Holiday rentals in Skelton

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.

The Paddock, Ullswater

The Paddock is a detached cottage located in the heart of the National Park. The property sits in the Ullswater valley in the village of Watermillock and boasts views of the lake from its private balcony. It has a spacious garden equipped with a tyre swing and a driveway to accommodate a number of vehicles. You can walk to local pubs, the lake, the local camp shop, Pooley Bridge and Aira Force. In the evenings, dine in our open plan kitchen diner and then relax on the balcony or in the lounge.

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.

Cheerful cottage convenient to the Lake District

Cobbler’s Cottage is the perfect place to stay for a relaxing break whilst exploring the Lake District and all that Cumbria has to offer. This modern, comfortable and well equipped one bedroom cottage has free parking and is located close to the M6. It is in an ideal location with some of the Lake’s most iconic places such as Ullswater, Helvellyn and Blencathra only a short drive away. Greystoke has a shop/post office, outdoor pool and the excellent Boot and Shoe pub is around the corner.

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 Woodland Cabin with Hot Tub. Bluebell

Surround yourself in wild woodland at Bluebell Highgate Cabin on the Hutton John Estate, set within the beautiful northern Lake District. A cosy retreat for two complete with a wood fired hot tub and breathtaking views across to the fells surrounding Ullswater. The bespoke-built cabin has an L-shape floor plan that offers a cosy open-plan living space with panoramic views. Bluebell cabin is perfect for cosy couple’s getaways or Lake District adventure weekends and is dog-friendly.

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.

Stunning barn minutes from the Lake District

Toddles Barn offers a stunning, recently converted rustic retreat just minutes away from the wonders of the Lake District. Located in the small, friendly village of Skelton, the property is surrounded by rolling countryside & the foothills of the northern Lake District fells. Toddles reveals its history without compromising on modern conveniences. This 17th century building has been upgraded to provide the highest levels of comfort while featuring original stone and woodwork.

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!

Hutton Row Cottage

Located between the villages of Calthwaite and Skelton in the quiet hamlet of Hutton-in-the-Forest, this fully-modernised C18 cottage is set amidst farmland. Carlisle is twelve miles north and Penrith eight miles to the south, and the Lake District National Park is a mere 6.5 miles away. The property is ten minutes from Junction 41 of the M6: ideally located as a base for exploration of The Eden Valley, Southern Scotland and Hadrian’s Wall as well as the northern lakes.

The Barn

The Barn at Ellonby offers a peaceful and elevated setting with stunning views from every angle. The Pennines, Northern Lake District Fells and on a clear day views drift as far as Dumfries. The Barn is often sat above the cloud creating an amazing cloud inversion around us. Situated just 3 miles out of the National Park you are close enough to be there in minutes but also enjoy the relaxing setting in Ellonby afterwards avoiding any hustle and bustle of tourism

Barn Owl Cottage

Barn Owl Cottage sits in a quiet, rural position on the edge of the northern Lake District. Many popular destinations are just a 10–30 minute drive away, including Penrith, Keswick, Carlisle, Ullswater, and the River Eden. There are also several excellent places to eat nearby. If you’re looking for an easy, welcoming, and unique place to stay with free parking—away from the crowds—this is it. An on-site coffee shop is also just a short walk away.