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BIRCH COTTAGE, Edinboro, Ambleside, Lake District Sleeping up to 4 people English Tourist Board 3 Stars In the heart of the beautiful Lake District National Park this delightful 200 year old traditional stone terraced cottage is situated in the little hamlet of Edinboro on the edge of Ambleside. The small, friendly market town of Ambleside, nestled amidst the fells of Fairfield, Loughrigg and Wansfell, at the head of Lake Windermere - is only 5 minutes walk from the cottage. Much loved by its owner, Birch Cottage provides a real 'home from home' - an ideal place to relax after a long day out. Laid out on three storeys, it is comfortably furnished, tastefully decorated & well-equipped throughout. Cosy even in winter, it has full gas central heating. It has a cosy lounge with living flame gas fire, colour TV with Sky, books and games, and a fully equipped kitchen / diner with full size gas cooker, refrigerator, toaster and microwave. There are two bedrooms, both with window seats and views - a cosy twin bedroom, and a spacious and charming beamed double bedroom with a separate relaxation area from which to enjoy the views. The roomy bathroom has shaver point, bath & separate walk-in power shower. Outside, there is an Enclosed garden with seating and lovely views to Wansfell, and parking for one car.	Click photos for details

LANGDALE VIEW, Chapel Stile, nr Ambleside, Langdale & Elterwater Sleeping up to 4 people Langdale View faces due south in an enviable location at the entry to the valley with stunning views towards Lingmoor Fell and the Langdale Pikes - an ideal base for touring, walking or climbing. A step away is the river and a tarn to paddle in, or get a leisure pass for the Langdale Country Club at the other end of the village. Enjoy delightful valley walks, climb the Pikes, hike over to Grasmere, stroll along the river to Elterwater or Dungeon Ghyll or take the local bus to other attractions. Chapel Stile is a small quaint village boasting the friendliest Co-op in England, which sells delicious local produce and almost anything you could need. In the village, Brambles Café and Wainwright’s pub provide excellent food, while at least 2 other pubs serving delicious food are a stroll away. Langdale View provides a real 'home from home' - an ideal place to relax after a long day out. On three storeys with a spiral staircase, it is comfortably furnished, tastefully decorated & well-equipped throughout, including dishwasher and central heating. Unload at the back door and you will find a spacious lobby in which to hang coats and leave boots. Up the spiral staircase to a	Click photos for details

GEORGE COTTAGE, Keswick, The Lake District, Cumbria Sleeping up to 4 people This delightful 2 bedroom end of terrace sandstone cottage was fully renovated and refurbished by the owner in 2009. George Cottage is tastefully decorated and furnished to a high standard and is ideal for a couple or young families alike. It is situated in a residential area of Keswick, 5 minutes level walk from the town centre and 10 minutes from the Lake and has the benefit of a private parking space. George Cottage is a traditional sandstone cottage with modern furnishings and facilities, close to all amenities. Heated by gas central heating and comprising: Ground Floor: Lounge/Diner: With LCD TV, DVD, CD radio and gas fire. Kitchen: With electric oven and ceramic hob. Utility room: With washer/dryer and fridge/freezer and microvave. Original staircase (note: quite steep) leading to First Floor: Bedroom 1: With king-size double bed. Bedroom 2: With adult size bunk beds. Bathroom: With shower over bath, WC and wash hand basin. Facilities/Miscellaneous outside: Parking for 1 car and on street parking. All fuel and bed linen provided.	Click photos for details

HUDDLESTONE COTTAGE, Redmain, near Cockermouth, Lake District, Cumbria Sleeping up to 4 people English Tourism Council 4 Stars One of two cottages located in a peaceful rural hamlet three miles from the pleasant market town of Cockermouth and ten miles from both Keswick and the Solway Coast, with it's long sandy beaches and bracing walks. Windermere and Ambleside are less than an hours drive away. Huddlestone Cottage is equipped with fridge, freezer, microwave, washer/dryer, widescreen TV, Freeview, DVD/CD player, radio, electric and heating included, linen, blankets, duvets, towels, open log fire, shower room and corner bath. Sleeps up to four people plus baby. Huddlestone Cottage has an open plan living / dining / kitchen area, with a log fire to give a warm focal point. There is a downstairs toilet and shower room, and a pine staircase leads upstairs where there is a second full bathroom equipped with a corner bath. Two bedrooms provide a King size bed and two single beds to sleep four people. Please note - for just two people, if Huddlestone Cottage happens not to be available for the period you want, please contact us, as we may be able to accommodate you in The Hayloft, which is adjacent, and sleeps 2 people. Click photos to book online via our website.	Click photos for details

