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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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54.229189, -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

54.543652, -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 £1349

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

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

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

54.329332, -2.934337

"Lower Lake View" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Bowness-on-Windermere is a vibrant town, popular with tourists for its bustling activity and friendly atmosphere. Located in the Lake District National Park, it makes a perfect base for an action-packed holiday filled with walking with friends...

Prices from £247 per night

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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 £239 per night

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54.377501, -2.907856

"Lilac Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. The town of Windermere provides a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes resting in the heart of the famed Lake District National Park. Great for a family that is looking for lots of things to do, Windermere is home to...

Prices from £379 per night

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54.046521, -2.899976

"Cockle Bay Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Lancashire. Heysham is a picturesque coastal village resting just a few miles from the town of Morecambe and the city of Lancaster. Woodland, open grassland and sandy beaches surround this village which houses a selection of shops, pubs, eateries and small...

Prices from £119 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 £163 per night

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54.045186, -2.898814

"Tilly's Place" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Lancashire. Heysham is a charming coastal village located not far from the cities of Lancaster and Morecambe. This community, which has a variety of stores, bars, cafés, and small businesses, is surrounded by woodland, open grassland, and sandy beaches and...

Prices from £132 per night

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54.276623, -3.047697

"Bill’s Barn" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage 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. Fine dining and pub food are both available. Ulverston is a festival town, with flags, walking, art, and music festivals in the...

Prices from £119 per night

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54.301448, -2.846880

"Durham Bridge Barn" 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 £155 per night

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54.256702, -3.008965

"Abbots Reading Mews 1" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 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 £154 per night

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54.178554, -2.720034

"The Potting Shed" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Lancashire. Burton-in-Kendal is a village which has a Post Office/general store, a butcher and a pub that serves good food. It lies seven miles from the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale, and twelve miles from Kendal, the gateway to the Lake District.EPC...

Prices from £123 per night

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54.077199, -2.855530

"382 on the Bay" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Lancashire. The town of Morecambe is set on Morecambe Bay. Always a popular resort, recent investment has revived the coastline and offers families the chance to enjoy the many pleasures of the seaside, whether it is flying kites, building sandcastles or...

Prices from £109 per night

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54.210189, -2.945803

"Coachman's Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Renowned for being the prettiest village in the Lake District, the small town of Cartmel in South Lakeland is a wonderful, picturesque holiday destination. At the heart of this thriving community is the Priory Church, one of the finest...

Prices from £128 per night

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54.335099, -2.955859

"Grassholme" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. The ancient village of Hawkshead holds a collection of white-washed cottages, archways and squares beloved by Wiiliam Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. There are many pleasant inns, guest houses, team shops and gift shops. Most notably, the...

Prices from £301 per night

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54.148749, -2.749622

"Eden 2" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Lancashire. Set on a 43 acre site, the South Lakeland Leisure Village is situated just a couple of miles from Carnforth on the border of the Southern Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. This beautiful area combines superb countryside and a coast with a...

Prices from £129 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 £142 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 £143 per night

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54.242900, -2.768400

"1 Bed Cottage in Heversham" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rules - 1 bedroom – king-size-bed, luxury bedding and towels set - 1 bathroom with shower, luxury deep bath, vanity basin and WC and 1 ground floor WC - Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer,...

Prices from £222 per night

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54.238963, -2.980654

"Neddy Cut" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. Backbarrow is a small Lakeland village close to the southern end of famous Lake Windermere. The village is set on the banks of the River Leven, and offers riverside strolls plus a shop and pub. The attractions of the Lake District are close at...

Prices from £592 per night

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54.365500, -3.079900

"1 Bed Cottage in Coniston" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - Bedrooms – 1 double - Bathrooms– 1 en-suite shower room with WC - Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, and fridge with ice compartment - Enclosed gravelled/decked area with...

Prices from £143 per night

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54.374376, -2.853217

"2 Bed Cottage in Windermere" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 2 bedrooms – 2 king-size - bathrooms – 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC - Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher...

Prices from £204 per night

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54.183514, -3.078731

"The Annex" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Ulverston is a historic market town with a cobblestone main street. It has a diverse range of independent stores, cafés, and pubs, many of which have open fires and serve real ales. There is a wide range of dining options available, from...

Prices from £370 per night

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54.148749, -2.749622

"Gressingham 7" is a 3 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 6 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 £220 per night

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54.316311, -2.968154

"Dove Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. The picturesque village of Hawkshead still retains the charm and character that so endeared it to its most famous residents - William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Cars are banned from the village, leaving visitors free to wander the wealth of...

Prices from £278 per night

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54.378103, -2.904267

"Tizzie Whizie Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 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 £200 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: