North West England cottages and self catering

Nokka, Rosthwaite, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 9
Weekly price range £380 to £

Self catering accommodation in Rosthwaite sleeps 9.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Fishing close by • Golf close by • Pub near by • Easy Walking • Sleeps 9

Accommodation overview: This converted barn, set in the midst of breathtaking scenery, offers wireless internet access under vaulted oak beams in well equipped comfort. The location offers fantastic access to the Lakeland fells, situated, as it is, deep in the beautiful Borrowdale Valley and at the very foot of Honister Pass. Scafell Pike, Great Gable, Dalehead and Glaramara are but a few of the fells that can be walked from the doorstep, with many less strenuous walks only steps away from the sofa. Fells and, of course, lakes are at hand with Derwentwater and Buttermere close by. It is possible to explore this exquisite area from 'The Barn' by foot, car, bus, boat and bike or any combination thereof.

The Smithy, Mosser, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £210 to £

Self catering accommodation in Mosser sleeps 3.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach near • Fishing close by • Golf close by • Pub near by • Easy Walking • Sleeps 3

Accommodation overview: This traditional stone built cottage benefits form an idyllic position at the entrance to both the Wasdale and Eskdale valleys. The owner has created a wonderful cosy environment with an open fire, a multi fuel stove and good quality pine furnishings and co-ordinated linens, in keeping with a near 200 year old cottage. Rose's Cottage is situated at Santon Village, which comprises a single row of cottages. The nearest amenities are in Gosforth, 2 miles, where you will find shops, pubs and tea rooms and the Bridge inn at Santon Bridge is within walking distance, approx, 1 mile. This area of the Lake District is far more tranquil than the honey pot areas of central Lakeland and boasts the deepest lake, Wastwater and the highest mountain, Sca Fell Pike. From the cottage garden the stunning outlook is across open fields towards 'England's' favourite view.

Kearstwick Hill, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Kirkby Lonsdale sleeps 8.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: Enjoying a peaceful rural setting, this award-winning cottage has been sympathetically converted from a barn, retaining many original features, and carefully furnished to create a warm, cosy atmosphere. Adjacent to the owners’ home, the holiday cottage lies down a no-through lane which leads up to the Fells in the lovely Lune Valley – an area renowned for its excellent walking. The pretty market town of Kirkby Lonsdale (2 miles) offers an excellent selection of shops and restaurants. The Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales are a short drive. Village shop 1 mile, pub 1½ miles.

Entrance into dining room with attractive stone-flagged floor. Cosy, beamed sitting-room with electric fire. Modern fitted kitchen. First floor: Double bedroom with original exposed timbers and canopied bed. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet. Landing with glazed door to small, grassed paddock area.

Maguire's Oak, Chester, Cheshire, North West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £481 to £921

Self catering accommodation in Chester sleeps 6.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking Pub near by Luxury accommodation sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: A rural idyll on the Dee estuary in north Cheshire once a medieval deer park is the wholly delightful setting for this cluster of four newly converted barns. Smartly furnished and very comfortable they are perfect for holidays at any time of year. The cottages sit round the perimeter of an enclosed ½ acre orchard and lawn amidst pastureland affording plenty of space for tranquil relaxation yet within 15 miles of both the beautiful city of Chester and Liverpool vibrant city of culture. Contrasting cities they offer a huge range of year round attractions: Liverpool's Albert Dock is a UNESCO World Heritage site home to the Tate Liverpool art gallery the International Slavery Museum and the Beatles Story. Chester boasts Roman city walls lovely riverside terraces designer shopping and a world famous zoo. Sandy beaches lie 6 miles away at West Kirby also site of a marine lake for windsurfing and the Wirral Country Park provides miles of scenic walking and cycling whilst further afield Snowdonia and the Lake District make great day trips. Parkgate (1 mile) offers restaurants café three pubs a general store and superb ice cream.

Hall. Sitting/dining room with picture window and country views. Fitted kitchen. Two double bedrooms with 5' bed one with ensuite shower room/W.C. Bathroom/W.C. (shower attachment). First floor: Gallery twin bedded room with very low arched access and lovely views.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Santon House, Holmrook, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £290 to £

Self catering accommodation in Holmrook sleeps 6.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Fishing close by • Golf close by • Pub near by • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Laburnum Cottage is a spectacular well located detached cottage situated in the pretty coastal village of St Bees in the Western Lake District. St Bees is recognised by the domineering landmark, St Bees Head and is the start of the coast to coast walk with golf course with views over to the Isle of Man, The Irish Sea and the Lakeland Fells.

