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Let Your Cottage with Cumbrian Cottage Holidays

Local, Independent & Trusted by Cottage Owners Across Cumbria

“Is your agent easy to contact, approachable, and committed to great service? We are.”

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Let Your Holiday Cottage with Confidence

A Local Agent You Can Actually Talk To

Tired of call centres and faceless service?

At Cumbrian Cottage Holidays, you’ll always deal with real people – David, Julia, and Gail – who live locally and genuinely care about your success.

We take pride in offering personal support you can depend on to both owners and holidaymakers. Our independent, family-run agency is all about quality over quantity, putting people before profit and restoring your faith in what an agency should be.

Stress-Free Switching. Seamless Setup.

  • We handle the transition from your previous agent
  • Quick onboarding with no downtime on bookings
  • High-quality marketing and local insight from day one
  • You stay in control—with us just a call away

Call David today on 07702 488495

Let’s talk about how we can help you let your holiday cottage successfully—and with peace of mind knowing we will look after your cottage as if it were our own.

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Low Commission

Low Commission

Only 15% commission – significantly lower than national agencies and big listing sites.

Unlimited Bookings

Unlimited Owner Bookings

You stay in control. Block your own dates anytime and maximise your income.

Fully Managed

Fully Managed Service

Let us handle it all – from caretakers to handymen, we’ve got the team to support you.

Easy Payments

Easy Payment Process

Monthly payments direct into your bank account.

Local Experts

Local Experts, Real Support

Our friendly team has 30+ years of experience and deep knowledge of the Lake District holiday market.

Peace Of Mind

Peace of Mind

Your cottage is in safe, expert hands – we guide you through all compliance and legal requirements.

What Our Cottage Owners Say

Being new to the world of holiday cottages, Cumbrian Cottage Holidays have been so supportive in getting us up and running. David gave us some great insights from his many years of experience. Gail was always on hand to answer our many emails and did so promptly. We would definitely recommend Cumbrian Cottage Holidays to anyone wanting to market their property as a holiday let.
Jo and Simon, Myrtle Cottage
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As new owners Cumbrian Cottage Holidays have been a wealth of information for us. From advice on running and furnishing the cottage to being available 7 days a week when we have had queries. Our cottage is cleaned and managed in a stress free way and we can use it ourselves when ever it’s available.A great service from a great small team of people. Highly recommended!
Rob, The Blacksmiths Cottage
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We chose Cumbrian Cottage Holidays to list Anley Cottage because, when we met David, we immediately felt the personal touch of a family-run business. It stood out to us as a warmer, more genuine alternative to the larger corporate holiday letting companies.The process of listing Anley Cottage was incredibly straightforward, with excellent guidance from both David and Gail. We also have a fantastic regular cleaner, Rikki, who does an amazing job maintaining high standards for our guests.We’ve had consistent bookings throughout the year and even into next, which has been very encouraging. Gail is always extremely responsive to emails and phone calls — a level of communication that’s both reassuring and appreciated.We’re very happy to have Anley Cottage listed with Cumbrian Cottage Holidays and highly recommend them to other owners looking for a supportive and professional platform.
Ann, Anley Cottage
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I have a house in Carlisle, which I love very much, I had it because my children were in the UK. They have unfortunately left the UK now, but I fell in love with the house and didn’t want to sell it.I’ve been looking for a way to keep it and thinking of Airbnb or similar and it just seemed really complicated.I saw an advert on a website for Cumbrian Cottage Holidays and contacted Gail and David and made a meeting with them.It was so easy, they took everything off my hands, which was amazing, and they have been dealing with all the bookings, cleaning and any maintenance there was. It’s been really well looked after and rented out now for 3 or 4 months. I am very happy about it, I couldn’t thank them enough and think they have done a fantastic job.
Alex, Chertsey Mount
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Ever since our first contact with Cumbrian Cottage Holidays we were confident that they were professional and efficient and really knew their business. Changing from our previous agents due to lack of service and inability to speak to anyone or get a response to emails, a fully managed arrangement with Cumbrian Cottage Holidays has been great.We have really appreciated their advice as we did have an issue with a burst pipe and Gail was very helpful and supportive. To be able to contact Gail whenever we have needed too has been so refreshing and any query is answered very quickly the same day.I would not hesitate to recommend the company they have been excellent.
Marian, Seed Howe Cottage
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Having owned holiday cottages for over 30 years we have witnessed the growth of to many giant faceless companies to the detriment of guests and owners alike.The truly independent ‘Cumbrian Cottage Holidays’ is like a breath of fresh air to the industry.No queuing for hours on annoying calls, no frustrating menu systems and no totally unhelpful ‘chat bots’ that serve nobody.Moving holiday letting agents is always a big step – but we have honestly never looked back.David, Julia, Gail and the rest of the team are always on hand to help both guests and owners alike. Their depth of experience is second to none.Really could not rate highly enough.Bookings are up and blood pressure is down!
Mark, Glenmore Cottage
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This is my first time owning a lodge and using it as a holiday let and Cumbrian Cottage Holidays have been excellent in advising how to make the lodge comfortable and welcoming for guests. They have a wealth of knowledge and experience and made the process very easy for me which has been especially important with me not being locally based. They have done a fantastic good job in managing the lodge which is always impeccably clean and welcoming, ready for the next guests to arrive and enjoy.
Bren, Green Vale Lodge
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David and Gail offer both a professional but personable service. They have a vast wealth of knowledge in the tourism industry and know what’s best for your property including pricing structures and advertising.
Toni, Sledbank Cottage in the Hill
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I have been letting my house in the Lake District out for over 20 years and have used various agencies to help with bookings and maintenance of the house. I switched agencies last year from one of the national agencies to Cumbrian Cottage Holidays and I have found their service far superior in every way. The agency is local and independently owned, the owners have decades of experience in the holiday let industry and have a fantastic team and this has proved invaluable. I would highly recommend CCH.
Joanne, Little Parrock
Verified
I think Cumbrian Cottage Holidays has been fantastic. Gail and David are very knowledgeable and friendly. They’ve always been helpful and supportive, giving advice and quick to answer queries. I would whole heartedly recommend them to other owners.
Catherine, HJLP
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Thank You for Considering Us

