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 Kirkby Lonsdale with 2 bedrooms, Sleeps 4. Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year, Swimming Pool, Swimming Pool - Indoor, Swimming Pool - Shared.

Very comfortable

Large picture windows with panoramic countryside views | Rye Meadows - Whoop Hall, Kirkby Lonsdale

Rye Meadows, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6 2GY.

Luxurious two bedroomed apartment in an idyllic setting between Lake and Dales with FREE use of super leisure facilities with swimming pool and gymnasium.

  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Swimming Pool
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor
  • Swimming Pool - Shared
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Cottage for a couple in Kirkby Lonsdale with 1 bedroom, Sleeps 2. No pets allowed. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year, Swimming Pool, Swimming Pool - Indoor, Swimming Pool - Shared.

Good choice!

Burrow Meadows, Kirkby Lonsdale

Burrow Meadows, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6 2GY.

Luxurious ground floor apartment in idyllic setting between Lakes and Dales, with free off peak use of the Leisure Club with swimming pool and gymnasium.

  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Swimming Pool
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor
  • Swimming Pool - Shared
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Pets – not allowed
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Uk holiday home in Waitby near Kirkby Stephen with 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 7 + 1 Baby. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Great choice!

Waitby School, Waitby near Kirkby Stephen

Waitby School, Waitby near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4HJ.

Standing proud on the fellside, Waitby School has been refurbished to create an individual holiday home of great distinction, a most unique holiday experience.

  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Highchair
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Luxury Collection
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Last minute cottage in Water Yeat near Coniston with 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 6. Hot Tub, Short Breaks All Year, Hot Tub - Private.

Good choice!

Charming holiday accommodation | Lake Bank Lodge, Water Yeat, near Coniston

Lake Bank Lodge, Water Yeat near Coniston, Cumbria, LA12 8DL.

Located 300 yards from the shore of Lake Coniston, this contemporary lodge has panoramic views from the lodge, decking and hot tub.

  • Hot Tub
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Hot Tub - Private
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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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.

Very comfortable

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.

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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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!