Where To Stay When Visiting Cumbria

Residing in the far north-western corner of England is the sleepy county of Cumbria, which is home to approximately a half-million people. With a variety of attractions including arts and culture, nature and shopping, Cumbria is a great getaway – particularly in the summertime – for those who want to embrace the beauty of the country life while exploring the centuries of history that this area has to offer. Knowing where to stay in Cumbria is just as important as knowing what you will do while here, so we have compiled a list of the best lodging facilities to frequent while in this part of the country.

Directly in the middle of Carlisle in Northern Cumbria, the Townhouse Bed Breakfast is a 4-star assessed bed and breakfast nook that offers direct access to downtown and all the adventures that come with being so close to all the action. One of the most notable nearby attractions is Hadrian's Wall, the boundary that separated the extent of the ancient Roman Empire from the rest of the island. You will also enjoy laid-back shopping and dining in the city of 70,000 residents. This B&B offers Wi-Fi, breakfast, car parking, and the ability for you to bring your pets along for the trip.

Situated in the Southern Lake District around Windermere, the Ashleigh Guest House puts you directly in the centre of the town and gives you unparalleled access to the largest attraction in Cumbria: the Windermere Lake Cruises. After enjoying a relaxing cruise on the lake, you can return to shore and find a number of family-owned eateries and shops to peruse at your leisure before returning to your room for the evening. The Ashleigh Guest House is beautiful and is decorated in traditional Victorian style, with a beautiful stone exterior that makes the small-town charm of this area even more appealing.

For those who are wanting to explore the southern coastline of Cumbria and are set on seeing the Lakeland fells, The Coach House in Newby Bridge puts you in the centre of it all. Once touted as having air so clean and pure it could cure tuberculosis, Newby Falls and the nearby village of Grange-Over-Sands give tourists an unprecedented view of the southern fells from atop the foothills and limestone towers in the area. This original Victorian-style house has since been converted to host a more modern feel and offers three rooms, each able to accommodate four people.

The Cumberland Lodge is located in Workington, in the far western part of Cumbria on the coast. Situated on 50 acres of beautiful land, the lodge is just a few kilometres from Workington and Whitehaven, both cities of 25,000+ people. Workington has a variety of attractions, mainly to do with arts, culture and cinema. With rooms and suites available, you will enjoy the view overlooking the lake land fells and appreciate the proximity to shops, restaurants and fine art attractions. Wi-Fi is complimentary and there are horse racing stables nearby for animal lovers to peruse.