Cottages in Broughton-in-Furness

Enjoy a tranquil break away from it all in this delightful Cumbrian village on the southern edge of England’s fabled, pristine, scenic Lake District. This area is replete with unforgettable walking trails and rugged hikes that meander from just outside the village! Spend glorious days outdoors drinking in the scenery and exploring this lush countryside location steeped in centuries of history and rural charm. Here you will be miles and miles from the noise and mayhem of city life! Escape to a serene world of quaint pubs, gorgeous villages, elegant and majestic heritage sites and lovely Cumbrian beaches!

These delightful holiday cottages are dotted around the beautiful, quaint historical village of Broughton-in-Furness with easy access to local hiking and cycling trails, village amenities, and splendid days out at top Lake District attractions such as Lake Windermere as well as easy access to the renowned Cumbrian beaches at Millom and Haverigg. Choose from a selection of gorgeously refurbished heritage cottages with lovely, fully equipped, spacious, contemporary interiors, comfortable furnishings and tasteful decor. These adorable, rustic holiday cottages are located in an idyllic village setting, feature a lovely garden for relaxing with a good book and are on average 10km from the beach. Find your perfect holiday cottage for 4, 6 or even 9 guests!

Step out in Broughton-in-Furness and be enthralled by the rich historical heritage of this once upon a time important market town where the oldest building, St Mary´s Church dates back to Saxon times! See if you can spot the ancient intact stocks and fish slabs in the old town square! Admire Georgian houses and delightful historical pubs in this quaint town. Surround yourself in mystery at the spooky Swinside Stone Circle about 13 minutes west of Broughton-in-Furness that dates back to Neolithic times! Further afield you will find dozens of centuries old landmark estates and sites to explore in the Lake District such as Chatsworth House!

The Lake District National Park offers you 2362 square kilometres of stunningly beautiful landscape to explore. Imagine a place where a lifetime of trails past vast mountains, craggy ridges, sleepy villages, shimmering lakes, wildflower meadows and brooding moors and ponds all compete for your attention! In Broughton-in-Furness you have easy access to this nature paradise as well as the rugged Cumbrian shoreline and the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with it´s estuarine routes and breathtaking coastal scenery.

You will not be disappointed by a visit to exquisite Muncaster Castle, just 25 minutes north west of Broughton in Furness. This gorgeous, heritage stone castle is a superb attraction for a day out to remember for the whole family! This historic landmark has been home to the Pennington family for over 800 years. The magnificent woodland gardens are replete with exotic plants from around the world and the Hawk and Owl Centre offers an enchanting encounter with majestic birds of prey. When you step through the front door into the Great Hall you will be aware of centuries of history in the sumptuous state rooms replete with priceless furniture and artwork!

Experience the astounding heritage architecture of the Lake District as lovingly recreated miniatures in this marvellous, quirky, miniature village attraction in Flookburgh just 25 minutes south east of Broughton-in-Furness that features over 100 buildings! Just 4 minutes away you will find the grand estate of Holker Hall where you can tour the sumptuous west wing, acres of formal gardens and parkland and shop delectable, gourmet estate produce in the Food Hall!

This is a great living museum of discovery for the whole family to enjoy. Here you can tour the underground mine shafts, scale the side and inside of a mountain and cross a thrilling infinity bridge! Honister is the last working mine in England and it is here that green slate is excavated from Fleetwith Pike. The indepth mine tour takes about 90 minutes and gives you a chance to immerse yourself in 350 years of history. Augmented reality technology and explosive special effects make the adventure all the more exciting!

This placid ribbon lake stretches 18km in Cumbria’s Lake National Park and is about 20 km east of Broughton-in-Furness. This scenic stretch of water is surrounded by mountains and lush, idyllic pastoral scenes. There are marvellous walking trails that lead to Orrest Head, a hill with views across the lake and the fells and Holehird Gardens where you can admire gorgeous heather. There are plenty of places around Windermere Lake where you can hire a motor boat, a rowing boat, kayak, canoe or paddle board to enjoy the water. Hop on board a delightful lake cruise and hop off in the charming bustling town of Ambleside for a delicious pub lunch!

The Lake District offers plenty of incredibly scenic bike trails for cyclists of all abilities within easy driving distance from Broughton-in-Furness. The Kendal 8 is a wonderful 33 mile loop cycling route that keeps you on quiet lanes on the edge of The Lake District with easy to navigate rolling ascents and spectacular views. Ardent and experienced cyclists looking for challenging hills and longer distances can take their pick from a variety of exceptionally scenic routes. Try out the 17 km Langdale cycle trail that offers awe inspiring views of the Langdale Pikes!

Fans of the gorgeous, whimsical stories and art of celebrated Victorian children’s author Beatrix Potter are in for a treat as her Lake District, Ambleside home is a National Trust museum packed with furniture, photos, paintings and her collection of unusual porcelain. Her famous exquisite garden is absolutely delightful. England’s National Trust has put together a fabulous, free, downloadable trail. You will be able to retrace her steps and explore the wonderful places in the Lake District where she drew her inspiration!

Imagine strolling several kilometres through some of the most charming countryside in all of England and stopping at remarkable, rustic, historical pubs on route! This lovely Broughton-in-Furness Circular Walk loops 9.7km taking you north to Broughton through stunning woodland, pastoral farmland and gorgeous riverside settings before looping back.