Whilst staying in one of our Lake District Cottages or fine Lake District Self Catering Holiday Homes you may like to dip into a few of our towns and villages for a bit of shopping, café culture and maybe sample the varied cultural and historic side of Cumbria. Throughout the region there are many annual event and so so vibrant as the Cartmel Races.
If you haven't been racing before, then Cartmel is a great place to start. With a choice of Bank Holidays, weekend and evening fixtures, Cartmel has something to suit everyone and a memorable day out is guaranteed.
If you're looking for family fun over the Bank Holiday, then look no further than Cartmel's family fun fixtures this May Bank Holiday weekend. In addition to the racing we also provide a huge fairground which runs all day providing entertainment for all ages. Bank Holiday weekends can prove to be expensive when trying to entertain the children, but here at Cartmel all children 16 and under are admitted FREE!
Against the backdrop of the beautiful English Lake District, it is possible to sample national hunt racing in its most original format. With its party crowds and funfair, Cartmel rekindles the social gathering tradition of the original steeple to steeple chases.
Cartmel only stages National Hunt (jump) racing.
The course is a sharp and narrow left handed oval. The difference from other courses is our home straight which unusually veers off and dissects the main oval. The main circuit measures just over one mile and one furlong and what is also unique to Cartmel is that the run-in (the distance from the last fence to the finish line) is known as the longest in the country at just over 4 furlongs.
The steeplechase course has 6 fences; these include an open ditch and a water jump. The hurdles course has four obstacles. However, as the course is narrow around the last hurdle, it is removed during steeplechase races, and then rebuilt for hurdle events.
The narrow track, sharp nature of the bends, stiff fences and undulating contours make it difficult to win from off the pace. The course is ideally suited to front running course specialists.
Cartmel Racecourse Website http://www.cartmel-racecourse.co.uk/metadot/index.pl
Staying In A Lake District Cottage Close To Cartmel Races
Wherever you choose to take your Lake District Holiday, nowhere is far away. The Cumbria National Park is quite a compact area, but with lots of variation crammed in. From gentle valleys, ancient woodland, our huge lakes which reflect the sky and landscape and of course the soaring mountains and craggy fells are all easy to explore, this along with a host of welcoming towns and villages.
If you need your holiday cottage to be near Cartmel Races we have a good selection of fine Lake District Cottages within easy reach of this welcoming and vibrant Town. If you need any advice on the best choice of Self Catering Cottage for you, we all know our holiday cottages well and would be pleased to help find the most suitable.
Below is a selection of those Lake District Holiday Cottages nearest to Cartmel Races.
For more information on our collection of fine Lake District Cottages and Lake District Self Catering Holiday Homes, use our Availability Search or Lake District Cottage Browsers.
Barrow Hollin - Full of character this traditional 18th C 4 Star Lake District Cottage sleeping 6 offers peace and tranquility.
Wheelhouse Cottage - This 4 Star lake district cottage sleeping four, sits right by the river in the village of Cartmel.
Ducklings Retreat - The perfect romantic retreat is offered by this super modern 5 Star Lake District Cottage, set close to the village of Cartmel.
Apt 5 - Cark House - This super lake district apartment offers the finest accommodation for couples set in the village of Cark.
Honey Pot Cottage - As one of the finest 5 Star Gold Lake District Holiday Cottages, Honey Pot offers its guests a very special holiday home for 4.
Nanny Goat Cottage - As one of the finest 5 Star Gold Lake District Holiday Cottages, Nanny Goat Cottage offers its guests a very special holiday home for 4.
Rossendale House - This 5 Star District Cottage offers the finest accommodation for 4 guests set in the super village of Cartmel..
The Old Police Station - Lake District Cottage sleeping 6 - 7
No 3 Church View - Lake District Cottage sleeping 2
Yew Tree Cottage - A super 4 Star Lake District Cottage sleeping 2 set in a quiet village with super pub 2 minutes walk away.
Simpson Ground Farmhouse - Full of character this super 18th C Lake District Cottage sleeping 8 offers true peace and tranquility.
Tom Crag Barn - A Lake District Holiday Cottage,Tom Crag offers its guests a very special holiday home for 4.
Barrow Wife - Full of character this 4 Star traditional 18th C Lake District Cottage sleeping 8 offers true peace and tranquility.
Ash Cottage - A super 4 Star Lake District Cottage sleeping 4 set in a quiet village with super pub 2 minutes walk away.
2 Kiln Houses - A Charming 4 star Lake District Cottage sleeping 3 in a quiet village with a super pub only 2 minutes walk
Devonshire House - This Lake District Cottage offers the finest accommodation for 7 guests set in the super village of Cartmel..
Drakes Cottage - A popular 4 Star retreat for couples set close to the picture perfect village of Cartmel.
Ducks Haven - The perfect romantic retreat is offered by this super modern 4 Star Gold Lake District Cottage, set close to the village of Cartmel.
3 Orlestone House - Super modern 4 star apartment in Grange Over sands sleeping 4 with bay views
Little Croft - This 5 Star Luxury lake district cottage offers the finest accommodation for couples set in the village of Cartmel.
Wharton Barn - A popular 4 Star retreat for couples set right in the heart of the picture perfect village of Cartmel.
These are just a selection of our hand picked Lake District Cottages, to see our full range either use our search facility or take a leisurely look at our cottage browsers.