Cottages with a past

What are now cosy and sumptuous holiday cottages were once the barn and outbuildings for a 17th century Lake District farmhouse. The buildings have been tastefully renovated by owners Sarah and Stewart with the original features preserved and plenty of interesting discoveries made along the way. The impressive stone fireplaces and quirky nooks and crannies add to the overall experience, and the traditional Cumbrian stone walls of the cottages will keep you snug and warm in winter or cool and fresh in summer.

Each cottage is truly unique and has been decorated and furnished with a keen eye for practicality and plenty of thoughtful luxurious touches, from the dramatic chandeliers to the huge comfortable beds, complete with sumptuous bedding that will seduce you into the soundest of sleeps.

If you spot Stewart and Sarah then ask them about the renovations, they’ll be happy to talk you through what they did, share stories of the highs and lows, and show you plenty of before and after photos.

The perfect Lake District retreat

In this quiet corner of the Lake District, it’s easy to feel like you’ve tumbled through a time warp back to a quieter, simpler, time as you step through the cottage door, but the modern world is just a click away with free wifi at your fingertips and all the mod cons you’d expect in the cottage.

There is secure parking, and each cottage has a private outdoor area that boasts views of the stunning gardens and the Lake District fells beyond. You are welcome to explore the extensive gardens each evening between 6 and 8pm and maybe pick up a few gardening tips along the way and, if you’re here during the spring and summer months, don’t be surprised if you get offered a basket of fresh goodies from the garden to go with your evening meal.

Keep a keen eye out for the local wildlife too – the gardens have been developed with wildlife in mind and attract deer, badgers, foxes, otters and a huge variety of birds. For those with a specific interest in wildlife then there are plenty of local nature reserves nearby, including RSPB Leighton Moss with its starling murmurations, bitterns, and bearded tits.

What makes us different?

If you’re looking for a Lake District Holiday Cottage with a difference, then look no more. Whether you’re pursuing an outdoor adventure holiday or something more relaxed, Crumble Cottages are the perfect Lake District base:

• From the door you can enjoy plenty of walks around the foothills of the Lake District and finish off with a proper pub meal in one of the excellent pubs in the village.
• Take a short drive to the nearby town of Ulverston and wander the narrow streets to discover a myriad of independent shops, fantastic views of Morecambe Bay, and the only Laurel and Hardy museum in the UK.
• If you fancy something more energetic, bring your bike as the Bay Cycleway runs right through the village – 80 miles of undulating cycling with spectacular views and regular refreshment stops along the route.
• If you’re celebrating something special there’s the world-famous Michelin starred L’Enclume restaurant, just a short walk away.
• Avoid the crowds and follow quiet lanes from the front door to the central Lake District for epic walks, wild swimming, or a nice pub lunch in the sunshine.

See our ‘Itineraries’ page for more ideas.