What's Cumbria like?
There's a lot visitors like about Cumbria, especially its restaurants and historical sites. Activities such as hiking give you a chance to enjoy the outdoors during your stay. Nature lovers can explore top areas such as Lake Windermere and Yorkshire Dales National Park. There's plenty more to see, including sights like Aira Force and Ullswater.
Where are the best places to stay in Cumbria?
Here are our travellers' top 5 places to stay in Cumbria:
Ivythwaite Lodge, in Windermere
Mountain guesthouse within easy reach of Lake Windermere- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Garden
Sunnyside B and B, in Keswick
Mountain guesthouse within easy reach of Derwentwater- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free Wi-Fi
Fellpack House, in Keswick
Keswick guesthouse in national park- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • Terrace • Garden
Corner Beech House, in Grange-over-Sands
Mountain B&B within easy reach of Cartmel Priory- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Terrace
1692 Wasdale, in Seascale
- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Bar • Garden
What is there to see near Cumbria?:
- Lake Windermere (13.7 mi/22 km from the city centre)
- Yorkshire Dales National Park (36.3 mi/58.4 km from the city centre)
- Aira Force (0.7 mi/1.1 km from the city centre)
- Ullswater (1 mi/1.6 km from the city centre)
- Hellvellyn (5.5 mi/8.8 km from the city centre)
What is there to do near Cumbria?:
- Theatre By The Lake (9.2 mi/14.8 km from the city centre)
- Cumberland Pencil Museum (9.4 mi/15.1 km from the city centre)
- Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre (12.2 mi/19.7 km from the city centre)
- Wray Castle (12.3 mi/19.9 km from the city centre)
- Honister Slate Mine (12.4 mi/19.9 km from the city centre)
Other popular Cumbria attractions
- Blencathra
- Lowther Castle and Gardens
- Castlerigg Stone Circle
- Lowther Park
- Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water