Cumbrian Cottage Holidays Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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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

Great company

In our experience this company has always delivered easy booking, great customer service with great locations. Can highly recommend.

3 April 2026
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Reply from Cumbrian Cottage Holidays

Thank you for a lovely review if our company. We hope you also enjoyed your stay at 8 Tarn End and we can welcome you back again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent property in Grasmere

Excellent property. Excellent location. Well suited to groups of couples (sep. bedrooms and bathrooms)
Overall an excellent experience. 2 couple thought the downstairs bedroom was cold at night. So we had to boost the heating. Apart from that. All perfect.

21 March 2026
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Reply from Cumbrian Cottage Holidays

Thank you for your review of Bakers Rest, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay and were able to boost the heating.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This place was amazing

This place was amazing, perfect if you have a dog too.
Out of the way but also close to the main road.
Loved the hot tub and welcome basket.

28 March 2026
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Thank you for a lovely review of your stay at Crocus, Penruddock. We hope we can welcome you back again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent cottage

Excellent, comfy, well appointed and decorated cottage, so close to all amenities, lake and fells.

27 March 2026
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Thank you for a lovely review of your stay at Blacksmiths Cottage in Pooley Bridge. We hope we can welcome you back again in the future.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Lovely short break hideaway

It was a really lovely location, even had roe deer visit the garden a couple of times! Bedroom was quite small, but plenty of storage. Really well equipped kitchen. Comfy lounge area with a nice sofa and modern TV. Lovely view from the lounge doors. Nice, outdoor seating area. I found the pool to be too cold for me, but my partner braved it a couple of times. Pool hall area itself was well equipped and very clean. Coniston,
Ambleside and Windermere all within easy reach. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay

27 March 2026
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Thank you for a lovely review of your stay at Neaum Crag Lodge, the location is perfect for seeing visiting wildlife. We hope we can welcome you back again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cost cottage was in an amazing location…

Cost cottage was in an amazing location and with the parking permit was an added bonus. There was some issues at the beginning of the stay but this was sorted within a great timeline and they were keeping us informed

19 March 2026
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We are pleased you enjoyed your stay at Cosy Cottage and your problems were quickly resolved. We hope we can welcome you back again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company

Great company, very helpful and responsive. We had a brilliant stay!

26 March 2026
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We are pleased you enjoyed your stay at Lake View and hope we can welcome you back again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Stay

Amazing stay - the place is enormous and was equipped with everything we needed for a 3-night joint stag/hen do. Excellent location, we will be staying again next year if plans allow.

14 March 2026
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Reply from Cumbrian Cottage Holidays

Thank you for a lovely review of Bank House sleeping 30 people, it is a large house perfect for celebrations and parties. We are looking forward to welcoming you back again next year.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Company to deal with

Gail was very helpful helping me sorting out something that was non standard. We stayed in a fabulous property for a week and as soon as we got home immediately booked for next year.

Great company to deal with.

6 March 2026
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Reply from Cumbrian Cottage Holidays

Thank you for your kind words. We are pleased you enjoyed High House and we look forward to welcoming you back again next year.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent cottage and facilities

Excellent cottage and facilities. Superb hosts and perfect location. Highly recommend

12 March 2026
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Reply from Cumbrian Cottage Holidays

We are pleased you have enjoyed your stay at the newly refurbished Blacksmiths Cottage in Pooley Bridge, we hope we can welcome you back again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had an amazing stay here

We had an amazing stay here! The cabin was beautiful with amazing views, a hamper on arrival and great facilities! Perfect for a few days away from reality and would highly recommend! Only thing I would say which is stated in the handbook on arrival, if attending during colder months, definitely consider bringing extra wood for the hot tub, the owners very kindly give you a starter pack and do offer to sell some, however bringing your own would be handy in the colder months as the hot tub can take a while to heat up, but lighting it etc really does add a little extra something special to the trip. Thanks for a lovely stay :)

17 February 2026
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Reply from Cumbrian Cottage Holidays

Thank you for a lovely review of your stay at Penruddock, the lodges really are in a beautiful setting with magnificent views. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope we can welcome you back again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful friendly service…

Very helpful friendly service accommodation was everything we expected thanks again
Cliff and Jackie Robinson

4 February 2026
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Reply from Cumbrian Cottage Holidays

Thanks for your lovely review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay at the Duke of Portland Boathouse on Ullswater and hope we can welcome you back again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful place with beautiful scenic…

Beautiful place with beautiful scenic views. Such a memorable experience that i will never forget. Hopefully be back to visit in the future x

12 January 2026
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We are pleased you enjoyed your stay at the Duke of Portland Boathouse, we totally agree, the views are beautiful. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Cumbrian Cottage team were friendly…

The Cumbrian Cottage team were friendly and kept me updated throughout.
Always on hand to answer any queries. Even out of hours they would return my call!
Would definitely recommend to friends and family.

