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  • A wooden cabin with a fenced porch surrounded by trees at Alfresco Lodge in Skiptory Howe 37B White Cross Bay near Windermere
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    Skiptory Howe 37B, White Cross Bay near Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
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      4.7★

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    Alfresco Lodge, a charming, single-storey cottage in White Cross Bay holiday park near Windermere, Cumbria. (Ref. 1089012)

    • Wi-fi
    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Dishwasher
    • Baby-friendly

    3 nights from Sun 31st May £454

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  • A wooden cabin with glass doors open to a deck with wicker chairs and a glass table surrounded by trees at Willows Lodge White Cross Bay near Windermere
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    White Cross Bay, near Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
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      4.6★

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    Willows Lodge is a stylish, two-bedroom lodge residing in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria. (Ref. 1141377)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Baby-friendly

    3 nights from Sun 31st May £555

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  • A backyard with a patio table and chairs under an umbrella a fire pit with benches on a gravel area and a conservatory at Sanderson House in Cleator Moor
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    Cleator Moor, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps13
    • Bedrooms7
    • PetsYes

      4.6★

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    A beautiful detached house resting in Cleator Moor, Cumbria. (Ref. 1125000)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Hot Tub
    • Dishwasher
    • Washing machine
    • Baby-friendly
    • Games room

    • 10% off - Tue 18th Nov 2025 to 27th Mar 2026

    3 nights from Fri 22nd May £2663

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  • A balcony with wicker chairs and a small table overlooking trees and a street at Romney Grange in Ambleside
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    Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
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    A gloriously penthouse apartment located at Waterhead in lovely landscaped gardens. (Ref. 1042541)

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    • Electric car charging
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    • Baby-friendly

    3 nights from Sat 23rd May £1531

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  • A detached house with tiled roof a paved walkway and garden at Cherry Croft in Bowness-On-Solway
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    Bowness-On-Solway, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps4
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    Cherry Croft is a charming, detached bungalow resting rurally in Bowness-on-Solway nr Kirkbride, Cumbria. (Ref. 1145565)

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    • Ground floor bedroom
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    • Baby-friendly

    3 nights from Mon 1st Jun £471

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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
    • Bedrooms2
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      4.9★

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    A luxury lodge situated near the village of Ulverston. (Ref. 977687)

    • Wi-fi
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    • Ground floor bedroom
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    • Baby-friendly

    3 nights from Sun 31st May £619

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  • A stone pathway with stairs leading to a wooden door surrounded by stone walls and plants at The Hay Loft in New Hutton near Kendal
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    New Hutton near Kendal, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps3
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    A charming, two-bedroom barn conversion located in a quiet valley in New Hutton near Kendal, Cumbria. (Ref. 1130226)

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    • Ground floor bedroom
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    3 nights from Tue 26th May £436

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  • A stone cottage with a mossy roof and garden with pink flowers and stone walls at The LA'AL Cragg in Kirkby Stephen
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    Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps2
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    The LA'AL Cragg is a characterful, one-bedroom cottage resting rurally in North Stainmore near Brough, Cumbria. (Ref. 1141343)

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    3 nights from Sun 31st May £451

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  • A paved driveway in front of a white two-story house with a bench under a covered area at Garth Hill House in Ambleside
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    Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District
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    Garth Hill House is a large, detached house resting in Ambleside, Cumbria. (Ref. 1064465)

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    • Ground floor bedroom
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    3 nights from Fri 22nd May was £5306 £3931

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  • A wooden cabin with a fenced wooden deck and grassy area at 25 Sherwood in South Lakeland Leisure Village
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    South Lakeland Leisure Village, Cumbria & The Lake District
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    A marvellous Scandinavian-style lodge nestled on the sought-after site of South Lakeland Leisure Village. (Ref. 1082091)

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    • Ground floor bedroom

    3 nights from Sun 31st May £389

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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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