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An exterior entrance to a white building with a sloped roof surrounded by plants and gravel at Peony Cottage Lakeside near Newby Bridge
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5
Lakeside near Newby Bridge, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful, semi-detached cottage resting in Lakeside near Newby Bridge, Cumbria. Romantic. Hot tub. Near a lake. Graythwaite 2.6 miles; Windermere 7.2 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 9 miles. (Ref. 1097995)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub


for 3 nights From £498

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A stone exterior of a building with white framed windows and a wooden balcony with metal chairs at Pearsall in Far Sawrey
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Far Sawrey, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A quality terraced cottage set on the site of the Freshwater Biological Association, on the shores of Windermere, one mile from Far Sawrey. Super king-size double bedroom. Balcony with views of Windermere. Bowness-on-Windermere 1.5 miles via ferry. (Ref. 1024718)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £417

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A living room with a stone wall wooden beams sofa with animal print cushions a wood burning stove and a wooden coffee table at Spinners Loft in Hawkshead
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Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Spinners Loft is a fantastic, first-floor apartment resting in Hawkshead, boasting original beams & a central village location . Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 17.5 miles. (Ref. 1137228)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From £499

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A balcony with a table and two chairs overlooking a parking lot river and mountains at Pure Grace in Ambleside
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5
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.5★

    Outstanding

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Luxurious first floor apartment at Waterhead, Ambleside with panoramic views across Lake Windermere. Balcony. Apple TV. Private parking. (Ref. 1041095)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher


for 3 nights From £1309

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A house with a deck and a bathtub at The Hare's Shack in Garnett Bridge, Longsleddale. Near Kendal
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Garnett Bridge, Longsleddale. Near Kendal, Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A fantastic, detached lodge resting near Garnett Bridge, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Romantic. Off-road parking. Windermere 9.4 miles; Ambleside 15.5 miles. (Ref. 1066268)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From £650

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A stone building with multiple white bay windows and a driveway at Lower Sheriff's Place in Windermere
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5
Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A romantic ground-floor apartment perfectly positioned in between Windermere and Bowness, Cumbria. Off-road parking. Woodburnng stove. Patio. Ambleside 5.2 miles; Kendal 9.4 miles. (Ref. 1075199)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £682

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Stone cottage with large windows wooden door and stone wall with metal gate at Cragfell Cottage Cartmel Fell
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Cartmel Fell, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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This picturesque sleepy hamlet is close to everything including with Bowness-on-Windermere being a short drive away. A real romantic hideaway with great views. Parking for two cars. (Ref. 1041295)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From £562

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A living room with two sofas a wooden coffee table a television on a wooden stand and curtains at Mrs Tiggywinkles in Windermere
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Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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Duplex apartment in courtyard development in central Windermere close to all, shops, restaurants. En-suite. WiFi. Dishwasher. Off road parking. Lake Windermere 5 mins. (Ref. 972586)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher


for 3 nights From £595

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An outdoor patio area with wooden chairs and table in front of a white cottage at Kirkstone Cottage in Outgate near Hawkshead
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Outgate near Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.5★

    Outstanding

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This wonderful cottage is situated in Outgate, Cumbria. Off-road parking. En-suite. Romantic. Ambleside 4 miles; Kendal 24 miles. (Ref. 998245)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking


for 3 nights From £349

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An outdoor area with chairs and a sign at Juniper Hayloft in Ambleside
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5
Grasmere, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

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Juniper Hayloft is a delightful apartment in Grasmere, Lake District, featuring a mezzanine bedroom, open-plan living and courtyard for alfresco mornings. Ambleside 4.9 miles, Windermere 9.1 miles, Keswick 12.8 miles. (Ref. 1202761)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From £568

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A white exterior of a cottage with a pink door a black bench and potted plants at Turn Cottage in Satterthwaite near Hawkshead
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Satterthwaite near Hawkshead, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A lovely two-bedroom cottage, resting in Satterthwaite near Hawkshead, in Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Open-plan. Rural. Pet-friendly. Countryside views. Off-road parking. Ambleside 10.9 miles; Kendal 20.2 miles. (Ref. 1072690)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From £485

