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Considering 96 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the wonderful locations, stunning natural views, and exceptionally well-equipped, cozy accommodations that consistently make every family holiday truly memorable and relaxing. Guests also highlight the immaculate cleanliness throughout the properties, incredibly comfortable beds, and extremely thoughtful welcome packages provided by attentive hosts. Some reviewers were not happy with minor maintenance shortcomings, mentioning specific issues like extremely small sinks, worn-out furnishings, or appliances that needed attention. Additionally, a few people noted that walking back up the steep local hills or dealing with narrow driveways could sometimes be a bit challenging.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent dog friendly cottage for our weeks escape from the norm. Lovely cottage and clean furniture! Super king and king sized beds more than enough room. Kitchen has all appliances we needed fr... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Old Belfield makes a great base for exploring Bowness, Lake Windermere and the Lakes. We enjoyed 4 nights in this beautiful cottage that is full of character and has everything needed for a very comfo... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This beautiful house far exceeded our expectations. There were thoughtful touches throughout the property. I especially loved the bunch of carnations in the kitchen. The views from every window ov... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Such a privilege to be staying in an Arts and Crafts house for a week to celebrate my 80th!! Cosy fireside chats or playing Canasta, friends and family visiting, wonderful family evening meals arou... See more

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  1. Self-Catering Accommodation

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Cumbrian Cottage Holidays is a small, independently owned, self catering holiday cottage agency (please do not confuse us with Cumbrian Cottages who no longer trade under that name) specialising in cottages, lodges, pods and shepherd huts throughout Cumbria and the Lake District. We have a range of cottages for every budget including dog friendly cottages, some with private hot tubs and some with breathtaking lake views. The perfect cottage for your break away can be found on our website, whether it is a romantic weekend getaway for 2, a family get together to celebrate Christmas or a group of friends looking to get out and about in the Lake District fells, there is a cottage perfect for your needs. Our popular Lake District destinations include Bowness on Windermere, Keswick, Ambleside, Grasmere, Ullswater, the Eden Valley and we also have cottages at other beauty spots throughout Cumbria including Hadrian's Wall and Talkin Tarn. With over 30 years experience in delivering memorable Lake District holidays, Gail and David look forward to welcoming you on your next Lake District cottage holiday.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Chard in Longtown

We stayed at The Chard in Longtown and it was beautiful. So peaceful, relaxing, and the hosts were lovely.

A whole host of wildlife, and the pizza shop delivers direct to the cottage. The food was delicious!

We stayed for 2 nights and it was a lovely break for myself and my husband.

Will definitely be returning. ❤️

20 June 2025
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We are pleased you enjoyed your stay at The Chard, it is a lovely cabin in a tranquil setting.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely cottage

Lovely cottage, amazing location everything we needed to make it a very memorable holiday

13 June 2025
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Thank you for a lovely review of Greenside Cottage in Caldbeck, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy communication

Easy communication

10 June 2025
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Thank you for staying with us at 8 Tarn End, we hope we can welcome you back again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Idyllic Retreat in the Heart of the Countryside

We had the most wonderful stay at Bluebell Cabin on the John Hutton Estate. From the moment we arrived, we were struck by the peaceful setting—nestled in beautiful woodland with stunning views over the surrounding countryside. The cabin itself is spotless, stylishly decorated, and thoughtfully equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Waking up to birdsong and enjoying coffee on the veranda was an absolute highlight. The wood-burning hot tub made evenings extra cozy, and we appreciated the extra touches like local produce and local information provided by our lovely hosts.

It’s the perfect spot for walkers, nature lovers, or anyone just looking to unwind. We loved exploring nearby villages, and the Lake District is just a short drive away. Can’t recommend it highly enough.

13 June 2025
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Thank you for a lovely 5* review. The cabin is in the most tranquil of locations with stunning views over the valley. We hope we can welcome you back again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and positive help

Good, positive and timely response when we had a small problem.

5 June 2025
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We are pleased we were able to quickly resolve your issue whilst your were staying with us at Old Bakers Cottage, we hope we can welcome you back again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a house!!

This house is amazing! Obviously an “Arts & Crafts” themed house, with grounds to match. Had a break with our family & everyone did different things. An ideal place to explore.
The house was “sparkling” on arrival, & a really nice welcome pack in the kitchen. A well equipped kitchen & basically a lovely house for a family/party break.
We’ll be back!!!

