Find your perfect holiday cottage in the Lake District
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The Lake District
Recently refurbished cottages
Many holiday cottages have been recently refurbished, making them even more cosy and comfortable for your stay.
A cosy cottage just above Tarn Hows...
With no neighbours in sight and no Wi-Fi, Rose Castle Cottage offers a quiet escape. But there's plenty to do a short distance away, from cruising on Coniston Water to grabbing a drink or dinner in Ambleside.
Rose Castle Cottage
The cottage is surrounded by trails, and at the end of a day adventuring, you can rest by the woodburner. Sleeps four.
The Summer House
A cosy house in the old kitchen garden of Wray Castle with views of stunning scenery all around.
Tanner Brow
Sitting on the western shore of Lake Windermere, this first floor apartment is a cosy retreat.
On the water
Whether you're looking for a lake-view camping pitch or a cottage that's works for a holiday with your kayak or stand-up paddle board, we've got a spot for you in the Lakes.
High and Low Strawberry Gardens
Neighbouring cottages on the edge of Windermere, High Strawberry Gardens and Low Strawberry Gardens have a jetty for launching your canoe or kayak into the lake. Each one has lots of original features, a woodburner and lovely views. They are both dog friendly, and each sleep four guests.
Holme Wood Bothy
For a camping with walls experience metres from the shore of Loweswater, pitch up in this basic stone bothy which has a woodburner stove and sleeping space for four people.
Low Wray Campsite
By Windermere, England’s largest lake, surrounded by things to do and places to visit.
Featured cottages
An 18th-century carding mill for 12 guests
Millbeck Towers, with views of Skiddaw and towards the fells around Derwentwater, has original stonework, copper work, fireplaces and tiles. It has a large, comfortable sitting room and grand dining room - a perfect home for gathering with family and friends.
A welcoming apartment with accessible features
Restharrow is in a quiet spot, just a field away form the shore of Lake Windermere. It has level access throughout, wide doorways, an adapted shower room and height-adjustable hob, kitchen sink and bedroom storage. Dog friendly. Sleeps two.
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Dotted with historic towns, sparkling lakes, craggy mountain tops and miles of walking routes, explore the great outdoors with your dog in the Lake District.
Camping in the Lake District
Whether you're looking for outdoors adventures, bustling towns or a quiet place to relax on your camping holiday, you'll find the perfect pitch or pod at a National Trust campsite.
Eskdale Campsite
Low in the valley, with trails by the river and up through the fells to small mountain lakes. Village pubs are a short stroll away. Tents - Campervans - Motorhomes - Pods - Bell tents.
Great Langdale Campsite
In the dramatic Langdale valley, a natural playground of trails, summits, waterfalls and small lakes, all accessible on foot. Tents - Campervans - Motorhomes - Pods.
Low Wray Campsite
By Windermere, England’s largest lake, surrounded by things to do and places to visit. Tents - Campervans - Motorhomes - Accessible pod - Pods - Safari tents.
Wasdale Campsite
A mile from Wastwater, close to challenging bike trails and Scafell Pike, England’s tallest mountain. Tents - Campervans - Motorhomes - Pods - Bell tents - Tipis.
Active holidays
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Cycling holidays in the Lake District
The Lake District offers an abundance of cycle routes for road cyclists and mountain bikers. Go on or off-road and enjoy quiet country lanes and breathtaking mountain passes from bridleways to purpose built mountain bike trails.
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Walking holidays in the Lake District
Conquer the fells and pikes and meander along the glistening waters of this spell-bindingly beautiful land. It's home to Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain and arguably one of the most stunning because of its remote location and breathtaking views.