Late Summer Escape in Cumbria: 3-Night stay, Bank Holiday

2025-08-18

The summer bank holiday 2025 UK on Monday, 25 August, is your last big chance to enjoy the season before autumn arrives. Our Late Summer Escape in Cumbria is perfect for a family adventure or a peaceful work-from-anywhere break. Book between 24 and 27 August and enjoy three nights in the heart of Cumbria for the price of two, the ideal countryside getaway before autumn sets in.

Why Cumbria is the Best Choice for a Late Summer Escape

A late-summer escape in Cumbria offers rolling hills, sparkling lakes, and charming villages, all perfect for exploring in the warm August sunshine. Families will find endless outdoor activities for kids, from playgrounds to lakeside fun, while remote workers can enjoy peaceful workspaces with nature just outside the window.

With our 3-night break offer, you’ll have more time to explore without feeling rushed, and more budget left over for enjoying meals out, attractions, and perhaps a few extra ice creams.

The 3-Night Break Offer: How It Works

Here’s how you can enjoy your 3-night break offer:

Valid dates: Sunday–Thursday stays until 31 August 2025
Minimum stay: 3 nights
Pay for two nights, get the third free
Voucher code: only for direct bookings

If you book 24–27 August, you can enjoy the long summer bank holiday 2025 UK weekend in one of the UK’s most beautiful regions.

Family-Friendly Fun and Remote Work Bliss

Our offer is perfect for both families and those working remotely. Families can fill the days with outdoor adventures, while remote workers can enjoy productive mornings and nature-filled afternoons.

We have our cosy coffee shop for remote workers, with free, speedy Wi-Fi and countryside views. Our rooms are also set up with comfortable tables, chairs, and good lighting so you can work in private if you prefer. Once the laptop is closed, head outside to relax, explore, or join the family for some late-summer fun.

Scenic Walks for All Ages

Cumbria offers countless walking trails, from gentle lakeside strolls to adventurous hikes:

Grizedale Forest: Family-friendly trails, sculpture walks, and picnic benches throughout the forest. Some paths are buggy-friendly.
Aira Force Waterfall: A short walk with wooden bridges, shaded paths, and plenty of photo stops. Ideal for a morning trip.
Helvellyn via Thirlmere: For experienced walkers, this mountain trail rewards you with jaw-dropping views across the Lake District.

Best Picnic Spots for Late Summer

Picnics are a must during a late summer escape in Cumbria. The region is dotted with perfect spots, some with BBQ areas and open play spaces for children:

Derwentwater Lakeside, Keswick: Open grass, benches, and BBQ-friendly zones. Boat hire available for a family paddle after lunch.
Tarn Hows, near Coniston: A National Trust gem with circular walking paths, flat grassy areas, and benches for easy picnicking.
Fitz Park, Keswick: A riverside park with wide lawns, children’s play areas, tennis courts, and designated picnic tables.
Talkin Tarn Country Park: A 65-acre lake surrounded by woodland, with a BBQ area, rowing boats, and an outdoor playground.

Many of these sites allow you to bring your own portable BBQ, making it easy to enjoy freshly grilled food in the open air.

Outdoor Playgrounds and Family Spaces

Late summer is the perfect time for kids to run free outdoors. Cumbria is full of play areas designed to keep them entertained for hours:

Riverside Playground, Ambleside: Wooden climbing frames, slides, and safe soft ground.
Keswick Adventure Playground: Next to Fitz Park, with swings, zip lines, and sand pits.
Brockhole on Windermere: Lakeshore location with an adventure playground, mini golf, and family picnic lawns.

Spending your summer bank holiday 2025 UK here means the kids are happily occupied while adults can relax nearby with a drink or join in the fun.

Garden Pubs for a Perfect Afternoon

After exploring, why not enjoy a well-earned pint or a meal at a classic Cumbrian garden pub?

The Mortal Man, Troutbeck: Traditional pub with panoramic valley views, perfect for sunset drinks.
The Drunken Duck Inn, Ambleside: Local ales and hearty meals, with a pretty garden area.
The Watermill Inn, Ings: A friendly spot with a large beer garden and plenty of atmosphere.

These pubs are also great for families, with many offering children’s menus and outdoor space to play.

Workcation with a Countryside Twist

For remote workers, the late summer escape in Cumbria is the best of both worlds: fresh air and focus.

Start your day with a lakeside walk, work from a comfortable desk in your room or our coffee shop, and then spend the afternoon enjoying the outdoors. With free Wi-Fi and plenty of inspiring scenery, your productivity and creativity will thank you.

How to Spend Your 3 Nights

Here’s a simple plan for making the most of our 3-night break offer:

Day 1: Arrive, settle in, enjoy a short local walk, and dinner at a garden pub.
Day 2: Morning walk in Grizedale Forest, picnic and play at Fitz Park, evening BBQ at your chosen spot.
Day 3: Visit Aira Force Waterfall, spend the afternoon at Brockhole on Windermere, and finish with drinks in the garden.

This mix gives you time to relax, explore, and soak up the last of summer.

Book Your Late Summer Escape Now

The summer bank holiday 2025 UK is approaching fast, and our 3-night break offer is only available for direct bookings. Whether you’re planning a family trip filled with picnics, BBQs, and playgrounds, or a peaceful workcation with walks and garden pub lunches, 24–27 August is your chance to make it happen.