdoor enclosures. It offers interactive animal experiences, a café, and participates in conservation efforts.

Brockholes Farm - Mount Cottage

Mount Cottage at Brockholes Farm is a converted farmhouse located near the River Lune and the Howgill Fells, providing comfortable accommodation for up to seven guests in a rural setting surrounded by national parks and natural beauty.

3 miles from Holehird Gardens

Holehird Gardens is a 10-acre fellside garden featuring spectacular views over Windermere, diverse plant collections, woodland walks, and a walled garden. Visitors can enjoy national plant collections and new accessible paths amid wildflower meadows and herbaceous borders.

Near Eskdale and Duddon Valley

Eskdale and Duddon Valley in Cumbria offer scenic outdoor experiences with riverside and woodland walks, waterfalls, and historic sites including a Roman fort. The valleys provide opportunities for walking, cycling, and enjoying dramatic mountain landscapes in a peaceful rural setting.

Located in Morecambe

Morecambe is a historic seaside town in Lancashire known for its Victorian and mid-20th century heritage as a popular seaside resort, with cultural landmarks, live music venues, and events.

Moss Bank

Moss Bank is a spacious, elegantly appointed bungalow situated in a quiet cul-de-sac just outside Windermere town centre, offering a peaceful and comfortable self-catering stay with attractive gardens and convenient access to local amenities and transport.

Near Windermere and Troutbeck

Windermere and Troutbeck is a National Trust property in Cumbria featuring natural landscapes around Windermere lake, historic farms including Beatrix Potter's Troutbeck Park, and sites like Ambleside Roman Fort and Bridge House.

Located in Windermere

Windermere is a Cumbria town within the Lake District National Park known for its proximity to Windermere lake and scenic surroundings, offering rail and bus access, local amenities, and boat trips on the lake.

3 miles from Levens Hall

Levens Hall is an Elizabethan manor house in Kendal, Cumbria, known for its historic interior and extensive, world-famous topiary gardens dating from the 17th century. Visitors can explore the house and gardens, enjoy the picnic areas, cafe, and shop, with facilities suitable for children and wheelchair access.

3 miles from 'Wonder World: Earth' Children's Trail

7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

A family trail along the Holeslack accessible route, exploring the world of soil and the life found underground. Visitors can pick up a trail map at the Visitor Centre.

2 miles from Stagshaw Garden

Stagshaw Garden is a woodland garden in Cumbria managed by the National Trust, famous for its shrubs including rhododendrons, azaleas, and camellias, providing a scenic outdoor experience.

2 miles from Sandscale Haws

Sandscale Haws is a national nature reserve in Cumbria featuring sand dunes, rare natterjack toads, and significant fungal biodiversity. Visitors can explore natural habitats and historic mining remains with boardwalk access from the car park to the beach and pools.

Near Wray

Wray Castle is a Victorian neo-gothic castle in Cumbria with extensive grounds featuring rare trees, part of Windermere shoreline, and historic connections to Beatrix Potter. It is managed by the National Trust and offers both indoor tours and outdoor exploration, including public access to the grounds year-round.

Moorside Glamping Pods - Stainton

This comfortable and cosy ground-floor glamping pod is set on a working Cumbrian farm in a peaceful countryside location near popular Lake District sites, offering a nature-immersive and laid-back retreat without Wi-Fi and with private decking and garden furniture.

2 miles from Windermere and Footprint

Footprint in Windermere, Cumbria, is an educational centre housed in the first straw bale building in the region, offering pre-booked outdoor learning sessions, green woodworking, bushcraft courses, and family activities in a woodland and pasture setting. The site features wheelchair accessible facilities and indoor and outdoor experiences in nature.

3 miles from The Caravan Press

7 Oct, 10–14 Oct…

An exhibition about printmaker Gwyneth Alban Davis and the printing business she ran from a caravan in Langdale in the late 1940s. Visitors can explore her life and work, with printing activities available for adults and children.

Located in Ambleside

Ambleside is a picturesque market town in the Lake District National Park, known for its historic sites, riverside setting by Windermere lake, and outdoor activities such as hiking, mountaineering, and mountain biking.

Riverside Cottage

Riverside Cottage is a mid-terraced Cumbrian cottage situated in a quiet rural hamlet near Coniston Water and the Lake District National Park, set in a large garden by a river with scenic walks and fishing opportunities nearby.

Bonnie Cottage

Bonnie Cottage is a charming contemporary Lakeland cottage located in the heart of Ambleside, featuring three floors with flexible accommodation for up to four guests and allowing one pet. It offers a homely, cosy atmosphere with a woodburner and an enclosed paved courtyard with garden furniture, situated close to local walks and amenities.

2 miles from Allan Bank

Allan Bank is a Grade II* listed historic villa in Cumbria, England, known for its connection to William Wordsworth and other literary figures. Located in the Lake District, it offers both indoor historical house exploration and outdoor garden experiences with red squirrels. The property is owned by the National Trust and open to the public.

2 miles from Stranger Folk Digital Adventure at Allan Bank

7 Oct, 10–14 Oct…

Visitors use the Stranger Folk mobile app to follow a guided quest through Allan Bank’s grounds, completing magical tasks and encountering creatures from British folk tales.

Woodbine Cottage

Woodbine Cottage is a homely countryside retreat in the hamlet of Burrow, near Kirkby Lonsdale, welcoming families and couples looking for a peaceful rural setting with scenic walks and outdoor activities.

2 miles from Hawkshead and Claife

Hawkshead and Claife is a National Trust property in Cumbria featuring the historic town of Hawkshead, Claife Viewing Station with unique colored glass rooms offering views over Windermere, and nearby Wray Castle. Visitors can enjoy walking and cycling along the lake shore and explore notable historic sites within the woodland and village areas.

Edith Rose

This 3-bedroom mobile home is situated on the coastal Ocean Edge Holiday Park in Heysham, offering a stylish open-plan layout, a spacious terrace, and proximity to scenic coastal views with amenities on site including a shared sauna, indoor heated swimming pool, and restaurant.

Sunnybank

This two-bedroom family-friendly lodge is located on the South Lakeland Leisure Village and offers a ground-floor open plan living space with shared access to leisure facilities including a heated indoor swimming pool, gym, steam room, and private parking.

2 miles from Leighton Hall

Leighton Hall is a Grade II*-listed Regency gothic house in Lancashire, still lived in by the Gillow family. Visitors can explore both the historic house interiors and extensive parkland with family-friendly outdoor activities, enjoy a traditional tea room, and watch birds of prey displays.

3 miles from Wordsworth Grasmere

Wordsworth Grasmere offers a rich cultural experience exploring William Wordsworth's home, Dove Cottage, with restored gardens and woodland, an interactive museum with manuscripts, and engaging activities for all ages. Visitors can enjoy guided tours, a sensory garden, and a café serving local food amidst the scenic Lake District setting.

Located in High Bentham

Bentham is a traditional market town in North Yorkshire with rich weaving history, heritage walking trails, and community events including an agricultural show and carnival.

Meadowcroft Cottages - Haystacks

This semi-detached holiday cottage is located near Lake Windermere and Bowness, providing a peaceful and homely retreat with easy access to the town and scenic countryside surroundings, suitable for families and couples.

Brockholes Farm - Riverbank Cottage

Riverbank Cottage at Brockholes Farm is a detached two-bedroom ground-floor holiday home with open-plan living and a conservatory, located on the banks of the River Lune near stunning fells and surrounded by three national parks, offering access to nature and scenic countryside walks.

2 miles from Aira Force

Aira Force is a notable waterfall in Cumbria's Lake District, set in National Trust land with accessible paths, historic bridges, and a visitor center with a café. It offers scenic outdoor walks and features a unique visitors' Wish Tree.

2 miles from Holker Hall & Gardens

Holker Hall & Gardens is a 25-acre estate featuring formal and woodland gardens, including a romantic Sunken Garden, a wildflower meadow, and the National Collection of Styracaceae. Visitors can enjoy plant sales, refreshments, and scenic mown paths through vibrant herbaceous borders and natural parkland.

Dale Garth Lodges - Birch Lodge

A detached lodge in the Lake District with ground-floor open plan living, two bedrooms, a private hot tub, a terrace with garden furniture, and private parking for two cars, set within landscaped grounds shared with other properties and close to local attractions.

2 miles from Furness Abbey

Furness Abbey is a historic ruined Cistercian monastery in Cumbria, England, dating back to 1123. It was once the second wealthiest abbey in the country and is now a protected scheduled monument with Grade I listed buildings, offering an outdoor exploration experience with a visitor centre.

Coniston Cottage

This end terrace cottage offers stunning panoramic views of Coniston Water and the surrounding fells, providing a peaceful and scenic base for families and couples to explore the Lake District countryside and nearby villages.

Near Tarn Hows and Coniston

Tarn Hows in Cumbria offers a scenic and accessible outdoor experience featuring a circular walk around a breathtaking tarn, woodland trails including a waterfall, and grazing rare cattle breeds. Facilities include a café and mobility scooter hire, with parking available for a fee unless you are a National Trust member.

Drumlins Cottage

Drumlins Cottage is a comfortable, ground-floor one-bedroom holiday cottage with a peaceful garden setting, located near scenic National Parks in the north of England offering a homely and laid-back atmosphere.

Gilbert Scar Foot

Spacious period-style accommodation in Ambleside with high ceilings, suited for walkers and cyclists, featuring four en-suite bedrooms across three floors, located near Lake Windermere and local attractions.

Garth Country House Cottages- Gardeners Cottage

A detached open plan cottage in a rural setting near Near Sawrey village in the Lake District, ideal for couples seeking a quiet, relaxing break with nearby walks and cycle routes.

Grange End Cottages - Coach House

A traditional stone cottage in a scenic Lakeland village, offering a homely and family-friendly retreat with scenic fells views, a charming garden, and close proximity to village amenities and walking routes.

2 miles from Tarn Hows

Tarn Hows is a scenic artificial tarn located in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria, known for its beautiful natural surroundings, walking trails, and waterfalls. It is a protected Site of Special Scientific Interest and managed by the National Trust, attracting many visitors for outdoor recreation and nature appreciation.

2 miles from Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon is a protected natural area in the Lake District with mountains, farms, valleys and historical sites owned and maintained by the National Trust.

Beech Cottage

Beech Cottage is a traditional mid-terrace holiday cottage in the village of Nether Kellet that offers a peaceful and cosy environment ideal for couples and small families, featuring two bedrooms, an enclosed garden, and proximity to countryside walks and local amenities.

2 miles from Leighton Moss

Leighton Moss is a large nature reserve in Lancashire featuring extensive reedbeds, saltmarsh, and woodland habitats. It offers outdoor wildlife watching with hides and trails accessible to wheelchair users. The venue includes an award-winning visitor centre with a café, shop, and family-friendly facilities.

Woodside Cottage

This holiday cottage is set in the South Lakes Peninsula and offers a peaceful countryside setting with close access to popular local attractions and outdoor activities. It has a homely and family-friendly atmosphere with 3 bedrooms over multiple floors and a courtyard outdoor space.

2 miles from Lakes Aquarium

Lakes Aquarium in Cumbria showcases diverse aquatic life from lakes around the world with themed exhibits including Lake District native species and a virtual diving bell experience, offering an engaging indoor aquatic encounter.

Swiss Cottage

Swiss Cottage is a spacious and stylishly renovated cottage located in the serene Quernmore Valley, surrounded by natural beauty and countryside, offering a private and peaceful retreat with scenic views and a homely atmosphere.

3 miles from Hodbarrow

Hodbarrow is a peaceful nature reserve situated on a coastal lagoon and grassland overlooking the Duddon estuary, popular for birdwatching and wildlife observation with wheelchair accessible paths and no entry fee.

3 miles from Sandscale Haws National Nature Reserve

Sandscale Haws National Nature Reserve is a coastal nature reserve featuring wild sand dunes, grasslands, and a beach with panoramic views of the Lake District mountains. It is notable for its rare wildlife including the natterjack toad and migratory bird populations, offering outdoor recreation like guided nature walks for families and dog walking.

Brent Cottage

A spacious four-bedroom house located in the centre of Windermere Town, offering a characterful and deceptively spacious accommodation ideal for families and groups, close to local amenities and Lake Windermere with an enclosed rear garden and private parking.

Oaklea Cottage

Oaklea Cottage is a comfortable and bright cottage located within walking distance of Windermere and Bowness, serving as a base for exploring the South Lakes area with three bedrooms and an open plan living and dining area.

Trevene

A charming detached cottage in a peaceful rural setting with mature gardens, ideal for a large family, offering spacious bedrooms and convenient amenities near local pubs and lakes in the Lake District National Park.

2 miles from Buttermere and Ennerdale

Buttermere and Ennerdale is a National Trust property in the Lake District featuring expansive fell and common land, lakes, farms, and woodland, offering a natural outdoor experience.

Gowan Hall - Gowan View

Gowan View is a newly built detached barn conversion accommodation in the village of Arkholme with 3 bedrooms and 3 ensuite bathrooms, set on the ground floor and featuring an open plan living space with views, a large enclosed garden, and private parking.