The Smiths & The Shannon’s

29 May 2025
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Thank you for a lovely review of Daweswood in Patterdale. It is a spectacular house in an amazing location with walks from the door. We hope we can welcome you back in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great views

Great views, wonderful surroundings and fabulous amenities. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend Tottergill Farm to anyone looking for a great place to stay.

29 May 2025
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We are pleased you enjoyed your stay at Orchard House, Castle Carrock. The views are spectacular. We hope to welcome you back again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The chard

The host welcomed us upon arrival and showed us to our cabin. We stayed in the chard cabin which was beautiful.
The cabin is at the top of the property and enclosed off with its own hot tub, dexking area, pond and fire put area.

The inside of the cabin has all you need for a short break away and the rainfall shower was brilliant. The cabin has French doors that open up the full length of the cabin that looks over the pond area, was lovely to eat dinner at and even better to wake up to in the morning.

The cabin has speedy WiFi which was so beneficial as my singal was terrible.

Cannot recommend the cabin enough. We will definitely be back.

30 May 2025
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Reply from Cumbrian Cottage Holidays

Thank you for a lovely review of The Chard, we totally agree the location overlooking the pond is special and guests return year after year to enjoy it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great stay in a incredible location

This was a lovely cabin in a prime location with a beautiful view. Very peaceful and nice modern interior. Good parking and nice fire wood hot tub, but do bring plenty of fire wood and kindling as it can take a bit of time to get going.

17 May 2025
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Thank you for a 5 star review of Ruecroft at Penruddock. It is a beautiful lodge with breathtaking views.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

all straight forward

all straight forward, right place, right stay

18 May 2025
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We are pleased you enjoyed your stay at Blacksmiths Cootage in Pooley Bridge.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great location well presented…

Great location well presented accommodation

23 May 2025
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Thank you for your review of Carlton Cottage, Keswick, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Clean, comfortable and convenient.

The apartment was clean and comfortable. Conveniently close to the town centre, supermarkets and bus station. Key collection was easy, and the designated parking space was useful. Unfortunately, the parking permit was missing, so we made one of our own. We had a very good time.

22 May 2025
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Thank you for a lovely review of Glenmore in Keswick, as you have said the apartment could not be any more convenient for exploring Keswick and the private parking is a bonus.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

One of our best stay @ Tarn end cottage

Loved our stay at their lake front property, Tarn End Cottage. Beautifully furnished and clean. Hosts were very responsive and they were too kind to provide a travel cot for the little one (we didn’t even insist in having one!). Electric charging facility at their car park is functional and we loved it! Private access to the lake was a bonus 😀

28 May 2025
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Reply from Cumbrian Cottage Holidays

Thank you for a lovely review of 8 Tarn End Cottage. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay, it was no problem providing the travel cot, we know how much extra space they take up in the car. We look forward to welcoming you back, you may want to consider staying at no 5 Tarn End Cottages as your family grows.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful cottage, peaceful location - bliss!

Easy booking system and great communication before and throughout my stay. The cottage exceeded expectation, no expense has been spared on the decor and furnishings. Peaceful location but exactly what I wanted - can't wait to come back.

10 May 2025
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Thank you for a lovely review, 8 Tarn End Cottage has it all, luxuriously appointed and breathtaking views, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Stayed in the cottage in the hill

Stayed in the cottage in the hill.
Beautiful cottage only downside it was connected to the owners house… meaning we could hear everything and if we could hear them, they could hear us. Felt awkward going into the hot tub while the family ate dinner in the garden ( on the other side of a low wall )
Meant most nights were awkward and waiting for the family to go inside for us to enjoy the hot tub and even then there wasn’t a view to enjoy. If the cottage was by itself and no one else around it would have been a lovely stay !

Edit - it’s not letting me reply to your reply but I would just like to say it didn’t state ANYWHERE that we didn’t have the whole cottage and that there would be a family living there in the photos it shows the entire cottage ( and the extension that we soon found out was the only part we had ) it would be best to state that on all websites you use ( we booked through Airbnb)

21 May 2025
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Reply from Cumbrian Cottage Holidays

I am sorry you felt awkward using the hot tub whilst the owners were in their garden. The owners are experienced hosts and have regularly been complimented on their friendly welcome and non obtrusive approach to guests, but on hand if needed for any help and advice. They certainly would not have wanted you to feel embarrassed during your stay.

