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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!

Looking for a self-catering break with family, friends or that special someone in your life? Want to make sure that you not only find somewhere that is going to allow you to relax, but that also that offers up some of the best that the UK has to offer. 

One of the nicest things to do in the Lake District after a long day on the fells or exploring one of the many local attractions is sitting in a Lake District pub, reliving the adventures of the day, and planning the activities of tomorrow.

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.

The Lake District is famous all the world over for its large bodies of water and amazing fells. You might not be too surprised to learn that it’s also home to some beautiful, palatial gardens with sensational views across the hills, many of which are open to visitors all through the year.

If any place epitomises the Lake District it’s Coniston Water. Not only is it a great place to relax and bring the whole family, but it has some of the best walks in the UK. This includes the popular route that rises above the village to the Old Man of Coniston and its amazing views of the surrounding lakes and countryside, very near to many of the Coppermine’s Lake District Cottages. While there are some steep climbs in and around the village, there are also plenty of accessible walks if you want something less challenging. Here we take a closer…

The Lake District is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the UK and it’s no surprise that people from all over the world love it. With amazing scenery, quaint villages and a host of different activities to take part in including hiking and cycling, it’s the perfect place for a family break any time of year.  But beyond its famous fells and picture-perfect views, this UNESCO World Heritage Site has a fascinating mix of history, culture, and quirky local traditions. From hidden villages beneath reservoirs to one of the world’s largest colouring pencils, the Lake District is full…