Cumbria’s Lake District is one of the county’s main sights with its rolling emerald hills, Britain’s largest lakes, and mountains. The countryside is filled with village pubs, markets, and historic Tudor manors with immaculate gardens. In the famous Lake District National Park, you can view swans floating across shimmering lakefronts. You can also explore rugged hiking trails and lofty granite mountain summits. Upon arriving at Windermere’s World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, visitors will be greeted by Beatrix Potter’s adorable Peter Rabbit. By reserving a country cottage, they can hop through the forest with Ms. Potter’s ever-curious Flopsy, Mospy, and Cottontail. Please scroll down to see our list of the top Airbnb vacation rentals in Cumbria, England, to enhance your vacation in the beautiful British countryside.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on February 29, 2024.
1. Cute country cottage with patio (from USD 126)
While exploring England’s rolling countryside, up to two guests can enjoy a romantic holiday at this country cottage. Here, you can relax amongst the garden’s lilac trees after hiking rigorous mountain trails. To prepare for your adventures, you can hang fresh laundry in your bedroom’s enormous wardrobe. With fast WiFI, you can easily stay connected and get work done on your laptop. After washing dishes in the fully equipped kitchen, you can watch TV on the living room’s blue sofas. Before bed, you can enjoy a hot shower in the luxurious silver-tiled shower, featuring complimentary toiletries and other bath essentials.
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from the most comfy couch to best bed everthe cottage is very well equipped and incredibly comfortablethe bed is really comfortable as is the couch and the shower is amazingthe bed and sofa were beyond comfortable and the welcome hamper was a great touchthe standard of the property is beyond any expectation top quality fixtures extremely stylish and very comfortableCleanliness:
lovely clean tidy warm accommodationfantastically modern stylish and spotlessly clean padclean tidy cosy and very privatethe accommodation itself was spotlessly clean and has a very warm feel about itthe place was very stylish clean and had some very nice touchesHost:
hosts were easy to contact and helpfulgreat host and a lovely placederek is a fantastic host and went above and beyondderek and his brother jonty were helpful and quick to respond to questions we hadderek jonty and family are the perfect hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
good location for the lakeslocation perfect for wanderings in the lakes or dalesthe location is ideal for travelling around the southern lakes & surrounding areasgreat location and very festive just before christmasoutstanding fantastic value for money great location and perfect for a little break away
2. Peaceful chalet with a kitchen (from USD 94)
This peaceful chalet will allow up to two adventurous guests to explore Britain’s emerald countryside. When frosty winters arrive, they can lounge on the sofa in front of the wood stove’s crackling flames. They can chop garden-fresh veggies on the kitchen’s granite counters for hearty stews. During summer, they can listen to wildlife while lounging under flowering apple trees. They can barbecue on the patio where they can enjoy lovely summer dinners. After showering in the glass stall, they can feed horses carrots, view honey bees making honey, and read on their bed. Other amenities include Wi-Fi, a dedicated workspace, and a cot and high chair for those travelling with children.
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good smart tv and wifi receptionwell organised space and had everything we needed- no room for improvement thank you for having usfabulous place just outside appleby warm comfortable with all conveniences log fire being the uspsmall but perfectly formed lodge kitchen was very well stocked down to champagne glasses oils herbs and tin foilthe bed was so very comfortable and the space was just right for 2 of usCleanliness:
spotlessly clean quiet & warmit was really clean and perfect place for taking your dog with yousuch a lovely clean and cosy lodgespotlessly clean and extremely comfortable and stylishclean comfortable and very well equippedHost:
lovely people and very attentivemaps and suggestions are provided which was super helpfulthe host was very friendly and helpful and we really enjoyed our staygreat walks in the local area and the hosts are available to help with any questions and requestshost is fabulous and goes above and beyond to help with everythingRead more reviewsLocation:
amazing walks near and a bit further awayabsolutely perfect stay location - v close to the lakes yorkshire dales and townsa great location for exploring the local areathere’s a lovely walk through to a waterfall right in the villageit was in a great location to explore the east lakes and the yorkshire dales
3. Stylish lodge for two (from USD 132)
Guests can awaken to cow bells and bleating sheep while making this stylish rural lodge their vacation home. With sliding glass doors in the bedroom, you can easily access the wrap-around deck to enjoy leisurely breakfasts. The full bathroom has a sparkling soaker tub in which you can have luxurious lavender baths. In the powder-blue kitchen, you can whip up meals and blueberry pies following berry picking at Derwent Lake. With parking for two vehicles, you need not worry where you’ll store your off-road toys and SUVs.
