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Luxury Rural Cabin with Wood Fired Hot Tub
Glencartholm Farm by Wigwam Holidays is part of the UK's No1 glamping brand that has been providing guests with 'great holidays in the great outdoors' for over 20 years! Situated in a beautiful rural location in Dumfries and Galloway, we also run an Alpaca Farm. Beautiful views and quiet surroundings are what will greet you whilst you relax in the private hot tub. We have 4 luxury ensuite cabins with wood fired hot tubs and the capacity to accomodate for couples, families and group bookings.

Peaceful, cosy escape for two people.
Delightful, bright modern studio apartment set in a peaceful village location. Easy access to the M6 motorway and A6. Perfectly positioned midway Penrith - Carlisle, the studio is an ideal base for exploring the stunning Eden Valley, the breathtaking Lake District or Convenient stopover when travelling to Scotland. Stagecoach bus 104 stops right at the doorstep, offering easy local connections. Offers privacy, tranquillity, and a calm atmosphere -the perfect setting to unwind and recharge.

Luxury Lake District cottage for two
Tongue Cottage is a delightful one bedroomed property in Watermillock. An area of outstanding natural beauty within the Lake District National Park, only a mile from Ullswater. It provides a unique location for walking, honeymoons, or romantic getaways and is perfect for that special anniversary, birthday or simply for those just wanting to relax. Located next to the owners’ home, but still maintaining solitude and privacy, the cottage is surrounded by open fields and is a haven for wildlife.

Charming cosy cottage near Michelin -starred pub
Escape to the heart of cumbrian countryside with a stay at Westoe cottage, a delightful 18th century one bedroom retreat. With rustic charm, modern comforts, recently renovated . Perfect for couples or solo travellers in the peaceful village of Skelton on the edge of the Lake District. Only a short walk from a Michelin-starred pub. This cosy cottage offers a comfortable base to explore the Lake District, Eden Valley and beyond, Only 7 miles from Penrith. An ideal place to unwind and recharge.

Barn Owl Cottage
This 17th-century barn conversion is full of character, featuring exposed beams and stonework throughout. Upstairs, there is an open-plan kitchen and living area with a wood-burning stove, overlooking surrounding fields. An outdoor balcony provides a lovely space to relax and enjoy the view. The property also offers a wood-fired sauna with indoor hot and cold showers, which can be booked separately. An on-site café and coffee shop are just a short walk away. Dogs are welcome by arrangement.

Dandelion Cottage, Romantic Hot Tub Lake District
Dandelion and Hoglet Cottages (Cumbrian Tourism Award Winner Self Catering 2026), are two cosy self-catering hideaways in the Lake District, each a romantic retreat for two. Set in peaceful Cumbria countryside near Hadrian’s Wall, our cottages combine charm and luxury, featuring high-end furnishings, a modern wood-burning fireplace, a private hot tub for relaxing evenings, and featured in The Times Coolest Cottages, perfect for short breaks and walking holidays with stunning Cumbrian views.

Blencathra Lodge, Former Fruit Store to the Castle
If you're looking for that ideal escape to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the beautiful Lake District, then Blencathra Lodge is the perfect place to be. Only 10 minutes from the M6 Motorway, we are perfectly situated so that you can enjoy this amazing part of the country. Set in the award winning gardens of Stafford House, itself an enchanting Grade 2 Listed "Folly" and nestling in the magnificent grounds of Greystoke Castle, your pets are more than welcome to stay with you too!

Cosy Relaxing Lake District retreat Fast BroadBand
Guests say the lodge is clean, comfortable, cosy, well appointed, relaxing and good value Perfectly placed in the countryside of the Northern Lake District amongst other similar lodges Fast Fibre broadband with Smart TV Near Penrith, Keswick, and the lakes of Ullswater, Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite Local animals such as Red Squirrels, Pheasants, Rabbits, Hares and Deer wander about. We have our place professionally cleaned after each guest with bedding and towels included in the price

3Bed Lake District Home, Log Burner, Fenced Garden
Discover Woodland View, a renovated three-bedroom cottage in Unthank near Skelton. Well-equipped and child- and pet-friendly, it includes three beds, with a downstairs king and en-suite for accessibility, a log burner, large fenced-off lawn garden with woodland views, private parking, and a modern well-equipped kitchen. Perfect for families and small groups, it offers hiking, cycling, a Michelin-starred pub, and nearby attractions including the Lake District, Penrith, and Carlisle.

Rural 3-bedroom cottage in quiet village
Our mid-terraced cottage sleeps up to five guests in its three well-presented bedrooms, one of which is en-suite. The heart of the home is its living room, complete with a multi-fuel stove which brings some extra cosiness in the colder months, or somewhere to dry your boots after a day in the fells. We have free parking for two cars on the driveway outside the house, and around the back is a shared garden with outdoor seating, ideal for al fresco dining when the sun is shining!

The Barn
Escape to our beautifully restored sandstone barn in the heart of the Eden Valley, Cumbria — an ideal retreat no matter the season. Nestled amidst stunning countryside in close proximity to both the Lake District and Pennines, this charming getaway offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comforts, with original timber beams, a wood-burning stove, and a private outdoor patio and lawn. The Barn can be booked along with The Byre next door for pairs of couples.

Stylish & cosy barn near Michelin-starred pub
Get cozy and settle into this stylish, recently renovated apartment in a wonderful 17th century stone-built barn. Oodles of original character combined with modern conveniences make Precious Barn the perfect getaway for couples looking to escape to the gorgeous east Lakeland countryside. Precious Barn boasts a wood-burning stove for those cold winter nights, as well as a generous patio and outdoor seating with stunning views across the Eden Valley for warmer days.
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Other great holiday rentals in Skelton

Tethera: Eco-Luxury Passivhaus on Ullswater

Hamish's Hideaway

The Hayloft

Cosy courtyard cottage with countryside views

Bird Box

Romantic Cabin with Fell Views and Hot Tub

Holly Cottage - Village location, Lake District

The School House Hideaway
Destinations to explore
- Lake District National Park
- Yorkshire Dales National Park
- yorkshire dales
- Grasmere
- Buttermere
- Beamish the Living Museum of the North
- Northumberland National Park
- Hadrian's Wall
- The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
- Weardale
- Muncaster Castle
- Ingleborough
- Duddon Valley
- The Bowes Museum
- Kynren
- The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop
- Honister Slate Mine
- St Bees Beach
- Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
- Fell Foot Park - The National Trust
- High Force
- Leighton Moss Rspb Reserve
- Cartmel Racecourse
- Lake District Wildlife Park





