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  • A country house with driveways surrounded by fields and hills at Oakdene Country House in Sedbergh
    27
    Sedbergh, Yorkshire Dales - North
    • Sleeps23
    • Bedrooms11
    • Pet FriendlyNo

      5.0★

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    A beautiful Victorian house lying amidst the hills in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in Sedbergh. (Ref. 1022219)

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

    3 nights from Sun 6th Jun From £4355

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  • A paved patio with two black chairs and a small table with a teapot outside a cream building with windows and a door at Herdwick Cottage in Brampton Cumbria
    27
    Brampton, Cumbria, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps5
    • Bedrooms3
    • Pet FriendlyNo

      4.9★

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    A well-presented holiday home resting in Brampton, Cumbria. (Ref. 1088093)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Sky TV

    3 nights from Sun 6th Jun From £399

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  • A mobile home with a deck in the outdoor area at Swan Haven in Grange-Over-Sands
    New property
    31
    Lakeland Leisure Park near Flookburgh, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • Pet FriendlyNo

      5.0★

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    Swan Haven is a welcoming lodge on a holiday site near Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, with on-site shop, pub, and lakes. (Ref. 1202838)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Swimming pool
    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Dishwasher

    3 nights from Fri 4th Jun From £442

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  • A house with a hot tub and garden at Barn Howe in Lyth near Levens
    87
    Lyth near Levens, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps6
    • Bedrooms3
    • Pet FriendlyNo

      5.0★

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    Barn Howe is a stunning, family-friendly and pet-friendly home, encompassed by picture-perfect scenery in Lyth in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria. (Ref. 1180254)

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

    3 nights from Mon 7th Jun From £1160

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  • A backyard with grass bushes and stone wall in front of a white house with multiple chimneys and a glass conservatory at Valley View in Dalton-In-Furness
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    53
    Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps24
    • Bedrooms11
    • Pet FriendlyYes

      4.2★

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    A grand, Victorian detached house located in Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria. (Ref. 1127063)

    • Pets go free
    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Hot Tub
    • Dishwasher
    • Washing machine
    • Baby-friendly
    • Games room

    • 25% off - Fri 28th Aug to 25th Sep 2026

    3 nights from Sun 6th Jun From £3525

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  • An exterior view of a stone building with windows and bushes at 1 Park Road Windermere
    80
    Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps12
    • Bedrooms6
    • Pet FriendlyNo

      5.0★

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    1 Park Road is a substantial Victorian guest house resting in Windermere, Cumbria, boasting six en-suite bedrooms and is close to a plethora of amenities. (Ref. 1181856)

    • Wi-fi
    • Dishwasher
    • Washing machine
    • Baby-friendly
    • Games room

    3 nights from Sun 6th Jun From £1484

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  • A wooden lodge with a deck and seating in Bowness-On-Windermere
    New property
    40
    Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • Pet FriendlyYes

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    Jodene Lodge, Redwood 2 is a charming, pet-friendly lodge in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, boasting lake views, an electric fire, and off-road parking. (Ref. 1200323)

    • Pet friendly (extra charges may apply)
    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Dishwasher

    3 nights from Mon 7th Jun From £692

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  • A log cabin with a wooden fence and grass at Wally's Folly, Limefitt Park near Troutbeck
    New property
    49
    Limefitt Park near Troutbeck, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • Pet FriendlyYes

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    Wally's Folly is a welcoming, pet-friendly lodge in Limefitt Park near Troutbeck, Cumbria, with enclosed decking, open-plan living, and an electric fire. (Ref. 1175663)

    • Pets go free
    • Wi-fi
    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Dishwasher

    3 nights from Sun 6th Jun From £493

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  • A stone cottage surrounded by flowers and mountains at Over Brow Cottage in Coniston
    New property
    38
    Coniston, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • Pet FriendlyYes

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    Over Brow Cottage is a beautiful, stone-built cottage resting in the village of Coniston, Cumbria, near a lake, shops, pubs, and walks, with woodburning stove. (Ref. 1204816)

    • Pet friendly (extra charges may apply)
    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Baby-friendly

    3 nights from Fri 4th Jun From £702

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  • A caravan with a wooden deck at Hedgehog Lodge in Carnforth
    New property
    22
    South Lakeland Leisure Village, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • Pet FriendlyYes

      4.7★

      Outstanding

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    Hedgehog Lodge, a superb lodge on the South Lakeland Leisure Village in Carnforth, Lancashire, boasts an open-plan design, Smart TV and onsite facilities. (Ref. 1202454)

    • Pets go free
    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Swimming pool
    • Ground floor bedroom

    3 nights from Sun 6th Jun From £347

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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 February half-term stays, October half-term stays, 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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