A deceptively spacious stone holiday cottage nestling amidst Dentdale in the quaint village of Dent within the Yorkshire Dales in Cumbria. With pubs, cafes and a shop on the doorstep this is an ideal base for exploring the Dales, Cumbria (including the nearby Lake District), a walking holiday or simply relaxing.
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.
Two self catering cottages peacefully located near the Yorkshire Dales National Park at the head of the picturesque Ravenstonedale Valley. Ashley Cottage sleeps twelve and Beech Cottage sleeps up to four accommodating parties of sixteen together. Set in large wooded gardens with spectacular views over the Howgill Fells this is the perfect venue for large groups to escape to the country for a holiday together.
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. Super king and a king sized bed (splits into two small singles) with cosy high quality bedding. Welcome homely touches such as fresh flowers, beautiful local pictures, soft white towels and a welcome basket.
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
This lovely holiday apartment is just a ten-minute stroll from the centre of Windermere, providing couples with the perfect romantic base from which to explore the beautiful Lake District National Park. Jays Nest enjoys a private garden and deck with water views and is close to footpaths and cycling routes as well as popular attractions like Tarn Hows, Wray Castle and the Beatrix Potter Gallery.
The Byre is a beautifully restored Lake District holiday cottage for two, set in the peaceful village of Troutbeck. Blending rustic features with sleek modern touches, this adult-only holiday rental is perfect for romantic breaks or solo getaways. Enjoy a cosy sitting room with a fireplace, a king-size bedroom with ensuite bathroom, a modern kitchen, and even a private yoga/dressing room. Outside, take in breathtaking views from the elevated patio or stroll to the award-winning Queen’s Head pub nearby. With walking trails on the doorstep and Windermere just minutes away, it’s the ideal base to explore the Lake District.
Beautifully presented, this delightful detached holiday home with log burner enjoys an enviable position in the popular Lakeland town of Windermere. Fantastic location for a luxury break with a country house hotel serving fine food just a two minute stroll away. Whether you want to relax, walk or explore the national park and its many attractions, this is an ideal retreat. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Beach Rise is a superb waterfront holiday cottage in Silverdale with incredible views over Morecambe Bay. It's perfect for families who want space and a peaceful location with beautiful walks and bike rides from the door. It's within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and only a few miles from Kendal, Windermere and the Lake District. The Forest of Bowland and the Yorkshire Dales National Park are also within easy reach, giving you miles of spectacular landscape to enjoy. Recently refurbished to a high standard, the house accommodates seven people in four bedrooms and is ideal for families.
Fieldgate Farmstead is perfect for big groups. Whether you're hosting a family reunion, accommodating guests or a wedding party, or planning to celebrate a milestone event, the late Georgian farmhouse and beautifully converted barn in Bampton near Shap is an ideal destination. There is space for 30 people to sleep in 15 stylish bedrooms, each with spectacular views over the surrounding countryside. The northern Lakeland fells are a favourite for walking and mountain biking. You're close to the River Lowther for fly fishing, and to Penrith, Carlisle, Ullswater, and the Scottish border for sightseeing. The farmhouse can be booked on its own for smaller groups of up to 16 people.
Charming two-bedroom character cottage in Far Sawrey, Beatrix Potter country. Original limestone floors, beamed ceilings, cosy log burner, and stunning views over Windermere. Large enclosed garden, off-road parking, and walks from the door. Multiple dogs welcome (up to 4). Dog-friendly pub just 100m away.
A delightful converted chapel providing a great base from which to explore the Lake District, Hadrians Wall and even the Scottish Borders. Located in the pretty peaceful Cumbrian village of Talkin, The Old Chapel is within walking distance of the village pub and close to Talking Tarn with lovely walks, fishing and boating.
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
Four bedrooms, sleeps six, with a kingsize, doubles, and twin beds, with hotel style mattress's all with lovely views. Two bathrooms, one with bath and shower, the 2nd with large walk in shower.
Tarn Hows is one of two delightful holiday apartments furnished in a traditional cottage-style, each with its own secluded garden patio, ideally located in a quiet spot on the edge of Coniston. Just a short walk from the shops and inns in the village centre, and only a 5 minute walk to the lake, Tarn Hows is an ideal centre for walking and touring the stunning Lakeland countryside. Tourist board rating: 4 Star AA
Round Table Cottage is more than 300 years old and has been carefully modernised to retain its metre thick walls and ancient wooden beams while also being a wonderfully comfortable base for a holiday. As one of our guests said: "We loved staying at this warm, cosy and charming place. We felt right at home the moment we walked in!" Round Table has stunning views of Lake Windermere from the house and the pretty cottage garden. Round Table is equally appealing for one or two families and is within easy reach of the Lake District's many attractions. Lovely walks from the front door and an exceptionally good pub within fifteen minutes walk. The Cottage also has access down a private lane to the lake shore. Round Table Cottage is in the heart of the Lake District National Park in Beatrix Potter country, between Far Sawrey and the Windermere Ferry. It's 5 minutes drive and 15 minutes walk to the car and foot ferries to Bowness, and just 10 minutes' drive to Hawkshead which as well as a Co-Op and a deli, has shops runs by Grasmere Gingerbread and Hawkshead Relish as well as a National Trust second hand bookshop.
Eskmeals House is an impressive country holiday home in the Lake District national park, sleeping up to twenty one guests in nine bedrooms. Plenty of space inside and out with seven acres of grounds, and an ideal base for exploring Cumbria's lovely coastline and the whole of the lake district
A spacious farmhouse providing holiday accommodation in spectacular Wasdale within the Lake District National Park. An ideal self-catering base from which to explore the quiet Western Fells and lakes, and perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts who want to be out and about amongst stunning scenery.
Three lovely holiday cottages in a peaceful corner of West Cumbria. Ideal for a relaxing seaside break, the cottages are just a short walk from the sandy beach and enjoy views of the Lake District mountains. Perfect for water lovers with the sea on the doorstep and the Lakes within easy driving distance. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold
The Old Bakehouse is a delightful holiday cottage with hot tub, ideal for couples in a tranquil coastal area of West Cumbria with a sandy beach within walking distance. Enjoy views of the Lake District in the distance or spend your days exploring them - they are just a short drive away! Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold
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