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.
"The Hideaway is a superb semi-detached, three-storey house resting in Windermere, Cumbria and can sleep 22 guests in 11 bedrooms. "
"This detached cottage rests in Newton in Cartmel near Lindale, Cumbria and can sleep ten people in five bedrooms."
"This semi-detached cottage rests in Great Urswick near Ulverston, Cumbria and can sleep ten people in five bedrooms."
Highgate is an imposing farmhouse that dates back to the 19th Century
This luxury barn conversion lies on the shores of Lake Windermere and can sleep 14 guests in 6 bedrooms.
"A superb Lake District property in a stunning rural location. Many original features, wood burning stoves. Sleeps twelve with parking for six cars. Two dogs welcome"
Bracken Ground is a truly luxurious retreat set within 7 acres of private grounds for a magical Lake District stay. Sleeps 10 people across 5 bedrooms.
Large contemporary residence. Great views. Underfloor heating in all bathrooms. French doors to pretty patio. Five minute walk to Ambleside village.
"Sleeping 10 in 5 rooms, this detached farmhouse comes with plenty of space. 3 receptions rooms and 25 acres of land as well as enclosed garden and orchard. 2 pets welcome."
"In the heart of Beatrix Potter country, this lovely 5 bedroomed house sleeps 10 and welcomes 2 well-behaved pets."
"Fabulous large house in lively village of Staveley, hot gub and games room. Sleeps 10. No stag or hen groups."
"Fabulous large Victorian terrace in Keswick Centre, sleeps 10 with parking and outdoor space. No hen or stag groups."
A stunning family home which sleeps 10 people and has spacious gardens to enjoy.
"Perfect for a large family or group holiday, this impressive and characterful Hawkshead residence sleeps 12 in 5 bedrooms."
"-áPlease exit the M6 at Junction 36 and follow the A591 to the Lake District. You will pass by Kendal and need to follow the signs for Windermere/Ambleside. After around 10 miles you will reach Windermere village, take the first left turning off the A591 j"
"This detached cottage rests in Witherslack, Cumbria, and can sleep twelve people in six bedrooms."
"This detached sandstone cottage rests in Dufton, near Appleby-in-Westmorland in Cumbria, and can sleep twelve people in six bedrooms."
"Crooklands Cottage is a stunning detached cottage resting in Crooklands, Cumbria and can sleep ten people in five bedrooms."
"Squirrel Lodge in Keswick, Cumbria, sleeps twelve guests in six bedrooms."
"This impressive semi-detached cottage rests in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria and can sleep 12 people in six bedrooms."
"Brackenlea in Windermere-on-Bowness, Cumbria sleeps ten guests in five bedrooms."
"Thorney How in Grasmere, Cumbria sleeps fourteen guests in seven bedrooms."
"Sunnycote in Arnside, Cumbria sleeps 16 guests in 6 bedrooms."
"Lonsdale Villa in Penrith, Cumbria sleeps 19 guests in eight bedrooms."
"Valley View House in Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria sleeps 22 guests in 10 bedrooms."
"Fern Lee in Carlisle, Cumbria, sleeps 21 guests in ten bedrooms."
"Penny Bridge House near Ulverston, Cumbria, sleeps 12 in 6 bedrooms."
"2 Hart Head Barn near Ambleside, Cumbria, sleeps ten guests in five bedrooms. "
"The Gate House in Levens, Cumbria, can sleep ten people in five bedrooms."
"Clarence House in Dalton-in-Funress, Cumbria sleeps 16 guests in eight bedrooms."
"The Paddock in Keswick, Cumbria sleeps sixteen guests in eight bedrooms. "
"Abbey Farm House, St Bees, Cumbria, sleeps 16 guest in 8 bedrooms. "
"8 Corkickle in Whitehaven, Cumbria, sleeps 15 guests in 8 bedrooms. "
"Waterfall Retreat in Tebay, Cumbria, sleeps 19 guests in 10 bedrooms."
"Church View in Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria, sleeps ten guests in five bedrooms."
"Cranford House, Keswick, Cumbria, sleeps fourteen guests in seven bedrooms. "
"Waverley in Coniston, Cumbria, sleeps sixteen in eight bedrooms."
"Those looking for accommodation for a large party need look no further than this superb detached manor house, which has the space to sleep up to 18 people."
"This spacious cottage is situated in the village of Stainton, near Kendal, and can sleep twenty people in nine bedrooms."
This quality single-storey cottage near Coniston overlooks Coniston Water and sleeps fourteen people in six bedrooms.
"This superb, detached cottage, 12 miles from Brampton in Cumbria, sleeps ten people in five bedrooms."
"This large detached property is situated on Roa Island, eight miles from Ulverston in the Lake District and sleeps up to sixteen people in seven bedrooms."
"Sleeping up to fourteen people in a range of six flexible bedrooms, this detached property is in the grounds of a country house in Bardsea."
"This delightful, detached cottage is in the small hamlet of Kirksanton, on the edge of the Lake District National Park, and can sleep ten people in five bedrooms."
"This delightful, detached cottage, surrounded by countryside in Eskdale near Coniston, can sleep ten people in five bedrooms. "
This spacious and elegant detached Edwardian property in Bardsea near Ulverston sleeps twenty five people in thirteen bedrooms.
"This mid-terrace, Lakeland stone cottage is situated in the centre of Windermere and sleeps ten people in five bedrooms."
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