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Unusual Places to Stay Lake District

64 properties found

A wooden cabin with a covered porch and seating area surrounded by trees and grass at High Rigg Shepherds Hideaway in Brampton Cumbria

High Rigg Shepherd's Hideaway

Brampton, Cumbria, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£552

A white two-story building with a brown garage door and double glass doors with potted plants on a cobblestone driveway at Bramblewood Cottage in Crookdake near Bassenthwaite
Offer

Bramblewood Cottage

Crookdake near Bassenthwaite, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£288

A bedroom with a double bed and floral bedding next to a table with two chairs by a glass door at High Rigg Shepherd's Sunset in Brampton Cumbria

High Rigg Shepherd's Sunset

Brampton, Cumbria, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£552

Outdoor patio with white metal table and chairs with colorful cushions and croissants at Prospect Cottage Loft in Ambleside

Prospect Cottage Loft

Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£440

A blue shepherds hut near a sandy beach with trees and a wooden fence at Seashore Shepherds Hut @ Moat Farm in Aldingham near Ulverston
Offer

Seashore Shepherds Hut @ Moat Farm

Aldingham near Ulverston, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£521

A stone cottage with a small outdoor seating area and a black gate in front at Prospect Cottage Studio Ambleside

Prospect Cottage Studio

Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£434

A hot tub and a cabin in a garden area at The Snug in Longtown

The Snug

Longtown, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£767

A boathouse with glass balcony and patio furniture by the water at Boathouse on the Lake in Bowness-On-Windermere

Boathouse on the Lake

Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£1110

A garden with a hot tub and a mirrored cabin near a deck with chairs at Reflection in Longtown

Reflection

Longtown, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£782

A bedroom with a bed two chairs a desk and large windows overlooking water at The Boat House at Louper Weir in Bowness-On-Windermere

The Boat House at Louper Weir

Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£819

A bungalow house with a driveway garage and shrubs in front at Fairfell in Keswick

Fairfell

Keswick, Cumbria & The Lake District

4 Guests
2 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£458

Stone mansion surrounded by trees and hills at The Mabel Suite Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston

The Mabel Suite Stone Cross Mansion

Ulverston, Cumbria & The Lake District

4 Guests
2 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£526

A house with windows and a door at Linden Lea in Grange-Over-Sands

Linden Lea

Field Broughton near Cartmel, Cumbria & The Lake District

4 Guests
2 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£537

Stone exterior of a cottage with white-framed windows and a blue door next to green wooden sheds at Pine Cottage in Sedbergh

Pine Cottage

Sedbergh, Cumbria & The Lake District

3 Guests
2 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£339

A large stone mansion surrounded by trees and green fields at The Lucy Suite Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston

The Lucy Suite Stone Cross Mansion

Ulverston, Cumbria & The Lake District

4 Guests
2 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£706

A large stone mansion surrounded by trees and hills at The Kennedy House Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston

The Kennedy House Stone Cross Mansion

Ulverston, Cumbria & The Lake District

4 Guests
2 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£738

A stone mansion with multiple windows a central tower and arched entrance at The Alfred Suite Stone Cross Mansion Ulverston

The Alfred Suite Stone Cross Mansion

Ulverston, Cumbria & The Lake District

4 Guests
2 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£675

A large stone mansion surrounded by trees and hills at William Tower Suite Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston

William Tower Suite Stone Cross Mansion

Ulverston, Cumbria & The Lake District

4 Guests
2 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£714

A courtyard with a stone and white building and wooden doors at The Old Cook House in Catterlen near Penrith

The Old Cook House

Catterlen near Penrith, Cumbria & The Lake District

4 Guests
2 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£503

The front view of a large stone mansion with multiple chimneys and an arched entrance at The Florence Suite Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston

The Florence Suite Stone Cross Mansion

Ulverston, Cumbria & The Lake District

4 Guests
2 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£675

Trying to find somewhere out-of-the-ordinary to stay for your next staycation? Then this collection of unusual places to stay in the Lake District will be sure to impress you! Featuring properties that are packed full of character features and situated in some of the most beautiful parts of this vast national park, they can make for unforgettable places to stay for your next countryside escape. 

Why Choose an Unusual Place to Stay in the Lake District? 

Choosing one of these quirky places to stay in the Lake District can make for a wonderfully memorable way to spend your next break. Whether you’re after a modern development or a beautifully restored historic building, this collection features some of the best properties found anywhere in the Lakes. 

Offering guests all the amenities and creature comforts of home, many of these unusual places to stay in the Lake District are also situated conveniently close to some of the region’s best towns, villages and natural landmarks, giving you easy access to all the best things to see and do. 

Places to Visit from your Unusual Accommodation in the Lake District 

With so much to see, do and explore across the lakes, you and your guests won’t have any problems planning your days out when staying at one of these quirky places to stay in the Lake District.  

In terms of towns, Ambleside makes for a fantastic place to go for a wander. Found on the northern shores of Lake Windermere, here is where you’ll find historic winding streets lined with some of the region’s best shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Not only that, but you’ll also find some brilliant places to go hiking such as Wansfell Pike and unique landmarks like the Ambleside Roman Fort, both of which are well worth exploring. 

Further south along the eastern banks of Windermere is the town of Bowness, a beautiful town that’s long been one of the most visited towns in the region. Home to the iconic Old England Hotel and attractions like The World of Beatrix Potter, this town is where you can also take a tour of England’s largest lake by taking the Windermere Ferry Cruise across the water. 

Other Popular Destinations near Unusual Places to Stay in the Lake District: 

Eden Valley 

Keswick 

Pooley Bridge 

Troutbeck 

Ullswater 

Types of Lake District Holidays 

Aside from these unusual places to stay in the Lake District, there are still lots of other options to take a look at.  

With a full collection of Lake District cottages to explore, there are also plenty of alternative properties to explore including dog-friendly Lake District cottages perfect for those of you bringing your pampered pooch. If you’re looking for something extra special for your next staycation in the Lakes why not browse these cottages in the Lake District with hot tubs, luxury Lake District cottages, large Lake District cottages and these Lake District cottages with swimming pool. 

You can also choose from these country cottages in the Lake District, Lake District lodges and log cabins, Lake District glamping pods, Lake District cottages for family holidays and even holiday parks in the Lake District. There are even plenty of lodges with hot tubs in the Lake District to choose from.

Still unsure? Then why not check out these short breaks in the Lake District, last-minute Lake District holidays, remote cottages in the Lake District and cheap Lake District cottages as well. 

If you’re still searching for your perfect unusual getaway then browse the full collection of unusual holiday cottages in the UK. 

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