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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

54.121246, -3.108448

"Snowdrop Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Situated on the coast, across from Morecambe Bay is the small village of Aldingham. Local folklore says that the village was once a mile long and that many of the cottages were washed away. Aldingham also has a reputation as a smuggler's...

Prices from £137 per night

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54.189343, -2.951267

"Shepherd Lodge" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. The lovely village of Allithwaite is idyllically located on the western edge of the Cartmel Peninsula, at the edges of the Lake District and Morecambe Bay. Described as being “set like a jewel in a cloak of green”, this village provides a shop,...

Prices from £161 per night

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54.187798, -2.952558

"Pippin Lodge" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge 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 £129 per night

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54.121674, -3.105382

"Seashore Shepherds Hut @ Moat Farm" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Dalton-in-Furness is an ancient town lying in a narrow valley on Furness Peninsula, extending deep into Morecambe Bay. Dalton was once the leading town of Furness and now boasts a good selection of shops, restaurants and pubs. There are also...

Prices from £109 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 £106 per night

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54.155796, -2.736610

"9 Swan House" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 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 £227 per night

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54.236896, -2.923695

"High House" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria.

Prices from £137 per night

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54.307666, -2.911636

"Cragfell 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 £159 per night

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54.352517, -2.939339

"Frost" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Far Sawrey is a charming village, hosting a small selection of amenities and vast natural lands. Set in the Lake District National Park, the village offers ample walking routes and nature spotting opportunities. Bowness-on-Windermere can be...

Prices from £135 per night

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54.244008, -3.004209

"Corning Mill View" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Haverthwaite is a small village and civil parish in the Furness region of Cumbria. It is within the Lake District National Park and is located six miles east of Ulverston, near the southern end of Windermere. The village gets part of its name...

Prices from £179 per night

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54.186349, -2.916178

"Rolo's Retreat" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Cumbria. With one of the mildest climates in the north of England, the beautiful Edwardian town of Grange-over-Sands is situated between the Lake District fells and Morecambe Bay. When the Furness Railway was built, Grange-over-Sands, a sleepy fishing...

Prices from £150 per night

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54.148749, -2.749622

"Lakeside Haven" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 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 £107 per night

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54.352517, -2.939339

"Gilson" 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. Also close by is ‘Hill Top’, once the home of Beatrix Potter, and...

Prices from £135 per night

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54.361863, -2.915756

"Jaspers Retreat" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 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 £639 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 £266 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. EPC Rating: Band A

Prices from £128 per night

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54.378017, -2.905672

"Windermere Central" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 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 £109 per night

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54.187798, -2.952558

"Bay 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 £154 per night

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54.379881, -2.905276

"Old Village House" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. The towns of Bowness and Windermere, which are twins, are both vibrant, fun-filled places situated in the Lake District's magnificent landscape. Ambleside offers a boat ride to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium, and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top...

Prices from £228 per night

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54.148453, -2.745386

"Yealand 36" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Lancashire. Tewitfield is a charming village in Lancashire, situated alongside the Lancashire Canal. For picturesque views of the countryside, stroll along the Tewitfield Canal Locks, which are perfect for adventurous hikers and bikers. A marina, where you...

Prices from £159 per night

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54.375505, -2.907954

"Raffleys @ Engadine" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Bowness and Windermere are bustling, fun-filled Lake District communities. Both towns provide a variety of services, shops, and restaurants, but Ambleside boasts a boat excursion to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium, and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top...

Prices from £173 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.

Prices from £163 per night

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54.270337, -2.968625

"7 Railway Cottages" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Named after the 1651 construction of a stone bridge with five arches across the River Leven, the tiny community of Newby Bridge takes its name from the bridge's architectural feature. Haverthwaite and Newby Bridge are connected by the historic...

Prices from £150 per night

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54.207996, -2.938372

"Longlands Groom's Quarters" 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. EPC Rating:...

Prices from £113 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: