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Welcome to your guide to the Lake
District's best Cottages and Self-catering
Accommodation
There are many, many places you can rent in the Lakes, and a host of
companies competing to offer you a vast selection of rental properties. We
have selected a few of the ones which stand out, either for reasons of
location, facility or price. In every case, early booking is likely to
mean you get what you want: in high season and school holidays, many of
the better properties go really quickly.
There are two sections on the page: at the
top, holiday cottage rental companies and below,
details of
individual properties.
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Holiday Cottage Rental
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Sally's Cottages
 This is a company run by Sally &
Robert, a husband and wife team, who manage a wide range of
high-quality
self-catering holiday cottages located mostly on the
Western side of the Lake District – in the delightful valleys of Eskdale,
Ravenglass, Wasdale,
Ennerdale and around Cockermouth. This is a more remote part of the Lake District
with a much slower and more traditional pace of life than the busier centres of Windermere
and
Ambleside.
 The tranquillity is profound; there are hundreds of
delightful
walks, which you can enjoy along the valley floor, or on the ascents
of some of the most
spectacular fells in England. And you'll certainly be able to find
what you need, for there's a whole range of properties from those
with one bedroom right up to a property which sleeps twenty-six! Most of the cottages
can accommodate
pets - and most are in easy walking distance of fine pubs offering
traditional Cumbrian food and excellent local ales.
Sally
and Rob Fielding, Rivendell, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, CA12 4QP
Phone: 017687 76836 Mobile: 07811 211
666 Web:
www.sallyscottages.co.uk
Email:
sally@sallyscottages.co.uk |
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Independent Cottages
 Independent
Cottages has lots of desirable self-catering properties on its
website, giving you the chance to find an ideal holiday home
throughout the UK and Ireland - including, of course, the Lake
District! Whether you're looking for a family holiday, a reunion of
friends or a romantic break, they'll be able to provide you with
exactly what you need, and the website is user-friendly and helpful. Even
better, there aren't any agency fees to pay - the booking service
puts you directly in touch with the cottage owner to ensure your
needs are met.
If you're looking for that last minute break, Independent Cottages
also has a late availability facility, ideal for that off-the-cuff,
last minute getaway! The website is excellent, with really useful
search features. If you'd like to personalise your holiday, this is
a good place to start.
Web:
www.independentcottages.co.uk
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Lakes Cottage Holidays
 This
company has cottages, townhouses and apartments to rent all over the
Lakes and in the Eden valley. The owners have over 25 years'
experience in the business, so they are extremely well-placed to
advise you on the best choice and location of property to suit your
exact needs, and to make sure you get a fantastic holiday. Indeed,
David and Julia tell me that they are as enthusiastic about
their mission to match people with their perfect holiday bases now
as when they started over two decades ago. That wealth of
experience, extremely friendly and helpful service from their
colleague Gail, and the many
delightful properties on the books of the company are all waiting
for you. Phone their Carlisle office or visit their website
for a journey into glorious Cumbria.
Contact:
Gail Corbishley, Lakes
Cottage Holidays,
Lonsdale Street,
Carlisle,
CA1 1DB
Phone: 01228 591555 Fax 01228 522318
Web: www.lakescottageholiday.co.uk
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Lakelovers
Holiday HomesHere's
a
company whose staff go the extra mile to make
your holiday memorable! The
attention to detail which Lakelovers offer is illustrated by
just a few examples of their service: for example, all
bookings include free membership of local leisure club
facilities; all gas, electric and oil costs are included in
the rental; all beds are made up for your arrival; and all
Christmas and New Year guests receive a free gift.
Well, you
get the idea, I'm sure, and with hundreds of properties from
which to choose, ranging from characterful old farmhouses which sleep
fourteen to convenient modern apartments sleeping two, you won't have any
difficulty finding exactly what you're looking for! And all
properties are rated by Visit Britain, so you can be sure of
what to expect when you arrive.
After a walk on the fells it's great to be able to entertain
yourself in a cosy cottage, so it's good news that many
cottages have DVDs and most have TVs. And you can rent high
chairs and cots where there's enough space in the property.
The office is open everyday 9.15am to 5.15pm at the address
below.
Lakelovers Holiday Homes, Belmont House, Lake Road, Bowness on
Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BJ
Phone: 015394 88855
Fax: 015394 88857
E-mail: enquiries@lakelovers.co.uk
Web:
www.lakelovers.co.uk |
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Great Langdale - Long House Cottages
  These
four cottages are found in Great Langdale, one of the most beautiful
valleys in the Lakes. Near the foot of the Langdale Pikes and
surrounded by a beautiful garden, the cottages have fantastic views
of the head of the valley. Extremely comfortable with very close
attention to detail, and situated in a very convenient location, the
cottages provide a great base for families, walkers and couples.
Long House Cottages, Great
Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9JS
Phone: 015394 37222 Email:
enquiries@longhousecottages.co.uk
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Coniston - Coppermines Cottages
These cottages
have been redeveloped from the old mineworking buildings, and they
occupy a glorious spot among the foothills of the Coniston range. Go
to the website and click on the "Coppermines Mountain Cottages"
button to see what the company has to offer. (They have about sixty
other wonderful properties on their books as well as the Coppermines
Cottages, but to my mind, those are some of the most interesting.)
