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  • An outdoor seating area with a glass table and wicker chairs by a river near a stone bridge at Beckside Cottage in Penrith
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    Penrith, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps5
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsYes

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    Beckside Cottage is a stylish, pet-friendly terraced holiday cottage situated in the lovely town of Penrith in Cumbria with lovely en-suite bedrooms. (Ref. 1172486)

    • Wi-fi
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    • Baby-friendly

    3 nights from Sat 30th May £498

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  • A bedroom with a wooden bed, white bedding, cushions, bedside lamps, a small mirror, and a tray with cups and a plant at The Wonky Burrow in Bowness-On-Windermere
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    Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps2
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      4.6★

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    The Wonky Burrow is a stylish, lower-ground-floor apartment nestled in the outskirts of Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria. (Ref. 1141446)

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    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Baby-friendly

    3 nights from Fri 22nd May was £700 £574

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  • A rocky shoreline with a white building on the right and a sailboat on the left at Waterside in Ravenglass
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    Ravenglass, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps5
    • Bedrooms3
    • PetsNo

      4.9★

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    A delightful coastal holiday home resting in Ravenglass, Cumbria. (Ref. 1007857)

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    • Ground floor bedroom
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    3 nights from Tue 26th May £497

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  • A house with large windows and peaked roofs illuminated at dusk with trees and stone wall in front at The Ridge in Bowness-On-Windermere
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    Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps12
    • Bedrooms6
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    Ridge House is a luxury, three-storey house overlooking Lake Windermere near Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, boasting a cinema, games room, and boathouse. (Ref. 1165746)

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    • Baby-friendly
    • Games room

    3 nights from Mon 1st Jun £4322

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  • A courtyard with a lawn and garden in front of residential buildings at Lakeside View in Lakeside near Bowness-On-Windermere
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    Lakeside near Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District
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    Lakeside View is part of the beautiful Landing How Estate at Lakeside, Cumbria. (Ref. 1140421)

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    • Baby-friendly

    • 10% off - Wed 4th Feb to 30th Apr 2026

    3 nights from Sun 31st May £564

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  • A cabin with a deck and gravel area at Elm Lodge in Ulverston
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    Ulverston, Cumbria & The Lake District
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    Modern, detached lodge, 3 miles from the Cumbrian market town of Ulverston. (Ref. 958692)

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    3 nights from Sat 30th May £562

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  • An outdoor area with a deck and trees at Oak Lodge in Pennington near Ulverston
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    Pennington near Ulverston, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps4
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    A luxury lodge situated near the village of Ulverston. (Ref. 977687)

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    3 nights from Mon 25th May £580

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  • A stone house with a slate roof solar panels and chimneys surrounded by grass and bushes at Sherriff in Troutbeck near Keswick
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    Troutbeck, near Keswick, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps8
    • Bedrooms4
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      4.9★

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    Modern detached house midway between Keswick and Ullswater.Lovely views and gardne. (Ref. 1061490)

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    3 nights from Sun 31st May £649

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  • An exterior view of a stone and white house with grey doors and a small fenced garden area at Coney Garth Retreat in Beckermet
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    Beckermet, Cumbria & The Lake District
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    Semi-detached barn conversion located in the quiet village of Beckermet on the West Coast of Cumbria. (Ref. 980465)

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    • Ground floor bedroom
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    3 nights from Sat 30th May £554

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  • Exterior stone wall of a house with wooden framed windows and door with metal gate and stone steps with flowers at Birkett Barn in Kirkby Stephen
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    Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria & The Lake District
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    A superb four-bedroom barn conversion settled in Wharton near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria. (Ref. 1073438)

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    3 nights from Sat 30th May £948

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A great time to consider booking your next staycation, these cottages for May half-term breaks will provide you with a wonderful place to stay in the heart of one of England’s most beautiful regions. With many of these properties offering plenty of indoor and outdoor space as well as great access to the region’s quaint market towns and villages, they can provide you with the perfect backdrop to your next family holiday in May half term. 

Why Book one of these May Half-Term Breaks? 

By booking one of these Lake District May half term cottages for your next family holiday, you’ll be treated to a comfortable and cosy place to stay, all whilst avoiding much of the hustle and bustle that occurs during the summer break. After all, being one of the most popular destinations for UK holidaymakers, places like Windermere and Ambleside can fill up quickly with tourists, so booking a May half-term break lets you avoid all of that and allows you to enjoy the Lake District at a pace that suits you. 

Places to Visit during the May Half-Term Holidays 

With so much to see, do and explore in the Lake District during the May half-term, you and your family will have no trouble finding plenty of things to do to fill up your time here. For example, the town of Keswick in the north of the region has plenty to offer visitors. Being situated on the edge of Derwentwater, this town is home to the Pencil Museum and the Puzzling Place, a unique attraction packed full of optical illusions that the kids will love.  

On the other hand, the town of Bowness also makes for a wonderful place to go exploring, sitting on the edge of the region’s largest lake where you can take a ferry to-and-from the various towns that sit on its shores. Not only that, but it’s also home to a host of wonderful country pubs and restaurants to enjoy before retreating to your accommodation to rest up for the evening. 

Other places to visit during your Lake District May half-term break include: 

Bassenthwaite 

Cartmel 

Coniston 

Eskdale 

Grizedale 

Kendal 

Ullswater 

Types of Lake District May Half-Term Cottages 

As well as these May half term breaks, there are plenty more options available depending on the time of year. For example, there are lots of opportunities to book Autumn breaks, Winter breaks, summer holidays and even Christmas and New Year holidays too! With loads of dog-friendly cottages, family-friendly cottages, large cottages and luxury lodges available to book as well, we’re sure that you’ll find the perfect place to stay for your next escape to the Lake District. 

Found the perfect property? Don’t wait around – Contact Lakelovers and get started with planning your next Lake District staycation with us today! 

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