31 December 2025
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Reply from Cumbrian Cottage Holidays

Thank you for a lovely 5 star review, we are pleased you will recommend us to friends and family and thank you for staying with us at Old Belfield, we hope we can welcome you back again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic place to stay

Fantastic place to stay. Beautiful accommodation with such an amazing history. It felt like we were staying in a castle. The views are amazing with deer and pheasants on the grounds. Nice a close to the centre of the village. Only 10-15 min drive the Carlisle.
It has everything you could need for a stay. Milk, tea and coffee were here on our arrival (great after a long drive). The place is spotless.
Each of the three rooms have ensuite bathrooms. The beds were extremely comfortable. There is a utility room with washing machine and dryer as well as a seperate toilet for guests.
Honestly such an amazing place to stay. Highly recommend.

7 January 2026
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Reply from Cumbrian Cottage Holidays

Thank you for a lovely review of your holiday at Geltsdale East Wing in Wetheral, we are pleased you are enjoying your stay and hope we can welcome you back again in the future.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Bramble Cottage was small but…

Bramble Cottage was small but beautifully formed, very neat and clean. The bed was extremely comfortable and the welcome pack (bread, butter etc) was a lovely idea. However, when we arrived at the cottage the heating hadn't been put on and it was baltic inside. We did put it on but the cottage, being made of stone, took over 12 hours to heat. We sat on the sofa covered in our coats and throws until finally giving in and got into bed just to keep warm. There was a beautiful bathroom with a huge bath which I was looking forward to after a long, cold days walking but unfortunately the hot water ran tepid at most. Very disappointing. Although the shower was hot and powerful. I did speak to the representative from Cumbrian Cottages who explained that the cottage had not been occupied for many weeks and the caretaker should have put the heating on. If we hadn't have been so tired after a 5 hour journey we would have returned home.

30 December 2025
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Reply from Cumbrian Cottage Holidays

We are sorry the cottage was not heated on your arrival, the heating is permanently on a low temperature and the caretaker had not realised it would take so long to heat up, the cold snap when you arrived unfortunately did not help the situation either. We are unaware of any issues with the hot water, had you brought this to our attention we could have sent someone to look into this for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A hidden gem

This was our fourth time staying here. It’s a great space for a family get together. An impressive building and has a lord of the manor feel. Great open outdoor view across the countryside with deer roaming freely. We will be back again.

John

3 January 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Cumbria cottages we’re very good with…

Cumbria cottages we’re very good with communication and responses to our needs

28 December 2025
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Reply from Cumbrian Cottage Holidays

Thank you for your review. We hope you enjoyed staying at Kirkstone Cottage and we can welcome you back again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A fabulous Christmas at Glingerbank

Where to start
We are 4 generations of a family, aged 11mths - 86 years old, all 24 of us.
We celebrated our Christmas in beautiful Glingerbank house, staying from 23rd - 27th December.
The house is just amazing, so well presented, everything you could possibly need to cook a huge Christmas dinner, full English breakfasts, Boxing Day buffet and all the meals in between.
From, plates, pans, cutlery, glasses, serving dishes, roasting tins, Yorkshire pudding trays, if you need it, it’s there and more.
Glingerbank is so comfortable, warm, clean, lovely bedding, all towels provided, heating was timed to come on for us, all day from 7am until late at night.
The house is quirky with different staircases, corridors, rooms galore and the lift was invaluable for our 3 Octogenarians.
Fabulous location, we enjoyed a lovely Boxing Day walk up at Hadrian’s wall.
Hot Tub was an added bonus.
We have enjoyed a wonderful family Christmas, filled with amazing memories and photographs - Thank you
We all highly recommend Glingerbank House

23 December 2025
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Reply from Cumbrian Cottage Holidays

Thank you for a lovely review of Bank House, it certainly is furnished and equipped for several families or a group of friends to enjoy a break away together. We hope we can welcome you back again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Blacksmiths Cottage

Blacksmiths Cottage was ideally placed for local amenities, clean, comfortable and well equipped. No complaints whatsoever.

17 October 2025
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Reply from Cumbrian Cottage Holidays

Thank you for your 5* review of Blacksmiths Cottage, it is a lovely cottage in a popular Lake District village. We hope we can welcome you back again in the future.

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