Self-catering holiday in the Lake District

Self-catering holiday cottages in North West England

Visitors to the Lake District will find they are completely spoilt for choice when it comes to self-catering accommodation. Whether you’re looking for a short break or perhaps planning a longer holiday, there is an excellent choice of cottages, lodges, apartments, chalets, flats, caravanning and camping facilities throughout the region.

And it makes no difference what style of accommodation you choose, because you can rest assured you will receive a warm Cumbrian welcome and the best hospitality in one of the most idyllic parts of the UK. But not restricted to rural Cumbria, cross over the West Pennine Moors to Blackpool and Liverpool for industry museums and art galleries.

Stay for a short break or make the most of the region and rent a cottage for several weeks.

Cottage for hire in Askham, near Penrith with 4 bedrooms, sleeps 8. No pets allowed. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Pub within 1 mile, Winter Short Breaks.

Wonderful holiday home with large garden | The Laburnums, Askham, near Penrith

Luxurious

The Laburnums, Pooley Bridge and Northern Ullswater, Cumbria

A traditional 19th century property in the attractive Westmorland village of Askham which runs adjacent to the River Lowther and boasts two pubs.

  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Winter Short Breaks
  • Dishwasher
  • Highchair
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Luxury Collection
  • Washing Machine
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Cottage with dogs allowed in Hartley, near Kirkby Stephen with 1 bedroom, sleeps 3. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Exterior | Castle House Cottage, Hartley, near Kirkby Stephen

Super

Castle House Cottage, Appleby, Cumbria

Within a walking distance of the picturesque town of Kirkby Stephen, a perfect base for touring Yorkshire, Cumbria and the Lake District.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Rural Location
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Holiday cottage near the beach in Coulderton Beach, near St Bees with 3 bedrooms, sleeps 5. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Short Breaks All Year.

View | Seaside Cottage, Coulderton Beach, nr. St Bees

Very comfortable

Seaside Cottage, St Bees, Cumbria

Unique wooden clad beach-style cottage, 20 yards from the west Cumbrian sea shore, with panoramic sea views towards the Isle of Man and St Bees Head.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Sea View
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Washing Machine
  • Seaside
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Pet friendly accommodation in Glenridding, near Ullswater with 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6. Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Exterior | Bank End, Glenridding, nr. Ullswater

Super

Bank End, Glenridding and Southern Ullswater, Cumbria

Spacious holiday accommodation just yards from Ullswater. Excellent walks from the doorstep up Helvellyn and along Striding Edge for the brave!. Ground floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double with...

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
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Rent a house for a activity holiday

The Lake District National Park is a popular holiday destination full of adventure with fresh water lakes and beautiful mountain ranges. Rent a barn or a converted farmhouse close to an outdoor activity centre and hire the equipment for sailing, canoeing, cycling, off-road biking, walking and bird watching and make the most of the region. The Lake District is one of the most popular outdoor adventure / activity destinations. Well equipped for sailing, cycling, walking, rock climbing and hiking.

Lake District, Cumbria, Lancashire and Cheshire are within the vast region of North West and are serviced by good road and trail transport links and tourists fly in from around the world to Manchester International Airport. You can hire a car and be at a holiday house in the Lake District very quickly!