Lucy
20 August 2021
If you’re travelling to the Lake District in your electric car, then you’ll want to know you can keep it charged during your holiday. Fortunately, there are lots of electric vehicle (EV) charging points across the county, and we have a small selection of holiday cottages with electric car charging points too! Take a look at our quick guide on where to charge your electric car in the Lake District and Cumbria.
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Cottages with Electric Car Charging
EV Charging Points in the Lake District and Cumbria
Self-catering cottages with electric car charging
Riggs Cottage, Routenbeck
Sleeps 8
Riggs Cottage is a wonderful county retreat: a whitewashed cottage that’s bursting at the seams with character! Think wonky wooden beams, exposed stone walls and a stunning open fire. It also includes a fast 7kW Type 2 charger for free use by guests staying at the cottage. Find out more.
Low Cleabarrow, Windermere
Sleeps 6
Low Cleabarrow is a luxury holiday cottage just outside Windermere village. Surrounded by beautiful gardens it is full of wonderful features including a farmhouse kitchen, wood burner, and countryside views. On the estate are two fast 7kW Type 2 chargers for use by guests. Find out more.
EV charging points in the Lake District and Cumbria
There are numerous car charging points across the national park. Some are available for public use, whereas others are available for guests of the establishments. If you are using the charging point at an attraction or restaurant, please make sure to check requirements. You may need to treat yourself to a tasty meal or a spa treatment while your vehicle powers up!
EV charging points near Carlisle
There are numerous public charging locations across Carlisle, including in the main car parks. You will find charging available for all port types and at all speeds.
EV charging points near Cockermouth
Photo credit: Cumbria Tourism
Browse holiday cottages in and around Cockermouth.
The Melbreak Hotel, Workington
- CA14 1XS
- ZeroNet, slow 3kW and fast 7kW charging
- Port: Type 2, 3-Square pin
- Enjoy a tasty meal while your car charges.
Allerdale House, Workington
- CA14 3YJ
- GeniePoint, fast 7kW and rapid 43kW and 50kW charging
- Port: Type 2, CHAdeMO, CCS
Masonic Hall, Aspatria
- CA7 3BH
- ChargeMyStreet, fast 7kW charging
- Port: Type 2
EV charging points near Coniston
Browse holiday cottages in and around Coniston.
Coniston Boating Centre car park, Coniston
- LA21 8EW
- Pod Point, fast 7kW charging
- Port: Type 2
Coniston Ruskin Avenue car park, Coniston
- LA21 8EH
- Pod Point, slow 3kW charging
- Port: Type 2
EV charging points near Eskdale and Wasdale
Photo credit: Dave Willis, Cumbria Tourism
Browse holiday cottages in Eskdale and Wasdale.
Bower House Inn, Eskdale
- CA19 1TD
- Tesla Destination, fast 11kW charging
- Port: Tesla Type 2
- Available for guests using the pub
Bailey Ground Hotel, Seascale
- CA20 1NP
- Tesla Destination, fast 11kW charging
- Port: Tesla Type 2
- Enjoy a meal while your car charges.
EV charging points near Grasmere
Browse holiday cottages in and around Grasmere.
Grasmere Stock Lane car park, Grasmere
- LA22 9SJ
- Pod Point, rapid 7kW charging
- Port: Type 2
EV charging points near Kendal
Browse holiday cottages in and around Kendal.
Kendal County Hall, Kendal
- LA9 4RQ
- GeniePoint, fast 7kW and rapid 43kW and 50kW charging
- Port: Type 2, CHAdeMO, CCS
Sainsbury’s, Kendal
- LA9 6DL
- Pod Point, fast 7kW charging
- Port: Type 2
Booths, Kendal
- LA9 4DP
- Instavolt, rapid 50kW DC charging
- Port: CHAdeMO, CCS
- All electricity is from renewable resources
Roadchef, Killington Lake South Services
- LA8 0NW
- Ecotricity, rapid 43kW and 50kW charging
- Port: Type 2, CHAdeMO, CCS
EV charging points near Keswick
Browse holiday cottages in and around Keswick.
Booths, Keswick
- CA12 5EA
- Instavolt, rapid 50kW charging
- Port: CHAdeMO, CCS
- All electricity is from renewable resources
Central Car Park, Keswick
- CA12 5DF
- ChargePoint, Rapid 50kW and Fast 7kW charging
- Port: Type 2, CHAdeMO, CCS
Armathwaite Hall, Bassenthwaite
- CA12 4RE
- bp pulse, fast 7kW charging
- Port: Type 2 Type 2
- Available for guests of Armathwaite Hall. Why not treat yourself to a spa treatment while your car charges?
EV charging points near Kirkby Lonsdale
Photo credit: Dave Willis, Cumbria Tourism
Browse holiday cottages in and around Kirkby Lonsdale.
New Road car park, Kirkby Lonsdale
- LA6 2AD
- GeniePoint, rapid 50kW charging
- Port: Type 2, CHAdeMO, CCS
Booths, Kirkby Lonsdale
- LA6 2HG
- Instavolt, rapid 50kW DC charging
- Port: CHAdeMO, CCS
- All electricity is from renewable resources
EV charging points near Ullswater and Penrith
Browse holiday cottages in Penrith and around Ullswater.
Rheged, Penrith
- CA11 0DQ
- Ecotricity, rapid 43kW and 50 kW charging
- Port: Type 2, CHAdeMO, CCS
Morrisons, Penrith
- CA11 7JU
- GeniePoint, fast 22kW and rapid 50kW charging
- Port: Type 2, CHAdeMO, CCS
Booths, Penrith
- CA11 7JU
- Instavolt, rapid 50kW charging
- Port: CHAdeMO, CCS
- All electricity is from renewable resources
Glenridding car park, Glenridding
- CA11 0PD
- Pod Point, fast 7kW charging
- Port: Type 2
Morland and Newby Village Hall, Morland
- CA10 3AS
- ChargeMyStreet, fast 22kW charging
- Port: Type 2
Christian Head car park, Kirkby Stephen
- CA17 4HA
- Genie Point, Rapid 46kW and 50kW charging
- Port: Type 2, CHAdeMO, CCS
EV charging points near Ulverston
Photo credit: Cumbria Tourism
Browse holiday cottages near Ulverston.
Booths, Ulverston
- LA12 7LA
- Instavolt, rapid 50kW DC charging
- Port: CHAdeMO, CCS
- All electricity is from renewable resources
Brewery Street car park, Ulverston
- LA12 7HU
- GeniePoint, rapid 43kW and 50kW charging
- Port: Type 2, CHAdeMO, CCS
Victory Hall, Broughton-in-Furness
- LA20 6HN
- ChargeMyStreet, fast 22kW charging
- Port: Type 2
EV charging points near Windermere and Ambleside
Browse holiday cottages in Windermere and Ambleside.
Booths, Windermere
- LA23 1QA
- Instavolt, rapid 50kW DC charging
- Port: CHAdeMO, CCS
- All electricity is from renewable resources
Low Fold car park, Ambleside
- LA22 0DN
- GeniePoint, Rapid 43kW and 50kW charging
- Port: Type 2, CHAdeMO, CCS
For more information on EV charging points around the Lake District and Cumbria, visit Zap Map.
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Disclaimer: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information at the time of writing,
please ensure you check carefully before making any decisions based on the contents within this article.