We’re David and Julia Hogarth—founders of Cumbrian Cottages and Lakes Cottage Holidays. As cottage owners ourselves, we know the value of personal, dependable, local service.

Many of our past owners became friends, and with big agencies losing that personal touch, we’re proud to bring it back—through real relationships and honest, local expertise.

100+ Years of Combined Experience

We live and work right here in the Lake District. Our team has over a century of combined experience and an intimate knowledge of what works in this market.

You’ll get honest advice, not corporate scripts
We understand both owners and holidaymakers.
We care about your long-term success—not just short-term bookings. Find out more about us.

Gail

Meet Gail – Your First Point of Contact

Gail has worked alongside us for over 30 years, helping build both previous agencies. She’s been a constant source of support to our owners—resolving issues, offering advice, and making sure everyone feels truly looked after.

“Our owners were always confident they were in good hands when dealing with Gail.”

David & Julia

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A Personal Approach That Stays Personal

When you work with us, you’re not passed around from one department to another. You’ll speak with David, Julia or Gail, and we’ll get to know you, your goals, and your property. 

We’re excited to be part of your journey—and to help your cottage reach its full potential.

Warm wishes,
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Cumbria Life
Featured in Cumbria Life

The Story Behind Cumbrian Cottage Holidays

“We’ve still got the bug… and now we’re offering the personal service we know owners and holidaymakers truly value.”

David and Julia Hogarth, featured in Cumbria Life Magazine, bring over 30 years of experience in owning and letting holiday cottages—both their own and those of hundreds of clients across Cumbria.

Their story? A lifetime of dedication to local tourism, property, and community. What started as letting a single cottage turned into two successful agencies, and now, a fresh start with Cumbrian Cottage Holidays, where it’s back to basics.

What Happens Next?

Getting started is easy—and it begins with a friendly chat over a cuppa.

1

Let’s Connect

Give us a call or drop us a message to arrange a time to meet—either for a phone chat or a visit to your cottage.

2

We Get To Know You

We’ll walk you through how we work, how we’re different from the big national agents, and answer any questions you have.

3

Tailored Advice

We’ll offer personalised guidance on how to maximise your income based on your property, lifestyle, & availability.

4

Ready to Go?

We’ll take photos, agree on pricing, and prepare your listing—so you can approve everything before it goes live.