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.
Lake District Holiday Homes
Swinside Cottage, Newlands Valley, Cumbria
1 / 12Log FireParkingChild Friendly
From £478 per week
Up to £1,713 at peak
Prices are a guide only. Always check current rates when booking.
2Sleeps
1Bedrooms
1Bathrooms
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Amenities
Electric storage heating, log burner, Electric oven, electric hob, fridge, small freezer, dishwasher, combination microwave, washer, heated clothes airer, Smart TV with Freeview/Freesat, Sky basic package, DVD, Ipod dock, hi-fi. No Wi-Fi. Towels provided. Travel cot and highchair provided. One small dog allowed. No smoking. Furnished patio. Gravelled furnished sitting out area. Small lawned area. Shared landscaped gardens. Private parking for one car.
Accommodation
One bedroom: 1 x king-size. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with open fire.
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