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Crake Valley

  • 4.6 Visitor Rating
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • Pets 3
  • Hot Tub

About Crake Valley

Crake valley enjoys a beautiful elevated setting above Coniston Water with stunning views of the Old Man of Coniston and surrounding fells.

It’s the ideal base place to escape to and take in the peaceful surroundings of Cumbria and the Lakes.   Make the most of some of the most stunning views in Britain.

The region of Coniston offers many activities like walking, sailing and hiking as well as a variety of water sports. Wonderful river cruises are available - Grasmere and Windermere are within close proximity for a lovely day out.

The wide range of accommodations offered gives you many options to choose from when contemplating your home away from home. The Bluebird is an absolutely stunning modern 14ft- wide lodge style holiday home. Sleeping 4 with one master bedroom and a twin bedroom, the open plan lounge, kitchen and dining area is an ideal place to have family dinners.

The veranda with garden furniture and outdoor hot tub provides a great view for watching the sunset while relaxing in the hot tub. The Oaks is another luxurious accommodation recommended for its beautiful views of the woodland from the veranda.  The icing on the cake is the outdoor hot tub. 

Superbly located to explore all the Lake District has to offer, the day can be spent exploring Morecambe beach or enjoying outdoor sport activities at Low Wood Watersports.  You could even check out Climb 365 with their climbing courses suitable for all ages. For those who golf, Silverdale Golf Club is a golfer’s delight.

Muncaster Castle in Revenglass is just a short car ride away from Crake Valley where visitors can enjoy mazes, an owl centre, walks and trails, playgrounds and cafés.

Need to Know

Lodge Facilities
  • 14ft-wide lodge style holiday home
  • One double with en suite bath with overhead shower
  • One twin
  • Shower
  • Open plan lounge/kitchen/diner
  • Washing machine
  • Double glazed and heated throughout
  • Verandah with garden furniture
  • Outdoor hot tub
  • Views of Coniston Water, Old Man of Coniston, and surrounding fells
  • Part of Bouja Luxury Boutique Breaks Collection
  • Elevated setting above Coniston Water
  • Facilities open all year
  • 7kw electric vehicle charger * available on site
  • * Charges apply
Accommodation features
  • A superb selection of luxurious, rustic lodges and timber clad holiday homes
  • Outdoor hot tub (except Woodland Retreat and Rowan Lodge)
  • TV/DVD
  • Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen including microwave
  • Bath and/or shower
  • Bed linen, duvets and towels
  • Gas and electricity included
  • Babies must be included in party total
  • Pets £40pw or £30 per short break each (max 2) (in specific accommodation only)
  • All non-smoking accommodation

Accommodation With Hot Tubs At This Lodge

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  • Sleeps 4
  • Pets: 2
  • Hot Tub

Modern and contemporary lodge style holiday home set in woodland area. One double with TV/DVD and en suite shower and one twin. Family bathroom with bath with overhead shower.

From £499 for 7 nights
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  • Sleeps 4
  • Pets: 2
  • Hot Tub

Modern and contemporary lodge with one double and one twin with Jack and Jill bathroom with bath with overhead shower. Open plan kitchen with lounge/dining area. Doors leading to verandah with garden furniture and woodland garden with outdoor hot tub and secure pet area.

From £525 for 7 nights
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  • Sleeps 4
  • Pets: 2
  • Hot Tub

Modern and contemporary 14ft-wide lodge style holiday home. One double with en suite bath with overhead shower and one twin. Shower.

From £465 for 7 nights
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  • Sleeps 2
  • Pets: 2
  • Hot Tub

Copse Howe is a 1 bedroom couples lodge with large en suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe on the master bedroom and open-plan living, dining and kitchen area. Benefiting from uninterrupted views of Blawith Common from its private decking to the rear of the property. This lodge also has a lovely large outdoor hot tub to help soak away those aches and pains after a day exploring the Lakeland fells.

From £535 for 7 nights
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  • Sleeps 2
  • Pets: 2
  • Hot Tub

Unique contemporary style one bedroom lodge perfect for a romantic gateway. One king-size bed, open plan lounge with wood burner. Fully equipped kitchen with hob, oven, kettle, toaster, microwave.

From £515 for 7 nights
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  • Sleeps 4
  • Pets: 2
  • Hot Tub

The Cedars is a luxury lodge with mezzanine master bedroom offering views of the Lakeland Fells. Twin room (double room by arrangement). Lodge features include washing machine, dishwasher, microwave and oven/hob.

From £535 for 7 nights
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  • Sleeps 4
  • Pets: 3
  • Hot Tub

Modern and contemporary lodge with one double with en suite bathroom and one twin. Family shower room. Open plan lounge/diner with kitchen area.

From £505 for 7 nights
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  • Sleeps 4
  • Pets: 2
  • Hot Tub

Modern and contemporary 13ft-wide lodge style holiday home with one double and one twin. Shower. Open plan lounge/diner with kitchen area.

From £455 for 7 nights
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Crake Valley Prices 2026

Lowest Price (3 Nts)
£349
Lowest Price (4 Nts)
£349
Highest Price
£2,658
Most Expensive Time
August
Cheapest Time
January
Biggest Discount
Up to £728 off 14 nts in Oct 2026
Avg Price Per Night
£166
Avg Price Per Week
£1,165
Lowest Price Accommodation
Blencathra Lodge
Most Expensive Accommodation
Bluebird

Lodges Near Crake Valley

Crake Valley Reviews

4.6Visitor Rating out of 5

41 reviews from guests who stayed at Crake Valley

Verified Guest
May 2025

"Lodge was ok but not the best for the price we paid kitchen tiny fridge and freezer compartment too small bathroom needs updating dirty decking outside and bird seed all over the table but good points was bedroom was nice and bed pillows super comfy toiletries left in bathroom too was nice gesture as was tea coffee etc when you arrived was also there"

Emma
Mar 2025

"Really loved the peaceful surroundings here"

Alex
Jan 2025

"We had such a lovely weekend here! The location is great - away from all the busy tourist spots but close enough for a quick drive into Coniston village. The lodge was really well-equipped and modern, definitely a place we'd stay again. The only tiny hiccup was the Wi-Fi dropping a couple of times, probably because of the storm. Still, overall, a great stay!"

Dale
Jan 2025

"Thank you for a fantastic weekend stay. It is perfectly set away from the noise of tourist spots but close enough to Coniston village for a drive in. The lodge was very well kitted out, it was modern & we would 100% re-book. The only minor issue was that the wi-fi went off a couple of times, but this was possibly down to the stormy weather."

Lucy
Jan 2025

"Our Crake Valley review: We really enjoyed our stay at Tarn Hows. The cabin was beautiful-spotlessly clean, with underfloor heating that kept us cosy. The bathroom was spacious and well-appointed and the kitchen had everything we needed. The hot tub was a real highlight-so relaxing! The area was incredibly peaceful, perfect for unwinding. The only downside was the Wi-Fi situation; satellite Wi-Fi didnt work at all during our visit and the parks free Wi-Fi was unreliable. We ended up watching Film4 for three days straight because of it, which was a bit dull but still a nice break overall."

Olivia
Jan 2025

"We absolutely loved staying here! The rural setting was so peaceful and the courtyard was gorgeous. The hot-tub really made it special. Perfect spot for countryside walks, would visit again!"

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Top Days Out Near Crake Valley

The best-known attractions within an easy drive of Crake Valley, with real driving times.

Public aquarium 17 min drive · 10.9 miles

Lakes Aquarium

Sat nav: LA12 8AS

Freshwater and sea life from the Lake District and around the world, on the southern shore of Windermere.

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Lakes Aquarium sits in the village of Lakeside on the southern shore of Windermere. It opened in 1997 and is now themed around the lakes of the world, with both freshwater and salt water animals. Displays cover the Lake District, Asia, Africa, the Americas, marine life and Morecambe Bay.

Tip: The Windermere Lake Cruises dock and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway are both here, so you can arrive by boat or steam train.

Heritage railway 12 min drive · 7.9 miles

Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway

Sat nav: LA12 8AL

A steam train ride through the Leven Valley to the southern tip of Windermere.

  • Families
  • Dogs welcome
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This family-run heritage railway is a former Furness Railway branch line, about 3 miles long. Steam engines haul traditional 1950s carriages through the countryside of the Leven Valley, from Haverthwaite via Newby Bridge to Lakeside, at the southern end of Windermere.