The Coppermines & Coniston Lakes Cottages, The Estate Office, The
Bridge, Coniston, LA21 8HJ
Phone: 015394 41765 Web:
www.coppermines.co.uk
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District Holiday Cottages and Self-catering Properties |
Southern
Lake District Cottages and Self-catering Properties
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Windermere - Windermere Marina Village
This
delightful development provides the holidaymaker who wants to
be
self-sufficient with a superb, modern and comfortable base,
yet with all facilities on hand including a leisure centre,
pool, gym, bar and bistro, and even a private beach. There's a
children's play area and obviously lots of opportunities for
water sports. The accommodation ranges from holiday cottages
through self-catering apartments, all beautifully furnished
and fully equipped.
Windermere Marina Village, Ferry Nab,
Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JH
Phone free: 0800 262902 or for normal rates on 015394
46551
Email:
info@wmv.co.uk
Web: www.wmv.co.uk
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 Windermere
- Pine Log CabinA
privately owned lodge on a major holiday park near Windermere
offers you all the convenience and flexibility of a stay with
facilities for catering for yourself or dining out in the many
restaurants nearby if you don't fancy cooking. This is the
ideal way to combine freedom and flexibility, and the park is
situated in a beautifully conserved area of landscape. The
park is rated five star and the cabin sleeps up to four
people.
Contact the owners via the
website: Lake Lodge |
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| Ulverston - Ashlack
Cottages
Luxury holiday cottages
near Coniston and Ulverston.
I've travelled a great deal.
One of the things that makes me feel relaxed and welcome when I arrive
somewhere is the fact that the owners have taken the trouble to light the
fires and get the place ready for me. This is certainly true here! Apart
from the sheer convenience of bed linen and other necessities being
provided, the sense you get when you arrive is that you're actually
staying at a home from home. And the farm is a working farm, with lots for
children to see and do - especially at lambing time. A delightful venue,
it comes highly recommended. There are actually five cottages of all shapes and sizes
(four are shown here),
with the capacity for between 2 and 17 people. Log fires and modern
comforts are all provided (including a dishwasher!)
Phone: 01229 889888 Web:
www.ashlackcottages.co.uk
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 Langdale - The Langdale Hotel and Country
Club Timeshare
This complex is in a beautiful spot in the
centre of what some might say was the the Lakes' finest valley, Langdale.
You can rent accommodation in one of the villas or you can book a
luxurious room in the hotel. All the facilities you'd expect, and plenty
of activities for children.
The Langdale Estate, Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22
9JD
Phone: 015394 37302
Email:
info@langdale.co.uk Web:
www.langdale.co.uk |
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 Hawkshead,
near Ambleside - Yewfield Self-catering Accommodation
The former coach house and
stables of the old Tarn Hows Hotel, now better known as the Yewfield Guest
House, are set in a beautiful location, and have been converted into
stylish and comfortable self-catering accommodation. Highly
recommended.
Hawkshead Hill, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0PR
Phone: 015394 36765
Web: www.yewfield.co.uk Email:
derek.yewfield@btinternet.com
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  Coniston - Coniston Holidays
The properties available are two bungalows and
two apartments. Both of the bungalows are only a few minutes' walk from
the village centre, while the apartments are located in a three story
house just a short walk from the centre. The bungalows each have two
bedrooms (each with one double and one twin room), full central heating,
satellite TV, and ample parking. All bed linen, towels, gas and
electricity are included in the rental.
There's room for two people in the ground floor apartment; upstairs a
larger apartment will sleep up to six. For stays in the apartments, you
can hire linen and the electricity is charged by a coin meter. Parking
space is provided. For bookings & more information contact:
Mrs Jean Johnson, Orchard Cottage, 18 Yewdale Road, Coniston, Cumbria,
LA21 8DU
Phone: 015394 41319 / 41373
Web:
www.conistonholidays.co.uk E-mail:
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Lake District Holiday Cottages and Self-catering Accommodation
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 Huddlestone
Cottage and The Hayloft - near Cockermouth
These cottages are
located in a very quiet spot in the National Park. If you stay here,
you'll have very easy access to the fells, the coast and the lakes,
combining the best of all worlds. And you'll enjoy the surroundings, too:
a 17th Century converted barn with lofted ceilings - yet modernised so that
you'll be warm and cosy! The owners have paid a lot of attention to the
details that make such a stay special - for example, the bed linen is 100%
high quality cotton. And for those of you who like luxury as we do, in
Huddlestone Cottage there's a king sized bed available,
together with twins; the Hayloft has a king sized bed and accommodates two people in exceptional
comfort. You're surrounded by gardens full of wildlife, with BBQ equipment
and garden furniture to ensure you can enjoy the immediate surroundings
of the cottages. But should you choose to go
further afield, you're right on the Allerdale ramble route, near
Bassenthwaite Lake, and Skiddaw is just a stone's throw away. Should you
need a few bright lights, you're twelve miles from Keswick, although you
can go on the internet at broadband speed in each cottage....all in
all, these cottages are superb in every way and come highly recommended. See
the website for details of other facilities available.
