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.

Mardale, Ambleside, CumbriaSykes Cottages

Mardale, Ambleside, Cumbria

Ambleside, Cumbria

Mardale is a delightful, detached property situated in the town of Ambleside in the Lake District. Hosting three bedrooms, including a king-size with en-suite shower, a double and…

  • 6 sleeps
  • 3 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Church View, CumbriaSykes Cottages

Church View, Cumbria

Ambleside, Cumbria

Church View is a lovely semi-detached cottage in Ambleside. With one double bedroom it sleeps two people comfortably. the cottage also has a bathroom, and an open plan…

  • 2 sleeps
  • 1 bed
Old Coach House, Ambleside, CumbriaSykes Cottages

Old Coach House, Ambleside, Cumbria

Ambleside, Cumbria

  • 6 sleeps
  • 4 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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Newlands Fell Cottage

Grange, Cumbria

The beautiful landscape of the Newlands Valley offers miles of breathtaking walks and bike trails. Derwentwater is to the east (3 miles) and is a popular spot for…

  • 4 sleeps
  • 2 bed
  • Dogs welcome
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Cloughthwaite

Threlkeld, Cumbria

Surrounded by the rugged landscape of the Glenderamackin River Valley with the fells of Blencathra in the distance this delightful property is the perfect retreat. Build up an…

  • 4 sleeps
  • 3 bed
  • Dogs welcome
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Green Cottage Bassenthwaite

Bassenthwaite, Cumbria

Located in the pretty village of Bassenthwaite with a country pub serving good food and local beer nearby. This picturesque fellside village is just seven miles from Keswick…

  • 5 sleeps
  • 3 bed
  • Dogs welcome
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Pitcairn Retreat - Pitcairn Cottage

Keswick, Cumbria

Pitcairn Retreat - Pitcairn Cottage is a holiday home in Keswick, Cumbria. Sleeping up to 4 guests, it holds a 4-star rating. This is the one most people…

  • 4 sleeps

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.

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Birkdale House

Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

Birkdale House is a large and traditional Victorian property set in the beautiful Matson Ground Estate near Lake Windermere. This beautiful house has been refurbished to a high…

  • 10 sleeps
  • 5 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Tethers End, Bowness-On-WindermereSykes Cottages

Tethers End, Bowness-On-Windermere

Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

Tethers End consists of a first-floor kitchen equipped with an electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, coffee maker, kettle, and toaster, as well as a…

  • 4 sleeps
  • 2 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Highfield Cottage, WindermereSykes Cottages

Highfield Cottage, Windermere

Windermere, Cumbria

Highfield Cottage, set over three floors, consists of a kitchen with an oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher, a dining room with Smart TV, electric fire and…

  • 6 sleeps
  • 3 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Quarry End, Bowness-On-WindermereSykes Cottages

Quarry End, Bowness-On-Windermere

Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

Quarry End is a detached dwelling, situated within the village of Bowness-on-Windermere. Inside, you will find two bedrooms and a family bathroom, complete with a bath, separate walk-in…

  • 4 sleeps
  • 2 bed