Activities

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.

Each year, thousands of holidaymakers love to visit the Lake District to enjoy the brilliant views, spectacular lakes, and wonderful hospitality. If you’ve got your favourite four-legged friend in tow, however, you might be wondering what else the region has to offer. As you might expect, the Lake District is very dog friendly and there are plenty of walks to help keep your four-legged friend entertained, places to stay and a good few pubs and cafes where you can both settle down for a little refreshment. Great Walks for Dogs The main reason why dog owners come to the Lake…

Never has a summer been looked forward to with more anticipation. After a winter of being indoors during lockdown so many of us are looking forward to the fresh air and open space of the Lake District for our family holiday this year. Summer Holidays Lake District Adventures come in all shapes and sizes in the Lake District, from gentle walks and exploring historic sites to scrambling up mountains, zipping across zip wires or paddling across lakes. The best way to get the most out of your summer holiday to the Lake District is to book a Lake District Cottage…

With a roadmap for the end of lockdown now in sight, so many of us are looking for a great place for a holiday, especially if we have one or more four legged friends to accompany us. With our dogs as bored as we are of the same routes and walks near our home, a visit to the beautiful Lake District is the perfect choice for a post lockdown getaway that both you and the four-legged members of your family will love! Dog Friendly Lake District Cottages We have a great range of dog friendly Lake District cottages located in…

Probably the most famous animal in the Lake District is Peter Rabbit! This much-loved character is synonymous with this beautiful area but there are many real-life animal experiences to explore when you book a cottage from The Coppermines. People often visit the Lake District for its amazing views and sites of historic interest. But there’s also plenty to see in the region if you like exotic beasts and want to be inspired by creatures from all around the world. From mystical wolves and imperial birds of prey to the odd alpaca and humorous hornbill, scratch beneath the surface of the…

Are you holidays all about relaxation? Is your perfect break one of blissful basking, cocktail sipping and gentle pottering? Is your idea of a thrill finding the perfect gift for a loved-one in a gift shop full of treasures? Are you looking to leave the rigours of daily life behind and embrace a chilled-out, carefree existence for a wonderful week (or two)? Or perhaps you have had your fill of sitting around, trapped in the relentless mundane, and are bursting to get out, get active and have adventures. Is your idea of living hurtling downhill on a challenging biking trail…