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WhichCottage lists 192 large holiday houses sleeping 8 or more in North West England. Of these, 108 take dogs, 58 have a hot tub and 100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevene, Buttermere | 8 | 4 | No | wood burner / open fire, pub within 1 mile |
| The Garth, Penrith | 8 | 4 | No | pub within 1 mile |
| Chartfield, Windermere | 8 | 5 | Yes (up to 2) | wood burner / open fire, pub within 1 mile |
| Greenbank House, Skelwith Bridge | 10 | 5 | Yes (up to 1) | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| Lucy's at the Grange, Loweswater | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 2) | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden |
| Fourwinds, Keswick | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 2) | wood burner / open fire, pub within 1 mile |
| Castle Green, Appleby-in-Westmorland | 8 | 4 | No | enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| Rose Patch Cottage, Keswick | 11 | 5 | No | pub within 1 mile |
| Crossfeld, Keswick | 8 | 4 | No | enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| Hill Top Barn, Newton-in-Cartmel | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 1) | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, coast within 5 miles, pub within 1 mile |
| Bellegrove Cottage, Watermillock | 8 | 4 | No | wood burner / open fire, pub within 1 mile |
| The Vicarage, Lowick Bridge | 13 | 7 | Yes (up to 1) | wood burner / open fire, coast within 5 miles, pub within 1 mile |
| Cowdber Barn, Burrow | 10 | 4 | Yes (up to 1) | wood burner / open fire, pub within 1 mile |
| Corner Cottage, Troutbeck Bridge | 12 | 4 | Yes (up to 2) | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| Brook House Farm Cottage, Minshull Vernon | 8 | 4 | No | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden, pub within 1 mile |
| Low Mouthlock Cottage, Barras | 8 | 4 | Yes (up to 2) | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden |
| Gateside Farmhouse Sedbergh, Sedbergh | 10 | 5 | No | wood burner / open fire, enclosed garden |
| White Moss, Windermere | 12 | 5 | Yes (up to 4) | hot tub, wood burner / open fire, pub within 1 mile |
| 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 |
Trevene, Buttermere, near Keswick, Cumbria, CA13 9XA.
Enjoying a peaceful rural location and mature gardens, this charming detached cottage offers a relaxing haven ideal for a large family.
The Garth, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7TY.
With a host of sights and attractions to discover nearby, this wonderful detached holiday home offers the perfect retreat, ideal for a large family or group.
Chartfield, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1EN.
Perfect for friends or family who wish to stay together, this lovely house is ideally placed for exploring all the Lake District has to offer.
Greenbank House, Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9NW.
Greenbank House provides the blissful seclusion and the unbeatable surroundings of the Langdale Valley, with something for all the family to enjoy.
Lucy's at the Grange, Loweswater, near Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0SU.
This is an ideal property for extended families or groups of friends wishing to celebrate a special occasion or simply explore the Lake District.
Fourwinds, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4LN.
Situated on the edge of Keswick, this wonderful property offers the perfect place for families to enjoy a holiday in the Lake District.
Castle Green, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6XG.
This spacious family property has a large lawned garden for sunny days, and is close to the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District National Park.
Rose Patch Cottage, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5BZ.
Situated in the centre of Keswick, Rose Patch Cottage is the ideal location to explore all the Lake District has to offer.
Crossfeld, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5PB.
Centrally located in the popular town of Keswick, this property is ideal for families and walkers alike.
Hill Top Barn, Newton-in-Cartmel, near Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6JH.
Nature lovers will feel right at home in this cosy barn conversion, situated in the heart of rural Cumbria.
Bellegrove Cottage, Watermillock, Ullswater, Cumbria, CA11 0LP.
This peaceful semi-detached cottage adjoins the owners’ home and enjoys beautiful views of Ullswater Lake, with private fishing available.
The Vicarage, Lowick Bridge, near Coniston, Cumbria, LA12 8EE.
Ideal for groups, this holiday property is located in beautiful countryside, just 2 miles from the shores of Coniston Water.
Cowdber Barn, Burrow, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6 2JT.
Down a farm track, this barn conversion has an open fire and games room, perfect for large family groups.
Corner Cottage, Troutbeck Bridge, near Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1JA.
This holiday property is suitable for couples or family groups who wish to discover the Lakes.
Brook House Farm Cottage, Minshull Vernon, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW10 0LU.
This detached, beamed cottage has a ½-acre lawned garden, woodburner in the living room and is close to Nantwich.
Low Mouthlock Cottage, Barras near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4ET.
This rural, period property enjoys a secluded location between the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District. It has both character and appeal with a wood burner in the living room and an...
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Gateside Farmhouse Sedbergh, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5HZ.
Located in the heart of rural farmland, Gateside Farmhouse enjoys excellent views.
White Moss, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AJ.
White Moss is a great house for up to 12 people close to the heart of Windermere.
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.
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.
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Tan Watermillock, Watermillock, near Ullswater, Cumbria, CA11 0JN.
Excellent detached bungalow, 400 yards from Ullswater, with lake and fell views.
WhichCottage currently lists 192 large holiday houses sleeping 8 or more in North West England, 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), Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley (14) and Blackpool (12).
At 108 of these 192 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.