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Sleeps 11
Weekly price range £450 to £
Self catering accommodation in Keswick sleeps 11.
Features include: • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access • Short Breaks • Cottage Sleeps 11
Accommodation overview: This Grade 1 listed building is regarded as one of the most important literary buildings in the UK, frequented by the likes of Wordsworth, Lord Byron, Wilberforce, Keats, Shelley, Sir Walter Scott and many others. Greta Hall benefits from a central yet quiet location in Keswick with immediate pedestrian access to the town centre, Skiddaw, Latrigg, Derwentwater and the Borrowdale Valley.
  
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Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £990 to £
Self catering accommodation in Ambleside sleeps 10.
Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Romantic Breaks • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access •
Accommodation overview: Loughrigg Holme sits underneath the much loved fell of the same name and was once the home of Wordsworths daughter, Dora and her husband Edward Quillinan, Rich in literary history connections, visitors to Loughrigg Holme have included Charlotte Bronte, the poet Matthew Arnold and Harriet Martineau. This chocolate box property,originally a farmhouse, built in 17th century and extended in the early 19th century is a beautiful example of a traditional Lakeland residence, her 2 1/2 acres of gardens and fellside including croquet lawn blending effortlessly into the slopes of Loughrigg and displaying a wealth of ancient shrubs and flora, cleverly married with more formal patio, lawn areas and natural water fall. A short stroll directly under Loughrigg Fell will bring you to beautiful Rydal Water, one of Lakelands smallest lakes at only ¾ mile long and ¼ mile wide and a favourite of Wordsworth and many other of the romantic poets and still, to this day, magical, peaceful and most inspiring. Ambleside can also be reached on foot within 20 minutes along a country lane, this bustling village offering numerous attractions and activities for all ages with a wide choice of bars, shops and restaurants. Loughrigg Holme is obviously steeped in Lakeland history and exhibits many historic features with dated spice cupboard, flagged floors, exposed beams and original oak stairs and shutters. The house has been beautifully dressed, the owners respecting the obvious age and fascinating literary connections to create a most comfortable and elegant home, a clever mix of 17th and 21st century, the perfect venue for a family gathering and a place where special memories will be created and treasured.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £210 to £
Self catering accommodation in Glenridding sleeps 4.
Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access • Short Breaks •
Accommodation overview: The Gables nestles into the fell side above Glenridding, with fabulous panoramic views of the fells around Ullswater. Helvellyn may be accessed directly from the doorstep and with many other beautiful walks in the area your car may be parked up for the week. The Travellers Rest Inn is within 1/4 mile with shops and cafes in the centre of the village approximately 1/2 mile. Glenridding is well positioned to visit both the Northern and Southern Lakes, with the popular tourist towns of Keswick and Ambleside nearby.
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Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £1200 to £
Self catering accommodation in Windermere sleeps 10.
Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access •
Accommodation overview: One of the first gentlemens residences to be built in Windermere, Oakland Hall is now a stunning and unique home offering an eclectic fusion of traditional Lakeland and boutique cottage, topped off by panoramic views over Windermere to the Langdale Pikes beyond. The house revolves around two large rooms: The Grand Hall, now an elegant dining room, two storeys high lit by huge stone mullioned stained glass windows and dominated by an arts and crafts fireplace with a large wood-burning stove at its heart. And the living room, with window seats to gaze through majestic stone-mullioned windows across the garden to Stickle and Harrison Pike beyond. The kitchen is a gastronomes delight, flint grey, glossy units wrapped in cool, matt granite, the central island the ideal spot to chillax and all take part in some culinary magic.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £230 to £
Self catering accommodation in St Johns in the Vale sleeps 4.
Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Easy Walking Access • Short Breaks •
Accommodation overview: This 17th century historic cottage was fully refurbished in 2010 to a high specification and is set within its own large gardens in the peaceful valley of St Johns in the Vale. It nestles below the Helvellyn Ridge and enjoys delightful views of the tranquil fells of High Rigg, Skiddaw and Blencathra. It is the perfect base from which to explore the Central and Northern Lakes, with excellent walking and cycling from the door and many other outdoor activities are within easy reach. For less energetic days Keswick and Grasmere are nearby.
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Sleeps 7
Weekly price range £250 to £
Self catering accommodation in Thornthwaite sleeps 7.
Features include: • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Easy Walking Access • Short Breaks • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 7
Accommodation overview: This detached cottage enjoys an elevated, tranquil setting with magnificent viewsto Skiddaw. Situated in an idyllic location on the banks of Comb Beck, the property nestles into the slopes of Whinlatter in woodland surroundings. The hamlet of Seldom Seen sits above Thornthwaite, just 2 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake, 3 miles from the bustling tourist town of Keswick and 9 miles from the quieter market town of Cockermouth. There are walking and mountain biking opportunities from the doorstep, with sailing and fishing available close by. Joans Cottage provides a very comfortable base for couples or larger families in a peaceful location yet within easy reach of all amenities.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £390 to £
Self catering accommodation in Coniston sleeps 6.
Features include: • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Easy Walking Access • Short Breaks • Cottage Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: A superb example of our English heritage, Underfield Cottage sits within the Underfield Estate, Greenodd, only 8 miles from Coniston and within 5 miles of Fell Foot, Windermere. Built in 1646, the cottage displays a wealth of architectural detail including exposed beams, intricate panelling and stone mullion windows, all protected under Grade II star status.Set in over 40 acres of woodland, the grounds offer the opportunity to be at one with nature, the ancient rhoddedendrons creating a wash of colour across the landscape intermingled with well established trees and shrubs, the lower stems of which attract local deer and other native wildlife. With a variety of places to enjoy a picnic or simply to sit and take in the beautiful surroundings, this really is a place to relax and unwind and if you are feeling energetic, then feel free to have a game of tennis on the full size courts, available to guests from 3pm onwards.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £347 to £830
Self catering accommodation in Chapels sleeps 8.
Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Cottage Sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: An idyllic retreat for larger groups of family or friends, this property has been tastefully converted to offer seclusion and privacy in the small village of Chapels.
Originally built as a barn that was part of a working farm, this property has been lovingly converted to offer accommodation for groups of up to eight people. Despite being spacious, the property has a very cosy feeling, in part due to the retention of original features such as wooden beams and an open fire in the sitting room; wonderful for relaxing by on those chilly winter evenings. For the hazy summer nights, there are front and rear lawns from which you can enjoy a glass of wine as the sun goes down. The living area is arranged in an open-plan style and the property boasts a conservatory from which you can soak up the scenery at any time of the year.
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