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.

Pet welcome holiday in Barley, near Clitheroe with 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Exterior | Fairfield, Barley, near Clitheroe

Well equipped

Fairfield, Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley, Lancashire

Discover the story of the Pendle Witches from this beautiful part of the Lancashire countryside at the foot of Pendle Hill.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Highchair
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Last minute holiday let in Keswick with 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4. Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

1 Lonsdale House, Keswick

Great quality

Flat Lonsdale House, Keswick, Cumbria

Nestled within a backdrop of the Lakeland fells and Derwentwater, this ground floor apartment with secure access is ideal for couples and families who enjoy the great outdoors.

  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Grouped Properties
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
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Dog friendly holiday cottage in Tebay, near Kendal with 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Lovely beamed living/dining room | Ramshead Cottage, Tebay, near Kendal

Super

Ramshead Cottage, Sedbergh and the Howgill Fells, Cumbria

This cosy cottage is perfectly placed for exploring either the beautiful Yorkshire Dales or the stunning Lake District National Parks.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
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Dog friendly holiday in Lowther, near Penrith with 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Delightful 18th-century terraced cottage | Lowther Cottage, Lowther, near Penrith

Super

Lowther Cottage, Pooley Bridge and Northern Ullswater, Cumbria

A delightful 18th-century terraced cottage in a great part of Cumbria ideal for visiting Ullswater in the Lake District National Park and the Eden Valley.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
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Large holiday let near Bowness-on-Windermere with 5 bedrooms, sleeps 10. No pets allowed. Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile, Hot Tubs, Short Breaks All Year, Swimming Pool, Swimming Pool - Indoor, Swimming Pool - Private, Hot Tubs - Private.

Detached luxury property with lake views | North Dean, Near Bowness-on-Windermere

Great choice!

North Dean, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

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.

  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Hot Tubs
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Swimming Pool
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor
  • Swimming Pool - Private
  • Hot Tubs - Private
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Luxury Collection
  • 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!