A traditional Lakeland cottage ideally placed in the village of Ambleside near Lake Windermere in the heart of the Lake District National Park. With a host of attractions within easy reach and superb opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts on the doorstep, this is an ideal retreat for active people or those who want to explore the national park and Cumbria.
Modern and comfy, Coldgill View is perfectly placed between the Solway Coast and fells of the Lake District National Park, providing an excellent base for those who want to walk, explore or simply relax. Popular with families, friends and dog owners, this well presented holiday home sleeps up to seven guests in four bedrooms and sits in the Cumbrian village of Great Broughton close to Cockermouth (five minutes drive), Keswick, Bassenthwaite Lake and the coastal town of Maryport.
Located in the peaceful rural hamlet of Baggrow in Cumbria, this lovely holiday cottage provides a perfect base from which to explore the Lake District National Park and the Cumbrian coastline. With lovely views over the Northern Fells and Lakes, Little Byre is a popular choice for those who prefer to tuck themselves away in a tranquil spot, whilst being within easy reach of busier areas such as Keswick, Cockermouth and Whitehaven.
A 17th Century holiday cottage located in a peaceful position amongst beautiful countryside just three miles from the Cumbrian cobbled village of Dent in the Yorkshire Dales and within easy reach of the Lake District. Ideal for walking, relaxing or visiting the areas many attractions and with a fire for winter nights and pretty garden with glorious views, it is the perfect place to escape away from it all and relax. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Buttermere Cottage is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life in a quiet and secluded spot close to Crummock Water and Loweswater in the Lake District. The former hay barn has been sympathetically converted into a welcoming holiday home for one or two people, with accommodation all on one level. Buttermere is one of three cottages at Foulsyke, where the owner is justifiably proud of their 5-Star Gold rating. There are stunning walks and bike rides from the door, secure bicycle storage and facilities for washing and drying bikes and kit, and lots of little touches that make Buttermere Cottage an excellent place to stay in any season. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold
Wall & Lakes Cottage, Brampton. Ideal for couples, walkers, cyclists & small families. The perfect location for relaxing with historical Hadrian's Wall, beautiful Talkin Tarn, Gelt woods and RSPB Geltsdale nearby. Amazing walks, stunning views and history from your doorstep. The Lake District & Pennine Way are also easily accessible. At the end of a quiet country lane you will find beautiful, Wall & Lakes cottage with its large garden, parking for two and open fields behind. All just a short stroll into the friendly market town of Brampton with its pubs, shops and amenities. Comfortable cosy and clean Wall & Lakes Cottage provides quality and value, sleeps 4 in high quality bedding, large garden, parking, sunny patio and beautiful views. Family friendly, with a super king and a king sized bed which splits into two small singles on request.
This 'away from it all' holiday cottage is off the beaten track and perfectly positioned to give access to some of Cumbria's favourite footpaths and cycling routes. Pendragon View sits between the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District, with good access to the North Pennines. The landscape is spectacular in all seasons, with plenty of opportunities for fun and adventure. Pendragon View is only four miles from Kirkby Stephen, is dog-friendly, and sleeps up to four guests in two bedrooms. The high standard of accommodation, incredible views and location make it perfect for couples, families or friends wanting to get away from it all. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Chester's Lodge is a stunning contemporary holiday home in a wonderful location. With space for eight guests in four bedrooms, it enjoys an enviable location just 300 metres from the southern shore of Lake Coniston, surrounded by six acres of private land. It's a fantastic place to get away from it all with family or friends yet is close enough to places like Hawkshead, Ambleside and Ulverston, so you don't feel too remote from attractions and amenities. Spend your days exploring the Lake District National Park, walking and cycling around lakes and mountains, admiring stately homes and charming towns and villages, and your nights sitting around the outdoor fire pit with a glass of local beer while you count the stars, or relaxing in the luxurious living room where your every comfort is catered for.
Run away to the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and this lovely stone holiday cottage. The Fold offers welcoming accommodation for couples and solo travellers with stunning views of The Pennines. The cottage is in a quiet spot on the edge of the pretty village of Crosby Garrett and just a few miles from Kirkby Stephen. Gorgeous footpaths and cycling routes lead from the village and with the Lake District National Park less than half an hour's drive away, visitors have their choice of natural playgrounds to enjoy.
The Lake District is gorgeous. Dairy Cottage is two miles from Kendal in a quiet village with little passing traffic and no light pollution. The two-bedroom holiday home is ideal for couples, friends or families with older children (over ten years). Walking and cycling are always popular, and being close to Windermere means you can fish, sail, kayak, SUP, and swim. Kendal has supermarkets, tea rooms, shops, restaurants and other amenities, and you're close to favourite attractions that include Sizergh Castle, Beatrix Potter World, and Wray Castle.
Holly Cottage is a four-bedroom holiday cottage in Keswick sleeping six, set on a quiet street just a few minutes’ walk from the market square and Derwentwater. This traditional terraced house combines original character with thoughtful modern touches, including a king-size four-poster bed, two bathrooms, secure bike storage and private parking. Dog- and family-friendly, it offers WiFi, gas central heating, a fully equipped kitchen, and a small front patio for sitting outside. With pubs, cafés, shops and walking routes all close by, this self-catering holiday rental in Keswick makes an easy and comfortable base for exploring the Lake District.
