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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number One The Terrace, Windermere | 14 | 6 | Yes (up to 4) | hot tub, wood burner / open fire, pub within 1 mile |
| Boston House, Windermere | 14 | 7 | Yes (up to 4) | hot tub, pub within 1 mile |
| Bannerrigg, Windermere | 16 | 5 | Yes (up to 4) | hot tub, wood burner / open fire, pub within 1 mile |
| New House, Windermere | 8 | 4 | No | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| Alice Howe, Windermere | 14 | 7 | Yes (up to 4) | hot tub, wood burner / open fire, pub within 1 mile |
| Tan Watermillock, Watermillock | 8 | 4 | No | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden |
| Lookin How, Dockray | 8 | 4 | No | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| Bracken Howe, Portinscale | 8 | 4 | No | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| Stables, Braithwaite | 9 | 4 | No | pub within 1 mile |
| Holly Bank, Bassenthwaite | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 3) | wood burner / open fire, pub within 1 mile |
| The Garth, Mungrisdale | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 1) | enclosed garden |
| Cheery Nook, Matterdale End | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 2) | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden |
| Falcon Crag, Keswick | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 2) | wood burner / open fire, pub within 1 mile |
| York House, Keswick | 8 | 4 | No | enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| Kingstarn, Keswick | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 2) | pub within 1 mile |
| Blencathra House, Keswick | 8 | 4 | No | wood burner / open fire, pub within 1 mile |
| Greenbank, Keswick | 10 | 5 | Yes (up to 1) | pub within 1 mile |
| Waterhead Studio, near Ambleside | 10 | 4 | Yes (up to 2) | pub within 1 mile |
| Whitehall Pele Tower, Mealsgate | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 1) | wood burner / open fire |
| Holly Lodge, Arkleby | 10 | 5 | Yes (up to 1) | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, coast within 5 miles |
| Oaklands, Langrigg | 8 | 4 | No | hot tub, wood burner / open fire |
| The Barn, Corney | 12 | 5 | Yes (up to 2) | wood burner / open fire, coast within 3 miles, pub within 1 mile |
| The Larches, Hartley | 10 | 5 | No | enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| Hartrees House, Silecroft | 10 | 4 | No | enclosed garden, coast within 1 mile, pub within 1 mile |
Number One The Terrace, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AJ.
The house has been renovated in a boutique hotel style whilst retaining many of its features, and also boasts a private hot tub.
Boston House, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AJ.
Boston House is the perfect getaway for families or large groups of friends to get away and enjoy a holiday in the Lake District, it also has its own hot tub.
Bannerrigg, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AJ.
Bannerigg is a grade II listed building designed by Pugin and is sister property to Alice Howe.
Very comfortable
New House, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2BU.
Craftsmen built in 1996, New House offers modern, sophisticated accommodation for the larger party.
Alice Howe, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AJ.
Designed by the great British Architect Pugin, Alice Howe is a rather special addition to our portfolio and is available for shortbreaks (3 nights), bookable in advance throughout the year.
Very comfortable
Tan Watermillock, Watermillock, near Ullswater, Cumbria, CA11 0JN.
Excellent detached bungalow, 400 yards from Ullswater, with lake and fell views.
Lookin How, Dockray, Cumbria, CA11 0JY.
A superior detached spacious cottage in an idyllic, truly rural location.
Bracken Howe, Portinscale, near Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5RW.
Luxurious accommodation with stunning views, walks from the doorstep and 1/2 mile from the Lake.
Stables, Braithwaite, Cumbria, CA12 5RY.
Luxury detached property with 4 twin bedrooms. Village, pubs and restaurants in walking distance.
Holly Bank, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, CA12 4RG.
Fabulous detached bungalow with lake and fell views, 2 acres of private grounds and ample parking. Ground Floor: All on the ground floor:Living room: With wood burner, Freesat TV, DVD player...
The Garth, Mungrisdale, near Threlkeld, Cumbria, CA11 0SZ.
An attractive barn conversion set on a working farm between Keswick and Penrith. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and ’get away from it all’ location.
Very comfortable
Cheery Nook, Matterdale End, Cumbria, CA11 0LF.
Traditional cottage with quality fittings, excellent level of accessories and fabulous location.
Well presented
Falcon Crag, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4EL.
Town centre maisonette with contemporary design, excellent facilities, private parking and patio.
York House, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4HX.
Luxurious accommodation large enough for two families, 5 minutes walk from the town centre and amenities.
Kingstarn, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4EA.
Kings Tarn is a spacious, light Victorian Town House ideal for 2 families or groups of walkers with plenty of walking opportunities from the doorstep.
Blencathra House, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4HP.
Ideal family accommodation enjoying fine mountian views from most rooms.
Well presented
Greenbank, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4LJ.
Ideal for the larger family groups, furnished and decorated to a high standard with easy access to the central Lakes.
Waterhead Studio, Near Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0EX.
Clean, spacious accommodation set right on Windermere lake side with stunning views and a private jetty.
Well presented
Whitehall Pele Tower, Mealsgate, Cumbria, CA7 1JS.
Restored from a 14th-century Pele Tower and retaining lovely period features. Great for large groups with lawns, games room and bike store.
Holly Lodge, Arkleby, near Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA7 2BT.
Fantastic, late Georgian, detached country house with stunning interiors, luxury finishing touches and large gardens. Good access to both coast and country.
Well presented
Oaklands, Langrigg, near Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA7 3LH.
Generously sized bungalow next to a working farm with its own hot tub and sunny conservatory. Wonderful walks and stunning scenery close to Cockermouth.
The Barn, Corney, near Bootle, Cumbria, LA19 5TN.
A large barn conversion set in a courtyard with a fantastic inglenook fireplace and many other interesting period features.
The Larches, Hartley, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4JH.
A spacious detached cottage located by a beck in a quiet village. A great base for exploring both the Lakes and the Dales.
Hartrees House, Silecroft, Cumbria, LA18 4NX.
Enjoying both fell and sea views this generously proportioned holiday home is ideal for enjoy all aspects of Cumbria’s landscape.
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.