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Thomas Grove House is a 17th century character stone house in a beautiful location in the tiny hamlet of Hartsop with stunning fell views from the airy front windows. Once a working sheep farm, the property has been completely renovated by its architect and artist owners, offering 21st century comfort while also retaining its original charm and character, with features such as oak beams, ham hooks, old inglenook fireplaces, original lime plaster wall finishes, and reclaimed furnishings. Millstones from an e (Ref. 1043046)

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7 nights from $1080

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This charming bungalow can be found resting in a quiet corner of Ambleside in the Lake District National Park. All-ground-floor. Contemporary open-plan living. Woodburning stove. (Ref. 1042515)

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7 nights from $1427

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Lime Tree Cottage is a beautiful, stone-front property resting in Winton near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria. Near Yorkshire Dales National Park. Pet-friendly. Appleby-in-Westmorland 9.8 miles; Sedbergh 16 miles; Barnard Castle 20.3 miles. (Ref. 1142983)

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7 nights from $642

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The Hayloft is a charming, stone-fronted cottage perched in Keisley near Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria. Countryside views. In an AONB. Smart TV. Penrith 16.3 miles. (Ref. 1138662)

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7 nights from $1021

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Dalegarth Hall Farm Cottage 2 is a delightful holiday home situated in Boot, Eskdale, a quaint parish in Cumbria. In National Park. Smart TV. Pet-friendly. Eskdale 1.9 miles; Gosforth 7.3 miles; Seascale 9.9 miles; Wasdale Head 11.5 miles. (Ref. 1135824)

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7 nights from $816

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A modest holiday home resting just outside of Penrith in Cumbria. Off-road parking. Garden. Family-friendly. Pet-free. Keswick 17.6 miles; Carlisle 20.3 miles. (Ref. 1112835)

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7 nights from $490

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Liz's Lodge is a delightful, single-storey lodge resting in the South Lakeland Leisure Village, Carnforth. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Smart TV. Carnforth 2.2 miles; Kendal 14 miles; Windermere 21.4 miles. (Ref. 1154744)

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7 nights from $615

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Larch Cottage at Esthwaite Water, a lovely holiday bungalow nestled by Hawkshead, Cumbria. Single-storey. Off-road parking. Open-plan. Woodburning stove. Private garden. Ambleside 6.2 miles; Kendal 18.7 miles. (Ref. 1131715)

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7 nights from $854

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A superb barn conversion set in tranquil and peaceful surroundings, with a hot tub. Luxury en-suite bathrooms and open plan living with woodburning stove. Torver 2 miles. (Ref. 25708)

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7 nights from $1136

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Sunny Brae is gorgeous, detached cottage in Lindale near Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Driveway parking. Feature bath. Lovely views. Cartmel 3.9 miles; Kendal 11.4 miles; Lake Windermere 13.5 miles. (Ref. 1149451)

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7 nights from $1110

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Old Watermill in a superb conversion of a 17th century watermill situated in Allithwaite, Cumbria. Open-plan living. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Cartmel 2 miles. (Ref. 1148973)

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7 nights from $740

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This Pet Friendly spacious stone cottage located in the heart of Windermere, close to village centre with all its amenities. Roadside Permit Parking, En-Suites, WiFi. Wood-burner. (Ref. 1152377)

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7 nights from $644

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Baystones, a lovely holiday apartment resting in the scenic town of Keswick, Cumbria. Smart TV. Permit Parking. Family-friendly. In National Park. Bassenthwaite 7.7 miles; Cockermouth 14.5 miles; Ullswater 15.9 miles. (Ref. 1154055)

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7 nights from $791

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Yew Beck is a beautiful, reverse-level, barn conversion in Rusland near Ulverston, Cumbria. In Lake District National Park. Countryside views. Woodburning Stove. Lake Windermere 8.8 miles; Coniston Water 9.2 miles; Kendal 23.1 miles. (Ref. 1131714)

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7 nights from $609

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Winder Ghyll is a charming cottage located near the quaint village of Askham in Cumbria. Single-storey. Pet-friendly. In the Lake District National Park. Penrith 5 miles; Ambleside 30.2 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 33.4 miles. (Ref. 1150898)

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7 nights from $780

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Deer Leap is a detached farmhouse situated in the village of Satterthwaite, in heart of the Grizedale Forest, Cumbria. Detached. EV charging. Smart TV. Ambleside 9.3 miles; Kendal 18.6 miles. (Ref. 1143195)

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7 nights from $1569

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8 Little Mell Fell is a delightful cottage settled into the countryside of Watermillock, near Pooley Bridge, Cumbria. In National Park. Close to a lake. Rural. Ullswater 2.1 miles; Pooley Bridge 2.9 miles; Penrith 8.3 miles. (Ref. 1147673)

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7 nights from $636

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Gosling Cottage is a wonderful terraced cottage nestled in Kendal, Cumbria. Smart TV. Pet-friendly. Family-friendly. Woodburning stove. Windermere 8.7 miles. (Ref. 1137790)

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7 nights from $559

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Dalegarth Hall Farm Cottage 2 is a delightful holiday home situated in Boot, Eskdale, a quaint parish in Cumbria. In National Park. Smart TV. Pet-friendly. Eskdale 1.9 miles; Gosforth 7.3 miles; Seascale 9.9 miles; Wasdale Head 11.5 miles. (Ref. 1135822)

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7 nights from $687

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Hayeswater Lodge, a wonderful single-storey holiday lodge nestled in Keswick Cumbria. Open-plan. Beautiful views. In Lake District National Park. Bassenthwaite 6.1 miles; Cockermouth 13.1 miles; Ullswater 15.7 miles. (Ref. 1152399)

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Are you looking for a destination that appeals to adults and children alike? Look no further than the Lake District for your next family holiday, a haven for all things outdoors.

Located in the north of England, this National Park is perfect for a family holiday. The kids will love exploring and using up their boundless energy as much as the adults will appreciate the ever-changing and stunning backdrop.

A family break in the Lake District is the perfect base for a holiday full of adventure, exploration and, most importantly, spending quality time together. Explore the outstanding National Park, the second largest of its kind in the UK, offering more than 4,000 square kilometres of stunningly preserved land to appreciate. Climb Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England, try a range of water sports at Lake Windemere, the country's largest natural lake, and follow the fascinating footsteps of both William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter.

Browse this great selection of family-friendly cottages in the Lake District; from traditional cottages amidst copious, rural scenery and inviting coastal hideaways to properties right in the heart of the vibrant centres of thriving towns, such as Keswick, Kendal and Bowness-on-Windermere. If you would like help finding the perfect self-catering accommodation in the Lakes, please contact our travel experts on 01244356666.