There is no wrong time to visit the Lakes, only different moods. A season-by-season guide to the weather, the crowds and the quietest months, to help you choose.
1 / 3Wi-FiParkingEnclosed GardenChild Friendly
From £701 per week
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6Sleeps
3Bedrooms
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Overview
This 5* Gold Award winning 17th century sandstone cottage is set in the grounds of Melmerby Hall, 12 miles from Lake Ullswater. Stag Cottage retains period features such as stone mullion windows and a wood burning inglenook fireplace.
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