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.

Dogs welcome to stay in Low Wood, near Ulverston with 2 bedrooms, Sleeps 3. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Pub within 1 mile.

Very comfortable

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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Last minute self catering holiday in Bowness-on-Windermere with 2 bedrooms, Sleeps 4. Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Very comfortable

Comfortable living area with balcony access | Claife View, Bowness-on-Windermere

Claife View, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3DT.

Right in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere, this second floor apartment is within easy reach of shops, pubs and restaurants.

  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Lake District
  • Pets – not allowed
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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.

Great quality

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.

Good choice!

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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Cottage in england in Keswick with 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 6 + 1 Baby. Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile, Winter Short Breaks.

Well presented

Beautifully presented, three-bedroom holiday cottage | Oak Lea, Keswick

Oak Lea, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4DZ.

Located just yards away from the centre of Keswick, this property is the ideal base for discovering all that the North Lakes has to offer.

  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Winter Short Breaks
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Romantic retreats in Broughton-in-Furness with 1 bedroom, Sleeps 2 + 1 Baby. Pets welcome. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Good choice!

Lovely sunny sitting out area underneath the pergola | Stonecroft Cottage - Wreaks End Farm, Broughton-in-Furness

Stonecroft Cottage, Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA20 6BS.

Stonecroft Cottage is perfectly located for exploring the Lake District National Park and the beautiful beaches of Cumbria.

  • 4 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Highchair
  • 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!