The historic market town of Ulverston is full of charm and has a wide array of cottages to rent whether you love character period properties or those with a contemporary flair. Based on the Furness peninsula, Ulverston is part of the South Lakeland area, only a mile from the water of Morecambe Bay and close to some of the most beloved sights in the Lake District National Park. If you are still not convinced that Ulverston is amazing, below are five reasons we are sure will convince you. Read more
Forest Field is a delightful holiday cottage within the Rusland Valley providing the perfect self-catering base for couples to relax and explore the beautiful Lake District and its many attractions. Set within unspoilt rolling countryside, the views are simply stunning and the walks are equally as lovely. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
The Lake District is one of the most popular holiday destinations in England for its incredible landscape which is breathtaking in every season. Tucked quietly away in the pretty hamlet of Lowick and close to Coniston Water and Ulverston, Otley Beck Cottage is a beautifully crafted romantic holiday retreat for couples or solo travellers. It's on the doorstep of fantastic footpaths, and close to Grizedale Forest, Windermere, Cartmel and Grange-over-Sands. With no noise or light pollution, you'll sleep soundly and awake refreshed and full of energy.
Garden Cottage is an enchanting holiday retreat for two standing within an acre of grounds in a peaceful countryside setting in the small hamlet of Lowick Green near Coniston Water and Ulverston in the heart of the Lake District National Park. With a Rayburn cooker and log burner for cosy winter nights and a private patio with lovely views over the valley for the warmer months, Garden Cottage has all year round appeal for couples.
A delightful Lakeland holiday cottage converted from a former Watermill with a cottage garden that provides an ideal place to relax and unwind. Located on the outskirts of a small village close to Grizebeck, The Watermill is ideally situated for exploring the Southern Lakes and its popular attractions.
Corner House is a cosy 18th-century holiday cottage on the southern edge of the Lake District National Park. It features original beams, an inglenook fireplace, and a sunny private garden with stunning estuary views. Ideal for romantic breaks, bird watching, and exploring the Southern Lake District' It’s near Coniston Water and the Cumbrian Coastal Path. The village of Bardsea offers a welcoming pub, and nearby Ulverston has excellent amenities. Attractions within 25 miles include historic houses, National Trust sites, and family-friendly destinations. With gas central heating, a well-equipped kitchen, and a pet-friendly policy, Corner House is perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Lingmell is in a superb location at the southern end of Coniston Water, within a short walk from Lake Bank Jetty. It's a lovely holiday home ideal for extended families or friends, consisting of two self-contained floors that sleep up to seven people in three bedrooms. Guests have shared use of six acres of grounds with access to the lake and the owner's Canadian canoe and four kayaks. There's secure storage if you want to bring your SUP, mountain bike or other sports equipment. Child and dog-friendly, the holiday cottage is available for bookings all year round, with short breaks possible depending on availability.
Located on a Lakeland sheep farm amongst lovely Cumbrian countryside close to Coniston Water, this holiday cottage provides the perfect place for a relaxing holiday with walking from the door and an ideal self-catering base for exploring the Lake District National Park and its many attractions. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
A spacious, tastefully renovated Georgian holiday home for up to 12 guests, set in a scenic village on the edge of the Lake District National Park. Features a large, secure garden with dining terrace, games room with pool table, SMART tv x 2 (Netflix etc), private parking, and easy access to Coniston Water & Lake Windermere. Pub 1 min walk; Greenodd village (fish & chips, bakery/café, ice cream parlour, butchers, wine shop) 10 min walk; Ulverston (supermarkets) 3.5 miles.
"Daisy Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Situated on the coast, across from Morecambe Bay is the small village of Aldingham. Local folklore says that the village was once a mile long and that many of the cottages were washed away. Aldingham also has a reputation as a smuggler's...
"Snowdrop Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Situated on the coast, across from Morecambe Bay is the small village of Aldingham. Local folklore says that the village was once a mile long and that many of the cottages were washed away. Aldingham also has a reputation as a smuggler's...