Tip: The railway runs as a seasonal steam operation, so check the timetable on the railway's website before you set off.

Local museum 10 min drive · 5.7 miles

The Ruskin Museum

Sat nav: LA21 8DU

Coniston's story told in one museum, including Donald Campbell's Bluebird K7 and the world's largest Ruskin Lace collection.

  • Rainy days
  • Families
  • 1-2 hours
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The Ruskin Museum sits in the heart of Coniston village and tells the story of the area, from Stone Age axe-makers to the speed record era of the 1950s and 60s. It was founded in 1901 as a memorial to John Ruskin, and his collection is still housed here.

Tip: The museum marks the start of the Coniston Coppermines Trail, so you can pair a visit with a walk.

Stately home 19 min drive · 12.3 miles

Holker Hall & Gardens

Sat nav: LA11 7PL

A Cavendish family home with Victorian rooms, formal and woodland gardens, and a courtyard café near Cartmel.

  • Families
  • Dogs welcome
  • Half day
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Holker Hall is a privately owned country house near Cartmel, still the home of the Cavendish family. The Hall's west wing was rebuilt by the architects Paley and Austin after a major fire in 1871, and you can walk through its rooms, many of them furnished with paintings and furniture brought from Chatsworth. Wheelchair access to the Hall is limited to the ground floor.

Tip: Dogs are welcome everywhere except inside the Hall, on leads. Parking is free, and you can buy tickets at the kiosk on arrival.

Historic house and gardens 14 min drive · 8.1 miles

Brantwood

Sat nav: LA21 8AD

John Ruskin's former home on the shore of Coniston Water, with eight gardens and woodland trails.

  • Dogs welcome
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Brantwood is a Grade II* listed house on the eastern shore of Coniston Water, once the home of the Victorian writer, artist and social reformer John Ruskin. Today it is a museum about his life and work. You can see rooms including his study, the drawing room and the turret bedroom, along with displays of his drawings and his mineral collection.

Tip: The gardens and woodland are steep in places, so wear footwear suited to a countryside walk. The lower gardens are suitable for all.

Writer's house 19 min drive · 11.8 miles

Hill Top

Sat nav: LA22 0LF

Beatrix Potter's 17th-century farmhouse retreat, kept as she knew it, with a cottage garden and working farm.

  • Families
  • Couples
  • Rainy days
  • Dogs in the grounds
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Hill Top is the 17th-century Lakeland farmhouse in Near Sawrey that Beatrix Potter bought in 1905 as her artistic retreat, and later left to the National Trust. Inside, it is shown as she would have known it.

Tip: Book your ticket in advance if arriving by car, as the small car park is for pre-booked visitors only. Afternoons after 2.30 tend to be quieter.

Lakeside castle estate 24 min drive · 12.4 miles

Wray Castle

Sat nav: LA22 0JA

A Victorian neo-gothic castle with parkland, woodland walks and a shingle beach on the western shore of Windermere.

  • Families
  • Dogs welcome
  • 2-3 hours
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Wray Castle is a Victorian neo-gothic building on the west shore of Windermere, looked after by the National Trust. The parkland has waymarked trails that start at the front of the castle, and the lakeshore has a shingle beach with easy access to the water.

Tip: You can arrive without a car: the Windermere Lake Cruises Green Cruise calls at Wray jetty from Ambleside, and it is a short walk up to the castle and café.

Motor museum 14 min drive · 9.1 miles

Lakeland Motor Museum

Sat nav: LA12 8TA

Over 30,000 motoring exhibits and a Campbell Bluebird display, close to Lake Windermere.

  • Families
  • Couples
  • Rainy days
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Lakeland Motor Museum in Backbarrow, Cumbria, traces the story of road transport through the twentieth century. Its collection of more than 30,000 exhibits takes in classic cars, motorbikes, cycles and a large amount of motoring memorabilia, including a Bentley once owned by Donald Campbell and a World War II Willys Jeep.

Tip: Combined tickets with Windermere Lake Cruises let you do a cruise and the museum within 5 days of each other.

Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.

From £455
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