Lake District cottagesSelf catering holiday rental cottages in the Lake District

The Lake District, in Cumbria, is a very popular tourist destination in England and is a great location for cottage holidays and for good reason. It is blessed with stunning lakes, majestic peaks, rolling hills and quaint villages.

The main hub is Lake Windermere which is the largest lake in the National Park. It’s surrounded by low mountains and lakeside villages, including Bowness-on-Windermere which is home to The World of Beatrix Potter and a very popular attraction for all the family.

The Lake District is a great place to visit anytime of year with countless hiking and mountain biking trails, watersports and even skiing in winter.

At a glance...
Lake Windermere
Rugged Heather Clad mountains
Scafell Pike
Grasmere Ginger Bread
Ambleside
Aira Force Walk & Waterfall
Lake District National Park & Guided Walks
Main town - Windermere

Featured cottages around the Lake District

Many of our self catering cottages around the Lake District come with all the facilities you would expect including wifi, satelite TV and off-street parking. The key consideration is timing - if you are planning a holiday during the peak summer months in the main towns such as Windermere, the cottages tend to get booked up months in advance.

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Things to see & do around the Lake District

In addition to wandering around the fascinating and wonderful villages, wining, dining and sight seeing, there are plenty of things to see and do for the whole family throughout the Lake District.

A few suggestions....
Dove Cottage - Home to William Wordsworthx
Beatrix Potter World
Whinlatter Forest Park
Castle Rigg Stone Circle
Boat Trip or Boat Hire on the Lake
Lake District Wild Life Park
Ravenglass Steam Train
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Our view on holidays in the Lake District

The Lake District in Cumbria has always been a very popular tourist destination throughout the year. With so much to see and so, it's an ideal place to rent a cottage and explore the pristine country villages, quaint pubs and one of the 16 breathtaking lakes.


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