Swindale Cottage, Long Marton, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £211 to £481

Self catering accommodation in Long Marton sleeps 2.

Features include: Short Breaks Wheelchair access Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Set in the delightful Eden Valley these two charming stone built cottages offer accommodation of great character with their cosy beamed interiors. In a quiet village location within the owners' grounds the cottages are just 3 miles from the market town of Appleby which comes alive every June with its famous gypsy horse fair. Here there are some lovely shops and excellent inns and restaurants. The Eden Valley area popular with walkers and ornithologists also offers mountain biking pony trekking tennis riding and golf. The Lake District and Yorkshire Dales are within easy reach. Shops 3 miles. Local pub 200 yards.

Single storey accommodation. Entrance through patio doors to attractive sitting room with dining area original beams and feature stonework. Kitchen. Double bedroom with ensuite shower room/W.C.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Barn Howe, Windermere, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £160 to £

Self catering accommodation in Windermere sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Fishing close by • Golf close by • Pub near by • Easy Walking • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: These cottages, one a Victorian double fronted detached house and the other the converted stables sit in the very heart of Windermere are tucked away behind the main thoroughfare and accessed by a narrow lane opening out into a small courtyard. Nowadays, the horse and carriages have been exchanged for holidaymakers and the ancient buildings have been successfully converted to provide two most interesting cottages with all the desired 21st century facilities that we are so used to but wonderfully married with an Art Nouveau retro theme throughout, perfectly in keeping with the buildings historic past.

Squirrel Nutkin, Keswick, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £240 to £

Self catering accommodation in Keswick sleeps 5.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Fishing close by • Golf close by • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: A truly stunning town house, which the owners spared no expense refurbishing in 2011. Century House provides luxurious self catering accommodation in a contemporary style, with state of the art facilities. It is located within 5 minutes level walk of Keswick town centre and 10 minutes from the lake and theatre. It can be let with the adjoining Century Cottage, for up to 12.

5 Lonsdale House, Keswick, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £200 to £

Self catering accommodation in Keswick sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Fishing close by • Golf close by • Pub near by • Easy Walking • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Situated on the fringe of the town, this luxurious apartment, which is in a complex known as The Greta Grove apartments offers the best of both worlds, in that it has all the amenities of the town centre close at hand and yet an almost country location with views of the nearby Lakeland Fells and walking opportunities from the door. This is a ground floor apartment in a 2 storey building with a separate entrance. It is tastefully furnished with high quality fixtures and fittings and has magnificent open views to the Lakeland fells.

Skylark - Bellman Close, Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £ to £

Self catering accommodation in Bowness sleeps 6.

Features include: • Fishing close by • Golf close by • Pub near by • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Corner Cottage is part of Meadowcroft Cottages, a small cluster of cottages located in a quiet area to make a relaxing holiday at any time of year. Nestling at the end of a leafy lane, the bustling town of Bowness is a mere 15 minutes level walk and the public car ferry and launching area are close by, providing opportunities for exploring Hawkshead, Sawrey and Coniston.  Corner Cottage enjoys a lovely lawned garden with good views of Lake Windermere and is an ideal base for those looking for a cosy retreat within easy reach of local amenities.

Sunnycroft, Keswick, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £400 to £

Self catering accommodation in Keswick sleeps 8.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Fishing close by • Golf close by • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: This deceptively spacious cottage could be more aptly named 'The Tardis'. Laid out over 4 floors this 18th century cottage was stripped back to the bare walls and rebuilt in 2011, creating a stunning holiday cottage. It retains a lot of original character, including slate and timber floors and sandstone fire surrounds, enhanced with the very best of furnishings, from the elegant nickel bedsteads to the contemporary bathrooms and the modern kitchen with Siemens appliances. Mary's cottage also has a great location, very close to the town centre and amenities, yet in a quiet area.

Garries Cottage, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £180 to £

Self catering accommodation in Bassenthwaite sleeps 4.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Fishing close by • Golf close by • Pub near by • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: A delightful character cottage lovingly restored by the owners, using traditional materials and complimented with quality furnishings, a modern well equipped kitchen and bathroom. Tower Cottage has a courtyard setting and is one of several cottages converted from the former grooms cottages of The Towers. Situated in the village of Portinscale, on the northern shores of Derwentwater, with restaurants, pub, tea room/shop and marina all in close proximity. There are lovely walks from the cottage, both around the lake and onto the fells and a footpath into Keswick.