A charming holiday cottage in an enviable position in the picturesque lakeside village of Glenridding. Perfect for those who wish to relax in beautiful surroundings or who want to partake in more rigorous and energetic pastimes with easy and challenging fell walks, and the tranquility of Ullswater with lake cruises and boat hire on the doorstep. This popular Lakeland village offers shops and a choice of two pubs and is a good base for exploring the areas many attractions.
A delightful stone holiday cottage that offers the best of both worlds - a stunning peaceful corner of the Lake District, yet within easy reach of the more popular tourist traps and attractions. A wonderful location in the Cumbrian village of Bowland Bridge within the Lake District - perfect for relaxing in the Lakes or walking!
The Lake District is gorgeous. Dairy Cottage is two miles from Kendal in a quiet village with little passing traffic and no light pollution. The two-bedroom holiday home is ideal for couples, friends or families with older children (over ten years). Walking and cycling are always popular, and being close to Windermere means you can fish, sail, kayak, SUP, and swim. Kendal has supermarkets, tea rooms, shops, restaurants and other amenities, and you're close to favourite attractions that include Sizergh Castle, Beatrix Potter World, and Wray Castle.
Self-Catering Exclusive Use (1st May – 13th June 2026) - For a limited time, Dome House is available as a self-catering exclusive-use stay. Enjoy complete privacy in this luxury property, with full access to all amenities—perfect for a relaxed getaway at your own pace. If cooking isn’t on your holiday agenda, you can opt for a fully catered experience with your own private chef and drinks included. Set on a hillside above Bowness-on-Windermere, the house offers breath taking views of Lake Windermere and features five opulent suites, each with a super king-sized bed, luxury bathroom, smart TV, . Guests can make use of the fully equipped facilities while enjoying the indoor heated pool, outdoor hot tub, barrel sauna, and games room.
Crummock Cottage is a 5-Star Gold holiday cottage in a stunning Lake District location. It sleeps four people in two bedrooms, with guests having superb views towards Low Fell, Grasmoor and the Lorton Valley. It's ideal for couples or families who want easy access to some of the best walking and cycling the area can offer. Crummock Water and Loweswater are nearby as are Buttermere, Scale Force and dozens of other beautiful locations for which the Lake District is famous. The owner offers secure storage and bike cleaning facilities, and pets are also welcome. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold
If Visit England awarded stars for views the way it does for exceptional accommodation, Loweswater Cottage would have 5 Gold Stars all around. This superb holiday cottage has panoramic views down the entire length of Crummock Water from the garden. The fantastic holiday cottage is part of Foulsyke, an old manor house, and incorporates the original carriage house elements in its design. It sleeps six people in three bedrooms, one ensuite, and suits families and extended families who appreciate the footpaths, cycling routes and beautiful sights and attractions on the doorstep. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold
Perfectly placed in Grasmere and just a ten minute stroll to a great choice of pubs, restaurants and shops, this welcoming self-catering cottage sits right in the heart of the Lake District in one of the most popular villages which was once the home of William Wordsworth. Superb walks and an abundance of attractions within easy reach make this the perfect choice for doing as much or as little as you want amongst the beauty of the Lake District National Park.
This lovely holiday apartment is just a ten-minute stroll from the centre of Windermere, providing couples with the perfect romantic base from which to explore the beautiful Lake District National Park. Jays Nest enjoys a private garden and deck with water views and is close to footpaths and cycling routes as well as popular attractions like Tarn Hows, Wray Castle and the Beatrix Potter Gallery.
The Byre is a beautifully restored Lake District holiday cottage for two, set in the peaceful village of Troutbeck. Blending rustic features with sleek modern touches, this adult-only holiday rental is perfect for romantic breaks or solo getaways. Enjoy a cosy sitting room with a fireplace, a king-size bedroom with ensuite bathroom, a modern kitchen, and even a private yoga/dressing room. Outside, take in breathtaking views from the elevated patio or stroll to the award-winning Queen’s Head pub nearby. With walking trails on the doorstep and Windermere just minutes away, it’s the ideal base to explore the Lake District.
Church House Barn is a beautifully renovated barn in the quiet Cumbrian village of Newton Arlosh, in the North of the Lake District. The village pub and medieval church are a short stroll away from the holiday cottage, while the Solway Coast and Lake District are within easy reach. There is plenty to see and do in every season, whether you want to walk along the coast, climb a mountain, go birdwatching in marshland, explore the UNESCO site of Hadrian's Wall and Birdoswald Roman Fort, or shop and sightsee in Carlisle. Golf, horse riding, mountain biking and fishing are also popular. The self-catering cottage has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, so it works well for friends as well as couples and families.
