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 splendid apartment on the ground floor with a patio and parking, perfect for families wishing to explore the Ambleside area, with two bedrooms for up to four people."
"Close to the centre of Ambleside and with lovely views of Stock Ghyll, this first floor apartment with private parking is ideally situated and sleeps four people."
"Originally part of the old Victorian school in Troutbeck Bridge, this attractively converted cottage has lovely westerly views, secluded patio gardens and private parking for one car. Sleeps four."
"A stunning five-bedroom, three-bathroom property which sleeps eight, set in its own gardens and situated in a slightly elevated, quiet position close to both Ambleside and Lake Windermere. Patio. Private parking for two/three cars."
"An attractively renovated Victorian cottage with valley and fell views, which can sleep up to four people in two bedrooms."
"Chapelside Cottage in Ambleside, Cumbria, sleeps five in three bedrooms. "
"This comfortable ground floor apartment sits in a quiet cul-de-sac, just a short downhill walk to Ambleside, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Patio and private parking for two cars."
"This sophisticated holiday home sits on the outskirts of Ambleside in Cumbria, and can sleep seven people in four bedrooms."
"Beautiful, early 18th century two-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage. Named by Beatrix Potter. Authentic cottage refurbished with original features. Short walk to Hawkshead. Hill Top a five-minute drive. A family or group of couple."
"This stylish, single-storey property rests in Ambleside and can sleep six people in three bedrooms."
This detached cottage lies in Ambleside in the Lake District and can sleep six people in three bedrooms.
The Old Police House sits in Grasmere and sleeps eight people in four bedrooms.
Lovely two-bedroom detached holiday home. Peaceful location. Ten-minute walk to Keswick. Superb base for walking. Family or two couples
"A beautiful, recently renovated two-bedroom holiday home in Thornthwaite village. Three miles to Keswick. Access to extensive shared landscape gardens. Great base for walkers and cyclists. It is ideal for a family or two couples."
"An idyllic mid-terraced cottage resting on the outskirts of Ambleside within the Lake District, and can sleep up to four people in two bedrooms."
"A delightful, four-bedroom semi-detached house. Ten-minute walk to Keswick. A lovely garden with open views of Skiddaw. Perfect for all seasons, Family group or two couples"
"A charming Victorian, two-bedroom terraced property. Elevated position. Keswick a ten-minute walk. Peaceful location. Family or two couples."
"A pretty, two-bedroom cottage. Ten-minute walk to Keswick centre. Recently refurbished. Ideal for a family or two couples."
"Five-bedroom Victorian, Grade II listed property. Modern living with period features. Professionally styled. A hidden gem in an idyllic location. Ideal for a family or group of couples."
"Charming three-bedroom terrace cottage in peaceful, Far Sawrey. Two miles from Hawkshead. A 10-minute walk to Beatrix PotterÔÇÖs Hill Top. Half a mile to the shore of Lake Windermere. Tranquil countryside. Sleeps five."
Beck of Beyond is a super stylish Lodge with two-bedrooms and two bathrooms. Tranquil setting Ten-minute walk to Hawkshead. Ideal for a family or two couples.
A beautifully appointed three-bedroom barn conversion. The property has style and character. A mile from Hawkshead. Ideal for a family or group of couples
"An outstanding split-level apartment on the second floor of this impressive Grade 2 listed building, which is set in peaceful ten-acre wooded grounds with private parking. Sleeps four in two bed-rooms."
"This all-ground-floor cottage rests in Skelwith Bridge near Chapel Stile in Cumbria, sleeping four people in two bedrooms."
"A pleasant duplex, two-bedroom holiday home in Chapel Stile. Walking trails from the doorstep. Three miles to the head of the Langdale Valley. Ideal holiday retreat for a family or two couples."
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