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."
"34 Lakeside in Carnforth, Lancashire, sleeps six guests in three bedrooms."
"The Hollies in Thurstonfield, Cumbria can sleep six people in three bedrooms. Three well-behaved dogs welcomed"
"Hill Top Lodge in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria, sleeps four in two bedrooms."
"Tiptoes Lodge near Carnforth, Lancashire sleeps four guests in two bedrooms. "
"8 Waterside Wood near Troutbeck Bridge, sleeps six in three bedrooms. "
"Bowness 66 in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria, sleeps four in two bedrooms."
"Unique Luxury Lodge in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria, sleeps four in two bedrooms. "
"Waterfall Retreat in Tebay, Cumbria, sleeps 19 guests in 10 bedrooms."
"Squirrel Cottage in Penrith, Cumbria, sleeps six in three bedrooms."
"This stone-built, semi-detached cottage boasts a central position in Kirkby Stephen and can sleep six people in three 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 immaculately-presented lodge is located on White Cross Bay in the Lake District and can sleep six people in three bedrooms.
This single storey lodge on the shores of Lake Windermere sleeps six people in three bedrooms.
"This Scandinavian style lodge is located on White Cross Bay Park on the shores of Lake Windermere, sleeping 6 people in 3 bedrooms."
This detached country house is located in the village of Bowness-on-Windermere near Ambleside and can sleep 25 people in 11 bedrooms.
This spacious and elegant detached Edwardian property in Bardsea near Ulverston sleeps twenty five people in thirteen bedrooms.
"This Grade II listed, detached house is in the centre of the village of Edenhall in Cumbria and sleeps up to fourteen people in six bedrooms."
"This detached country house is located near the village of Ulverston, close to Lake Windermere, and can sleep 26 people in 12 bedrooms."
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