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.
"Romantic retreat in a beautiful setting. On a quiet road close to Ambleside, this cosy cottage sleeps 5 in 3 bedrooms."
Redwood is slightly elevated in Ambleside. Sleeps 5 over 4 floors and has private parking
A cosy cottage with lawned garden and stunning views across Consiton Water. Sleeps 4 adults and 2 children in 3 bedrooms.
Magical Troutbeck Valley residence with a riverside location and 12 acres of grounds. Perfect for an extended family or friends. Sleeps 9 in 4 bedrooms.
A stunning family home which sleeps 10 people and has spacious gardens to enjoy.
Stunning Country House just outside Ambleside. Sleeps 8 adults and 2 children in 5 bedrooms.
"Contemporary architect designed open plan living with fabulous views & garden across Lake Windermere. Sleeps 5, + 1 dog."
"A lovely three-bedroom apartment which can sleep. up to five people, just a short stroll from Am-bleside and with views of Loughrigg Fell and parking for two cars."
"A comfortable, modern and spacious house which boasts three bedrooms and three bathrooms, just outside Ambleside and very close to the lake and Brockhole. Patio, gardens and private parking."
"A Grade ll listed stone cottage laid out over three floors with many period features, situated in a little hamlet close to Ambleside, with three bedrooms and private off-road parking for two cars."
"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."
"Chapelside Cottage in Ambleside, Cumbria, sleeps five in three bedrooms. "
A three-storey stone cottage nestled in the town of Ambleside within the Lake District and can sleep six people in three bedrooms.
"This sophisticated holiday home sits on the outskirts of Ambleside in Cumbria, and can sleep seven people in four bedrooms."
"This stylish, single-storey property rests in Ambleside and can sleep six people in three 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"
"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."
"A deluxe, detached two-bedroom cottage. Secluded location, three quarters of a mile from Skelwith Bridge. Spectacular views. Family or two couples."
This large cottage rests in Chapel Stile in the Langdale Valley in the Lake District and sleeps six guests in three bedrooms.
"An early 20th century redesigned detached house, set in Millbeck at the foot of Skiddaw. Two miles from Keswick. Four bedrooms. Sleeps eight. Landscaped gardens. Bike storage. Allocated parking for three cars."
This luxury and contemporary cottage rests in Coniston in the Lake District and can sleep eight people in four bedrooms.
This semi-detached cottage rests in Great Asby near Appleby-In-Westmorland and can sleep five people in two bedrooms.
"Samhchair Lodge is a picturesque, single-storey log cabin resting in South Lakeland Leisure Village near Carnforth, Lancashire and can sleep six people in three bedrooms."
This terraced cottage rests on the outskirts of Coniston in the Lake District and can sleep five people in three bedrooms.
"Field Head House in Graythwaite, Cumbria, sleeps six guests in four bedrooms."
"This attractive, ground floor barn conversion set on the Graythwaite Estate near Hawkshead in Cumbria sleeps ten people in three bedrooms."
"A wonderful, detached cottage on the Graythwaite Estate near Hawkshead, sleeping ten people in five bedrooms."
"This terraced cottage rests in Windermere, Lake District National Park and can sleep six people in three bedrooms. Please note the woodburning stove has been replaced with an electric fire."
This detached property rests in Torver in the Lake District and can sleep eight people in four bedrooms.
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