The Hayloft and Huddlestone Cottage, Redmain House, Redmain,
Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0PZ
Phone: 01900 825695
Email: chris@lakesnw.co.uk
Web:
Huddlestone Cottage and The
Hayloft
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 Eskdale - Fisherground Farm Holiday Lodges
& Cottage
A truly different and memorable holiday on a
farm lodge, with all the facilities and activities you could ever want for
children and adults alike, either on the farm itself or within a few
minutes' drive. The grounds give children the chance to be themselves, to
explore and run around safely, while the adults enjoy a relaxing holiday
in the most tranquil and gorgeous scenery in the Lake District.
Contact the owners: Ian & Jennifer Hall, Orchard House, Applethwaite,
Keswick, Cumbria CA12 4PN
Tel: 017687 73175
Email:
holidays@fisherground.co.uk
Web:
Fisherground Farm Holidays
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 Wasdale Head - The Wasdale Head Inn
Self-catering Accommodation
In traditional stone Lakeland Barn next to the
Wasdale Head Inn, six wonderful self-catering apartments have been
carefully designed for comfort and convenience. Highly
recommended.
Wasdale Head Inn, Wasdale Head, Near Gosforth, Cumbria, CA20 1EX
Phone: 019467 26229
Email:
wasdaleheadinn@msn.com Web:
www.wasdale.com
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| Papcastle - Cockermouth
  I have to admit I'd never been to Papcastle
before I reviewed this cozy little cottage, but it certainly is a
convenient location for exploring the Western side of the Lakes. This
cottage has all amenities provided, and you'll not be short of home
comforts (for example, they have provided games for you to play, a really
thoughtful touch). Better still, you're only one mile from Cockermouth,
and the local pub is a short walk away. If you like the peace of a village
and the access to a larger town, plus the quiet character of the Western
Lakes, this is certainly a cottage which might be just right for you. You
can take your pet, too, provided you let the owners know in advance (there
is small charge for this). There's one double bedroom, a sitting room,
kitchen and a bathroom with shower and bath. Web:
Garden View Cottage
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Northern Lake
District Holiday Cottages and Self-catering Accommodation
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Borrowdale Self Catering Holidays -
Kiln How - Rosthwaite Keswick
  Borrowdale Self Catering Holidays offers self catering accommodation in
a location which is absolutely superb. Just have a look at their website
to see the amazing views which grace the property - all around is some
of the finest scenery in the Lakes. Peter and Nicola, the resident
hosts, offer a friendly welcome and an easy booking procedure to smooth
your way to a comfortable holiday in these well-appointed cottages. The
property was built in 1725; it was formerly a farmhouse and potash kiln,
but now provides four comfortable and well-equipped 3-star apartments
which sleep between two and six, together with an adjacent cottage ideal
for two. Guests may also enjoy the walled garden, particularly in the
evening as the sun sets over High Spy. In short, it's an unrivalled location with
many walks straight from the door.
Borrowdale Self Catering Holidays,
Kiln How Rosthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XB
Contact: Peter and Nicola Davis-Merry.
Phone:
017687 77356 Email:
info@kilnhow.com Web:
www.kilnhow.com
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 Applethwaite - Keswick - The Underscar Timeshare Development
Underscar is located in a wonderful spot, on the slopes of Skiddaw,
looking out over Keswick and Derwentwater to the fells beyond. An ancient
coach house and walled gardens have been sympathetically transformed to
create twenty-five exclusive time-ownership homes complete with Health
Spa.
Underscar, Applethwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4PH
Phone: 017687 75577
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 Keswick - Derwent Manor
Comfortable apartments available by the week or for
three/four day short breaks. All residents have unlimited use of all the
facilities of the Derwentwater Hotel next door.
Derwent Manor, Portinscale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5RE
Phone: 017687 72538
Email:
info@derwent-manor.co.uk
Web: www.derwent-manor.co.uk
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 Whinfell - Center Parcs Oasis, Whinfell Forest, Lake District
You can go self-catering here if you wish to, though there are
so many restaurants and facilities on site you may just prefer to
sit back and let someone else do the cooking!
Web:
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 Kirkland,
Ennerdale - Alexander's Barn
The owners told me that this was a beautifully converted character
property - and they were right. Indeed, while providing a delightful
little cottage for two people, they have retained the magnificent feel of
the old building, with open wooden beams and what I'd call pretty special
- and uninterrupted - views across Ennerdale Valley to the lake. You
can fit two adults comfortably in the property, and sofa bed and cot
facilities are also available. They also have provided all the facilities
you could need on a Lakes holiday. The property gives you great access to
the quieter side of the Lakes (which I always think is the more beautiful)
as well as the facilities of the nearby town of Keswick.
Alan & Tina Smith, Alexander's Barn, Kirkland, Cumbria, CA26 3XY
Phone: 01946 861727
Email: ab@smithwood.plus.com
Web: www.alexandersbarn.moonfruit.com |
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