"Myra's View" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. The Lake District National Park's Lindale, a little community in the south of the park that is now a unesco World Heritage Site and is only a few miles from Lake Windermere, is ideal for vacationers. This charming village, which is surrounded...
"Cottage in Cumbria" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. This property is the perfect base to explore the wonders of South Cumbria with so many great places to visit and see nearby. Head over to the coast which is a short drive away with many beaches to choose from and bask in the amazing views...
"Oak Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. This market town houses a number of independent shops, cafes, pubs and fine dining restaurants to suit all. Ulverston is famous for being a festival town, ranging from music festivals, Dickensian Christmas Festival and a number of other events...
"Orrest Head" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Situated on the edge of Lake Windermere, this holiday park offers direct access to scenic walks and lake activities such as water sports and wild swimming. Only 4 miles away, Bowness-on-Windermere presents a plethora of Lakeland attractions,...
"Elm Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Ulverston is a market town near the Lake District National Park with shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants and is known for its festivals and events. There are walks around the town and countryside with views of the Lake District and Morecambe...
"The Dolly Blue Stores" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. The little village of Backbarrow rests on the banks of the River Leven leading to the southern tip of Lake Windermere. The village is home some fascinating attractions, including the famous Haverthwaite Steam Railway, a 3.2 miles long heritage...
"Cottage in Cumbria" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Situated at the edge of the quiet hamlet of Lakeside and overlooking the scenic waters of Lake Windermere & the Fell beyond. There are picturesque walks from the door including the recently completed West Windermere Way which conveniently...
"Town End Farmhouse" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Cumbria. The small village of Newby Bridge takes its name from the five arched stone bridge built in 1651 over the River Leven. The famous Furness Railway, one of Britain's oldest working standard gauge steam railways, runs between Haverthwaite and...
"The Burrow" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Haverthwaite is a small village and civil parish in the Furness region of Cumbria. It is within the Lake District National Park and is located six miles east of Ulverston, near the southern end of Windermere. The village gets part of its name...
"Tanyard Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Cumbria. Newby Bridge, a small settlement on the banks of the River Leven, is named after a five-arched stone bridge built in 1651. Between Haverthwaite and Newby Bridge, the famed Furness Railway, one of Britain's oldest working standard gauge steam...
"Leven Reach" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Situated in the outstanding setting of the Lake District National Park, you will find the idyllic hamlet of Newby Bridge. Home to a handy store selling all the essentials and a bustling pub filled with friendly locals, this hamlet has all the...
"Keepers Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. The small village of Backbarrow sits by the banks of the River Leven and the southern tip of Lake Windermere. The famous Haverthwaite Steam Railway runs close by the village between Haverthwaite and Lakeside. Enjoy magnificent views across...
"The Laurels" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Nestled on the banks of the River Leven, at the southern tip of Lake Windermere, lies the little village of Backbarrow. Running closeby is the famous Haverthwaite Steam Railway, where visitors can enjoy a scenic three-mile journey to Lakeside....
"Laurel Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. A small village, Spark Bridge offers two pubs. Nearby, lies the village of Greenodd, where you will find a variety of shops and a pub. A short drive way is the village of Ulverston which offers a wider range of shops, pubs and activities for...
"Bibby Lot" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. The picturesque village of Hawkshead still retains the charm and character that so endeared it to its most famous residents - William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Cars are banned from the village, leaving visitors free to wander the wealth of...
"Woodside Barn" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Situated on the beautiful Lake District Peninsula, the scattered hamlet of Pennington is set in an area of gentle hills and unspoiled countryside. The start of the Haematite and Cumbrian Way footpaths are close by, as are the twin pubs at Great...
"The Florence Suite Stone Cross Mansion" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Ulverston is an old-fashioned market town with a cobblestone central street. There are many unique stores, cafes, and pubs to explore, all of which serve up delicious food and cold pints of beer. A wide variety of restaurants, from upscale...
