The Lake District is the perfect destination for your next family holiday, with attractions and activities suitable for all ages and interests, whilst you and your family can enjoy all the comforts of home and the convenience of being able to come and go as you please.
Long weekend stays are available, so you and your family can combine relaxation with a huge choice of family-friendly visitor attractions.
For smaller groups, Honeypot and Nannygoat Cottages can be found in the cosy village of Underbarrow. They are the ideal choice for a relaxing, quiet holiday away from the bustle of the Lake District’s larger towns.
Each cottage provides a restful environment for up to four guests – or eight across the two properties. Both cottages are set in private grounds, which make a great location for short walks with children, who will love nature spotting around the estate. Please note: families with very young children should be aware that there is open water on the estate grounds.
Windermere and the surrounding area are packed with family activities are a short drive from Underbarrow, In Bowness you can find the World of Beatrix Potter museum, which is great for story lovers of all ages, whilst Brockhole Visitor Centre and its legendary adventure playground is just a short drive away.
Also within driving distance is the Lakeside to Haverthwaite steam railway and the Lakes Aquarium, whilst Grizedale Forest is a little farther afield but perfect for family walks and cycle rides – with a huge number of routes suitable for little legs, and plenty of stops for tea and cake!
Despite Underbarrow’s more rural location, family fun is right around the corner. Kendal is only fifteen minutes away, where you’ll find great places for family meals and plenty of rainy-day entertainment. You’re also an easy drive away from milking time and the fairy trail at Low Sizergh Barn, the adventure trail at Sizergh Castle, and the Lakeland Maize Maze.
Nature-loving families will be right at home in Underbarrow as the surrounding area boasts a high concentration of free-to-access nature reserves such as Whitbarrow and Barkbooth Lot, where you can spot rare species in their natural habitats all year round.