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.

Pet friendly self catering in Ambleside with 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 6 + 1 Baby. Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Great quality

Living room | Long Mynd, Ambleside

Long Mynd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0QT.

This peaceful terraced cottage is ideally located in an area with pretty woodland and waterfalls cascading from Red Screes.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
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Large holiday house in Newton-in-Cartmel, near Grange-over-Sands with 4 bedrooms, Sleeps 8. Pets welcome. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Very comfortable

Stunning stone-built holiday home | Hill Top Barn, Newton-in-Cartmel, near Grange-over-Sands

Hill Top Barn, Newton-in-Cartmel, near Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6JH.

Nature lovers will feel right at home in this cosy barn conversion, situated in the heart of rural Cumbria.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Pets – no charge
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
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Large house in Watermillock, Ullswater with 4 bedrooms, Sleeps 8 + 1 Baby. No pets allowed. Pub within 1 mile, Winter Short Breaks.

Well presented

Attractive stone-built cottage | Bellegrove Cottage, Watermillock, Ullswater

Bellegrove Cottage, Watermillock, Ullswater, Cumbria, CA11 0LP.

This peaceful semi-detached cottage adjoins the owners’ home and enjoys beautiful views of Ullswater Lake, with private fishing available.

  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Winter Short Breaks
  • Dishwasher
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Cottage to let in Kendal with 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 5 + 1 Baby. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Good choice!

Fabulous, far-reaching views from the property | Beech Hill, Kendal

Beech Hill , Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4PP.

This Victorian townhouse offers a stylish, contemporary interior with fabulous, far-reaching views over the popular market town of Kendal, and has easy access to Windermere and the South...

  • 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
  • Pets – not allowed
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Dog friendly weekend break in Newbiggin on Lune, near Kirkby Stephen with 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 6 + 1 Baby. Golf nearby.

Well presented

Delightful holiday home | Bluebell Barn, Newbiggin on Lune, near Kirkby Stephen

Bluebell Barn, Newbiggin on Lune, near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4NT.

This barn conversion is within the Yorkshire Dales and close to the Lake District, ideal for walking, cycling or just visiting this beautiful area.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Golf nearby
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Pets – no charge
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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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.

Good choice!

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.

Well equipped

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.

Well equipped

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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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!