Holiday Rentals & Lettings in Cockermouth

Cockermouth is a charming Georgian market town with a variety of modern holiday rentals near the town centre, perfect for a relaxing holiday in the Lake District National Park. Visitors are usually attracted by the calm of the town and its proximity to the lakes and mountains. In addition to this, vibrant Cockermouth offers plenty to explore, hundreds of local shops, galleries and a tasty selection of eating and drinking places such as restaurants, pubs, tearooms, and bakeries make it a gastronomic paradise.

With accommodation to suit all budgets, Cockermouth has a variety of holiday rentals to suit you. From simple accommodation to bed and breakfasts and luxury homes, you'll always find something to suit your tastes. You can enjoy an exceptional stay in an immaculately decorated property with beautiful views, free Wi-Fi, living area with flat screen TV, luxuriously finished bedrooms and stylish, clean bathrooms. Cosy yet classy, Cockermouth holiday rentals are all you need to relax for a few days and get away from it all.

The town centre is divided into three areas: Main Street, Market Place and Station Street. If you're looking for shopping, Main Street Cockermouth is the centre of the town's shopping, dining and drinking area. You'll find weekly flea markets selling all kinds of goods, as well as a range of shops of all kinds! Butchers, bakers, bookshops, toy shops, homeware shops, car shops, supermarkets, clothes shops and much more. Also, around Market Place, you will find numerous independent shops selling everything.

Among Cockermouth's top attractions is the Wordsworth House and Garden, located at the end of Main Street. This National Trust property is the childhood home of the poet William Wordsworth and offers a unique experience that will take you back in time to Georgian England. During your tour, you can explore the rooms of the house such as the Georgian kitchen where you will see authentic Georgian dishes being prepared and have the opportunity to taste them. While outside, a large garden with a variety of flowers that burst into colour in the autumn will catch your eyes.

If you're a keen walker, you'll enjoy everything from leisurely woodland strolls to good hill climbs. Try walking from Cockermouth town centre to the top of Watch Hill for a stunning panorama over the Solway Estuary and the hills to the north. The climb up Watch Hill is a moderate climb, reaching a height of 254 metres. You can also enjoy walks on the trails of Setmurthy Forest and Whinlatter Forest Park. In addition, Cockermouth's location nearly the Lake District makes it a good base for exploring the northern lakes such as Loweswater, Buttermere, and Crummock Lakes, besides the surrounding hills such as Brackenthwiate How's.

With over 105 cycling routes to explore, you'll find a variety of routes, particularly hilly ones. You can enjoy the route starting at Workington Railway Station, which takes you through Lonsdale Park and along the River Derwent. The route also passes through Siddick Ponds Nature Reserve, where you will be able to spot a variety of birds. From there the route continues through the village of Seaton, Great Broughton to Cockermouth via Papcastle. There are also some of the best mountain climbs around Cockermouth, not for beginners. As well as the 72-mile West Cumbria Cycle Network linking Cockermouth, Workington, Harrington, Distington, Whitehaven, Cleator Moor, and Ennerdale.

Considered one of Cockermouth's leading gastropubs, the Castle Bar is a unique restaurant housed in a beautifully renovated 16th-century building overlooking the market square. Enjoy the rustic charm of this venue, choose from the excellent gastropub menu and sample the variety of local ales, wine list, and spirits. Behind the Castle Bar, you will find a garden terrace where you can enjoy a beer in the sunshine.

About 18 minutes from Cockermouth, head to the Lake District Wildlife Park. This is the only wildlife park in North Cumbria, so a trip to the park is well worth doing. In the park, you can roam 24 acres and see over 100 amazing species. Visit the animals, walk alongside an alpaca, have an encounter with a lemur or meerkat and see Europe's oldest Larr's gibbon, as well as other creatures such as the bald eagle, baboon, zebra, red panda and many more.

The city's Turkish restaurant, Aspava, is a gastronomic hotspot not to be missed. This fine-dining restaurant serves authentic Turkish food prepared with local produce and imported Turkish ingredients. Have a Turkish coffee; try the mezze, a full meal combining hot and cold, vegetarian and meat dishes; the tasty kebab; the Baklava, a dessert filled with chopped nuts; and the piyaz, one of the most famous dishes of the Turkish city.

Another place not to be missed in Cockermouth is Fermento. This family-run Italian restaurant offers a cosy traditional Italian atmosphere plus delicious freshly made food using imported Italian produce. Informal and relaxed, come and enjoy genuine Italian food prepared with love. You can savour starters such as a selection of cheeses and canned meats, and then eat an authentic pizza made with stone-ground Italian flour and topped with the finest ingredients.

Offering a variety of outdoor activities, try an excursion with Mobile Adventure. Paddle down the river in a kayak or canoe, try rock climbing, and glide over waterfalls on the Ghyll Climb. Whether you're looking for a relaxing day in the beauty of the Lake District or a challenging adventure, Mobile Adventure has something for everyone's taste. You can find them in the town of Keswick, in the heart of the Lake District, about 5 miles (8.05 km) from Cockermouth.