Just Show Me Caldbeck Cottages
Discover a lesser known side of the Lake District and stay in a Caldbeck holiday cottage in the magical Northern Fells.
Expect outstanding scenery and excellent walking. Take in the views atop Skiddaw and Blencathra, approached from the north along quieter paths. Enjoy exhilarating rambles across Carrock Fell and High Pike. The Cumbria Way also passes through Caldbeck, while the ever-popular Coast to Coast and Reivers Cycle Routes skirt close by. Don't miss the lovely short walk from just beyond the village duck pond up the Howk, a limestone gorge with waterfalls and ruins of an old bobbin mill. In fact, old mill buildings are a feature of Caldbeck, in particular Priest's Mill, which has been transformed into a visitor attraction offering shops, workshops and a riverside café serving homemade food.
As well as ducks, the conservation village of Caldbeck is home to cute and cuddly, free-range sheep and ponies grazing on the village green. There's also a 12th Century church, a traditional Lakeland inn and a fantastic general store that sells everything from everyday basics and regional produce (great for stocking the larder of your Caldbeck holiday home) to fuel for your car.
Neighbouring villages worth a visit and with good eating establishments include Hesket Newmarket (brewery and agricultural show in September), Uldale and Ireby (music festival). Otherwise opt for the bigger towns of Keswick, Penrith, Carlisle and Cockermouth, all about a 20-minute drive from your cottage in Caldbeck.
Types of Lake District Holidays
As well as these Caldbeck cottages, there’s an even wider selection of holiday cottages in the Lake District to discover.
If you’re after a getaway with all the family, then be sure to browse these cottages for family holidays in the Lake District and these large cottages in the Lake District. If your furry friend is coming along for the ride, be sure to have a look at these pet-friendly cottages in the Lake District.
For those after something a little extra, one of these romantic cottages in the Lake District, Lake District cottages with hot tubs or luxury cottages in the Lake District would be a great option.
If you’re looking for a lodge break in the area, there’s also a fantastic collection of lodges and log cabins in the Lake District, as well as plenty of holiday parks in the Lake District to explore.
Alternatively, if you’re only hoping to get away for a few days, there’s also lots of availability for short breaks in the Lake District too.
All in all, so many reasons to book a Caldbeck cottage for your next British holiday!