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WhichCottage lists 141 large holiday houses sleeping 8 or more in Cumbria. Of these, 87 take dogs, 38 have a hot tub and 82 have a wood burner or open fire. They sleep from 8 to 40 guests. Most are in or near Keswick (16), Cockermouth and the North West Fells (15) and Windermere and Troutbeck Bridge (15).
| Cottage | Sleeps | Bedrooms | Pets | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Friary, Appleby in Westmorland | 15 | 7 | Yes (up to 2) | hot tub, enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| The Coach House, Great Urswick | 18 | 5 | Yes (up to 2) | hot tub, wood burner / open fire, coast within 5 miles |
| Lyndene, Windermere | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 2) | enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| Meadowview Barn, Halfpenny | 10 | 5 | Yes (up to 2) | wood burner / open fire |
| The Lune, Kirkby Lonsdale | 10 | 4 | No | hot tub |
| High Biggin, Windermere | 8 | 4 | No | hot tub, enclosed garden |
| Meadow View, Stainton with Adgarley | 18 | 7 | Yes (up to 2) | hot tub, wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, coast within 5 miles, pub within 1 mile |
| The Coach House, Keswick | 10 | 5 | Yes (up to 4) | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| The Hoggest, Threlkeld | 8 | 4 | No | hot tub, wood burner / open fire |
| North Dean, near Bowness-on-Windermere | 10 | 5 | No | hot tub, wood burner / open fire |
| The Wheat Shed, Calthwaite | 8 | 4 | No | hot tub |
| The Old Chapel, Ulverston | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 2) | coast within 5 miles, pub within 1 mile |
| The Beach House at Whinthwaite, Seascale | 18 | 9 | Yes (up to 4) | hot tub, wood burner / open fire, sea view, coast within 1 mile |
| Chestnuts, Carlisle | 8 | 4 | No | |
| Birkrigg, Windermere | 8 | 4 | No | wood burner / open fire |
| Ellerton Croft, Carlisle | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 1) | hot tub, wood burner / open fire |
| Newstead, Windermere | 12 | 6 | No | enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| The Barnacle Goose, Bowness-on-Solway | 8 | 3 | Yes (up to 2) | sea view, coast within 1 mile |
| Country Lodge, Little Musgrave | 10 | 5 | Yes (up to 1) | hot tub, enclosed garden |
| Herdwick View, Bassenthwaite | 8 | 4 | No | hot tub, wood burner / open fire |
| Cherry Cottage, Little Salkeld | 9 | 4 | Yes (up to 2) | hot tub, wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| Chapel House, Dearham | 10 | 5 | Yes (up to 2) | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, coast within 3 miles, pub within 1 mile |
| The Hoggest and Annexe, Threlkeld | 12 | 6 | No | hot tub, wood burner / open fire, pub within 1 mile |
| The Scotch Arms Mews, Brampton | 14 | 7 | Yes (up to 1) | wood burner / open fire, pub within 1 mile |
The Friary, Appleby in Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6XT.
An impressive Georgian country house with seven bedrooms, large grounds and a hot tub.
The Coach House, Great Urswick, Cumbria, LA12 0SX.
Located in Great Urswick in the South Lakes, this spacious holiday home sleeps eighteen, offering five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a hot tub—perfect for large family getaways exploring...
Lyndene, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2BS.
Beautiful Victorian holiday home sleeping eight, with a family bathroom and separate shower room, ideally located for Windermere town and Bowness, close to Lake Windermere boat trips, fell...
Meadowview Barn, Halfpenny, near Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0DY.
This spacious barn conversion in Stainton (Halfpenny) offers stunning countryside views, modern amenities, and a garden/Patio area. Perfect for families , it suits those seeking a peaceful...
The Lune, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA2 8PA.
Boasting contemporary design, a hot tub for relaxation, and eco-friendly amenities, it’s the perfect retreat for families and groups seeking comfort and style.
High Biggin, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3HX.
A beautiful traditional Lakeland property offering breath-taking views of Lake Windermere. Perfect for families, celebrations, and groups looking to stay close to local amenities.
Meadow View, Stainton with Adgarley, near Dalton-in-Funess, Cumbria, LA13 0NG.
With a hot tub, children’s play area and stabling available, Meadow View is also just 3½ miles from the beach and close to the Lakes.
The Coach House, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4LS.
Perfect for a family get together or celebration, this beautiful property in Keswick is within walking distance of Derwentwater and the surrounding Lake District fells.
The Hoggest, Threlkeld, near Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4TB.
The Hoggest is situated in the Lake District National Park with magnificent views over the Lakeland Fells, perfect for families who love the great outdoors.
North Dean, Near Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3LS.
With a private indoor swimming pool and hot tub, this luxury property provides the perfect retreat for a family gathering or friends to get together.
The Wheat Shed, Calthwaite, near Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9PX.
Surrounded by beautiful countryside and with the Lake District within easy reach, this cosy cottage is ideal for those looking to ’get away from it all’.
Editors choice
The Old Chapel, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7SY.
A magnificent chapel conversion offering a large social space on the ground floor. The perfect venue to use as a base for all the attractions and scenery that South Lakes area has to offer.
The Beach House at Whinthwaite, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1QW.
A large seafront house with a private hot tub, large gardens and patio, perfect for a special occasion, family reunion, special celebration or just a lovely weekend away with all your...
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Chestnuts, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 6EL.
Wow - a beautiful house with bags of space for all the family to enjoy and perfectly placed to enjoy the delights of the Cumbrian countryside.
High standard
Birkrigg, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2DQ.
We love the styling of this modern property, the large open plan downstairs offers the perfect environment to relax, wine and dine allowing everyone to interact and recall the day’s...
Ellerton Croft, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 0LF.
Sit back, relax and enjoy this beautiful country house with wonderful views and of course your very own hot tub!. Ground Floor: Step to entrance. Living room: With woodburner , Smart TV and...
Newstead, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2EE.
Perfect for a family get-together or celebration; excellent location, walkable to Bowness and Windermere.
The Barnacle Goose, Bowness-on-Solway, Cumbria, CA7 5AG.
Wow - a fabulous holiday guaranteed in this stunning barn conversion, with equally stunning views!!. Ground Floor: Step to entrance. Living room: With LED feature fire, 75" Smart TV and...
Country Lodge, Little Musgrave near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4PQ.
This large house will easily cater for groups of couples or families looking to get away together for their holiday or looking for a venue for the nearby Eden Wedding Barn.
Herdwick View, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, CA12 4RD.
A large striking Victorian house renovated to an extremely high standard set in a beautiful part of the lakes.
Cherry Cottage, Little Salkeld, near Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1NN.
Ideal for a family or group of friends holidaying together who wish to explore northern Cumbria, The Lakes and even the Scottish borders.
Chapel House, Dearham, near Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 7HP.
Large family home ideal for a special occasion or family get together.
The Hoggest and Annexe, Threlkeld, near Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4TB.
This large luxury property is perfect for large groups whilst offering a family space of their own in the self-contained annexe.
The Scotch Arms Mews, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1SB.
This perfect home from home makes a great base for family and friends to enjoy a holiday in Cumbria at any time of year.
WhichCottage currently lists 141 large holiday houses sleeping 8 or more in Cumbria, all self-catering and bookable through the letting agency on each property page.
The most are in or near Keswick (16), Cockermouth and the North West Fells (15), Windermere and Troutbeck Bridge (15), Bowness-on-Windermere (7) and Ambleside (6).
At 87 of these 141 you can. Each property page says how many pets are welcome.
Prices depend on the dates, the length of stay and current offers, so they are shown live on each property page once you pick your dates.