What's Cumbria like?
There's a lot visitors like about Cumbria, especially its restaurants and historical sites. Activities like 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 travelers' top 5 places to stay in Cumbria:
Ivythwaite Lodge, in Windermere
Mountain guesthouse within easy reach of Lake Windermere- Free parking • Free WiFi • Garden
Sunnyside B and B, in Keswick
Mountain guesthouse within easy reach of Derwentwater- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi
Fellpack House, in Keswick
Keswick guesthouse in national park- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden
Corner Beech House, in Grange-over-Sands
Mountain B&B within easy reach of Cartmel Priory- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Terrace
1692 Wasdale, in Seascale
- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Bar • Garden
What is there to see around Cumbria?
- Lake Windermere (13.7 mi/22 km from the city center)
- Yorkshire Dales National Park (36.3 mi/58.4 km from the city center)
- Aira Force (0.7 mi/1.1 km from the city center)
- Ullswater (1 mi/1.6 km from the city center)
- Hellvellyn (5.5 mi/8.8 km from the city center)
What is there to do around Cumbria?
- Theatre By The Lake (9.2 mi/14.8 km from the city center)
- Grasmere Garden Village (9.4 mi/15.1 km from the city center)
- Cumberland Pencil Museum (9.4 mi/15.1 km from the city center)
- Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre (12.2 mi/19.7 km from the city center)
- Wray Castle (12.3 mi/19.9 km from the city center)
Other Popular Cumbria Attractions
- Thirlmere
- Blencathra
- Lowther Castle and Gardens
- Rheged
- Castlerigg Stone Circle