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 cottage in Greystoke, near Penrith with 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 6 + 1 Baby. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Short Breaks All Year.

Very comfortable

Charming holiday property ideally placed for exploring the north of England | Rowanburn Lodge, Greystoke, near Penrith

Rowanburn Lodge, Greystoke, near Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0XW.

A detached lodge situated on a quiet site which borders Greystoke Forest, a most tranquil rural location with red squirrels and roe deer among its visitors.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Pets – no charge
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
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Cottage for hire in Ambleside with 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 6. Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Great quality

Exterior | Water Howes Cottage, Ambleside

Water Howes Cottage, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9AH.

Contemporary style and Lakeland character are perfectly combined in this traditional cottage, just a stroll away from Ambleside village centre and the shores of Lake Windermere.

  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Highchair
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Dogs welcome to stay in Staveley-in-Cartmel, near Windermere with 2 bedrooms, Sleeps 4 + 1 Baby. Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Good choice!

Delightful cottage | April Cottage, Staveley-in-Cartmel, near Windermere

April Cottage, Staveley-in-Cartmel, near Windermere, Cumbria, LA12 8NH.

A quaint white washed stone cottage in a quiet village just south of Windermere and within walking distance of the lake shore.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Rural Location
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
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Dog friendly holiday cottage in Keswick with 2 bedrooms, Sleeps 4. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile, Winter Short Breaks.

Good choice!

Beautiful terraced cottage | Bay Cottage, Keswick

Bay Cottage, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4DF.

Situated in a quiet residential area, only a few minutes’ easy walk from the centre of Keswick with a wide range of shops, cafes, pubs and places to eat.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Winter Short Breaks
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Pets – no charge
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
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Dogs welcome to stay in Low Wood, near Ulverston with 2 bedrooms, Sleeps 3. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Pub within 1 mile.

Well presented

Cosy living room with multi-fuel burner | Coopers Cottage, Low Wood, near Ulverston

Coopers Cottage, Low Wood, near Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8LY.

Coopers Cottage provides a perfect getaway for those wishing to explore the Lake District National Park.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Pets – no charge
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
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Cottage for hire near Bowness-on-Windermere with 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 4 + 1 Child. Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile, Winter Short Breaks.

Exterior | Haystacks - Meadowcroft Cottages, near Bowness-on-Windermere

Haystacks , near Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JE.

Part of a modern development and within a small community of holiday cottages just a short walk from Lake Windermere and Bowness.

  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Winter Short Breaks
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen Included
  • Lake District
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Last minute holiday let in Ambleside with 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 6 + 2 Babies. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Very comfortable

Wonderful holiday home | Rolton House, Ambleside

Rolton House, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0DF.

Rolton House is a spacious home in Ambleside, tastefully decorated and in a prime location to explore the Lake District National Park.

  • 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
  • Pets – not allowed
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Cottage welcomes dogs in Allithwaite, near Grange-over-Sands with 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 6 + 1 Baby. Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Great quality

Exterior | Dunmail House, Allithwaite, near Grange-over-Sands

Dunmail House, Allithwaite, near Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7RQ.

With views over Morecambe Bay and a pub across the road, this house is a great base from which to explore or simply relax.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Highchair
  • Pets – no charge
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
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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!