Last booked 2 days ago
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A stone and wood building with closed double doors and windows on a gravel driveway at Dove Tail Barn in Kendal
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Kendal, Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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Cosy barn conversion. Woodburning stove. Pets welcome. Private parking. Access to bluebell wood. Pub 1.4 miles. (Ref. 1040815)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Hot Tub
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £599

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A living room with a gray sofa and red pillow table with a lamp and glass dining table with two gray chairs at Yewdale View Apartment in Coniston
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Coniston, Lake District, LA21
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Yewdale View Apartment is a pleasing, first-floor apartment situated in Coniston, Cumbria, boasting an electric fire, Juliet balcony, and mountain views. Hawkshead 3.8 miles; Ambleside 7.7 miles; Windermere 11.8 miles. (Ref. 1155421)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £445

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A garden with two chairs and a small table near a white house at The Old House in Troutbeck Bridge
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Troutbeck Bridge, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This lovely, two-bedroom holiday home rests in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria. In a National Park. Close to amenities. Woodburning stove. Smart TV. Windermere 1.2 miles; Ambleside 3.4 miles. (Ref. 1132028)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £871

Last booked 8 hours ago
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An open kitchen and living area with white cabinets wooden beams a brown leather chair and a purple rug at Hayloft in Windermere
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5
Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.1★

    Good

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Hayloft has really nailed down the 'idyllic Lakeland hideaway for two' thing! An enviable position in easy walking distance of both Windermere village and Bowness means this high-quality apartment is just the ticket for two (Ref. 1040887)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher

  • £50 off - Fri 17th Jul to 24th Jul 2026

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  • £50 off - Fri 31st Jul to 7th Aug 2026

  • £50 off - Fri 7th Aug to 14th Aug 2026

  • £50 off - Fri 14th Aug to 21st Aug 2026


for 3 nights From £727

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Shopfront with stone walls and mannequins in display windows at Bowness Central in Bowness-On-Windermere
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Bowness-On-Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.4★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

A delightful second-floor apartment resting in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria. Romantic. Close to amenities. Smart TV. Windermere Train Station 1.5 miles: Ambleside 5.4 miles; Kendal 9.3 miles. (Ref. 1116772)

  • Wi-fi


for 3 nights From £515

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A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and kitchen counter at The Studio in Windermere
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Bowness-On-Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    3.5★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

The Studio is a stunning ground-floor apartment in Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria, boasting a plush open-plan design, Smart TV and proximity to a lake. Windermere 1.2 miles; Ambleside 5.5 miles; Kendal 9.5 miles. (Ref. 1183831)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom


for 3 nights From £578

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A large white house with a red door behind trimmed hedges and an expansive lawn with trees at Thirlmere Suite in Thirlmere
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5
Thirlmere, Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.2★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

A one bedroomed apartment forming part of the Dale Hall Hotel sitting on the shores of Thirlmere lake. Enjoys access to hotel facilities. Short walk to pub. Keswick 5 miles. (Ref. 972332)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher


for 3 nights From £467

Last booked 2 days ago
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An outdoor hot tub with bubbling water next to a wooden cabin and green bushes at Langdale Lodge 15 White Cross Bay near Troutbeck Bridge
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5

Holiday Park

White Cross Bay near Troutbeck Bridge, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    3.9★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

Superb single-storey cottage by Lake Windermere, on White Cross Bay resort. Lakeside setting, leisure facilities inc. swimming pool. hot tub Easy access to rest of National Park. (Ref. 18071)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £656

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The exterior stone wall of a building with several white framed windows and an open covered passage at Loweswater in Sawrey near Hawkeshead
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5
Graythwaite Estate near Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.2★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

A charming ground floor apartment surrounded by idyllic countryside and close to Lake Windermere in the beautiful Lake District. Open-plan living accommodation. En-suite shower room. Woodburning stove. Perfect for a romantic break. Hawkshead 2 miles. (Ref. 935814)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

  • 10% off - Fri 26th Jun to 28th Aug 2026


for 3 nights From £534

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