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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 £1149
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

54.263160, -3.031770

"Cottage in Cumbria" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. This property enjoys an attractive location overlooking the surrounding countryside in the Lake District village of Bouth. The well regarded village pub is within walking distance of the cottage and is perfect for popping out for dinner or...

Prices from £221 per night

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54.209143, -3.094239

"Holly" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Ulverston is an old-fashioned market town with a cobblestone central street. It has several unique stores, cafes, and bars serving good ale and hearty food. From five-star restaurants to cosy neighbourhood pubs, there is truly something for...

Prices from £154 per night

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54.352517, -2.939339

"Macan" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. The village of Far Sawrey has a pub/restaurant, whilst Bowness, with all its shops, restaurants and leisure facilities, is just a short distance across the lake by ferry. There are plenty of walking opportunities with local footpaths, and...

Prices from £131 per night

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54.296520, -2.739313

"Natland Hall Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. A historic market town with a fine reputation for shopping, Kendal nestles on the banks of the River Kent and is known as the Southern Gateway to the Lakes. Its old cobbled lanes and byways branch off the attractive main street, and the stone...

Prices from £111 per night

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54.209143, -3.094239

"Rowan" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Ulverston is a typical, cobblestone market town offering a wonderful assortment of independently owned stores, cafés, and pubs that serve real ales and have open fireplaces. From upscale dining to traditional pub fare, there is a wide variety...

Prices from £154 per night

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54.357430, -3.082776

"High Dow Crag" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment 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 £120 per night

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54.187798, -2.952558

"Watch Tree Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge 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 £221 per night

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54.323900, -3.019300

"Cottage in Cumbria" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. This charming cottage is situated in the heart of the quaint village of Satterthwaite, which boasts a popular pub and offers convenient access to scenic walks in Grizedale Forest. The woodland provides cycling routes and walks suitable for all...

Prices from £200 per night

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54.242900, -2.768400

"Cottage in Cumbria" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Situated in the south of Cumbria, The Stables is the perfect place to get away and enjoy all this area has to offer with the town of Milnthorpe nearby offering plenty of shops and eateries. Just a few minutes drive is the hidden gem coastal...

Prices from £211 per night

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54.209143, -3.094239

"Willow" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Ulverston is an old-fashioned market town with a cobblestone central street. It has several unique stores, cafes, and bars serving good ale and hearty food. From five-star restaurants to cosy neighbourhood pubs, there is truly something for...

Prices from £165 per night

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54.331482, -2.931770

"Lake Lodge Studio" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for visitors to the Lake District National Park, with each providing a range of nearby attractions, amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. A variety of boat...

Prices from £132 per night

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54.208093, -3.096007

"Bank Hurst Coach House" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Ulverston's central street is paved with cobblestones, and the town itself has a historic feel. It has a wide variety of unique stores, cafes, and bars serving real ale by the fire. There is a wide variety of restaurants serving everything from...

Prices from £152 per night

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54.372186, -2.896255

"Ananda House" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Cumbria. The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the...

Prices from £163 per night

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54.200577, -3.154770

"Ash Lodge" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Situated on the beautiful Lake District Peninsula, the scattered hamlet of Pennington is set in an area of gentle hills and unspoiled countryside. The start of the Haematite and Cumbrian Way footpaths are close by, as are the twin pubs at Great...

Prices from £160 per night

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54.126910, -3.138738

"Cottage in Cumbria" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. This property is the perfect base to explore the wonders of South Cumbria with so many great places to visit and see nearby. Head over to the coast which is a short drive away with many beaches to choose from and bask in the amazing views...

Prices from £156 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 £191 per night

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54.254608, -3.169449

"Cottage in Cumbria" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Grizebeck is ideally located for escaping hustle and bustle yet within easy reach of many attractions. Explore the quieter footpaths and hills nearby before visiting the hamlet's 300 year old coaching inn for a well deserved meal. Discover the...

Prices from £130 per night

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54.367377, -2.914686

"Mosslea" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for visitors to the Lake District National Park, with each providing a range of nearby attractions, amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. A variety of boat...

Prices from £126 per night

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54.254088, -2.950500

"Myra's View" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. The Lake District National Park's Lindale, a little community in the south of the park that is now a unesco World Heritage Site and is only a few miles from Lake Windermere, is ideal for vacationers. This charming village, which is surrounded...

Prices from £122 per night

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54.374533, -2.999045

"Alice's Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. In Hawkshead there are inns, tea shops, guest houses and shops, as well as the Beatrix Potter Gallery. William Wordsworth attended the Old Grammar School which you can visit. Newby Bridge is 10 miles away and offers the Aquarium of the Lakes...

Prices from £174 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 £117 per night

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54.352190, -2.913230

"Tarn Lodge" is a 3 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 5 guests in Cumbria. Bowness-on-Windermere is a popular tourist base from which to explore the Lake District National Park. Sat amongst Lake Windermere and providing ample opportunities for watersports, alongside the Windermere Jetty, Museum of Boats, Steam and...

Prices from £322 per night

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54.190038, -2.784537

"Corner Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Lancashire. Arnside is situated on the southernmost tip of the Lake District in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where low limestone hills, marshy plains and deciduous woodlands characterise the surrounding land. This former fishing port...

Prices from £151 per night

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54.148163, -2.745506

"Coniston View 9" 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 £145 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: