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Ullswater from Arnison Crag, Lake District
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Self Catering Holiday Cottages in Ullswater

Close to the tourist centres of Keswick and Windermere, Ullswater is a real hidden gem in the northeast corner of the Lake District. Lake Ullswater stretches seven miles from the town of Pooley Bridge in the north to Glenridding in the south, and it’s surrounded by majestic scenery. With excellent hikes, watersports and fabulous little villages just nearby, Ullswater might just be one of the Lake District’s best kept secrets! Read more

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54.544048, -2.953569

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.

Weekly guide price:
£495 to £795

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: Enquire

Preferred arrival day: Friday

54.560445, -2.716165

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. 

Weekly guide price:
£6595 to £9995

38  |   15  |   3+  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

54.560445, -2.716165

Fieldgate Barn sits in Bampton's quiet Lowther Valley and is a 16th-century stone barn that's been transformed into a holiday cottage for 14 people plus two extra children. Seven ensuite bedrooms make it work well for big families or groups marking special occasions like a wedding or a big birthday. You'll find exposed beams and original oak kingpins alongside modern additions like underfloor heating. The self-catering accommodation puts you close to Bampton village, with the Coast to Coast Walk and Ullswater both nearby. There's plenty of space outside for BBQs and parking. Penrith's shops and restaurants are ten miles down the road, making this holiday rental a good base for exploring the Lake District fells.

Weekly guide price:
£3995 to £5595

14+2  |   7  |   3+  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

54.075110, -2.733084

"Hermitage Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Lancashire. Hermitage Cottage is a peaceful hideaway with a backdrop that feels almost storybook. Tucked beside the River Lune on the exclusive Hermitage Estate, this single-level cottage is all about comfort and quiet luxury. The...

Prices from £275 per night

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54.329576, -2.933699

"The Boat House at Louper Weir" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Bowness-on-Windermere is settled within the stunning lands of the Lake District National Park. Hosting an array of shops, restaurants, and may attractions to suit all tastes, it makes a brilliant base for exploring this scenic area of England....

Prices from £424 per night

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54.314811, -2.806410

"Dove Tail Barn" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Underbarrow is a quiet, pretty Lakeland village close to the historic market town of Kendal and within reach of the wonderful Lake Windermere. The village has a pub and is ideally placed for exploring southern Lakeland and the Lake District...

Prices from £199 per night

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54.146245, -2.758328

"Threagill" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Lancashire. Located just off the M6 and 20 miles south of the scenic Lake District, Carnforth is the sort of place that everyone has heard of, and many desire to discover this hidden gem. Situated at the north end of Morecambe Bay, north of the historic...

Prices from £117 per night

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54.213431, -2.802444

"Rock Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Beetham is a village of grey limestone cottages and cobbled forecourts in south Cumbria, just north of the border with Lancashire. It was once the centre of the ancient parish of Beetham and rests within the Silverdale and Arnside designated...

Prices from £121 per night

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54.073741, -2.700214

"Sunny Bank" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Lancashire. Brookhouse is an old village once inhabited by the Romans. It has an ancient oak tree by a pub also denotes the history of the place as it was believed to be used by monks to hang the fish they were selling. The place has a range of walking and...

Prices from £113 per night

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54.254200, -2.987940

"Friars Fold" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Cumbria. Ulverston is an old-fashioned market town with a cobblestone central street. It has a wide variety of locally owned stores, eateries, and bars serving up hearty fare and cold pints of beer. From five-star restaurants to cosy neighbourhood pubs,...

Prices from £170 per night

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54.197772, -3.098279

"Endgill Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Ulverston is a classic market town with a central street made of cobblestones. A wide variety of locally owned stores, cafes, and pubs serving up warm beverages and hearty drinks can be found there. From five-star restaurants to cosy...

Prices from £134 per night

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54.148749, -2.749620

"Tiptoes Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Lancashire. Carnforth is a well-known location that many people want to explore. It is situated off the M6 and 20 miles south of the picturesque Lake District. It is close to everything and is located at the northern end of Morecambe Bay, north of the...

Prices from £164 per night

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54.148163, -2.745506

"Waterside Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Lancashire. In Lancashire, Tewitfield is a charming village located next to the Lancashire Canal. For beautiful views of the countryside and a stroll along the Tewitfield Canal Locks, which is perfect for adventurous walkers and cyclists. The community has...

Prices from £175 per night

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54.217902, -2.901791

"3 Tower View" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Cumbria. The charming Edwardian resort of Grange-over-Sands is set between the Lake District fells and Morecambe Bay and offers one of the mildest climates in the north of England. Formerly a small fishing village, the introduction of the Furness...

Prices from £143 per night

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54.278152, -3.211628

"Hillside" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 7 guests in Cumbria. Broughton-in-Furness is located in the south west Lake District, home to shops and pubs and within easy reach of Coniston Water. The Duddon Valley provides great scenery and walking and is within easy reach of lakes and moorland.

Prices from £141 per night

7  |   3  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   No


54.105769, -3.132245

"White Stones" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. Roose, also known as Roosecote, is a charming neighbourhood and ward of Barrow-in-Furness that makes a wonderful location for anyone looking for a rural vacation in Cumbria. There's a lot to see and do in the area, which is surrounded by...

Prices from £194 per night

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54.219862, -2.862930

"Lady Barn" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. Town End is a charming village that embodies the quintessential rural English experience, nestled within the scenic countryside of Cumbria. Characterised by winding lanes, traditional stone cottages, and lush, rolling fields, this village...

