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View of lake windermere from Cartmel Fell, Lake District
View of lake windermere from Cartmel Fell, Lake District

Self Catering Holiday Cottages in Cartmel

If you’re planning a short break exploring the Lake District, you couldn’t pick a better base than the medieval village of Cartmel. Only 6.5 miles from Lake Windermere, it’s ideal for exploring the entirety of the Lake District National Park and the surrounding Lakeland Fells. This southern Cumbrian village is also a notable hot spot for lovers of fine dining, with two Michelin-star restaurants and a wonderful village shop and deli within walking distance. Read more

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54.238358, -2.938929

Surrounded by glorious Cumbrian countryside, Granary Cottage is an excellent base for exploring the Lake District National Park and the Cumbrian Coast. Sandwiched between Cartmel and Newby Bridge, close to the southern tip of Lake Windermere, the cottage is surrounded by stunning scenery with wonderful walks, cycle rides and a wealth of attractions within easy reach. A popular choice for families and friends at any time of the year with a large garden, dining sun room and log burning stove for cosy winter breaks.

Weekly guide price:
£569 to £1249
Short breaks from £185 per night

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

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

54.543652, -3.179049

The Lake District is one of the UK's best-loved holiday destinations. Even if you have been there a hundred times, there is always a beautiful new view or a friendly cafe to discover. The Derwent Farmhouse is a period farmhouse with lots of character in a riverfront location close to Grange in the Borrowdale Valley. It comfortably sleeps up to six people in three bedrooms and there are footpaths and cycling routes leading from the front door, while Scafell Pike, Skiddaw and Derwentwater are all nearby. The location is ideal whether you want to relax in peace and solitude or do as much as you can during the time you have.

Weekly guide price:
£789 to £1249

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

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

54.229189, -2.941549

Your comfort is at the forefront of every decorating decision in this gorgeous Lake District holiday home. Brambly Hedge is a fantastic cottage with space for six people to sleep in three bedrooms, rolling views over fields and countryside, and a quiet location that's close to Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands and Windermere. It's ideal for families and friends who enjoy exploring and being active, yet who love their own space and having a quiet retreat where they can relax in privacy. Facilities include a log burner, an HD Smart TV in every bedroom, and bike wash and storage. 

Weekly guide price:
£756 to £1700
Short breaks from £160 per night

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Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Friday

54.190302, -2.930186

Cartmel is a favourite holiday destination for foodies, walkers and lovers of a great view. Little Barn caters for these perfectly, putting visitors close to a well-stocked village shop, a friendly pub and a two Michelin-starred restaurant. The newly converted holiday cottage sleeps four people in two rooms and boasts superb views of Morecambe Bay. There are stunning walks from the door and, with Grizedale Forest and the Lake District National Park nearby, no end to the fun you can have exploring. Local attractions include Holker Hall, Dalton Safari Park, Windermere, Bowness, and the home of Beatrix Potter.  

Weekly guide price:
£450 to £1000
Short breaks from £75 per night

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

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

54.329576, -2.933699

"Lake View" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Bowness-on-Windermere is a vibrant tourist area of the Lake District National Park. With an array of attractions including boat trips, scenic picnic locations, art galleries and glorious walking routes surrounding the area, it makes for the...

Prices from £277 per night

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54.366985, -3.052117

"Watersong" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Nestling at the head of Coniston Water, the pretty village of Coniston is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Lake District National Park, making it a superb base for touring, with Hawkshead, Ambleside, Windermere and...

Prices from £286 per night

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54.200382, -3.154654

"Thimble Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. The small tranquil hamlet of Pennington is located on the lovely Lake District Peninsula, which offers beautiful walking and cycling opportunities. The start of the Haematite and Cumbrian Way footpaths can be found here, as well as the twin...

Prices from £99 per night

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54.365500, -3.079900

"Log Cabin in Cumbria" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. This cosy, romantic pod is the perfect getaway for a couple and your idea of the perfect Lake District. Here, footpaths lead to the summit of the Old Man of Coniston (1 mile), giving walkers a panoramic view of the Lake District. A meadow path...

Prices from £142 per night

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54.282360, -2.962195

"Peony Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Newby Bridge, a rural village on the banks of the River Leven, is named after a five-arched stone bridge erected in 1651. Between Haverthwaite and Newby Bridge, the famed Furness Railway, one of Britain's oldest functioning standard gauge steam...

Prices from £156 per night

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54.195093, -3.102995

"The Elizabeth Suite Stone Cross Mansion" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 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 £186 per night

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54.177003, -3.183890

"Forest" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. The ancient town of Dalton-in-Furness lies in a narrow valley on that part of the Furness Peninsula which extends deep into Morecambe Bay. Once the leading town of Furness, Dalton has a good selection of shops, restaurants and pubs. The...

Prices from £122 per night

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54.256702, -3.008965

"Abbots Reading Suite" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Set on the southern shores of Lake Windermere, the small, sleepy hamlet of Lakeside offers a peaceful getaway location, hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the Lake District’s popular attractions, but still within easy reach of them....

Prices from £115 per night

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54.207996, -2.938372

"Longlands Milkmaid's Parlour" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. The village of Cartmel is renowned as the prettiest village in the Lake District. The village features walks, cobbled streets with antique shops, a gift shop, traditional pubs and the Michelin Star awarded L'Enclume restaurant.

Prices from £114 per night

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54.326685, -2.744178

"Greyhound Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. A fantastic cottage only a stone's throw from the centre of the bustling market town of Kendal. An ideal base to explore this fantastic area and the Lake District National Park. The traditional stone cottage has two bedrooms, a family bathroom...

Prices from £155 per night

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54.216119, -2.971435

"Kestrel Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. The historic, South Lakeland village of Cartmel is renowned as the prettiest village in the Lake District. The Priory Church, one of the finest ecclesiastical buildings in the north of England, remains the heart of the community with its...

