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.

Last minute dog friendly short break in Altham with 2 bedrooms, Sleeps 5. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Pub within 1 mile, Hot Tub, Short Breaks All Year, Hot Tub - Private.

Good choice!

Hot tub | Pendle View Lodge - Houghton Barn Farm, Altham

Pendle View Lodge, Altham, Lancashire, BB5 5US.

Boasting plenty of living space and a wood-fired hot tub, this wonderful lodge can be found overlooking Pendle Hill surrounded by outstanding natural beauty and still close to local...

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Hot Tub
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Hot Tub - Private
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Washing Machine
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Pet friendly cottage in Brocklebank, Caldbeck Fells with 2 bedrooms, Sleeps 4. Hot Tub, Short Breaks All Year, Hot Tub - Private.

Very comfortable

Hot tub | Beech Tree, Brocklebank, Caldbeck Fells

Beech Tree, Brocklebank, Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria, CA7 8DL.

Beech Tree has easy access to The Northern Lakes with its own private decking with Hot Tub on a well-maintained private site with a shop.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Hot Tub
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Hot Tub - Private
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
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Cottage for large groups in Windermere with 4 bedrooms, Sleeps 8 + 1 Baby. No pets allowed. Golf nearby.

Editors choice

Exterior | Birkrigg, Windermere

Birkrigg, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2DQ.

We love the styling of this modern property, the large open plan downstairs offers the perfect environment to relax, wine and dine allowing everyone to interact and recall the day’s...

  • Golf nearby
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Luxury Collection
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Large holiday cottage in Ambleside with 4 bedrooms, Sleeps 8 + 1 Baby. Pets welcome. Golf nearby, Winter Short Breaks.

Well equipped

Exterior | Gilbert Scar Foot, Ambleside

Gilbert Scar Foot, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LJ.

You are sure to love the classy feel of this spacious property, with its high ceilings and period style. The location is perfect for walkers and cyclists with routes starting from the...

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Golf nearby
  • Winter Short Breaks
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Pets – no charge
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Unique cottage in Silverdale with 2 bedrooms, Sleeps 4. Golf nearby, Short Breaks All Year.

Very comfortable

Exterior | Station Cottage, Silverdale

Station Cottage, Silverdale, Lancashire, LA5 0SP.

You are sure to love the quality finish of this modern property and its unique location on the platform of Silverdale station, a perfect location from which to explore the Lake District by...

  • Golf nearby
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Pet friendly holiday in Yanwath, near Penrith with 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 6 + 1 Baby. Golf nearby.

Well equipped

Setting | Sparrow’s Nest - Glendowlin Lodges, Yanwath, near Penrith

Sparrow's Nest, Yanwath, near Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2LA.

Timber Lodge on a private development, close to Penrith with great shops and restaurants, easy access to Ullswater, Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Golf nearby
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Pets – no charge
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • 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!