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Cheap accommodation in the Lake District costs less than £25 per person per night B&B. It normally means compromising on something, whether that means location, service or quality. However if you choose the right type of accommodation in the right place you can enjoy a low cost holiday in the Lake District without feeling hard done by.
Cheap hotels in the Lake District are hard to find in the most popular areas like Windermere, Ambleside and Keswick, especially in the peak summer season. Bed and Breakfast accommodation (B&B) is normally a better option but by far the cheapest accommodation per person is the self catering option. There is a large choice of cheap self catering holiday accommodation ranging from traditional holiday cottages to studio flats, apartments, houses. There are also many holiday parks where you can hire static caravans in the Lake District.
Cheap weekend breaks in the Lakes are very popular but not always easy to find. Avoid peak periods such as Bank Holidays, Christmas and New Year, Easter, Summer and half term holidays. Outside these periods there are cheap holidays to be had especially if you are staying for 3 or more nights during the week. Find cheap Lake District accommodation
Cheap B&B Guest House Bed and Breakfasts
Cheap Bed and Breakfasts in the Lake District often provide excellent value for money and a level of personal service not found in cheap hotels. Staying at a cheap B&B will cost less than £25 per person bed and breakfast. You are likely to get price reductions the longer you stay. Normally 3 nights or more are when the discounts begin, especially if staying mid week.
Cheap accommodation does not always mean low standards. The most recognised rating system for B&Bs are the English Tourist Council (ETC) diamond ratings. Check for this when making a booking.
You are likely to get the best standard of accommodation for your money if you stay outside the most popular areas of the Lake District. Many people prefer the less visited areas of Cumbria where there is still plenty of breath taking scenery. Try East Cumbria around Penrith or Hadrian's Wall or the West Lake District such as Wasdale.
Cheap Hotels and Hotel Accommodation
Cheap accommodation ideal for groups covers a diverse range, from group friendly hotels and guesthouses, to perhaps the best known group holiday venue, Youth Hostels. The Lake District is particularly good for group accommodation and outdoor activity centres which offer a superb choice of outdoor sports and outdoor activities. You'll also find an array of self-catering bunkhouses, large cottages or houses (some with indoor swimming pools!), and of course there are ample campsites, holiday parks and group holiday resort options around Cumbria.
Youth Hostels make the perfect cheap Yorkshire accommodation option. Membership annual fees are extremely low, making Youth Hostels a low cost group family option. Always check when booking whether the particular youth hostel is more suitable for families or large groups, and also check on issues like disabled access as some are better than others. Youth Hostels also now offer summer camp facilities.
Cheap Holiday Cottages and Self Catering Accommodation
Cheap holiday cottages or other self catering accommodation is the best way to keep the cost of your Lake District holiday to the minimum. Excellent self catering facilities can also be found when renting a static caravan in one of many large caravan parks are holiday parks in the Lake District.
Self catering holidays generally get cheaper the more people you have in your group. For example, £800 for 7 days self catering accommodation for 10 people works out at less than £12 per person per night.
Self catering holiday cottages, flats and apartments are rated using the English Tourist Council (ETC) diamond rating system. At the cheapest end of the market there are many properties that choose not to go through the expense of accreditation and pass on those savings to their customers. Non-accredited accommodations can therefore be very cost effective but you have no guarantee of the services on offer.
How to make a Lake District break or holiday cheaper
Booking very early can often save you money. Hoteliers like to fill up their rooms in advance and are especially keen to get deposits and advance payments out of season. For example, making a week long summer booking in November or December is more likely to get you a cheaper holiday than making the same booking in Easter.
Booking late or last minute can also save you money. It is much better for a room or cottage to generate some money rather than no money. Check the 'Availability' section on many of the iknow-lakedistrict listings for late availability.
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