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 Crosthwaite with 2 bedrooms, Sleeps 4 + 1 Baby. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Rock Cottage, Crosthwaite

Rock Cottage, Crosthwaite, Cumbria, LA8 8HX.

Comfortable cottage in the heart of the Lyth Valley, an ideal and characterful base for exploring the delights of the southern Lake District.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
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Self catering accommodation in with 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 6. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Hot Tub, Winter Short Breaks, Hot Tub - Private.

Super

Exterior | Butterfly Cottage,

BUTTERFLY COTTAGE, , Cumbria, LA8 9LE.

Butterfly Cottage is a beautiful property within the grounds of Low Jock Scar Esate, the gardens awash with colour and bursting with wildlife.

  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Hot Tub
  • Winter Short Breaks
  • Hot Tub - Private
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Rural Location
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Pets – not allowed
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Romantic break in Ings, near Staveley with 1 bedroom, Sleeps 2. Pets welcome. Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Very comfortable

Exterior | Burnthwaite Cottage, Ings

Burnthwaite Cottage, Ings, near Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9PY.

250 year old cottage in a rural yet convenient location for exploring the busier resorts of Lakeland, the perfect little love nest for two.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Lake District
  • Bed Linen Included
  • Washing Machine
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Romantic retreats in Bowness on Windermere with 1 bedroom, Sleeps 2 + 1 Baby. No pets allowed. Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

The Stables Bowness on Windermere exterior. | The Stable Loft - The Stables Apartments, Bowness on Windermere

The Stable Loft, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2JW.

A cosy first floor flat for couples in the heart of Bowness on Windermere, a convenient location for exploring central Lakeland on public transport.

  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Lake District
  • Pets – not allowed
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Dogs welcome to stay in Bowness on Windermere with 2 bedrooms, Sleeps 4 + 1 Baby. Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Well presented

Traditional mid-terrace holiday home | Duckling Cottage, Bowness on Windermere

Duckling Cottage, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3AU.

Traditional cottage in popular town centre location ideal for two couples wishing to have all amenities on the doorstep.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Highchair
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Luxury Collection
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Washing Machine
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Group accommodation in Windermere with 6 bedrooms, Sleeps 14 + 1 Baby. Pets welcome. Pub within 1 mile, Hot Tub, Short Breaks All Year, Hot Tub - Private.

Well presented

Marvellous private hot tub | Number One - The Terrace, Windermere

Number One The Terrace, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AJ.

The house has been renovated in a boutique hotel style whilst retaining many of its features, and also boasts a private hot tub.

  • 4 Pets welcome
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Hot Tub
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Hot Tub - Private
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Luxury Collection
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
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Pet friendly accommodation in Windermere with 2 bedrooms, Sleeps 4 + 1 Baby. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Pub within 1 mile, Winter Short Breaks.

Great quality

Living room | Betsy Cottage, Windermere

Betsy Cottage, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AE.

Betsy Cottage enjoys a very central yet quiet location in the heart of Windermere and offers contemporary, stylish accommodation for you and your pet.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Winter Short Breaks
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • WiFi
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Bed Linen Included
  • Washing Machine
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Large cottage to rent in Windermere with 5 bedrooms, Sleeps 12 + 1 Baby. Pets welcome.

Editors choice

Living room | Orrest Head House - Orrest Head House and Cottage, Windermere

Orrest Head House, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1JG.

Orrest Head House sleeps 12 but can be combined with Orrest Head Cottage to sleep up to 17. Ground Floor: Living room: With open fire, TV and patio doors leading to patio. Snug: With TV....

  • 4 Pets welcome
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Luxury Collection
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • 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!