"Quarter Deck" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. This cosy duplex apartment is ideal for couples, small families, and friends looking for a getaway. Situated conveniently for exploring the southern Lake District, the coast, and the charming town of Ulverston, this holiday home provides easy...
"The Granary Loft" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Looking across to Morecambe Bay is the village of Bardsea. This area grew from a fishing and farming village into a transportation link for coal, iron ore and corn. Bardsea features a pub serving food. It is close to the Furness Abbey, the...
"The Kennedy House Stone Cross Mansion" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Ulverston is a cobbled-street market town. It has independent shops, cafés, and pubs with open fires and real ales. Ulverston is a festival town, with flags, walking, art, and music festivals in the summer and the Dickensian Christmas festival...
"Aira Force" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Located just 4 miles from pretty Bowness-on-Windermere, this up market holiday park provides a fabulous location to explore the Lakes and fells. Enjoy walks from your doorstep to the lakefront, enjoy paddle boarding or wild water swimming or...
"Ash" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Ulverston is a traditional market town built around a cobbled main street. It boasts a fine selection of independent shops, café’s, and pubs with open fires and real ales. There is an extensive selection of eating places to suit everyone, from...
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Walking - The scale of the landscape expands the further north you travel in England, making Cumbrian and the Lake District pretty spectacular. The 74-mile Cumbria Way footpath starts in Ulverston and stretches north to the Scottish Border at Carlisle, and is a fantastic way to experience the scale of the scenery first hand. Locally, walkers can climb to the Hoad Monument on Hoad Hill and enjoy the stunning views from the top, especially if the monument is open - you’ll know because the flag is flying. Birkrigg Common is usually dry underfoot thanks to a limestone base. The same stone was dug up to create the nearby Druid’s Circle - the only concentric stone circle in Cumbria. An easier but no less beautiful alternative to these walks is along the Ulverston Canal where there is a wheelchair and buggy-accessible path and no elevation. Consider holidaying off-season as it is quieter but still incredibly beautiful. Ulverston WalkFest runs over two weeks in spring and highlights the wonderful walks the area can offer.
History - Ulverston lays claim to the world’s only Laurel and Hardy Museum. Stan Laurel was born in a cottage on Argyll Street in 1890 and went on to become one of the world’s most innovative and beloved film stars. Ulverston received its market charter from Edward I in 1280 and offers shoppers both an indoor market that is open five days a week (closed Wednesday and Sunday) and an outdoor street market every Thursday and Saturday. The Grade II listed Victorian train station has mainline services to Barrow-in-Furness, Carlisle and Manchester. Before trains, Ulverston was an important port with local linen and minerals leaving its docs enroute to the rest of the world. Other historical sites include Conishead Priory, which has been wonderfully restored and is now used as a leading Buddhist Centre, Stott Park Bobbin Mill, and Swarthmoor Hall which was home to the founder of the Quaker movement, George Fox.
Events - Some of the wonderful events in Ulverston include the Taste Cumbria Food Festival, the popular CAMRA Beer Festival, the South Cumbria Music Festival, the Ulverston and North Lonsdale Show in late July, and a Dickensian Christmas Festival at the end of November to get people in the festive spirit.
Shopping and Eating - Ulverston’s shops, cafes and pubs are a celebration of local produce, not only food and drink but also crafts and gifts. The town’s high street has shops selling homewares, clothing, antiques and curios, flowers, books, bikes and music. In addition to the grocers, butchers and bakeries, the town has three small supermarkets and a choice of tea rooms and pubs.
The People - Ulverston has a friendly community that welcomes visitors. People are justifiably proud not only of their town but also the surrounding area. The festivals and events are inclusive of everyone - locals and out-of-towners alike. Ulverston is thriving with a wealth of amenities and a stunning landscape that makes it a wonderful holiday destination at any time of the year.
