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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Cobblestone Cottage Hawkshead

Hawkshead, Cumbria

The pretty village of Hawkshead is renowned for its links to Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth and both literary figures are celebrated in the village's National Trust properties.…

  • 4 sleeps
  • 2 bed
  • Dogs welcome
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Squirrels Ambleside

Elterwater, Cumbria

Nestled within serene countryside this charming ground-floor apartment offers a peaceful retreat situated conveniently between Ambleside and Langdale. Within easy reach you'll find a delightful array of local…

  • 2 sleeps
  • 1 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Spring Cottage, Ambleside, CumbriaSykes Cottages

Spring Cottage, Ambleside, Cumbria

Ambleside, Cumbria

  • 4 sleeps
  • 2 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.

Castle Lodge, KeswickSykes Cottages

Castle Lodge, Keswick

Rosthwaite, Cumbria

Castle Lodge is a traditional cottage located in Keswick, Cumbria. It has three bedrooms: one king-size with an en-suite shower room and WC, one double and one twin.…

  • 6 sleeps
  • 3 bed
  • Dogs welcome
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Seat How

Keswick, Cumbria

Make your great escape to this one-bedroom holiday home near the Lake District town of Keswick. Ideal for a couple or an individual keen to be close to…

  • 2 sleeps
  • 1 bed
  • Dogs welcome
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Riverside Cottage

Keswick, Cumbria

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

  • 4 sleeps
  • Dogs welcome
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Walla Yat

Keswick, Cumbria

The location of this property provides visitors with spectacular views across Keswick towards Catbells (7.5 miles) and Bassenthwaite Lake (9 miles). Set just 1.5 miles from Keswick the…

  • 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.

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Swallows' Nest

Windermere, Cumbria

Swallows' Nest is a holiday home in Windermere, Cumbria. Sleeping up to 6 guests, it holds a 4-star rating. Dogs are welcome. This is the one most people…

  • 6 sleeps
  • Dogs welcome
The Nook, Bowness-On-WindermereSykes Cottages

The Nook, Bowness-On-Windermere

Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

The Nook is a lovely, link-attached cottage in a charming cul-de-sac on the outskirts of Bowness-on-Windermere. The cottage is set mostly on the ground floor, with a king-size…

  • 6 sleeps
  • 3 bed
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Brent Cottage

Windermere, Cumbria

Brent Cottage is a holiday home in Windermere, Cumbria. Sleeping up to 8 guests, it holds a 3-star rating. This is the one most people come for. The…

  • 8 sleeps
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Orrest Head

Winster, Cumbria

Orrest Head is a holiday home in Windermere, Cumbria. Sleeping up to 2 guests, it holds a 4-star rating. This is the one most people come for. The…

  • 2 sleeps