CROFT CORNER and CROFTSIDE, Croft House, Applethwaite, Keswick, Lake District Sleeping up to 4 people English Tourism Council 4 Stars. Croft Corner and Croftside are located at Croft House – a handsome Victorian country house surrounded by fields at Applethwaite - an unspoilt, rural village nestling at the foot of Skiddaw just one mile from Keswick in the English Lake District. Applethwaite has a magnificent view down to the Borrowdale and north-western fells. Red squirrels can still be seen here and Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite, where ospreys have nested in recent years, are only five minutes away. Keswick has easy access to other areas of the Lake District with many other lakes within a 30 minute drive. Croft Corner provides a Lakeland retreat for just 2 people with views over its courtyard garden to the fells. It has a kitchen, lounge/dining room, double bedroom with canopied bed and ensuite bathroom (shower over bath). Croftside has stunning views and accommodates 4 people - being particularly suitable for two couples. It has a double bedroom with canopied bed, shower room, lounge, kitchen/dining room, twin bedroom, bathroom (shower over bath) and garden. Facilities at both include: Central heating, travel cots, high chairs, colour TV, video, DVD player, m	Click photos for details

ROSE COTTAGE, Low Millgillhead, Lamplugh, nr Loweswater, Western Lake District Sleeping up to 4 people Recently used for the filming of ‘Miss Potter’, a film about Beatrix Potter starring Renee Zellweger, Low Millgillhead offers three self catering Georgian houses within two acres of gardens in the small village of Lamplugh. Rose Cottage is the smallest of these - a lovely cottage that sleeps four in one double bedroom and one twin. Downstairs in the cottage is an open plan kitchen and living room area - the two areas are separated by spiral stairs leading to the bedrooms; the bathroom is downstairs. The kitchen is fully equipped with cooker, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and plenty of storage space. The sitting room is warm and comfortable with an open fire, widescreen TV with DVD player. There are also a variety of board games provided. Pets are welcome although this is limited to one dog only. Lamplugh is the perfect starting place to explore the fells, rivers, lakes and tarns of this beautiful part of the Lake District. There are a variety of walks right from the front door, or Loweswater Lake is just four miles away, with Buttermere and Crummock just a mile or two beyond. The village pub (the Lamplugh Tip) is a mile and a half away. For shops, Cockermouth (j	Click photos for details

GATE COTTAGE, Yanwath Gate, Yanwath, Near Penrith, Cumbria Sleeping up to 4 people Situated in the pretty village of Yanwath, near Penrith in Cumbria, Gate Cottage forms part of Yanwath Gate, recently awarded Cumbrian dining pub of the year. Located on the edge of the Lake District, near Ullswater and the Eastern fells, Yanwath is only five minutes from the motorway so is ideally located to explore Cumbria and the Lakes. Once the stables for Yanwath Gate, Gate Cottage has been sympathetically renovated to the highest standards, with oak throughout & stylish furniture. On entering the cottage, you have a spacious utility room with washer machine, dryer & freezer. This leads to the high quality kitchen which is fully equipped with range cooker, wine cooler, fridge, microwave etc. There is a dining table which seats four people. Upstairs you have a large open plan lounge and study. The lounge has comfortable sofas, a large flat-screen TV, DVD and there are vaulted ceilings with exposed beams. Head down the hallway to the two bedrooms and stunning bathroom with roll-top bath, wetroom style shower & underfloor heating.	Click photos for details

WHITBECK COTTAGE, Garsdale, Sedbergh, Cumbria Sleeping up to 5 people This lovely two bedroomed, stone-built cottage is located in Garsdale, near the pretty market town of Sedbergh, set in the base of the Howgill fells. Ideally sited for a restful break, Whitbeck Cottage also caters for the more energetic, with the Howgill fells but a stones throw away. Nearby Hawes, Dent, Ingleton and Semer Water offer plenty for the visitor, and the attractions of the Lake District are within easy reach. The front door opens into the comfortable, light living room with Stereo TV, video and coal effect electric fire set on a stone hearth. Stairs lead off through a door to the upper floor, whilst the other door leads to the kitchen / dining room - another bright and airy room with new pine fittings, fully equipped including washer / drier, microwave etc. The cottage has one large double bedroom with a view to the front and a further bedroom with window seat and views to the river; this room has sleeping accommodation for up to three. Finally, the bathroom has a three piece suite and shower over bath. Outside, there is a garden and private parking, and the River Clough runs through the field behind, offering the opportunity for paddling or fishing as the mood takes. The cottage is	Click photos for details

