Millom Holidays

Just 3.5 miles from the southern border of the Lake District National Park, Millom is a relatively undiscovered Cumbrian town, ideal for those searching for a relaxing UK holiday in an idyllic setting. Millom offers visitors a superb selection of holiday accommodation surrounded by an understated beauty. Popular accommodation options include self-catering holiday cottages in the town as well as welcoming local B&B’s and guesthouses. The Duddon Estuary Youth Hostel is ideal for walkers and those on a budget UK holiday. Underwood House, a restored Victorian vicarage set in 8 acres of pristine grounds, caters for luxury UK holidays in Millom.

 

Black Combe Fell serves as a backdrop to your holiday in Millom where you can enjoy secluded walking trails and fine views. For a gentler walk, head to the fantastic pair of stone circles on Low Scales. Walking and cycling trails into the nearby Lake District are abundant from Millom. As well as its proximity to the Lake District, Millom is ideally situated on the River Duddon estuary with superb access to the nearby Cumbrian coast making it a great destination for family holidays in the UK. Just 1.5 miles from Millom, the small fishing village of Haverigg boasts a long stretch of sandy beach offering a quiet and peaceful spot, great for UK beach holidays.

 

Millom has a proud history as a significant iron ore mining centre. The Millom Folk Museum tells its story. There are also several historic churches in Millom and two nature reserves nearby making it an interesting town to explore on a UK holiday here. Heading into the nearby southern Lake District, pleasant day trips from Millom may include small towns and villages such as Holmrook and Seascale as well as iconic towns in Cumbria including Ambleside, Grasmere and Kendal, all within an hour’s drive from Millom. Lake Windermere and Coniston Water can also be easily reached from Millom. Enjoy exploring the best of Cumbria and then return to peaceful Millom on the ultimate relaxing UK holiday.