This charming cottage sits in an enviable location in the Troutbeck Valley located in between the popular towns of Ambleside and Windermere in the Lake District National Park. Dating back to the 1800s, Beck Cottage has been recently renovated to provide modern and comfortable accommodation for up to four guests in two bedrooms. Spend your days exploring the footpaths from the doorstep or try your hand at mountain biking, sailing, paddleboarding and canoeing. Other nearby attractions include The World of Beatrix Potter, The Lakes Aquarium and Go Ape in Grizedale Forest. Holiday bookings are available all year round. There is no EV charging point at the cottage and EV charging via the domestic supply constitutes a fire hazard and therefore is not allowed. There are charging points in the locality - please message the host if you require details. Storage of e-bikes and e-scooters is not allowed in the property as this constitutes a fire hazard. A shed in our garden area can be made available for this purpose on request and at no extra charge.
Offering ground floor self-catering accommodation, this comfortable holiday home sits in an enviable position in the heart of the Lake District National Park in the popular town of Ambleside. Windermere and a host of attractions are a stone's throw away and the area offers super opportunities for walkers, water lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Why limit yourself to the Lake District when you can also explore the Forest of Bowland and Yorkshire Dales? Milo's Retreat is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty between Arnside and Milnthorpe. It's perfect for a romantic retreat or a solo escape, sleeping two people in one sublimely comfortable superking bed. Your day can include scaling mountains, hiking through fells, sailing over lakes or cycling around the coast. Throw in a region renowned for its fantastic food and all the comfort and charm of this wonderful self-catering holiday cottage, and you have a holiday you won't forget.
Full of character and traditional charm, this cosy Lakeland holiday cottage is furnished and equipped to a very high standard of comfort and style and is one of Keswick's oldest buildings dating back to the 1700's. Perfectly located, Woolstore Cottage allows guests to enjoy the many amenities of this popular vibrant market town on its doorstep.
Cockermouth is as charming as any of England's market towns with a weekly market, an excellent array of eateries, and attractions that include Wordsworth House. It sits on the River Derwent and is the starting point for fantastic walks and bike rides, being just over the border of the Lake District National Park and close to beaches and forests. Walking, mountain biking, fishing and sailing are only a few of the many wonderful ways to have fun when you stay at Kia Ora - a lovely holiday cottage about a mile from the centre of town and within walking distance of places to eat, drink and shop. The dog-friendly cottage sleeps up to four people in two bedrooms and is perfect for couples, families and friends.
Lake Cottage is a charming 200 year-old cottage with a private jetty on beautiful Hawes Water Lake, an unspoiled nature reserve teeming with birds and wildlife yet close to the village and seaside beaches at Silverdale and Arnside on Morecambe Bay. Enjoy miles of glorious walks right from the doorstep or take a short drive to the nearby Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Cumbria and Trough of Bowland in Lancashire. The sunny courtyard is perfect for summer barbeques with lawned gardens, wildflower sitting areas and small orchard leading onto a 100m boardwalk meandering through willows and reedbeds to emerge at the lake and jetty. Swim in crystal-clear water, relax with a book, have a fish, watch dragonflies or just immerse in the sounds of the swallows, buntings and warblers. The traditionally-furnished cottage with its farmhouse kitchen, inglenook range and log-burning stove is warm and cosy in autumn and winter and a delight in spring and summer. The recently refurbished bathroom has a
Lingmell is in a superb location at the southern end of Coniston Water, within a short walk from Lake Bank Jetty. It's a lovely holiday home ideal for extended families or friends, consisting of two self-contained floors that sleep up to seven people in three bedrooms. Guests have shared use of six acres of grounds with access to the lake and the owner's Canadian canoe and four kayaks. There's secure storage if you want to bring your SUP, mountain bike or other sports equipment. Child and dog-friendly, the holiday cottage is available for bookings all year round, with short breaks possible depending on availability.
Angela's Cottage is an 18th-century stone holiday cottage in Old Ambleside, sleeping two, just a three-minute walk from the village centre. This 4-Star self-catering retreat features oak beam ceilings, an inglenook fireplace, and a super-king bed (or twins), so is great for couples, friends, or solo travellers. The property sits in Chapel Hill, Ambleside's quietest corner, with a private patio overlooking Loughrigg and Wansfell. Lake Windermere lies less than a mile away, while fell walks start from the front door. The owners, who are hugely knowledgable about the area and its most beautiful spots, live next door in the house once belonging to Wordsworth's friend and family doctor, giving you a unique perspective into the story of one of the Lake District's favourite writers. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Longthwaite Farmhouse, is a Grade II listed traditional seventeenth century farmhouse at the head of the Borrowdale. The house’s unique location makes it a perfect base for walkers and climbers as it offers immediate access by foot to the best loved Lakeland peaks, Scafell, Great Gable, the Langdale Pikes and Buttermere Fells. Great on and off road cycling routes and access to both rowing & sailing on nearby Derwentwater ensures that there is something for everyone. Its riverside location offers endless paddling and dam-building opportunities for children (and adults) and many species of birds to spot. Exact location can be seen using this What3Words link https://w3w.co/horizons.scouting.minivans
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