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.

Holiday home in Seldom Seen near Thornthwaite with 3 bedrooms, sleeps 7. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Short Breaks All Year.

Joan’s Cottage, Seldom Seen near Thornthwaite

Well equipped

Joan's Cottage, Thornthwaite, Cumbria

A detached high standard cottage situated in an elevated tranquil setting nestling into the slopes of Whinlatter in woodland surroundings.

  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
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Large cottage to rent in Crosby-on-Eden, near Carlisle with 4 bedrooms, sleeps 8. Pets welcome. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Golf nearby, Short Breaks All Year.

Stunning Grade II listed house | Eden Grove, Crosby-on-Eden, near Carlisle

Luxurious

Eden Grove, Carlisle, Cumbria

This stunning Grade II listed house serves as ideal accommodation for a large group looking to explore Carlisle and the surrounding areas.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Luxury Collection
  • Washing Machine
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Seaside house to rent in Beckside, Kirkby-in-Furness, near Ulverston with 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Exterior | Woodburn Cottage, Beckside, Kirkby-in-Furness, near Ulverston

Woodburn Cottage, Broughton-in-furness, Cumbria

Nestled close to the Lake District, this beautifully presented holiday property provides lovely accommodation for you and your family.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Washing Machine
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Vacation retreat in Sawley, near Clitheroe with 1 bedroom, sleeps 2. No pets allowed. Hot Tubs, Short Breaks All Year, Hot Tubs - Private.

Exterior | Horseshoe Cottage, Sawley, nr. Clitheroe

Very comfortable

Horseshoe Cottage, Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley, Lancashire

Nestled in the beautiful Ribble Valley, Horseshoe Cottage adjoins the owner’s home on a working sheep farm, close to the village of Sawley.

  • Hot Tubs
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Hot Tubs - Private
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • 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!