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Ullswater from Arnison Crag, Lake District
Ullswater from Arnison Crag, Lake District

Self Catering Holiday Cottages in Ullswater

Close to the tourist centres of Keswick and Windermere, Ullswater is a real hidden gem in the northeast corner of the Lake District. Lake Ullswater stretches seven miles from the town of Pooley Bridge in the north to Glenridding in the south, and it’s surrounded by majestic scenery. With excellent hikes, watersports and fabulous little villages just nearby, Ullswater might just be one of the Lake District’s best kept secrets! Read more

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54.544048, -2.953569

A charming holiday cottage in an enviable position in the picturesque lakeside village of Glenridding. Perfect for those who wish to relax in beautiful surroundings or who want to partake in more rigorous and energetic pastimes with easy and challenging fell walks, and the tranquility of Ullswater with lake cruises and boat hire on the doorstep. This popular Lakeland village offers shops and a choice of two pubs and is a good base for exploring the areas many attractions.

Weekly guide price:
£495 to £795

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: Enquire

Preferred arrival day: Friday

54.560445, -2.716165

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. 

Weekly guide price:
£6595 to £9995

38  |   15  |   3+  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

54.560445, -2.716165

Fieldgate Barn sits in Bampton's quiet Lowther Valley and is a 16th-century stone barn that's been transformed into a holiday cottage for 14 people plus two extra children. Seven ensuite bedrooms make it work well for big families or groups marking special occasions like a wedding or a big birthday. You'll find exposed beams and original oak kingpins alongside modern additions like underfloor heating. The self-catering accommodation puts you close to Bampton village, with the Coast to Coast Walk and Ullswater both nearby. There's plenty of space outside for BBQs and parking. Penrith's shops and restaurants are ten miles down the road, making this holiday rental a good base for exploring the Lake District fells.

Weekly guide price:
£3995 to £5595

14+2  |   7  |   3+  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

50.261866, -5.289941

"Harbour Master's House, Portreath" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Cornwall. Harbour Masters House is a beautifully presented coastline residence, set on the harbour wall in a frontline position with uninterrupted views of the harbour and across Portreath beach. This property is attractively furnished with very high...

Prices from £344 per night

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52.860862, 0.506096

"Chiffchaff, Ingoldisthorpe" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in King's Lynn and West Norfolk District. Constructed in 2024 and being one of just three Brickley Wood Lodges set high on the hill above the small village of Ingoldisthorpe. With beautiful boutique-style interiors and high-end fixtures and fittings, you really will want for nothing -...

Prices from £173 per night

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52.092163, -2.020851

"Cedar Barn" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Worcestershire. The pretty market town of Evesham lies within the Vale of Evesham, in a horseshoe of the River Avon, within driving distance of Worcester, Cheltenham and Stratford-upon-Avon. Evesham and the surrounding area is famous for its market gardening...

Prices from £168 per night

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50.082642, -5.539093

"Tides Reach, Mousehole" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Cornwall. The property’s main entrance is on The Wharf and leads into the open plan living / dining / kitchen areaLiving RoomOpen plan with the kitchen / dining area, this room boasts spectacular views across the harbour and...

Prices from £199 per night

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52.795228, 0.667394

"The Windmill, Harpley" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in King's Lynn and West Norfolk District. Full of character, true to its age and former life, The Windmill has rounded rooms featuring exposed stonework, exposed beams, tall and low, some double-height ceilings, wooden floors and steep metal winding stairs to all upper levels. This is...

Prices from £230 per night

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53.095661, -4.338824

"Sea Scape" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Caernarfonshire. Dinas Dinlle is a lovely North Wales coastal resort with a stunning blue Flag-awarded beach, renowned for watersports (mainly wind and kite surfing), as well as being close to an Iron age hill fort and Roman ruins, while the Caernarfon...

Prices from £274 per night

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52.122576, -2.982986

"The Alpaca Lookout, Letton" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Herefordshire. Nestled within a working Alpaca farm, The Alpaca Lookout offers sweeping views of the rolling Herefordshire countryside, along with views of the charming Alpacas grazing just across from the lodge.The Alpaca Lookout offers everything you...

Prices from £123 per night

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50.652870, -4.606754

"Inny Brook Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. The old market town of Camelford nearby is located close to Cornwall's north coast and is ideally situated for exploring the wild country of Bodmin Moor and the high cliffs, hidden coves, fishing villages and surfing beaches that populate this...

Prices from £147 per night

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54.250024, -0.553481

"A Stones Throw" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. East Ayton can be found in the Scarborough district of North Yorkshire. Offering its own pub, fish and chip shop and a village hall, it hosts an array of useful amenities both in the village itself and slightly further afield. There is also a...

Prices from £115 per night

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52.648193, -2.749128

"Borrowers Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Shropshire. Condover is a village in Shropshire, about 6 miles south of the town of Shrewsbury. The Cound Brook flows through the village from the Stretton Hills, before meeting the River Severn. Condover is well-known for its black-and-white timbered...

Prices from £118 per night

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56.410800, -5.475380

"1 Bed Apartment in Oban" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Oban. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 1 super-king-size bedroom - 1 bathroom with walk-in shower and WC - Electric oven and hob, fridge, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine - Welcome pack - Smart TV in...

Prices from £119 per night

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54.625189, -2.082929

"Ash Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Durham. Nestling by the banks of the River Tees is the pretty town of Middleton-in-Teesdale, which lies in the heart of Teesdale, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This bustling town offers a good range of shops, pubs and places to eat and is...

Prices from £142 per night

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50.878767, -3.108196

"Garden Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Devon. Honiton is a delightful market town in East Devon, with plenty to offer visitors. It lies in the valley of the River Otter and is surrounded by rolling Devon hills, green wooded valleys and plenty of scattered farming villages. Honiton has an...