2 HIGH MOSS HOUSE, Seathwaite, Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria Sleeping up to 5 people English Tourism Council 3 Stars Come and de-stress in Wordsworth’s favourite valley, in a landscape little changed since his time. High Moss is an 18th century farmhouse in the fields of Turner Hall Farm, below the Coniston Fells, beside the ancient Walna Scar track. No. 2 is authentically furnished, has many original features, an open fire and views from every window. It has 2 bedrooms, sleeps 3-5 people and is allergy friendly. Listen to the silence, broken only by birdsong and the sound of sheep grazing. Wander beside the Duddon, or climb a peak and then reward yourselves with a meal at the Newfield Inn, just under a mile from the cottage, (the hikers’ portions are legendary). Children love the Herdwick lambs and the multi-coloured baby rabbits. There are several streams, waterfalls and the river nearby where they can paddle or swim. And you can make an expedition to Arthur Ransome’s Kanchenjunga, (Coniston Old Man). The cottage is ideal for honeymoons. We give good reductions for 2 person bookings in off-peak periods, and even better ones for pensioners.	Click photos for details

No1 FAR END, Coniston, Cumbria Sleeping up to 5 people English Tourism Council 3 Stars Coniston, with its backdrop of The Old Man of Coniston and its proximity to the lake, is an ideal base for a holiday in the Lake District. This charming cottage is in a lovely peaceful location at the foot of the fell close to the village and Coniston Water. It is ideally situated for fell walkers - a public footpath by the side of the cottage is one of the starting points for some of the more demanding high level walks in the area, while for the less energetic there are numerous low level walks and an abundance of visitor attractions within easy travelling distance. The cottage is no more than 10 minutes walk from the village where there are a good selection of shops and a number of pubs, all of which serve excellent bar meals. The cottage has the benefit of full gas fired central heating, and has four bedrooms - two doubles and two singles. Linen is provided. There is an open fire and a colour TV/video recorder in the cosy sitting room/diner, while the fully fitted kitchen incorporates a Bosch electric oven and hob, an integral fridge and a microwave. The three-piece bathroom suite is supplemented by a heated towel rail and shaver point. There is a shower over the bath. There is a small paved	Click photos for details

THE FOLD, HALLIN BANK, Martindale - North Lakes Sleeping up to 5 people Hallin Bank is a 17th century farmhouse set in eleven acres of its own land at the end of a private road. It occupies a stunning position on the south slopes of Hallin Fell, looking down the terraced garden to the stream below, with magnificent views over the secluded valley of Martindale and towards Lake Ullswater. Access from Junction 40 of the M6 at Penrith, 12 miles away. The same family has occupied Hallin Bank since 1905. In the present generation we keep the original house (whitewashed end) for our own use, but its east wing, ‘The Fold’, is available to rent as an independent cottage. In the pictures The Fold is the L-shaped section of the buildings in grey stone. It is a self-contained barn conversion, full of charm and furnished to a very high standard, providing a luxurious sequence of rooms for up to five visitors. The Chalet, a one-room timber studio/summerhouse, higher up the hillside and with even lovelier views, can be rented as an annexe to The Fold and will sleep a further two people. This is a beautiful place, perfect for a quiet country holiday. The accommodation is suitable either for a family, a group of friends, or a couple who	Click photos for details

BRUNT KNOTT FARM HOLIDAY COTTAGES, Staveley, near Kendal, The Lake District, Cumbria Sleeping up to 5 people English Tourism Council 3 Star Brunt Knott Farm is a 17th century Lakeland hill farm with magnificent views from the sea to the highest point in England. The farm is situated at the foot of the beautiful Kentmere valley between the county town of Kendal and Lake Windermere. With beautiful views from their windows, the cottages are ideally located for lovers of peace and solitude, wildlife enthusiasts and keen walkers.   The cottages are traditionally constructed in stone and slate, each with its own garden area and private parking. Décor is traditional, with rustic beams, full carpeting and comfortable furniture. All include colour television, electric cooker, microwave and refrigerator. Barbeque sets and garden furniture are also available.   The Stables sleeps two with lounge/dining room with open fire, fitted kitchen, double bedroom and shower room. The Hayloft sleeps two with dining room / lounge with sofabed and woodburning stove, fitted kitchen, double bedroom and shower room. The Bothy sleeps four and has an open plan lounge / dining area, fitted kitchen, two bedrooms (1 dbl, 1 twin) and shower room. The Byre is on three floors and sleeps five, with entrance hall,	Click photos for details

THE HAYLOFT & THE STABLES, Brigham, nr Bassenthwaite Lake / Cockermouth, Lake District Sleeping up to 5 people English Tourism Council 4 Stars The Hayloft and The Stables can be found in the unspoilt Cumbrian village of Brigham, just outside the Lake District National Park, 2 miles from the market town of Cockermouth and 4 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake. It is an ideal base from which to explore the quieter lakes and mountains of The National Park, and take in the attractions of the Solway Coast and West Cumbrian coastal towns and villages. Both cottages have parking, barbeques and use of a games room that includes a full size snooker table, table football and family games. The Stables has open plan living accommodation with TV, DVD player, CD Player and a gorgeous log burning stove, a kitchen with a dishwasher, washerdryer, fridge freezer and microwave. There is also a dining table and chairs for 5. The first floor has a double bedroom, a second bedroom with three single beds, and a bathroom with a shower over the bath. The Hayloft is situated on the first floor with all the accommodation being on one level. The living area is again open plan, with a kitchen including washerdryer, dishwasher, fridge freezer and microwave. The living area has a dining table for 5 and includes TV, DVD player, CD player and a log burni	Click photos for details

FISHERGROUND FARM HOLIDAYS, Fisherground Farm, Eskdale, Cumbria Sleeping up to 6 people Fisherground is a children's Paradise, with a shallow raft pool in the orchard, and another at the Adventure Playground, a hundred yards away, where they can try the Tarzan Trail, swarm up the Scramble Net to the Pirate's Castle, or zoom down the Zipwire. Set amidst stunning scenery, our three pine lodges and Beckfoot Cottage share the acre of orchard with the ancient apple trees and the stream that opens out to the raft pool. The lodges and cottage share a laundry, games room and adventure playground. Beckfoot Cottage faces south and has a lovely area to sit out and enjoy the sun, and with an open fire and electric panel heaters throughout it is warm and snug even in the depths of winter. It has a large living / dining room, opening off which is the kitchen area, fully fitted out with combination microwave, hob, dishwasher, fridge and all the usual utensils and crockery. There are two bedrooms, one double and one with a pair of single beds and a set of adult sized bunks. The bathroom has WC, washbasin and bath/shower. Each of the lodges has a lovely big sitting room and dining area with colour TV, off which opens the kitchen, fully fitted with combination microwave ove	Click photos for details

OLDE BLUE BELL COTTAGES, Heversham, Cumbria Sleeping up to 6 people Set in the heart of South Lakeland farmlands and gentle rolling fells, the quiet village of Heversham is a rural sanctuary. Teeming with wildlife, oyster catchers and herons occupy the nearby estuary, whilst wild deer and magnificent stags provide picture postcard views at the local trust parks. Walk from the Cottages for stunning views, or to the local pub for a refreshing drink and home cooked meal. All this is within a mile. The Coach House (sleeps 6) is a luxurious cottage. There is a jacuzzi bath, ensuite bathroom, and underfloor heating throughout. The upper floor mixes oak beams, stone walls, contemporary furnishings and fabulous views, to create a truly relaxing environment. Special mood lighting for the evenings. 3 Bedrooms. Olde Blue Bell Cottage (sleeps 6) is furnished in natural wood. Downstairs comprises a kitchen diner & separate lounge with coal effect gas fire for extra comfort. The kitchen is hand-crafted, with Belfast sink and laminate wooden floor. There are 3 bedrooms, a double and 2 twins. Olde Blue Bell Barn (sleeps 4/5) is a sunny cottage with a south westerly aspect, providing beautiful views. It compri	Click photos for details

LONG GARTH HOLIDAY COTTAGES, Ulpha, Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria Sleeping up to 6 people Visit Britain 4 Stars In a peaceful, picturesque rural location with stunning views down and across the valley, the cottages are situated next to a working farm (belonging to cottage owners) but away from the main farming activities there are opportunities to join in and look round the farm. The location provides an ideal touring and walking base within easy reach of the main Lakes attractions and beaches of the west coast. There are walks from the door that are away from the crowds but yet within driving distance of Coniston Old Man, Scafell Pike and others. 3mls. from Broughton-in-Furness village with its shops and pubs. Both properties are pet friendly max. 2 dogs. Both cottages sleep 6. Long Garth Cottage is semi detached (attached to main farmhouse), while The Granary is a detached property which is suitable for someone with limited mobility as it has all facilities on one floor but there are steps up to the property. Both properties have their own patio area and Long Garth Cottage has an enclosed garden.	Click photos for details

