Activities

When the leaves change, the whole of the Lake District takes on a golden glow, and it is easy to see that Autumn has arrived. Autumn breaks in the Lake District are special, the busy summer traffic has gone and there is a soft hush as the leaves fall inviting you to explore new experiences you would not have discovered at any other time of year.

The Lake District is the perfect place to have a happy, family holiday. The Coppermines Cottages are the perfect place to base your family for a week or two in the most beautiful National Park in the UK. With lots to do for all ages, the Lake District will create family memories for years to come, here are a few top tips on keeping all the members of your family happy while on holiday in the Lake District.

The Lake District is one of the most amazing places to visit on vacation, whether you live here or are visiting from abroad. Like most places in the UK, however, the weather cannot always be guaranteed. The good news is that when the rain does start to come down, there are plenty of indoor adventures to take advantage of.

Our customers come back to the Coppermines lake District Cottages again and again because of the great range of cottages we offer and our unrivalled local service, but they also come because, for many of them their favourite thing to do is get out on the local lakes and explore by boat!

Taking kids on holiday is an adventure, and there is no better place for them to play than in the Lake District national park. Whether they love hiking with you, or you want to find a great adventure playground for them to explore the Lake District has a huge number of places for kids to play.

There is no doubt that travelling anywhere with kids can throw up some unexpected challenges. However, with a little forward planning and following our tips below, bringing young children along on your Lake District cottage holiday is not only possible, but will be a fun and relaxing experience for the whole family.

Anytime you visit the Lake District, you are almost guaranteed to be blessed by views with some amazing scenery – great walks and hikes, unique wildlife, wonderful vistas, and relaxing trips by boat across the lakes.

Getting out and about with a pram can be quite challenging if you want to get outdoors but don’t know the terrain. Holiday cottages are the perfect place to stay when you have a young family as you can move at your own pace and at your own (or your toddlers’) schedule.

Coniston is probably one of the most famous landmarks in the Lake District and is visited by millions of people each year, especially for adventure activities. While some people like to go for relaxing walks around this huge body of water, others are searching for something a little more adventurous.

The Lake District is one of the most popular destinations in the world for those who love to take cycling holidays. Heading out on your bike is simply the best way to explore the region, including one of the most exciting parts, the South Lake district which covers Windermere, Ambleside, Hawkshead and Coniston.