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Hawkhow Cottage, Glenridding
Hawkhow Cottage compromises four bedrooms and sleeps seven comfortably or eight cosily. Upstairs you will find three bedrooms (one King, one double and one twin) and a bathroom. Downstairs there is an additional bedroom (small double), a shower room and a traditional Aga-warmed kitchen. The glass and oak-framed extension provides a large living room with log burning stove and a galleried dining area. The property will be prepared ready for your arrival with freshly laundered bed linen and bath towels supplied for your stay. We have provided a selection of games, puzzles and toys to keep you entertained inside (and the optional use of a TV and Xbox One) as well as books, maps and guides to help you plan your activities outside. There is ample parking on-site. Guests also have shared use of the main house’s extensive gardens and grounds, including the sauna. Please note that the garden is steep with drop-offs in places, it has a number of steps and paths that can be extremely slippery, as well as running water courses, ponds and bridges. As well as having Ullswater on your doorstep for sailing, kayaking and wild swimming, there are a number of fabulous walks and bicycle rides that can be started from the cottage without ever needing to get into your car. Keen walkers can even start the climb to Helvellyn by walking up the garden to join recognised footpaths. Glenridding is a beautiful 15 minute walk along the Lake and provides a number of cafes, pubs and shops as well as access to the famous Ullswater Steamers. A slightly longer walk along the Lake in the opposite direction will take you past Glencoyne Bay, the inspiration for William Wordsworth’s ‘Daffodils’ poem, to the popular Aira Force waterfall and trails maintained by the National Trust.

Beautiful Keswick House Stunning Riverside Patio
3 bedroom, newly refurbished house with beautiful stone patio alongside the River Greta, perfect for drinks, BBQs and alfresco dining whilst taking in the stunning mountain views. The accommodation has parking for two cars and is set in a very quiet area immediately adjacent to the town centre restaurants and pubs - within staggering distance! A perfect location for simply relaxing, fell-walking, mountain biking , or sightseeing throughout the picturesque, more tranquil Northern Lake District.

The Ullswater View
This stylish place to stay is perfect for group trips. Formerly The Ullswater View Guest House has been transformed to a stylish self catering accomodation. Perfect for groups and families. The property is has amazing views of Ullswater and surrounding fells. Situated in the hamlet of Watermillock, five miles from Glenridding and three miles from Pooley Bridge. It has a large car park and a terrace for you to sit and enjoy the view. Keswick is twenty minutes away and Windermere forty minutes.

Dancing Gate - family home near Keswick
Dancing Gate is situated in an outstanding location less than two miles from Keswick, a former farmhouse which has been carefully renovated to retain its original character and also provide facilities to make your stay here comfortable and relaxing. Ideal for couples and families alike. Dancing Gate has panoramic views of Whinlatter Forest, Grisedale Pike range, Newlands Valley, Borrowdale and the Helvellyn Range. Walk and cycle routes available from the doorstep. Dog friendly, working Farm.

Delightful, spacious house, sleeps six. Parking.
This is a wonderful holiday house, sleeps six, spacious and welcoming. It is only a five minute level walk into Keswick, a great location for exploring this beautiful area. The house offers private off street parking and pretty garden to front and back with seating area. Also a real log fire in the front sitting room. All mod cons, from Smart TV, great WIFI. Washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave, fridge freezer, cooker. We have a BBQ and table tennis table too. Brand new bathroom
Comfortable 2 bed house with garden and parking
This is a warm and comfortable 2 bedroomed house sleeping 3/4. 20 minute walk to centre of Keswick with lots of walks and cycle rides straight from the door. It is just a few minutes from the old railway cycle path. Storage available for bikes. There is a spacious lounge, dining kitchen double bedroom with uk king bed and bathroom. The second bedroom is very spacious as a single room and can be provided with 2 twin beds if needed. In peak summer period only 7night bookings or multiples of.

Traditional townhouse in Keswick
This former guest house on Blencathra Street in central Keswick never feels overcrowded. 5 double bedrooms comfortably sleeps 10 guests. The dining room seats up to 12, the kitchen diner seats 4, plus a large living room with open fires and views of Skiddaw and Latrigg. Also private parking for 2 cars (priceless in summer) The shops, bars and restaurants of Keswick are just a short walk, as is Derwent Water with numerous activities. Very easy access to local walks from your doorstep too.

Rural Idyll close to Keswick.
TAN HOWE DYKE is situated between Keswick and Cockermouth, close to Bassenthwaite Lake. A refurbished cottage dating back to Victorian times within a small group of rural properties, opposite picturesque St. Barnabas Church Setmurthy; enjoying beautiful Lakeland views towards the Skiddaw Massif & Binsey. The property is just a short walk from the Lakes Distillery. Fishing, available at nearby Bassenthwaite Lake. TAN HOWE DYKE features landscaped garden and patio.

Luxury Lune Valley Cottage with Hot Tub & Sauna
The Newly Refurbished (June 2025) Luxury West Lodge is situated within the quaint village of Claughton in the heart of Lancashire’s Lune Valley. We hope to provide guests with a comfortable yet memorable home from home experience. The cottage offers beautiful views from an elevated hilltop position. Take it easy at this unique, tranquil and luxurious getaway. The Fenwick Arms gastro pub is situated a short 2 minute walk away.

The Sparrow Cottage Mire house
The Sparrow cottage is perfect for romantic, cosy nights away and to explore the beautiful fells. Head outside to the private dining area overlooking countryside and fell views. Watch the newborn lambs being born in springtime and listen to the beautiful birds all year round. On a lovely starry night enjoy a soak in your luxury private hot tub with a glass of bubbles and a good book.

The Old Map Shop
The Old Map Shop was originally part of the village school. In more recent times it was a map shop, but then lay empty for a number of years before it was sensitively converted into a holiday property in 2020 - 2021. Caldbeck has a pub, cafes and a few shops. It is a great base for exploring the northern fells or for a stop on the Cumbria Way.

Appletree Cottage, Keswick with Hot Tub & Parking
A cosy 3 bedroom Cottage with Hot Tub, Log Burner & Enclosed Garden along with Parking. Sleeping up to 8 guests in 1 king bedroom, 2 twin bedrooms and a sofa bed. A 15 minute gentle walk into Keswick with a pub over the road. An ideal base for exploring the Lakes or just relaxing. Up to 2 well behaved pets welcome.
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Destinations to explore
- Lake District National Park
- Yorkshire Dales National Park
- yorkshire dales
- Grasmere
- Buttermere
- Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
- Hadrian's Wall
- The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
- Weardale
- Muncaster Castle
- University of Lancaster
- Birdoswald Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall
- Ingleborough
- The Bowes Museum
- Vindolanda
- St Bees Beach
- The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop
- Duddon Valley
- Honister Slate Mine
- High Force
- Parkdean Resorts White Cross Bay Holiday Park
- Fell Foot Park - The National Trust
- Leighton Moss Rspb Reserve
- Aira Force Waterfall





