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.

River Falls View, Ambleside, CumbriaSykes Cottages

River Falls View, Ambleside, Cumbria

Ambleside, Cumbria

  • 4 sleeps
  • 2 bed
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The Lodge Hawkshead

Hawkshead, Cumbria

This property is a delight for those who want to explore the lake itself with numerous opportunities for hiring boats windsurfing boards and canoes. For those who prefer…

  • 5 sleeps
  • 3 bed
  • Dogs welcome
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Croft Cottage

Ambleside, Cumbria

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

  • 4 sleeps

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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Arcadia

Keswick, Cumbria

Located on a quiet street just a short walk from Keswick's town centre this holiday apartment promises the perfect base for exploring this area and beyond. Venture into…

  • 2 sleeps
  • 1 bed
  • Dogs welcome
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Thwaite Hill Cottage

Thornthwaite, Cumbria

Thwaite Hill Cottage is a holiday home in Keswick, Cumbria. Sleeping up to 4 guests, it holds a 3-star rating. Dogs are welcome. This is the one most…

  • 4 sleeps
  • Dogs welcome
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Coledale Cottage

Braithwaite, Cumbria

Sitting in the little hamlet of Stair with its beautiful views that reach far and wide. A great place for a romantic holiday to get away from it…

  • 2 sleeps
  • 1 bed
  • Dogs welcome
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Brambly Edge

Keswick, Cumbria

Keswick is a bustling town that boasts peaceful quiet areas as well as independent shops and an array of eateries from coffee bars to ice cream parlours. Put…

  • 4 sleeps
  • 2 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.

Fisher's Retreat, Bowness-On-WindermereSykes Cottages

Fisher's Retreat, Bowness-On-Windermere

Windermere, Cumbria

Fisher's Retreat is a delightful terraced cottage in Windermere. This cottage sleeps six people and has three bedrooms, consisting of a ground floor king-size double, a ground floor…

  • 6 sleeps
  • 3 bed
  • Dogs welcome
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The Studio at Lickbarrow Lodge

Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

The Studio at Lickbarrow Lodge is a holiday home in Windermere, Cumbria. Sleeping up to 2 guests, it holds a 3-star rating. This is the one most people…

  • 2 sleeps
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Ramblers' Cottage

Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

Ramblers' Cottage is a holiday home in Windermere, Cumbria. Sleeping up to 5 guests, it holds a 4-star rating. Dogs are welcome. This is the one most people…

  • 5 sleeps
  • Dogs welcome
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Hovera Cottage

Windermere, Cumbria

Hovera Cottage is a holiday home in Windermere, Cumbria. Sleeping up to 8 guests, it holds a 5-star rating. This is the one most people come for. The…

  • 8 sleeps