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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mungeon Barn, Backbarrow | 8 | 4 | No | hot tub, wood burner / open fire, coast within 5 miles |
| Fallbarrow Hall, Bowness-On-Windermere | 36 | 18 | Yes (up to 4) | hot tub, pub within 1 mile |
| Orrest Howe, Windermere | 10 | 5 | Yes (up to 2) | hot tub, wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| North Plain Barn, Bowness-on-Solway | 11 | 5 | No | hot tub, wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, sea view, coast within 1 mile |
| Cannondale, Annisgarth | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 2) | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| Elleray Cottage, Windermere | 8 | 4 | No | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| Ellerside, Cark | 8 | 4 | No | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, coast within 3 miles |
| Riversdale, Grasmere | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 2) | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| Strickland Manor, Great Strickland | 16 | 8 | Yes (up to 4) | wood burner / open fire, pub within 1 mile |
| Orrest Head House, Windermere | 12 | 5 | Yes (up to 4) | wood burner / open fire |
| Dale View, Little Langdale | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 2) | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| Bram Crag Barn, St. Johns-in-the-Vale | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 1) | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden |
| Harbour Gates, Maryport | 8 | 4 | No | sea view, coast within 1 mile, pub within 1 mile |
| Staveley House, Staveley | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 2) | enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| Thwaite Bridge House**Coniston, Coniston | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 1) | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden |
| Kilnshaw, Ambleside | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 2) | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| Bramblebank, Ambleside | 8 | 4 | No | enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| High Thrushbank, Loweswater | 12 | 5 | No | wood burner / open fire, coast within 5 miles, pub within 1 mile |
| Barncroft Cottage, High Seaton | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 2) | |
| Barncroft Retreat, High Seaton | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 2) | |
| Gokula House, Cockermouth | 10 | 5 | Yes (up to 2) | |
| Lakeside, Ulverston | 11 | 5 | No | hot tub, enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| Gillhead Farm Cottage, Matterdale End | 10 | 4 | Yes (up to 1) | wood burner / open fire |
| Midtown House, Cockermouth and the North West Fells | 8 | 4 | No | hot tub, wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, coast within 5 miles, pub within 1 mile |
Mungeon Barn, Backbarrow, near Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8EY.
Nestled in the family run holiday estate, this detached stone barn is surrounded by 500 acres of land and a trout lake.
Fallbarrow Hall, Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3DL.
Perfect for a celebration, special occasion or a large family reunion. A Grade II listed Gothic Victorian Mansion only a 5-minute walk to Bowness on Windermere.
Orrest Howe, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AW.
This large, detached house set in woodland gardens and is perfect to use as a base for exploring the glory of the Lake District.
North Plain Barn, Bowness-on-Solway, Cumbria, CA7 5AG.
Enjoy the breathtaking views and luxurious quality fixtures and fittings in this stunning barn conversion.
Cannondale, Annisgarth, near Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2HF.
This lovingly furnished, detached holiday home is ideally located for exploring Windemere and Bowness, whether by car, on foot or via bicycle.
Elleray Cottage, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AW.
This wonderful cottage has so much to offer families and friends alike in the pictureque county of Cumbria.
Ellerside, Cark, near Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 7PR.
Tucked away in a quiet part of the Lake District, yet close to many top attractions, Ellerside Cottage offers the perfect, secluded Lakeland retreat.
Riversdale, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9RH.
Riversdale is a beautiful family holiday home, with a cosy wood burner, comfortable bedrooms and a peaceful village location. The perfect Lake District getaway.
Strickland Manor, Great Strickland, Cumbria, CA10 3DH.
A large country house for family gatherings or walking parties. Luxuriously furnished and equipped and just 100m from the local pub.
Orrest Head House, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1JG.
Orrest Head House sleeps 12 but can be combined with Orrest Head Cottage to sleep up to 17. Ground Floor: Living room: With open fire, TV and patio doors leading to patio. Snug: With TV....
Dale View, Little Langdale near Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9NY.
This holiday property is the ideal getaway for groups with many walking and cycling routes on the doorstep.
Bram Crag Barn, St. Johns-in-the-Vale, near Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4TS.
Spacious, open plan barn and byre conversion decorated to the highest of standards with fantastic views towards Helvellyn and Blencathra.
Well presented
Harbour Gates, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8AF.
A well furnished property with stunning views over the harbour to the Scottish Hills.
Well equipped
Staveley House, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9PL.
A superb and spacious 1750’s home displaying a wealth of exposed beams and character of the Lake District. Ground Floor: Living/dining room: 42" TV, TV, BT Vision, BT Sports, DVD Player,...
THWAITE BRIDGE HOUSE**CONISTON, Coniston, Cumbria, LA12 8JY.
Located in the heart of the peaceful Rusland Valley with a farmhouse style kitchen, conservatory and a beautiful lawned garden.
Kilnshaw, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9EU.
A spacious property with a large garden and private parking within walking distance of Ambleside and Stock Ghyll Force.
Bramblebank, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0AE.
Modern, detached house only yards from the centre of Ambleside, Bramblebank is the ideal location for a larger party wishing to holiday in the very heart of the Lakes.
High Thrushbank, Loweswater, Cumbria, CA13 0RU.
Situated in a fabulous setting with a view of the lake, forest and fells beyond.
Good choice!
Barncroft Cottage, High Seaton, near Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1EW.
Luxury 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom Barncroft Cottage sleeps 8. Stylish, newly renovated interiors, spacious lounge and dining, fully equipped kitchen, pet-friendly. Perfect base for coast, Lake...
Super
Barncroft Retreat, High Seaton, near Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1EW.
Barncroft Retreat - Luxury 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom retreat sleeping 8. Stylish interiors, spacious living, fully equipped kitchen, and pet-friendly—perfectly located for the coast and Lake...
Gokula House, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0UL.
Spacious detached home perfect for families, featuring five double bedrooms, four bathrooms, generous living areas, and a large private garden for relaxing and play.
Lakeside, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8AP.
This wonderful spacious holiday house with a hot tub in a beautiful setting close to the delights of the Lake District National Park - just superb!. Step to entrance. All on the ground...
Gillhead Farm Cottage, Matterdale End, Cumbria, CA11 0ST.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Blencathra in the Lake District National Park this beautiful Farmhouse is the perfect location for groups of families or friends to enjoy the delights of...
Midtown House, Cockermouth and the North West Fells, Cumbria, CA7 3ET.
A beautiful town house, perfect for a family or group of friends to enjoy this lovely house, enjoying a private garden to the rear with private hot tub.
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.