South Lakeland Leisure Village

An exclusive five-star holiday lodge development set by a lakeside in a scenic location near the Lake District, offering access to facilities including a restaurant, bar, gym, indoor pool, spa treatments, and fitness centre within well-maintained grounds.

2 miles from Halecat

Halecat is a historic Georgian house set in scenic woodlands and gardens in Cumbria. Visitors can explore the house's grand interiors and enjoy the natural beauty of the estate's broadleaf woodlands and meticulously designed formal gardens, including a listed gazebo. The site offers facilities for children and is part of the Witherslack Estate, popular with walkers and wildlife enthusiasts.

Oaks Farm Cottage

This 16th-century beamed holiday cottage is quietly located half a mile from Ambleside's center, featuring original character, a secluded garden with fell views, and proximity to Lake District walks and local amenities.

Lake View

This three-bedroom property accommodates up to five guests and is located in a quiet area near Windermere and Bowness with views over Lake Windermere to the Langdale Pikes; it features a large garden with walks onto the fells directly from the rear garden.

Borranside

A cosy detached bungalow located at the northern tip of Lake Windermere offering private gardens with scenic views of nearby mountains and easy access to the lake shores, situated close to Ambleside village amenities.

Rose Garden Cottage

A quaint and cosy country cottage located at the gateway to the Lake District, offering a warm and inviting setting ideal for families and small groups who enjoy the outdoors, with scenic countryside views and a rural environment.

3 miles from Wasdale

Wasdale offers an outdoor natural experience with dramatic fells, England's highest mountain, and the deepest lake in the Lake District. Visitors can enjoy hiking, cycling, and wildlife watching in a protected and scenic environment.

3 miles from Arnside and Silverdale

Arnside and Silverdale is a natural outdoor area noted for its limestone grassland, mixed woodland, and diverse wildlife including butterflies and song-birds. Visitors can enjoy scenic views of Morecambe Bay and the Lake District, several walking trails, and notable landmarks like the Queen Victoria Jubilee Monument. The site is dog friendly but has uneven terrain and no indoor facilities.

2 miles from SY Gondola

The Steam Yacht Gondola is a restored Victorian steam-powered passenger vessel offering scenic cruises on Coniston Water, England. Operated by the National Trust, it runs from March to October with options for private charters and an immersive 'Engineer for the Day Experience'.

Urswick Road Cottages - Briar Cottage

Briar Cottage is a self-contained barn conversion located in a private and peaceful countryside setting suitable for families or groups, with spacious accommodation across two floors and access to nearby outdoor activities and local attractions. It includes step-free access and some accessibility features for mobility aid users.

Located in Barrow-in-Furness

Barrow-in-Furness is an industrial port town in Cumbria known for its historic planned town layout, rich industrial and maritime heritage, and proximity to natural attractions like the Lake District. It offers cultural sites, shopping, varied leisure, and access to offshore wind farms.

Holgates - The Barn

The Barn is a stylish three-bedroom holiday cottage in Silverdale offering a peaceful retreat for families and nature lovers, set near an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with scenic walks and wildlife views.

Belle View

This is a light and airy first floor apartment close to the heart of Bowness, offering 3 bedrooms and accommodation for 6 guests, featuring a balcony and private parking for 2 cars, situated near shops, pubs and restaurants and only 5 minutes from Bowness Bay on Lake Windermere.

Farleton View

A detached holiday home with living areas on the first floor, sleeping up to 6 guests in 3 bedrooms, set in a scenic countryside location with views of Farleton Fell and a small lawned garden with patio.

3 miles from Sizergh

Sizergh Castle is a Grade I listed stately home and historic house museum in Cumbria, England, featuring Elizabethan and Georgian architecture with notable oak interiors and portraits. Visitors can explore both the castle's historic indoor spaces and its extensive outdoor gardens and estate, which includes the largest limestone rock garden held by the National Trust.

Marrion House

This single storey, semi-detached bungalow is located in the peaceful village of Overton near Lancaster and Morecambe Bay, offering scenic countryside views and easy access to coastal and countryside activities.

Bandrake Barn

Bandrake Barn is a converted historic stone-built barn set in a rural village setting near Oxen Park, offering a peaceful and scenic retreat within the Lake District National Park surrounded by natural walking and outdoor activity opportunities.

3 miles from Stott Park Bobbin Mill

Stott Park Bobbin Mill is a 19th-century working bobbin mill museum in Cumbria, showcasing historic wood turning machinery including a steam engine and water power, operated by English Heritage.

