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.

Rothay 18, Ambleside, CumbriaSykes Cottages

Rothay 18, Ambleside, Cumbria

Ambleside, Cumbria

No Travel cot and highchair available. No pets

  • 4 sleeps
  • 2 bed
The Gallery, Grasmere, CumbriaSykes Cottages

The Gallery, Grasmere, Cumbria

Grasmere, Cumbria

  • 4 sleeps
  • 2 bed
Yew Tree Cottage, Ambleside, CumbriaSykes Cottages

Yew Tree Cottage, Ambleside, Cumbria

Ambleside, Cumbria

  • 4 sleeps
  • 2 bed
  • Dogs welcome

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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6 Twentyman Court

Keswick, Cumbria

6 Twentyman Court is a holiday home in Keswick, Cumbria. Sleeping up to 4 guests, it holds a 4-star rating. This is the one most people come for.…

  • 4 sleeps
Low Melbecks House, KeswickSykes Cottages

Low Melbecks House, Keswick

Bassenthwaite, Cumbria

Low Melbecks House is a characterful property resting in Bassenthwaite in the Lake District. Hosting four bedrooms; 3 king-size and a twin, along with a shower room and…

  • 8 sleeps
  • 4 bed
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Doddick Retreats - Low Hollas Farmhouse

Threlkeld, Cumbria

Doddick Retreats - Low Hollas Farmhouse is a holiday home in Keswick, Cumbria. Sleeping up to 10 guests, it holds a 4-star rating. Dogs are welcome. This is…

  • 10 sleeps
  • Dogs welcome
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Carl Side Cottage

Keswick, Cumbria

Tucked away in a quiet residential area of Keswick this property is just a short walk from the vibrant market town's selection of shops cafes and restaurants. Also…

  • 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.

High Lake, Bowness, CumbriaSykes Cottages

High Lake, Bowness, Cumbria

Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

  • 4 sleeps
  • 2 bed
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The Gatehouse

Troutbeck, Cumbria

The Gatehouse is a holiday home in Windermere, Cumbria. Sleeping up to 6 guests, it holds a 5-star rating. This is the one most people come for. The…

  • 6 sleeps
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Bale House

Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

Bale House is a holiday home in Windermere, Cumbria. Sleeping up to 10 guests, it holds a 5-star rating. Inside you'll find a hot tub and a swimming…

  • 10 sleeps
  • Dogs welcome
Deer Wood at Applethwaite Hall, Windermere, Lake District. Sleeps 4. Family-friendly. Pets. WiFi. TVSykes Cottages

Deer Wood at Applethwaite Hall, Windermere, Lake District. Sleeps 4. Family-friendly. Pets. WiFi. TV

Windermere, Cumbria

Deer Wood at Applethwaite Hall has two bedrooms, a king-size with TV and en-suite with walk-in shower, basin, towel rail and WC and a twin with TV as…

  • 4 sleeps
  • 2 bed
  • Dogs welcome