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 detached cottage rests in Newton in Cartmel near Lindale, Cumbria and can sleep ten people in five bedrooms."
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.
"Waterfall Retreat in Tebay, Cumbria, sleeps 19 guests in 10 bedrooms."
"This spacious cottage is situated in the village of Stainton, near Kendal, and can sleep twenty people in nine 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 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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