Prices from £187 per night

6  |   3  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.160184, -2.730263

"Ennerdale Pod 5" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Lancashire. The picturesque hamlet of Tewitfield is settled in Lancashire beside the Lancashire Canal. Stroll along the Tewitfield Canal Locks for scenic views of the countryside, ideal for avid walkers and cyclists. The village is home to a marina, where...

Prices from £107 per night

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54.142820, -3.121090

"Beech Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. The small village of Scales is situated on the Cumbrian Peninsula and makes a fabulous base to explore this gem of an area. The name Scales originates from an old Norse word meaning ‘huts'. Ulveston, an ancient market town, is only four miles...

Prices from £164 per night

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54.294936, -3.040434

"Bank Barn at Rusland" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. Ulverston is a traditional market town built around a cobbled main street. It boasts a fine selection of independent shops, café’s, and pubs with open fires and real ales. There is an extensive selection of eating places to suit everyone, from...

Prices from £326 per night

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54.298336, -2.797364

"Honeypot Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Brigsteer is a hamlet between the towns of Helsington and Levens and about five miles from Kendal in Cumbria. Brigsteer is located on the edge of the Lyth valley with Scout Scar overlooking the village itself. Village amenities include a...

Prices from £193 per night

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54.195093, -3.102995

"Alice House Stone Cross Mansion" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. Ulverston is a cobbled-street market town. It has independent shops, cafés, and pubs with open fires and real ales. Fine dining and tavern meals are both available. Ulverston is a festival town, with flags, walking, art, and music festivals in...

Prices from £274 per night

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54.195093, -3.102995

"The Lucy Suite Stone Cross Mansion" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Ulverston is a cobbled-street market town. It has independent shops, cafés, and pubs with open fires and real ales. There is something for everyone, from fine dining to traditional pub food. Ulverston is a festival town, with flags, walking,...

Prices from £209 per night

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54.242131, -3.176817

"Marsh Garth" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Kirkby-in-Furness is a collection of six hamlets on the Furness peninsula overlooking the Duddon estuary. The village is home to a general store and two pubs as well as a railway station on the Cumbrian Coast Line. Just five miles away is...

Prices from £142 per night

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54.253544, -2.990165

"1 Bed Apartment in Ulverston" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 1 double bedroom - 1 shower room with shower and WC - Electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, and washer/dryer - Smart TV in...

Prices from £191 per night

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54.198070, -2.659689

"Hill Bank" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 9 guests in Lancashire. The village of Hutton Roof is in South Cumbria, between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. The village hosts events including a Fell Race and Country Fair. Hutton Roof Crags Nature Reserve is nearby and is home to a variety of...

Prices from £358 per night

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54.277068, -3.211140

"The Anvil" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. Dating back to the 11th century, Broughton-in-Furness is situated in the south western corner of the Lake District and is just six miles from Coniston Water. There is much to please the visitor such as a pretty, cobbled square complete with a...

Prices from £175 per night

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Ullswater Cottages

A self-catering holiday in Ullswater gives you total independence to explore as you wish. You’ll be spoilt for choice with our Lake District holiday cottages, too. From stone-built farmhouses and wooden log cabins to hilltop barn conversions with luxury extras like hot tubs, there’s a lovely property for every kind of group. Need to work from your holiday home? Most of our cottages come with great WiFi, so you’ll only be distracted by the wonderful views of Ullswater. Looking for a family holiday? Check out our self-catering accommodation with multiple rooms and fabulous open-plan living spaces.

Beyond the comfort of your holiday cottage, Ullswater’s prime position in the heart of the Lakes means that you’ve got plenty to keep you entertained. The 20-mile Ullswater Way winds around the lake, offering keen hikers breathtaking vistas at every turn. Witness the might of nature at the powerful Aira Force Waterfall or take to the lake on a paddleboard or kayak. With its stunning landscapes and abundance of outdoor activities, Ullswater is a haven for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

Best things to do in Ullswater

Ullswater Lake is thought to have inspired the romantic works of William Wordsworth. When you take a vantage point over its iconic ‘Z’ shape, you can see why! Explore the area further with our tips on the best activities.

  • Ullswater Steamer: Thought to be the oldest working passenger vessel in the world, the Lady of the Lake gives you a magnificent perspective on the mountains surrounding Lake Ullswater.
  • Ullswater Way: The Lake District is packed with walks, but this 20-mile lakeshore path has lots of sections that run from leisurely to challenging.
  • Aira Force Waterfall: This powerful waterfall is a great spot for a picnic, after reaching it via an easy woodland walk.
  • Pooley Bridge: This pretty little village is at the northern tip of Lake Ullswater and offers lovely cafes, boutiques and tourist attractions.
  • Dalemain Mansion and Gardens: Go for the mansion and the UNESCO World Heritage setting and stay for the tea shop, where they serve home-made marmalade.

How to get to Ullswater

If you’re travelling from one of the major cities in the UK, below shows an average distance to Ullswater, so you know what to expect when choosing to visit by car.

London: 296 miles

Birmingham: 182 miles

Glasgow: 124 miles

Liverpool: 112 miles

Bristol: 264 miles

Manchester: 110 miles

Leeds: 116 miles

Edinburgh: 126 miles

Newcastle: 82 miles

More locations near Ullswater

The wild natural beauty of the Lake District has inspired poets, artists and writers for hundreds of years. Experience this iconic landscape yourself at one of these equally as stunning locations: