Lake District Holiday Homes

The Lake District has a way of staying with you. From the still waters of Windermere to the high drama of the western fells, this corner of Cumbria folds more beauty into its valleys than almost anywhere in England, and the finest way to enjoy it is with a place of your own to come home to at the end of the day.

Lake District Holiday Homes brings together self-catering cottages, lodges and homes from right across the Lake District and the wider Cumbrian countryside, all in one place. Whether you are dreaming of a lakeside bolthole, a walker's base among the fells, or a cosy retreat for the family and the dog, we make it easy to find somewhere that turns a good holiday into a place you will want to return to.

Ambleside

Sitting at the head of Windermere where the lake meets the mountains, Ambleside is one of the best-loved towns in the Lake District and a walker’s idea of heaven. This bustling, stone-built town packs outdoor shops, cosy cafés and welcoming pubs into a compact centre, with the fells rising on every side and the lake just a mile away at Waterhead. For anyone who wants to be in the thick of it, with walks from the door and the whole of the central Lakes within easy reach, few bases beat it.

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Garth Country House Cottages - Garth Court

Near Sawrey, Cumbria

Garth Country House Cottages - Garth Court is a holiday home in Ambleside, Cumbria. Sleeping up to 2 guests, it holds a 4-star rating. Dogs are welcome. This…

  • 2 sleeps
  • Dogs welcome
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Shambles Cottage

Ambleside, Cumbria

Shambles Cottage is a holiday home in Ambleside, Cumbria. Sleeping up to 4 guests, it holds a 3-star rating. This is the one most people come for. The…

  • 4 sleeps
Old Stones Cottage, Langdale, CumbriaSykes Cottages

Old Stones Cottage, Langdale, Cumbria

Ambleside, Cumbria

  • 6 sleeps
  • 3 bed

Keswick

If the northern Lakes have a capital, it is Keswick. Tucked between the shores of Derwentwater and the bulk of Skiddaw, this lively market town is one of the few sizeable towns genuinely within the national park, and it makes a wonderful base for walkers, families and anyone who likes a lake and a mountain on the same doorstep. The pedestrianised centre hums with outdoor shops, cafés and pubs, while the water and the fells are never more than a stroll away.

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Squirrel's Retreat

Thornthwaite, Cumbria

Squirrel's Retreat is a holiday home in Keswick, Cumbria. Sleeping up to 2 guests, it holds a 4-star rating. This is the one most people come for. The…

  • 2 sleeps
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Bay Tree

Keswick, Cumbria

Bay Tree is a holiday home in Keswick, Cumbria. Sleeping up to 4 guests, it holds a 3-star rating. This is the one most people come for. The…

  • 4 sleeps
Shields, KeswickSykes Cottages

Shields, Keswick

Keswick, Cumbria

Shields is a striking mid-terrace three-storey cottage resting in Keswick, Cumbria. Hosting four bedrooms, including a second-floor king-size, a king-size, a second-floor double and a twin, along with…

  • 7 sleeps
  • 4 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Shundraw Cottage in Threlkeld, Cumbria, ground-floor bedroom, Smart TVs, dog-friendly, close to shopSykes Cottages

Shundraw Cottage in Threlkeld, Cumbria, ground-floor bedroom, Smart TVs, dog-friendly, close to shop

Threlkeld, Cumbria

The living areas in this property consist of an open-plan kitchen, dining area and sitting area, and a first-floor sitting room. Appliances include an electric oven and hob,…

  • 6 sleeps
  • 3 bed
  • Dogs welcome

Windermere

Mention the Lake District and most people picture Windermere. England’s largest lake stretches eleven glittering miles through the heart of the national park, and the twin towns of Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere beside it make one of the liveliest and most welcoming bases you could choose. It is a perfect place for a first visit and a firm favourite with returning regulars, with everything close at hand and the water always near.

Lexington House, Bowness-On-WindermereSykes Cottages

Lexington House, Bowness-On-Windermere

Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

  • 6 sleeps
  • 3 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Gildabrook Cottage, Bowness, 1Sykes Cottages

Gildabrook Cottage, Bowness, 1

Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

  • 5 sleeps
  • 3 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Walkers Rest, Lake DistrictSykes Cottages

Walkers Rest, Lake District

Windermere, Cumbria

Walkers Rest is a luxury three bedroom townhouse built in traditional stone, just twenty minutes walk from the beautiful Windermere lake. It can accommodate up to six people…

  • 6 sleeps
  • 3 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Rose House, Windermere, Cumbria. WiFi, Lake District National Park, pub nearby. In a National ParkSykes Cottages

Rose House, Windermere, Cumbria. WiFi, Lake District National Park, pub nearby. In a National Park

Windermere, Cumbria

Rose House consists of a kitchen/diner with electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, kettle and toaster, dining seating for six, utility with washing…

  • 8 sleeps
  • 4 bed
  • Dogs welcome