Self Catering Holiday Cottages in Carnforth

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. 

Two bedrooms sleep up to six, with parking at the door and easy self check-in. Owner-run, cleaned and personally checked on the day you arrive.

The Debonair is a nearly new luxury lodge on a secure, gated lakeside park five minutes from the M6 - the comfortable base for exploring three of the north's finest destinations. The Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and Morecambe Bay coast are all within easy reach, with a heated indoor pool, spa and lakeside restaurant on the park for days you'd rather stay put. Two bedrooms (master en-suite) sleep up to six. 

 Kirkby Lonsdale is close to the Yorkshire Dales National Park and The Lake District, making this smart period cottage a wonderful choice for visitors who want to easily explore the region. Courtyard Cottage has two bedrooms and is within walking distance of several excellent food pubs. The pretty market town has a great array of amenities and a fun calendar of events that include the annual Music Festival, Victorian & Christmas Fair.

If you wake every morning with the urge to pull the covers back over your head, it's time to book a self-catering holiday at Lakeside Cottage. The former gamekeeper's cottage sleeps four people and has a path to a private jetty on the lake. It's set within a nature reserve a 20-minute walk from Silverdale, where there are two pubs, a small supermarket and other amenities. Morecambe Bay, Kendal, Windermere, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, and Lancaster are all within easy reach, and there are beautiful walks and mountain bike trails from the cottage door. 

The Stables is ideally placed in the centre of Warton, a village with connections to George Washington, with two public houses serving real ale and home-cooked food, an independent micro brewery and Warton Crag which is perfect for walks and to see glorious coastal views. Within an easy drive, you can be strolling around the coast of Morecambe Bay, sailing on Windermere, hiking through the fells or climbing a mountain. The Stables is a delightful stone holiday cottage on a quiet street in the village, a short walk from all the action with a walled courtyard garden and space to sleep six people in three bedrooms (plus one additional person on a sofabed in the sunroom). Families, couples and friends love it here because of it's relaxed, community feel, with lots to see and do throughout the year.

Mallard Lodge is a welcoming holiday home with views of the lake and an outdoor hot tub. With two bedrooms and two bathrooms (one which is ensuite), it is perfect for friends and couples. The lodge is in a fantastic location near Kirkby Lonsdale, Lancaster and Morecambe Bay. The Forest of Bowland AONB is within walking distance, while the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Parks are within easy reach by car. The site has five acres of fishing lakes. Guests can enjoy wonderful walks, breathtaking bike rides, climbing, caving, golf, sailing and scuba diving. 

Stork Cottage – A little haven made for slow, relaxing escapes. There’s a gentle magic to Stork Cottage... tucked away in a peaceful corner of the countryside, it’s the kind of place where time seems to soften, the air feels calmer, and guests instantly settle in as though they’ve arrived somewhere familiar and cherished. We have many return visitors who describe it as a place they can’t wait to return to, and the warmth of their reviews says everything about how special this cottage feels. Push open the front door and step into a cosy vestibule where boots and coats find their place after long walks. Beyond it lies a bright, welcoming kitchen filled with everything you need for unhurried mornings and simple suppers - an electric oven and hob, air fryer, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The separate utility room keeps life easy with a washing machine and ironing facilities. 

Dovecote Apartment is at Redwell Fisheries in the gorgeous Lancashire countryside, close to Carnforth and Kirkby Lonsdale and within easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, and Morecambe Bay. The park's extensive grounds include five acres of fishing lakes with guests able to indulge their passion for coarse fishing during their stay. Walking, cycling, climbing, golf, caving and scuba diving are all readily accessible. Local attractions include Lancaster Castle, the Ingleton Waterfalls Trail, and RSPB Leighton Moss Nature Reserve. 

Lakeview Apartment is a quiet, comfortable holiday home in the heart of the Lancashire countryside. The ground floor property is wheelchair accessible, and ideal for couples or solo visitors who enjoy on-site coarse fishing and a location close to the Forest of Bowland, Yorkshire Dales, Morecambe Bay, and the Lake District. It's an ideal spot for anyone who enjoys being outdoors. Kirkby Lonsdale, Lancaster, and Kendal are all 15-20 minutes drive away, with a great choice of amenities and attractions. It's a fantastic choice for a holiday at any time of year. 

"The Snug" 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...

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"Elderflower 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...

"Longlands Milkmaid's Parlour" 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:...

"Crook 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,...

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"The Gameskeepers 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...

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