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.

Birchcroft in Ambleside, Cumbria. Permit parking. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, 1 pet. Near amenitiesSykes Cottages

Birchcroft in Ambleside, Cumbria. Permit parking. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, 1 pet. Near amenities

Ambleside, Cumbria

Birchcroft has two bedrooms, a king-size and a double, each with bathrooms. The living areas include a kitchen, a dining room, and a sitting room. Appliances include an…

  • 4 sleeps
  • 2 bed
  • Dogs welcome
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Sheilings

Clappersgate, Cumbria

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

  • 6 sleeps
  • Dogs welcome
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Long Mynd

Ambleside, Cumbria

Long Mynd is a holiday home in Ambleside, 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

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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Greenstone

Keswick, Cumbria

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

  • 4 sleeps
  • Dogs welcome
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2 Harney Peak

Portinscale, Cumbria

2 Harney Peak 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
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Croft House Farm Buttermere

Grange, Cumbria

This farmhouse is bordered by some fabulous walks for all abilities cycling and running routes. The property is located in the heart of Buttermere village which has local…

  • 6 sleeps
  • 3 bed
  • Dogs welcome
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Bracken Howe

Portinscale, Cumbria

Bracken Howe is a holiday home in Keswick, Cumbria. Sleeping up to 8 guests, it holds a 4-star rating. This is the one most people come for. The…

  • 8 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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The Hydaway

Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

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

  • 4 sleeps
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High Brow

Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

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

  • 4 sleeps
Catbells, WindermereSykes Cottages

Catbells, Windermere

Windermere, Cumbria

Catbells is a house consisting of an open-plan living space with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, breakfast bar, dining seating, a…

  • 8 sleeps
  • 4 bed
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Cloverley

Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

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

  • 4 sleeps