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.

Rental cottage in Keswick with 4 bedrooms, sleeps 5. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Exterior | Beny-Cot, Keswick

Very comfortable

Beny Cot, Keswick, Cumbria

A well placed property with a wood burner, an enclosed garden and a second living space, ideal for children. Enjoy all that Keswick has to offer, just a few yards from your accommodation.

  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Highchair
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
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Exclusive self-catering cottage in Bouth, Newby Bridge with 1 bedroom, sleeps 2. Pets welcome. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Pub within 1 mile, Winter Short Breaks.

Exterior | Cragg Cottage, Bouth, Newby Bridge

Well presented

Cragg Cottage, Lowick, Cumbria

Set on the edge of the village of Bouth at the foot of Lake Windermere, this superbly presented cottage exudes character and charm.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Winter Short Breaks
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
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Family beach holiday house in Fairhaven, near St Anne’s with 3 bedrooms, sleeps 5. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile.

Exterior | Ivy House, Fairhaven, nr. St Anne’s

Great quality

Ivy House, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire

Comfortable cottage, within walking distance of Fairhaven Lake, Lytham and St Annes, and golf courses close by, Blackpool nearby.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Dog friendly weekend break in Little Corby, near Carlisle with 2 bedrooms, sleeps 3. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile, Winter Short Breaks.

Light and airy living room/dining room | Eden Cottage, Little Corby, near Carlisle

Well presented

Eden Cottage, Carlisle, Cumbria

With the historic city of Carlisle and Hadrian’s Wall within easy reach, this charming cottage is perfectly placed for the Lake District and the Eden Valley.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Winter Short Breaks
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
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Large holiday home in Poulton-le-Fylde with 5 bedrooms, sleeps 11. Pets welcome. Short Breaks All Year.

Exterior | Highfield Cottage, Poulton-le-Fylde

Well equipped

Highfield Cottage, Blackpool, Lancashire

Boasting its own private bar area, this incredibly spacious and luxurious accommodation can be found in a quiet rural setting, and is ideally placed to explore Lancashire, the Fylde Coast...

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Highchair
  • Television
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • 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!