Fieldgate Farmstead is perfect for big groups. Whether you're hosting a family reunion, accommodating guests or a wedding party, or planning to celebrate a milestone event, the late Georgian farmhouse and beautifully converted barn in Bampton near Shap is an ideal destination. There is space for 30 people to sleep in 15 stylish bedrooms, each with spectacular views over the surrounding countryside. The northern Lakeland fells are a favourite for walking and mountain biking. You're close to the River Lowther for fly fishing, and to Penrith, Carlisle, Ullswater, and the Scottish border for sightseeing. The farmhouse can be booked on its own for smaller groups of up to 16 people.
A delightful converted chapel providing a great base from which to explore the Lake District, Hadrians Wall and even the Scottish Borders. Located in the pretty peaceful Cumbrian village of Talkin, The Old Chapel is within walking distance of the village pub and close to Talking Tarn with lovely walks, fishing and boating.
Lake Cottage is a charming 200 year-old cottage with a private jetty on beautiful Hawes Water Lake, an unspoiled nature reserve teeming with birds and wildlife yet close to the village and seaside beaches at Silverdale and Arnside on Morecambe Bay. Enjoy miles of glorious walks right from the doorstep or take a short drive to the nearby Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Cumbria and Trough of Bowland in Lancashire. The sunny courtyard is perfect for summer barbeques with lawned gardens, wildflower sitting areas and small orchard leading onto a 100m boardwalk meandering through willows and reedbeds to emerge at the lake and jetty. Swim in crystal-clear water, relax with a book, have a fish, watch dragonflies or just immerse in the sounds of the swallows, buntings and warblers. The traditionally-furnished cottage with its farmhouse kitchen, inglenook range and log-burning stove is warm and cosy in autumn and winter and a delight in spring and summer. The recently refurbished bathroom has a
Charming two-bedroom character cottage in Far Sawrey, Beatrix Potter country. Original limestone floors, beamed ceilings, cosy log burner, and stunning views over Windermere. Large enclosed garden, off-road parking, and walks from the door. Multiple dogs welcome (up to 4). Dog-friendly pub just 100m away.
Four bedrooms, sleeps six, with a kingsize, doubles, and twin beds, with hotel style mattress's all with lovely views. Two bathrooms, one with bath and shower, the 2nd with large walk in shower.
Round Table Cottage is more than 300 years old and has been carefully modernised to retain its metre thick walls and ancient wooden beams while also being a wonderfully comfortable base for a holiday. As one of our guests said: "We loved staying at this warm, cosy and charming place. We felt right at home the moment we walked in!" Round Table has stunning views of Lake Windermere from the house and the pretty cottage garden. Round Table is equally appealing for one or two families and is within easy reach of the Lake District's many attractions. Lovely walks from the front door and an exceptionally good pub within fifteen minutes walk. The Cottage also has access down a private lane to the lake shore. Round Table Cottage is in the heart of the Lake District National Park in Beatrix Potter country, between Far Sawrey and the Windermere Ferry. It's 5 minutes drive and 15 minutes walk to the car and foot ferries to Bowness, and just 10 minutes' drive to Hawkshead which as well as a Co-Op and a deli, has shops runs by Grasmere Gingerbread and Hawkshead Relish as well as a National Trust second hand bookshop.
Eskmeals House is an impressive country holiday home in the Lake District national park, sleeping up to twenty one guests in nine bedrooms. Plenty of space inside and out with seven acres of grounds, and an ideal base for exploring Cumbria's lovely coastline and the whole of the lake district
A spacious farmhouse providing holiday accommodation in spectacular Wasdale within the Lake District National Park. An ideal self-catering base from which to explore the quiet Western Fells and lakes, and perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts who want to be out and about amongst stunning scenery.
The Cow House is exactly as it says, only without the cows. It has been beautifully restored to its 18th Century clean self, with green oak replacement beams, blond oak floor and living space all on one level. We lie on the western edge of the Yorkshire Dales/ Westmorland Dales National Park extension and 5 miles east of the Lakes district National Park at 1000' - limestone country and fells forever.
Three lovely holiday cottages in a peaceful corner of West Cumbria. Ideal for a relaxing seaside break, the cottages are just a short walk from the sandy beach and enjoy views of the Lake District mountains. Perfect for water lovers with the sea on the doorstep and the Lakes within easy driving distance. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold
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