Our photos do fully represent the location of the hot tub which is screened by the wall which does block the view, they also show the owners house next door.

We would love to welcome you back to one of our cottages again in the future and have a large number of cottages with a hot tub, we would be happy to recommend a cottage more suitable to your needs, please contact us on 01228 597136 if we can help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The cottage is in Nice location with a…

The cottage is in Nice location with a marvellous view and with the open fire makes it ever so cosy

4 May 2025
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Reply from Cumbrian Cottage Holidays

Thank you for a lovely review of Greenside Cottage in Caldbeck. We also enjoy watching the ducks at the duck pond in front of the cottage.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Fabulous boathouse

Booked direct over telephone
Great starting holiday away with early check-in at 2pm for property
Keysafe made it easy entry to boathouse.
Later checkout at 11am
Fabulous property to stay , comfortable boathouse, gorgeous balcony overlooking the lake .
Very happy with choice and will certainly stay again .

1 May 2025
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Thank you for your review of the Duke of Portland Boathouse, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Good location, difficult, hot water system

This will be the first time I’ve given less than five stars to a host. The problems we had could all have been solved by having a welcome booklet explaining the quirky parts of this property and also good instructions on how to operate the three locks you must negotiate to get into the property. However, none of this was done, so we had a very frustrating time getting into the property and figuring out the Wi-Fi system, how the hot water and shower work and any details about the property except what you can’t do and the penalties for violations of the rules. This definitely has clouded our experience.
So here are the details. If our problems are something that wouldn’t bother you, the location of the lodging makes up for a lot. There is easy access to town, walking trails, museums, restaurants, and grocery stores.
So here are the details of our frustrations.It took us approximately 10 minutes to figure out how to open the three locks to access the property because they all had tricks you had to figure out before they would open. In one case a bent key had to be forced before we figured out how to straighten it. Once inside, I wanted to connect to Wi-Fi to take care of some things and to let the owner know know about the bent key. There was nothing anywhere with information on how to connect to Wi-Fi. Since cell phone coverage in the area is spotty, each search took between three and five minutes to load. Getting what I needed to contact the owner was a really long process: get into email, check three or four emails, get the information about the owner, compose text, send a text, wait for a response. Multiply each step by 3 to 5 minutes, multiply that by being at the end of a long day and you get the picture. Also, since there was no booklet explaining things about the quirks of various appliances, every new discovery meant contacting the owner again to ask questions. Again, a very lengthy process, especially when you discover them one at a time and don’t know there’s another one around the corner.
The second major gripe centers around the hot water system.The next morning I got to start my day with an ice cold sponge bath because I couldn’t figure out how to operate the shower or how to get hot water out of the tap for more than 20 seconds. If pulling a nearly invisible cord at one end of the tub in order to get a shower to operate at the other end of the tub is in your skill set then you will be fine with this property. If, when, and for how long hot water will come out of the any of taps is still a mystery.
To end on a positive note, the firm beds are very comfortable, the kitchen is reasonably stocked for cooking utensils, and cookware, (no amenities, like spices, oil, a packet or two of coffee, two or three laundry packets). The heat works well, and the living room is comfortable. Again, the location is fantastic.
Owners, please make it easy for your guests to enjoy your property, and you will have a wonderful place to stay.

3 May 2025
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Reply from Cumbrian Cottage Holidays

Thank you for your review, I am sorry you experienced problems with the accommodation.
However, the guest who left the same day as you and our caretaker on departure, both had no problems with the hot water so we are unable to understand your comment on the water.

We replied immediately to all of your emails and offered to come round to the cottage to show you how everything worked but you did not respond.

We are pleased you found the cottage in a great location for exploring Keswick and the Lake District.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ideal central location in Coniston

We found the cottage clean and comfortable everything we needed was at hand.
The Spa shop and garage were down a little path.
The Butchers was excellent. But also tried a few pubs.
The location was very handy for walking. We also used the local buses.

2 May 2025
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Reply from Cumbrian Cottage Holidays

Thank you for reviewing Green Beck Cottage in Coniston. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and found the village had everything you needed for your holiday.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Old Bakers Cottage

Great accommodation. Very clean and roomy. Perfect location. Will be back.

1 May 2025
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Reply from Cumbrian Cottage Holidays

Thank you for a lovely review of Old Bakers Cottage, we are looking forward to welcoming you back.

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