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.

Dog friendly holiday in Thornton-Cleveleys, near Blackpool with 2 bedrooms, Sleeps 4 + 1 Baby. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Well equipped

Garden | Newcastle Lodge, Thornton-Cleveleys, near Blackpool

Newcastle Lodge, Thornton-Cleveleys, near Blackpool, Lancashire, FY5 2QH.

This wonderful semi-detached bungalow offers quiet accommodation just over a mile from Cleveleys seafront where you can pick up the historic tram and ride in style to both Fleetwood and...

  • 1 Pet 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
  • Washing Machine
  • Bath/Shower Seat
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Pet welcome holiday in Thornton-Cleveleys, near Blackpool with 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 6 + 1 Baby. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Good choice!

Exterior | Wharfdale Lodge, Thornton-Cleveleys, near Blackpool

Wharfdale Lodge, Thornton-Cleveleys, near Blackpool, Lancashire, FY5 2SS.

Fully refurbished in 2022, this wonderful bungalow is set on the picturesque Fylde Coast just a couple of miles from bustling Cleveley’s seafront.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Pets – no charge
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
  • Bath/Shower Seat
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Cottage with dogs allowed in Bowness-on-Windermere with 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 6. Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Good choice!

Open plan living space | Newfold Cottage, Bowness-on-Windermere

Newfold Cottage, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3EG.

A smart property in the centre of Bowness-on-Windermere. Enjoy a stroll by the lake or discover The World of Beatrix Potter!. Ground Floor: Step to entrance. Bedroom 1: With double bed and...

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Pets – no charge
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
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Cottage welcomes dogs in Churchtown, near Southport with 2 bedrooms, Sleeps 3 + 1 Child. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Very comfortable

Exterior | Churchtown-Chase Heys Cottage - Churchtown, Churchtown, near Southport

Chase Heys Cottage, Churchtown, near Southport, Lancashire, PR9 7LG.

A beautifully presented terraced cottage on the northern fringe of Southport convenient for the beach, golf and beautiful Botanic Gardens.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Pets – no charge
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
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Cottage holiday in Calderbridge, near Gosforth and Wasdale with 4 bedrooms, Sleeps 4 + 1 Baby. Golf nearby, Short Breaks All Year.

Well equipped

Exterior | Monkwood Cottage, Calderbridge, near Gosforth and Wasdale

Monkwood Cottage, Calderbridge, near Gosforth and Wasdale, Cumbria, CA20 1DZ.

A stunning, detached cottage, situated in landscaped gardens with a river and woodland walk in the grounds. In the Lake District National park and with easy access to pubs and shops.

  • Golf nearby
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Luxury Collection
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Uk holidays with dogs in Langwathby, near Penrith in the Eden Valley with 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 7. Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile, Hot Tub, Hot Tub - Private.

Well presented

Exterior | Delmonte, Langwathby, near Penrith in the Eden Valley

Delmonte, Langwathby, near Penrith in the Eden Valley, Cumbria, CA10 1NX.

This large family home is the ideal location if you are looking for the ideal base to explore National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty or just a relaxing place to get away.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Hot Tub
  • Hot Tub - Private
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Washing Machine
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Dog friendly weekend break in Rowrah, near Cockermouth with 2 bedrooms, Sleeps 4. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Golf nearby, Short Breaks All Year.

Well equipped

Exterior | The Alpaca Lodge, Rowrah, near Cockermouth

The Alpaca Lodge, Rowrah, near Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA26 3XS.

Canadian timber lodge with direct views to the Alpacas. Easy access to Buttermere, Ennerdale, woodland walks and the coast. Ground Floor: 2 steps to entrance. All on the ground floor. Open...

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
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Large cottage to rent in Lumb with 6 bedrooms, Sleeps 12. Pets welcome. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Well presented

Living room | Middle Bank Top Farm - Middle Bank Top Farm Cottages, Lumb

Middle Bank Top Farm - UK39183, Lumb, Lancashire, BB4 9NF.

The perfect holiday home base for friends and family to enjoy quality time together creating everlasting memories! A hidden gem perfectly situated down a private road, overlooking Lumb and...

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • 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!