Holiday in Quaint and Scenic Cockermouth

Cockermouth is a quaint medieval market town in north-western England that oozes with history and natural beauty. From a holiday rental here you can explore the fascinating market, which dates back to at least 1221. It was partially damaged in the floods of 2009, but has since been renovated, and is now a lovely place to wander around for its pedestrian friendly streets and old stone buildings. A Norman castle dominates the hill above the town, and if you are lucky enough to rent a holiday home during the Cockermouth Festival in July, you can actually tour the privately owned, ancient stone structure. The town also features the birthplace of the famous Romantic poet, William Wordsworth, and is well worth a visit for its interesting 18th century kitchen and antiques. A stroll through the town’s curvy, cobblestone streets will also lead you past traditional old stone houses and small bridges over the River Cocker. Another draw to Cockermouth is its ideal location on the perimeter of the Lake District of England. This area is made up of beautiful, deep blue lakes set against rolling green hills. This makes the town the perfect holiday rental base for nature walks and hikes. Fresh air fiends can get out and hike past waterfalls, stony crags, and lush valleys in this incredibly scenic region.