ROCK COTTAGE, Lindale, Lake District National Park Sleeping up to 6 people Rock Cottage is a traditional 17th Century stone holiday retreat in the friendly village of Lindale within the Lake District National Park, available on a self-catering basis for both long and short breaks. Conveniently located in South Lakeland, it provides easy access to Windermere, Coniston, Kendal and the Edwardian seaside town, Grange-over-Sands. Lindale village itself is situated on a hill with spectacular views of the Howgill fells and Levens Valley. It's the ideal base for walking holidays, a spot of mountain biking or simply relaxing and enjoying the view. Nestling into a rock face, the newly renovated cottage retains a wealth of original features such as log fires, flag floors, beams and exposed stone walls, as well as modern touches such as the luxury bathroom with large twin-ended jacuzzi bath. The cottage sleeps 4 people in two bedrooms - The Master bedroom with a King size Four Poster bed and the second bedroom with 2 single beds; an additional 2 people can also be accommodated on a quality Multi-York sofa bed in the lounge. The solid pine kitchen features all modern appliances including a dishwasher, microwave, gas hob and turbo oven - and traditional element	Click photos for details

THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE, Threlkeld, near Keswick, Lake District Sleeping up to 6 people English Tourism Council 4 Stars The Old School House is an attractive 3 bedroom detached cottage in the popular Lakeland village of Threlkeld, 5 minutes drive from Keswick. Threlkeld is a small village, with 2 excellent pubs both serving food, situated at the foot of the magnificent mountain Blencathra, which is very popular with fell walkers. The cottage is ideally located for those looking for a quieter base in which to explore the northern fells, with many walks and cycling tracks right on the doorstep, including lovely riverside walks and an old railway line providing a pleasant way to cycle or walk to Keswick. With Derwent Water, Thirlmere and Bassenthwaite lakes close by, this is a great holiday base, whatever the time of year.  Keswick golf club is just across the main road and there is pony-trekking and other outdoor activities close at hand. Originally the village school house, the original cottage dates back to the 1780s, and now offers a high standard of accommodation with superb views across the fells and mountains from all windows. The cottage has full central heating and double glazing, and comprises cosy lounge with colour TV and CD/hi-fi, separate dining room, kitchen with fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher,	Click photos for details

UPPER HOUSE and LOWER HOUSE, Lords Seat, Applethwaite, Keswick, Lake District Sleeping up to 6 people English Tourism Council 4 Stars. Upper House and Lower House are at Applethwaite - an unspoilt, rural village nestling at the foot of Skiddaw just one mile from Keswick in the English Lake District. They both have an overwhelmingly beautiful view down to Derwentwater and the encircling Borrowdale fells. In Applethwaite red squirrels can still be seen. Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite, where ospreys have nested in recent years, are only five minutes away. Keswick has easy access to other areas of the Lake District and there are many other lakes within a 30 minute drive. Upper House and Lower House form a larger property called Lords Seat. As the names imply, Upper House is located over Lower House. They share a garden and each property has a private sitting area. Upper House accommodates 6 people. It has a lounge/dining room, kitchen, cloakroom, shower room, bathroom (shower over bath), double bedroom and two twin bedrooms. Lower House accommodates 4 people. It has a lounge/dining/kitchen area, cloakroom, bathroom (shower over bath), double bedroom and two single bedrooms (but additional single bed available to provide a twin bedroom). Facilities at	Click photos for details

HIGHBRIDGE COTTAGE & HIGH BRIDGE, Braithwaite, Cumbria Sleeping up to 6 people English Tourism Council 4 Stars Highbridge Cottage and adjacent High Bridge, in Braithwaite, near Keswick, are quiet and well-appointed 4 Star cottages in the northern Lakes, with many beautiful walks right from their doorsteps. Braithwaite is the gateway to the north-western fells, and walkers can forget their cars for the whole week! The village has three pub/restaurants, two shops, and some very friendly people. Highbridge Cottage sleeps 4 people, or 5 with use of the collapsible bed. It comprises living room, large dining room / kitchen, one double bedroom with King size bed and additional Z-bed, one twin bedroom, bathroom with shower over bath, handbasin, W.C. and a drying cupboard. High Bridge, with marvellous views of the Northern Fells across the village rooftops, sleeps 6 people. It comprises a large living room with great views, dining room with French windows leading to secure yard, fully equipped kitchen, shower room, and three bedrooms - 1 King size double and 2 Twins, one of which has bunk beds. The large bathroom has bath, separate shower, wc and basin, and there is also a separate cloakroom with wc and basin. Both cottages have gas cent	Click photos for details

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