2 miles from Great Langdale

Great Langdale is a scenic valley in the Lake District National Park, renowned for hiking, climbing, and outstanding natural features like the Langdale Pikes and Dungeon Ghyll waterfall. It also has historic significance for Neolithic stone axe production and offers outdoor activities for all ages.

Hollin Bank Barn

A detached three-bedroom cottage located in a peaceful and picturesque area near Coniston Water, offering scenic views, a south-facing garden, and private parking with a cosy atmosphere and close proximity to outdoor activities.

3 miles from Fell Foot

Fell Foot Park is a National Trust country park at the southern end of Windermere in Cumbria, offering lakeside walks, historic boathouses, boat and kayak hire, a café, a playground, and seasonal ferry links to Lakeside station.

Otter Tarn: Mungeon Barn

This detached stone barn is located in a family-run holiday estate surrounded by extensive land and a trout lake, offering a scenic and peaceful countryside retreat with spacious accommodation and natural surroundings.

Grange End Cottages - Grange End Stables

Grange End Stables is a cosy cottage set in a quiet corner of Grasmere, surrounded by scenic countryside and close to the River Rothay, offering a peaceful retreat with private parking and a small enclosed courtyard garden.

3 miles from The Langdales

The Langdales in the Lake District offer dramatic natural landscapes with mountain peaks, tarns, woodland trails, and a historic arboretum. Visitors can enjoy extensive outdoor walking and cycling routes, accessible areas including a circular trail around Blea Tarn, and peaceful woodland at High Close Estate. Facilities include parking, accessible toilets, and dog-friendly paths, making it suitable for families and nature lovers.

Meadowcroft No 4

Meadowcroft No 4 is a first floor apartment with three ensuite bedrooms set in landscaped grounds near the lake in Bowness-on-Windermere, offering a peaceful and scenic setting with waterside proximity and on-site tennis court for a family-friendly stay.

3 miles from Brantwood

Brantwood is a historic garden and museum in Cumbria, formerly home to John Ruskin, featuring a large estate with diverse plantings, ancient woodland, a meadow, and rare flora by Coniston Water. Visitors can explore both indoor museum exhibits and extensive outdoor gardens and woodlands.

Sunny Beck

Sunny Beck is a semi-detached cottage in a rural and private location within the hamlet of Low Nibthwaite, close to Coniston Water and the Lake District, set in mature gardens with private fishing rights and outdoor seating areas shared with a neighbouring property.

2 miles from Borrowdale

Borrowdale is a scenic valley in the English Lake District National Park, known for its picturesque river, surrounding fells, and historic graphite mining. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful natural landscape and explore several villages within the valley.

Ted's Place

This three-bedroom apartment on the second floor of an Edwardian Villa in the seaside village of Arnside offers scenic views across Morecambe Bay, a homely and stylish atmosphere, and convenient access to local cafes, shops, and walks.

Torver Station Cottages - Ticket Office

This unique accommodation is a former railway station ticket office located on the ground floor in a peaceful hamlet near Coniston Water, offering a cosy and homely atmosphere with countryside surroundings and historical features.

Garth Country House Cottages- Garth Court

A split-level one bedroom apartment located near the village of Near Sawrey in The Lake District National Park, offering a peaceful rural retreat ideal for couples with private parking and shared laundry facilities.

Shore Meadow

This semi-detached bungalow is located near the Lake District National Park and a secluded sandy beach, offering peaceful coastal countryside views. It features two double bedrooms, a woodburner, and an enclosed lawned garden with a patio, making it suitable for families with children and pets.

Hillberry Cottage

This stylish countryside retreat in Yealand Redmayne offers modern comfort and scenic views, suitable for couples, families, and nature lovers seeking a peaceful base near local attractions and outdoor activities.

Ghyllside 3

Ghyllside is a spacious family home in a quiet and secluded cul-de-sac above the lower entrance to the Stockghyll Park and Falls, offering a peaceful countryside setting ideal for larger groups and walkers.

Dunningwell Hall

Dunningwell Hall is a spacious Victorian mansion near the western edge of the Lake District National Park set in 26 acres of gardens and woodland, offering a peaceful and private countryside retreat for large groups and families.

Breasty Haw

Breasty Haw is a traditional detached Lakeland cottage set in an acre of mature woodland, offering a peaceful rural retreat with views across the valley and direct access to forest walks and cycling routes, suitable for family holidays and outdoor activities.