Prices from £136 per night

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51.204725, -2.705660

"Kingston Black, Apple Tree Glamping, Wells" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Somerset. Kingston Black: This pod is the last in the row from the car park (after Honeycrisp)LivingA sumptuous sofa for lounging on, and a flat screen Smart TVDouble doors open outside to the deck, with views down the garden and...

Prices from £111 per night

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50.703388, -4.399122

"North Beer Lodge, Launceston" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Cornwall. The open-plan living area features vaulted ceilings, bespoke logwork, and striking feature lighting. Sink into the sofa beside the wood-burning stove or take in the uninterrupted countryside views through floor-to-ceiling bifold doors leading to...

Prices from £225 per night

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51.327094, -1.668759

"Labrador Lodge, Marlborough" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Wiltshire. Located down a long private woodland road, Labrador Lodge offers tranquillity in a unique setting.Step through the door into a beautiful well thought out open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting area. Cosy up on the sofa and enjoy your...

Prices from £150 per night

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50.125154, -5.094878

"Cove 2" is a 3 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 5 guests in Cornwall. Cove 2 is a large, comfortable apartment, it's the perfect choice of holiday accommodation for a large family. Literally a few minutes from the beach, and 10 minutes from the bustling town of Falmouth where you'll find...

Prices from £182 per night

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50.864890, -4.471854

"The Secret Roundhouse, East Thorne, Bude" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. This roundhouse has underfloor heatingLiving areaOpen plan living and dining areaFabric armchair, woodburner, coffee table and a Bluetooth speaker, occasional table, blankets, storm lanterns and candles,...

Prices from £123 per night

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52.775238, -2.960015

"Buzzard Lodge" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Shropshire. Buzzard Lodge is an exceptional self-catering accommodation, boasting a secluded position amidst the Shropshire countryside, offering an idyllic retreat for couples seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Inside, the lodge...

Prices from £131 per night

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50.188489, -5.467026

"Villa 80" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cornwall. Just a short drive from iconic St Ives, the seaside village of Carbis Bay is best-known for its beautiful stretch of pure white sand. With turquoise waters and sheltered conditions, the beach feels almost subtropical and is the perfect spot for...

Prices from £227 per night

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54.508305, -1.696271

"The Leveret" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Hidden within the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, you will find the rural village of Eppleby. Sitting close to the Yorkshire Dales National Park and North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this village acts as a great base location...

Prices from £128 per night

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54.389541, -3.006670

"Old Howgate Barn" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. The picturesque village of Hawkshead retains the charm and character that so endeared it to its most famous residents - William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Visitors can wander the wealth of tiny alleyways, thoroughfares, archways and...

Prices from £178 per night

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52.724316, -2.947801

"The Cart House" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Shropshire. Alberbury is a small rural village in lovely countryside, 4 miles from the Offa's Dyke Pathway, 9 miles from historic Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury lies within a giant loop of the River Severn, and has been called England's finest Tudor town, with its...

Prices from £124 per night

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53.150122, -1.572296

"Holbein" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Derbyshire. The popular Peak District town of Matlock, together with its neighbour, Matlock Bath, has been attracting visitors to the area since the spa was developed in the late 17th century. Set in the beautiful wooded gorge of the River Derwent, the...

Prices from £155 per night

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Ullswater Cottages

A self-catering holiday in Ullswater gives you total independence to explore as you wish. You’ll be spoilt for choice with our Lake District holiday cottages, too. From stone-built farmhouses and wooden log cabins to hilltop barn conversions with luxury extras like hot tubs, there’s a lovely property for every kind of group. Need to work from your holiday home? Most of our cottages come with great WiFi, so you’ll only be distracted by the wonderful views of Ullswater. Looking for a family holiday? Check out our self-catering accommodation with multiple rooms and fabulous open-plan living spaces.

Beyond the comfort of your holiday cottage, Ullswater’s prime position in the heart of the Lakes means that you’ve got plenty to keep you entertained. The 20-mile Ullswater Way winds around the lake, offering keen hikers breathtaking vistas at every turn. Witness the might of nature at the powerful Aira Force Waterfall or take to the lake on a paddleboard or kayak. With its stunning landscapes and abundance of outdoor activities, Ullswater is a haven for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

Best things to do in Ullswater

Ullswater Lake is thought to have inspired the romantic works of William Wordsworth. When you take a vantage point over its iconic ‘Z’ shape, you can see why! Explore the area further with our tips on the best activities.

  • Ullswater Steamer: Thought to be the oldest working passenger vessel in the world, the Lady of the Lake gives you a magnificent perspective on the mountains surrounding Lake Ullswater.
  • Ullswater Way: The Lake District is packed with walks, but this 20-mile lakeshore path has lots of sections that run from leisurely to challenging.
  • Aira Force Waterfall: This powerful waterfall is a great spot for a picnic, after reaching it via an easy woodland walk.
  • Pooley Bridge: This pretty little village is at the northern tip of Lake Ullswater and offers lovely cafes, boutiques and tourist attractions.
  • Dalemain Mansion and Gardens: Go for the mansion and the UNESCO World Heritage setting and stay for the tea shop, where they serve home-made marmalade.

How to get to Ullswater

If you’re travelling from one of the major cities in the UK, below shows an average distance to Ullswater, so you know what to expect when choosing to visit by car.

London: 296 miles

Birmingham: 182 miles

Glasgow: 124 miles

Liverpool: 112 miles

Bristol: 264 miles

Manchester: 110 miles

Leeds: 116 miles

Edinburgh: 126 miles

Newcastle: 82 miles

More locations near Ullswater

The wild natural beauty of the Lake District has inspired poets, artists and writers for hundreds of years. Experience this iconic landscape yourself at one of these equally as stunning locations: