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.
"A luxurious, detached cottage with private hot tub situated close to the small village of Backbarrow, sleeping six people in three bedrooms."
"This is an immaculately presented, detached lodge located on a superbly maintained park on the shores of Lake Windermere in the beautiful Lake District and can sleep six people in three bedrooms."
"This fabulous mid-terrace cottage is one of four properties situated near the village of Baycliff, six miles from Ulverston on the Furness Peninsula in Cumbria and can sleep four people in two bedrooms."
"This superb, detached log cabin is situated on a quiet park just 2.5 miles from the quaint, priory village of Cartmel and can sleep four people in two bedrooms."
"This superb cottage rests in Middleton, Cumbria and can sleep up to eighteen people in six bedrooms."
"This wing of a 18th Century farmhouse is set on a working farm on the edge of village of Gosforth, close to Esdale in the Lake District and sleeps seven people in three 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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