Prices from £137 per night

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54.091001, -3.161259

"Eastwood House" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. Barrow-in-Furness, commonly known as Barrow, is a town and borough in southern Cumbria, situated just where the Lakes meet the sea. Originally used as a hamlet to the biggest iron and steel centre in the world, the town is set around a...

Prices from £218 per night

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54.321733, -3.131252

"Yew Tree Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Torver sits amidst some of the Lake District's most beautiful scenery. It's known locally as a starting point for exploring the local fells and the Duddon Valley and offers a superb base for exploring nearby Hawkshead, Ambleside and...

Prices from £318 per night

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54.216119, -2.971435

"Pheasant Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. The historic, South Lakeland village of Cartmel is renowned as the prettiest village in the Lake District. The Priory Church, one of the finest ecclesiastical buildings in the north of England, remains the heart of the community with its...

Prices from £158 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 £126 per night

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54.368790, -3.076659

"Rose Cottage Coniston" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. Nestling at the head of Coniston Water, the pretty village of Coniston is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Lake District National Park, making it a superb base for touring, with Hawkshead, Ambleside, Windermere and...

Prices from £229 per night

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54.345369, -2.750445

"The Penthouse, Burneside, near Kendal" is a 3 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. Set across two floors, this modern duplex apartment complete with a spacious roof terrace overlooks the first tee of Carus Green Golf course, a challenging 18-hole parkland course. You will be spoilt with stunning views of the surrounding...

Prices from £323 per night

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54.263160, -3.031770

"Cottage in Cumbria" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Bouth is a popular but tranquil village. The location gives easy access to the southern fells and lakes as well as the coastal areas of the Cartmel Peninsula. Nearby is Fell Foot Park which is ideal for a lovely day out for adults and children,...

Prices from £164 per night

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54.253996, -3.087235

"La'al Riddings" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Greenodd can be found resting on the estuary of the River Leven in the Crake Valley, Cumbria. Resting just outside of the Lake District National Park, you can expect to find plenty of scenic beauty and nature to explore wherever you're...

Prices from £116 per night

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54.322215, -2.870507

"Gilpin View" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Crosthwaite is a small village set in the picturesque Lyth Valley, famous for its damson trees, and boasts a lovely pub known nationally for its excellent food. The lakeside towns of Windermere and Bowness are nearby, with plenty of activities,...

Prices from £138 per night

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54.340000, -2.952500

"Cottage in Cumbria" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Cunsey is a lovely little hamlet and is near the quaint village of Far Sawrey which has a popular pub for enjoying some food and drink. The neighbouring village, Near Sawrey, is home to Hill Top, the National Trust managed former home of...

Prices from £242 per night

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54.348719, -2.925225

"The Neon Rose" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. The bustling sister towns of Bowness and Windermere have long sparked the intrigue of tourists to the Lake District National Park, with each having a variety of activities, facilities, shops, and restaurants to please all tastes. The scenic...

Prices from £175 per night

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54.268571, -2.655887

"Howgills Retreat" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Crooklands is located in the middle of the three towns of Kendal, Kirkby Lonsdale, and Milnthorpe. It has a pub/hotel and is within walking distance of the Lancaster Canal. Only five miles away, Kendal is known for its yards, tiny alleyways,...

Prices from £163 per night

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54.336894, -3.099571

"Ellis Howe" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Cumbria. Torver is a small hamlet nestled in some of the most magnificent scenery in the Lake District, with a pleasant 14th-century inn and a 19th-century church built on the site of an earlier chapel. Torver boasts two terrific pubs, so you'll be...

Prices from £194 per night

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Cartmel Holiday Cottages

We have a huge range of holiday cottages in the Lake District to choose from, including those in varying shapes and sizes. You’ll find attractive cottages feature throughout the perfect village of Cartmel. Many offer beautiful design features and various mod cons too, making them true homes away from home. Whether you’re visiting with family and friends or you’re looking for a gorgeous romantic retreat in the heart of Cartmel Village, we’ve got your needs covered.

Cartmel’s most famous landmark has to be its 800-year-old priory which you should definitely add to your itinerary. Visitors rarely leave Cartmel empty-handed, either, as the local village store produces the region’s famous sticky toffee pudding. Ready to explore it all for yourself? Make sure you book your Cartmel cottage today!

Best things to do in Cartmel

This lovely Cumbrian village is a hotspot for food lovers as well as walkers, cyclists and anyone who loves the great outdoors. Here are some of the most popular things to do:

  • Cartmel Racecourse: A great place if you’re a fan of thrilling jump racing, it also hosts other events throughout the year such as concerts and family fun days.
  • Holker Hall: This Cumbrian countryside stately home boasts 23 acres of formal and woodland gardens, plus a cafe and a gift shop. What’s more, it’s open to the public all year round.
  • L’Enclume: Treat yourself to an unforgettable culinary experience at Simon Rogan’s incredible restaurant which has won multiple awards, including three Michelin Stars.
  • Cartmel Village Store: This deli and cafe is a haven for food and drink lovers and home to the famous Cartmel sticky toffee pudding.
  • Segway off-road tour: Hop on a Segway tour for a fun way to see the beautiful woodland and countryside views surrounding Cartmel.

How to get to Cartmel

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

London: 270 miles

Birmingham: 157 miles

Glasgow: 163 miles

Liverpool: 86 miles

Bristol: 238 miles

Manchester: 83 miles

Leeds: 115 miles

Edinburgh: 166 miles

Newcastle: 123 miles

More locations near Cartmel

The Lake District boasts many lovely market towns as well as miles of stunning natural landscape. It’s a truly wonderful place for both short and long breaks! Here are a few more popular places to stay: