Self Catering Holiday Cottages in Mere

Luxuriate in elegant surroundings with stunning views in this Windermere lakeside holiday home. North Highfield was built as a gentleman's residence and boasts beautiful Victorian details with modern comforts. It sleeps 12 people in six well-appointed bedrooms, with four reception rooms, five bathrooms, and extensive grounds. It's a fantastic location for your next family reunion or get together with friends. Windermere village and Bowness-on-Windermere are both within easy reach, as are places like Scafell Pike and Orrest Head. 

Windermere is at the heart of the Lake District, and Kempton is close enough that guests can stroll to the water's edge and drink in the views of this beautifully scenic landscape. The three-bedroom self-catering retreat comfortably sleeps up to six people, giving them space and privacy within easy reach of shops, cafes and pubs, as well as sightseeing cruises and favourite Lake District attractions. Kempton is perfect for families and friends as well as couples who appreciate a little extra space around them on holiday.

Treat the family to a stay at Sandown, a lovely holiday cottage on the edge of Bowness village only a short stroll from shops, cafes, pubs and beautiful Windermere. Guests can access lovely walks and bike rides from the door and are close to favourite attractions including the World of Beatrix Potter and Wray Castle. Explore Windermere by boat, kayak, or on a hop-on-hop-off sightseeing ferry. Sandown sleeps up to seven guests in four lovely ensuite bedrooms and is perfect for families and friends.

With space for up to eight guests to holiday in comfort, together with the ability to hire one of the additional properties at Manesty to sleep up to 14, Manesty Band is ideal for large or extended families, or groups of friends who want to get-away together in the Lake District. The location in the Borrowdale Valley, less than a mile from the shore of Derwentwater and only a few miles from Keswick, is perfect for beautiful walks to places like Catbells or sailing on the lake, and within easy reach some of the best attractions in the Lake District.

Manesty is a wonderful period farmhouse in the northern part of the Lake District that sleeps up to seven people in three bedrooms. Derwentwater is under a mile away while the vibrant market town of Keswick is only a few miles further, and there are footpaths from the door leading to places like Catbells and the ancient stone circle at Castlerigg. Guests can climb mountain peaks, fish, sail and cycle, or sit in the peaceful garden and enjoy the beautiful views towards Skiddaw, Blencathra and across the Borrowdale Valley. All the right ingredients for the perfect holiday!

Cocklety How Stable Loft is part of a fantastic collection of self-catering Lake District cottages at Manesty in the beautiful Borrowdale Valley. Nestled at the foot of Catbells, the apartment enjoys lovely views in all directions and is close to favourite Lake District attractions including Derwentwater, Keswick and Whinlatter Forest. There is space for up to five people to sleep in three bedrooms, with the potential to increase the loft to sleep seven people by combining it with neighbouring Cocklety How Studio.

Whether you are escaping for a long weekend, a week, or even longer, you will find that Cocklety How Byre is the ideal base for your Lake District holiday. The cottage, which is one of a collection of fantastic self-catering properties at Manesty, sits peacefully at the foot of Catbells with stunning views towards Skiddaw, Blencathra, Falcon Crag and Brown Dodd. The cottage is less than a mile from Grange village and the southern shore of Derwent Water, and five miles from Keswick, so it is perfect for couples who want somewhere quiet yet convenient to stay.

Surrounded by acres of private grounds with magnificent views of gardens and woodland fells, Manesty Dairy is a beautiful romantic holiday retreat. The northern part of the Lake District National Park and the Borrowdale Valley have some lovely walks, many of which are accessible from the front door of Manesty Dairy. Keswick is only five miles away, with a wealth of places to shop, eat and drink, as well as museums, a theatre, cinema and boat trips on Derwent Water. The converted Edwardian dairy is perfect for couples who are on their own or who are staying at Manesty as part of a larger group.

Sitting in large gardens (with tennis court!), this welcoming bright and airy holiday apartment is perfectly placed in a tranquil location overlooking lake Windermere, yet within just a mile of Bowness-on-Windermere with its shops and eating establishments. The Loft offers the best of both worlds for those who want to relax and unwind whilst being within easy reach of the areas many attractions.

Ideally placed with views over Lake Windermere, this modern stylish holiday apartment sits in extensive grounds where guests can enjoy peace and tranquility, along with an all-weather tennis court, putting area and croquet lawn. The many amenities of Bowness-on-Windermere are just a mile away. A perfect retreat to enjoy the many attractions of the Lake District.

Garden Cottage occupies the upper level of a traditional Westmorland bank barn, offering high quality accommodation for up to 6 guests. A calming haven for those looking to escape in nature, ideally located on the edge of The Lake District.  

Cat-Owl Cottage is on a quiet residential street in Ambleside, a short walk from shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants and other amenities. The self-catering holiday home is a stylish vision with soft shades reflecting the gorgeous natural colours of the lakes, mountains, and flowers, making the Lake District a stunning place to visit in any season. The layout is ideal for families with space for six people to sleep in three bedrooms, an enclosed garden, off-street parking (comfortably for 2 cars) and bike storage. Pets and smoking are not permitted, so this property is also great for people with allergies.  The cottage has a large and stylish games room, the perfect place to have fun on a rainy day.  

Exceptional both inside and out, this stylish well presented lodge sits in one of the most enviable positions in the Lake District with lovely views over Lake Windermere. Enjoy an alfresco meal on the terrace watching the sun set over the lake by night, and by day discover the many attractions of nearby Bowness and Windermere.

This fabulous holiday home, with its own private jetty, affords an exceptional position overlooking Lake Windermere in the very heart of the Lake District National Park. Enjoying a truly magical setting overlooking Lake Windermere, this exceptional holiday home offers guests the chance to enjoy an abundance of attractions, superb lakeland walks and plenty of opportunity to relax and unwind. Just a short drive from Bowness with excellent amenities close to hand and perfect for boaters with its own private jetty for mooring (you can launch just half a mile away).

The serene location of Bridge House Cottage is the perfect antidote to a busy, stressful life. The charming cottage, which sleeps two people in one bedroom and is dog-friendly, is in the quiet hamlet of Garnett Bridge, in the Lake District National Park and very close to the Dales National Park. There are stunning walks and bike rides from the door, with a trail for everyone in every season. Good road links mean that Kendal is only 10-15 minutes away, and you're within easy reach of Penrith, Carlisle, the Solway Coast, Gretna Green, and Hadrian's Wall. 

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