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the lodge was superb fantastic views so comfortable warm well equipped and peacefulwe didn't watch much tv we preferred to look out onto the wonderful viewthe interior is modern and well designed - the bathroom and kitchen are particularly modern and well equippedthe beds were super comfy and the whole lounge was extremely spacioussuperb interior comfy bed gas stove and so onCleanliness:
spotlessly clean and very well equipped with extra personal touches to welcome youupon arrival we were impressed with the cleanliness of the lodgethe place is clean new large and has warm heatingthe perfect stay the lodge is amazing - so clean comfortable and spaciousit was spotless and it felt like we were the first guests of the airbnbHost:
mandy was the perfect hostmandy was a excellent hostmandy is a lovely hostshe was extremely informative and caring excellent host helping us make the most out of our holidaymandy is a very thoughtful unobtrusive hostRead more reviewsLocation:
a lovely lodge in a wonderful locationbeautiful lodge in a nice peaceful locationit is very close to the lakes distillery and lots of lovely trailsthis is a great base from which to explore the lakes and hills or for walking tripsit was easy to reach all amenities and a great location for visiting the many lakes and mountains
4. Lovely suite with an indoor fireplace (from USD 101)
Nature enthusiasts seeking to experience England’s Lake District National Park should consider this suite for two guests. Located in a historic brick home, this one-bedroom rental features laundry facilities, a tiled bathroom, and a fully stocked kitchen. After hiking to Skiddaw’s lofty summit, you can heat up by the fireplace or under your electric blanket. The heated utility room is ideal for storing your sporting equipment and muddy boots after nature adventures. The romantic, vintage king bed’s fresh linens will ensure a luxurious sleep after tuning into your Netflx faves.
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there were thoughtful touches such as fresh eggs in the kitchen and robes in the bathroomCleanliness:
always clean and tidy and thoughtful touches on arrivalvery clean and cosy accommodation and good parkingsparkling clean with basic food items and other necessitiesthe place was spotless stylish and had lots of nice little touchescozy and very cleanHost:
the host was friendly and informativelovely little cottage and a really good hostalister is a great host we felt really spoiledhighly recommend to anyone visiting the lake district and ali the host is greatbeautiful place and the hosts spoil visitors with lovely touchesRead more reviewsLocation:
ideal location for various lake district hotspotsgreat location for driving into the lakes for hikinggreat location easy to get to the lakesgreat location easy to get to from the motorway and close to shops etcgreat location for anyone looking to explore the lakes
5. Beautiful haven with a hot tub (from USD 193)
By staying at this beautiful village haven for up to three guests, you can unwind in the hot tub after a long day of exploring. With an indoor fireplace, you can throw firewood into the fireplace to stay warm on cold nights. After Nordic skiing, you can put on warm clothes from the dryer before eating hearty chili. The multi-coloured wood walls surrounding the deep tub will entice anyone into bathing after stargazing on the patio. For guests considering staying longer, there is free parking and Wi-Fi available for your convenience.
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the huge powerful shower & lovely bath were awesome & of course the hot tubhot tub and bathroom are both beautifulchris’s house was beautifully decorated and had an amazing hot tub and bathroomCleanliness:
very clean and better in real lifeeverything was very clean and in very good conditionfantastic little cottage which is very stylish and cleangood value for money very clean house and quite arefantastic added touches extremely clean and will definitely be staying againHost:
fab hosts who really had thought of everything and any questions were quickly answeredthe hosts are very kind and helpful and extremely understandingreally enjoyed our stay the lodge was excellent value for money and the hosts were friendly and helpfuloutstanding host very stylish accomodation and plenty to do locally and unwind at night in the hot tubRead more reviewsLocation:
it’s in a perfect location to explore the countryside near carlislegreat location we will definitely be backgreat location close to gretna carlisle and the lake district which speaks for itselfgreat weekend away couldn’t fault the placereally lovely property with in a great location
6. Airy cabin with essentials (from USD 113)
Adventurers can feel right at home in this wilderness cabin with vaulted ceilings and knotty-pine interiors. In a separate shed, you can find a toilet, a sink, and toiletries. The small kitchen features a mini fridge, microwave, and kettle, allowing guests to prepare simple meals. This rental comes with free Wi-Fi despite its secluded location. There is a fire pit over which guests can cook skillet meals after canoeing adventures. This rental doesn’t have shower facilities, but you can use the sink’s hot water to wash alongside woodland creatures.
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we especially liked the electric blanket in the bed really helped warm us upwould if been nicer if it was a bit more private and a better heater for winter guestswe felt comfortable leaving for dinner when we had tooa beautiful change from the standard hotel roomthe toilet (no shower) is outside of the cabin in rainy/snowy weather it's less then idealCleanliness:
everything was fantastically clean to covid standards and there were plenty of cleaning suppliesplace was clean and we had everything we neededit's a cozy space which is spotlessly clean with some really nice touches (ethe room was spotless and very well organisedvery cosy and cleanHost:
hosts where fantastic with quick reply’smatthew & yassmine were exceptionally friendly hosts and lovely kind peoplethe bbq was amazing and matthew himself was a wonderful hostthe hosts were friendly and very helpfulmatthew was really friendly and hospitableRead more reviewsLocation:
quirky cabin in excellent locationvery cute place to stayreally cute cosy and comfy hut in a great locationlovely place ideal location would visit againbut well worth it for the amazing set up and location
7. Quirky rental with mountain views (from USD 111)
Located in a peaceful setting, this quirky rental for two with mountain views overlooks pastures filled with grazing sheep. With a fully equipped kitchen, guests can easily prepare delicious gourmet meals. While your laundry spins indoors, you can enjoy fresh air and songbirds in the garden. This property comes with free parking, so you’ll have time to get lost in mazes and ski snow-covered mountains. You can enjoy drinking your favourite wine by the fireplace or while having a relaxing candlelit bath in the clawfoot tub. Other amenities include free WiFi, heating, and a dedicated workspace.
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sky tv free wifi and dvd’sCleanliness:
very clean with great facilitiesvery clean convenient beautiful and comfortablebeautiful location very clean and lots of thoughtful touches and local informationeverything is very well organised and cleanpaul and jella are great hosts the bothy was sparking clean and had so many lovely touchesHost:
cosy and lovely house too helpful and welcoming ownersthe directions provided by paul was extremely helpful in getting to the property in the darkpaul and jella were very kind and helpful as alwaysjella and paul are lovely hosts and live nearby so are there if you need themour hosts and their lovely dog were very welcoming and even helped put our shopping awayRead more reviewsLocation:
there is great walking right on the doorstep and is an ideal base to explore the western lakesamazing bothy perfect location for walks out and drives to local spotsa little treasure of a place in a stunning locationamazing secluded place to stay in the lakesgreat place to get away
8. One-bedroom guest suite with laundry facilities (from USD 94)
While staying at this one-bedroom stone sanctuary for two, you can do laundry and dry it amongst red squirrels. On the patio, you can eat raspberry scones and tea by the garden’s flowering cherry trees. The navy kitchen connects to the living and dining areas, resulting in evenings full of good food and entertainment. With free-onsite parking, you can explore Hadrian’s stone-walled encampment with your pet. There is a cubical shower with shampoo in which guests can freshen up before dressing up for an evening of theatre.
