Cumbrian Cottage Holidays

Cumbrian Cottage Holidays: locally managed holiday rentals in Cumbria and the Lake District

Cumbrian Cottage Holidays is an independent, family-run agency dedicated to holiday cottage rentals in Cumbria and the Lake District. The company presents itself as a local option, with a team based in the region itself, and states it has over 30 years' experience in the local holiday rental market. Its portfolio includes cottages, pods and lodges, and every property is personally selected by the agency.

The agency caters both to owners who wish to market their holiday cottage and to travellers looking for accommodation. For the former, it offers a personalised marketing service, led by David and Gail, with a personal approach. For the latter, the focus is on locally managed accommodation, with direct support before, during and after the stay from David, Julia or Gail.

Featured accommodation and services

Cumbrian Cottage Holidays' portfolio covers a wide variety of accommodation in different areas of Cumbria and beyond. Among the categories the agency highlights are family-friendly cottages, stays with scenic lake views, pet-friendly properties, those with hot tubs, pods and shepherd's huts, as well as rural retreats and large group accommodation. It also offers last-minute options and budget-friendly rentals.

The company states that many of the pet-friendly properties have enclosed gardens. The website also shows a selection of cottages popular with guests, with details such as the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, capacity, included amenities (wifi, wood burning stove, washing machine, dishwasher, etc.) and indicative weekly prices. For example, properties such as Longtown Bulrush Cabin, Wetheral Eden Mount, Carlisle High House, Ullswater Helm View Barn, Ambleside Derby Cottage and Dalston Stonethwaite Barn are listed, among others, with rates at the time of scanning ranging from £644 to £1,659 per week.

Geographic coverage

The agency markets accommodation in numerous locations across Cumbria and beyond. Among the areas mentioned are the north Lake District (Keswick, Bassenthwaite, Braithwaite, Lorton, Thornthwaite, Ullswater, Patterdale, Penruddock, Pooley Bridge, Watermillock, Caldbeck, Sebergham, Uldale), the south Lakes (Ambleside, Coniston, Grasmere, Windermere, Bowness on Windermere, White Cross Bay), the western Lakes and the Solway Coast (Kirkby in Furness, Seascale, Silecroft), as well as locations in the Eden Valley (Penrith), the Carlisle and Hadrian's Wall area (Carlisle, Brampton, Castle Carrock, Dalston, Longtown, Talkin Tarn, Wetheral, Bowness on Solway). There are also properties in Lancashire (Dolphinholme, Yealand Redmayne, Arnside) and Yorkshire (Eldwick, Great Ayton).

Focus on customer service

The company emphasises its local character and personalised service. According to its presentation, guests can contact the team directly before, during and after their stay, and receive recommendations about the area, dog-friendly routes or activity planning. The agency states it offers guaranteed prices, no hidden booking fees, and flexible cancellation options on certain cottages. It also mentions exclusive discounts at Lake District tourist attractions and the possibility of booking online securely.

The website includes sections dedicated to special offers, late availability, Lake District wedding packages, as well as information on activities, places to eat and events in the region. The company describes itself as a local alternative to large international corporations, stressing that booking with them supports a Cumbrian business.

Owners and property management

Cumbrian Cottage Holidays offers owners the possibility of marketing their holiday cottage through its platform. The service includes a personalised approach from David and Gail, and the agency takes care of the management and promotion of the properties. The company does not specify in the scanned material the financial terms or contractual conditions for owners.