The Lake District National Park is the largest in the UK, covering some 885 sq. miles. There are over 70 lakes, tarns (pools) and waters in the region, with Windermere probably the most well-known. Lake cruises at Windermere is the top attraction in the whole region, attracting over 1.2 million visitors a year. The English Lake District, and Cumbria in general, has a very diverse landscape – from spectacular mountains and hills, to serene lakes and rivers. The area also provides fantastic opportunities for outdoor activities including walking, hiking, climbing and various water sports. Ambleside, Grasmere, Keswick and Kendal are just some of the attractive towns and villages in the area, where most self-catering accommodation and pretty holiday cottages in Lake District can be found. The outdoor nature of holidays in the Lake District also means that if you are looking for dog friendly cottages Lake District is one of the best places to visit.
"This spacious cottage rests near Kendall, Lake District and can sleep eight people in four bedrooms."
"This detached cottage rests in Santon Bridge near Eskdale Green, Cumbria and can sleep ten people in five bedrooms."
This excellent detached barn conversion rests in Wharton near Kirkby Stephen and can sleep eight people in four bedrooms.
Brantlea is a wonderful detached holiday home settled in Bowness-on-Windermere in Cumbria and can sleep eight people in four bedrooms.
"Clock Tower in Allithwaite, Cumbria, sleeps eight people in four bedrooms."
"Rock Cottage in Cliburn, Cumbria, can sleep eight guests in four bedrooms."
"Gate House in Coniston, Cumbria, sleeps eight guests in four bedrooms."
Greta Mill is a pet friendly property sleeping eight people in four en-suite bedrooms and has a hot tub.
This semi-detached cottage is located close to the village of Broughton-in-Furness and can sleep eight people in four bedrooms.
This stone cottage is close to the village of Backbarrow near to Newby Bridge and can sleep eight people in four bedrooms.
This corner-terrace cottage has a mostly upside down layout and is set on Bigland Hall Estate near Backbarrow and Newby Bridge and sleeps eight people in four bedrooms.
This superb semi-detached cottage is just outside the village of Ulverston in Cumbria and can sleep eight people in four bedrooms.
This detached farmhouse is situated close to the hamlet of Waberthwaite in the Lake District National Park and can sleep ten people in four bedrooms.
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