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emma even kindly lent us her ironing board and full length mirror for our big daythe cottage is very well appointed with excellent comfortable bedsthe twin beds were very comfortablethe kitchen was also really well equipped with lots of utensils so we could easily cook for ourselvesthe style of the cottage the finishing touches the comfy beds the fresh eggs on arrival the locationCleanliness:
very clean and tidyeverything was really clean and cozysuper clean and wanting for nothingthe place was very clean and furnished very beautifullystylish sparkling clean quiet cosyHost:
excellent hosts and excellent facilities highly recomendedemma is a perfect hostthanks for being a great hostemma is a perfect hostthe best place and the best hostRead more reviewsLocation:
excellent location for the north lakesa perfect location for a getaway in the lakesthis location is perfect for exploring the lakestucked away in beautiful countryside with a fantastic little walk right on handgood location for the northern fells
9. Charming retreat with free parking (from USD 73)
This charming stone retreat is near Moorside’s village shops, attractions, and more. With a comfortable sofa bed and a king-sized bed, this rental can easily accommodate a party of three. You can read your newspaper and sip coffee on the patio alongside a blue-jacketed Peter Rabbit. In the kitchen, you can prepare delicious shepherd’s pie for your loved ones while your laundry spins. After dinner, you can open the French Doors to grill marshmallows on the patio. There is no cell reception here, but there is free Wi-Fi access, so you can stay connected while on vacation.
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the bed and couch and chairs were all super comfortablethe cottage is a great space the super king bed and red-squirrel filled garden were particular highlightsoh and the wifi works perfectlyduring our stay the wifi signal was good enough even to watch netflixthe apartment has everything you need plus a nice view from the gardenCleanliness:
it was immaculately clean and very comfortableit was absolutely cleanbeautiful cottage exceptionally clean and lovely and quietthe bathroom is spotless with a very powerful shower over the baththe annex is spotlessly clean & provides everything required for a relaxing breakHost:
hosts were lovely and knowledgeablekind & friendly hostswonderful hosts in a wonderful settingsally and brian are very welcoming hosts who are happy to offer any advice on the local areathey are a lovely friendly couple and were very welcomingRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is perfectthe location is brillianta perfect rural getaway locationthe location was great for walks and good pubs nearby in alstonfantastic location to explore the beautiful pennines
10. Lovely residence with sunny solarium
With two airy bedrooms and two bathrooms, this rental can host up to four guests including a pet. It has three cosy beds that can ensure a good night’s rest after kayaking pristine lakes. Your children can host tea parties in the solarium while you enjoy peace on the patio. There is a kitchen to create home-style meals and dessert from market-fresh vegetables, poultry, dairy, and fruit. The dog cage and playpen can be transported for family picnics in grassy meadows alongside cottontail rabbits. Before going to bed, guests can enjoy a good movie on the TV or look up information on the free Wi-Fi.
Cumbria, England, United KingdomSuperhostAccommodates: 4
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rooms are spacious with lovely furnishings and a nice log burnergreat balcony for warm days and most fantastic shower roomsi loved the bumble bee’s & the hare bedroom decor the main bathroom downstairs is beautiful tooCleanliness:
sparkling clean and all the thoughtful touchesit was very clean which reassured us and had some personal touches toowe felt really safe and assured that all cleaning protocols had been followedthe cottage was spotlessly clean and very well equippedcomfortable extremely clean and well worth the moneyHost:
thank you to our hosts we can’t wait to returncommunication with the hosts has been excellent and they were always happy to answer and questionsbeth is a super fantastic host and we will definately be recommending to friends and colleaguesstay here beth was a phenomenal host and had made this space fantasticamazing cottage and amazing hosts absolutely loved staying here we will be definitely coming here againRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is ideal for exploring the lakeslocation was excellent nice quiet village with close links to places that we were wanting to visitfantastic place to stay for short trip to the lakesideal location for visiting the lakes and there was great info about the local areagreat location for hiking the lake district and a very comfortable stay with everything you need and more
Discover Cumbria's natural beauty
While in Cumbria, visitors can sip tea in splendid rural settings after engaging in rugged nature adventures. Throughout the English countryside, they can eat fish and chips, watch swans on pristine lakes, and view Tudor manors. By reserving a charming country cottage, they’ll experience all these amazing sights and more. Upon returning from Cumbria, they’ll be eagerly awaiting another chance to explore more of its natural beauty and wondrous attractions.
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