Find self catering and cottages that are great for a short break in North West England

Cowdber Barn, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from: £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Kirkby Lonsdale sleeps 10.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach nearby • Fishing nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Easy Walking • S

Accommodation overview: In lovely surroundings of peaceful open countryside, this award-winning, detached barn conversion, with its own small garden, is built around a cobbled courtyard and reached by a ¾-mile long farm track. Ingenious design has retained the barn’s unique character, while creating very spacious and well-equipped accommodation, ideal for holidays at any time of year. Set away from the farmyard, it is surrounded by farmland where sheep and cows quietly graze. There are wonderful walks straight from the door, with the fells and mighty Ingleborough in sight. At Ingleton (6 miles), there are miles of paths with steps and bridges along a wooded valley where waterfalls abound, and nearby White Scar Caves display classic features of limestone caverns. The very pretty market town of Kirkby Lonsdale is just 4 miles away, offering shops, inns, restaurants and a golf course.
Cowder Barn is ideally located between two National Parks – the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District – both within easy touring distance and offering some of England’s most dramatic scenery. Rushing rivers flow down the main dales of Wensleydale, Swaledale and Wharfedale, surrounded by the high peaks of the Pennines, and high waterfalls, such as Hardraw Force near Hawes, make spectacular sights. Everywhere grey-stone villages blend effortlessly into an unspoilt landscape. The Lakes offer a land of exciting contrasts – high mountains and deep lakes in an ever-changing array of colours. Fishing and water sports can be enjoyed, or for the less energetic, sheepdog trials, Cumberland wrestling and fell races make good spectator sports. The coast is easily accessible, with the wide sandy beach at Morecambe only 16 miles away. Shops 4 miles, pub 1 mile.

Sitting-room with open fire and French door to garden. Large kitchen with dining area and wood-burning stove. Large walk-in larder. Utility with separate toilet. Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. Three further bedrooms, each with three steps up to threshold; two twin bedrooms and one large bunk bedroom with additional pair of bunk beds (for +2). Large south-facing sun room with full-length glazed doors to enclosed cobbled courtyard. Two bathrooms, each with over-bath shower and toilet. First floor: Games room with table tennis, darts and wood-burning stove.

Buck Yeats North - Fir Tree Lodge, Lakeside, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Lakeside sleeps 4.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Close to the western shore of Lake Windermere, these two apartments (Deer Rise Ref LL3, and Fir Tree Lodge Ref LL2) look out over shared grounds to the lake, with use of a private shore area for picnics and paddling, a short walk away on the Buck Yeats estate. (No access through the garden, details in house folder). The village of Lakeside is a short walk for hotels, Aquarium of the Lakes, Lakeside to Haverthwaite Steam Railway and Gondola (for lake trips). The holiday apartments have large grounds with lawns, natural rock pond, shrubberies. On the edge of Grizedale Forest, walking and cycling area through the forest to Sawrey and Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top Farm. For the energetic, Wainwright’s 214 fells beckon (many a short drive), the South Lakes Animal Park and Muncaster Castle make for fantastic family days out. Shops 2 miles.

The Little Griffin, Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Broughton-in-Furness sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Fishing nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: This very attractive and high quality detached barn conversion stands in a pretty, walled, south-facing patio garden, in the heart of an attractive historical town. Cosy and equipped to a very high standard, the holiday cottage is an ideal location for outdoor pursuits, with excellent walking, climbing, water sports and cycling nearby. The market town of Ulverston (10 miles) is an interesting Lakes’ town, with good shops and Laurel and Hardy Museum. Barrow-in-Furness, 15 miles. Coniston 9 miles. Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, 13 miles. Sandy beach at Silecroft, 8 miles. Fishing 1 mile. Shops and village inn 100 yards.

Entrance lobby. Attractive, modern fitted kitchen with tiled floor and dining area. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Double bedroom with four-poster bed (5ft) and French windows to patio. First floor: Sitting-room with ‘living-flame’ gas fire and French windows to stone landing with steps leading down to patio. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

Whistling Green, Ulpha, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Ulpha sleeps 4.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Situated besides the picturesque River Duddon, one of Wordsworth’s favourite places, Whistling Green allows easy access to the lakes of Windermere and Coniston. This comfortable wing of the owner’s traditional Cumbrian farmhouse, set in half an acre of shared grounds, is surrounded by open moorland with grazing sheep and wonderful views up the valley. The area offers fell walking, sailing and riding at Coniston, the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway and an exhilarating drive over Hardknott Pass to visit the Roman Fort and much more. Families will enjoy the sand and shingle beach at Silecroft (8 miles). Shop ½ mile, a local pub serving excellent food 3 miles up the valley.

Large beamed sitting/dining room with open fire and rugs on polished wooden floor. Modern fully fitted kitchen area. First floor: Two bedrooms; one double and one twin. Fully tiled bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet.

Keepers Cottage, Graythwaite, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Graythwaite sleeps 10.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: Located just a mile from the western shores of Lake Windermere and situated on the side of a country lane with wonderful views of the estate fishing tarn 110 yards away, Keepers Cottage has been fully restored to the highest standard. Benefiting from a secluded and peaceful setting, the cottage is part of the Graythwaite Estate set within 4 acres of woodland offering plenty of natural space where peace reigns supreme. Standing detached, Keepers Cottage boasts private parking and a south-west facing terrace area with barbecue, perfect for those warm summer evenings. A 2½-acre stocked lake provides free trout fishing and at the hub of the estate, beautiful Graythwaite Hall’s lovely gardens are open to the public from Spring. Guests are also invited to use the facilities of the converted farmstead (a ten minute stroll), which now provides holiday accommodation and where there is an indoor heated swimming pool (open 8.45am to 7.45pm), a fitness suite (at cost) and bicycle hire. This is an excellent location for exploring the Central Lake District with its varied and extensive visitor attractions. Within 10 miles are Rydal Fell, Rydal Water, Grasmere and the cottage of William Wordsworth, who brought the Lake District to the attention of the world. Just four miles away at Hilltop Farm near Sawrey, is the cottage where Beatrix Potter wrote her many stories about Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddleduck. A gallery at Hawkshead, also four miles, is a gallery dedicated to her original drawings and illustrations. Running through the valley of the River Leven is the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam Railway (4 miles); its train connects with a leisurely steamer and travels to the busy town of Bowness-on-Windermere. The steamer also travels further north to Waterhead, stopping at the pretty little town of Ambleside. Ambleside is a first-class base for walkers, but in addition offers numerous attractions such as St Mary’s Church, whose spire is visible from all over town, Bridge House National Trust Information Centre, Adrian Sankey’s Glass Works and The Armitt, whose collections displays the contribution to Lakeside Society made by John Ruskin, Beatrix Potter and writer Harriet Martineau. Shops 4 miles, pub 3 miles.

Living room with central double-opening wood-burning stove, leading to dining room. Well-equipped modern fitted kitchen. Double bedroom. Shower room and toilet. Twin bedroom. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed and en-suite bathroom with toilet. Two twin bedrooms. Shower room and toilet.

Miller Beck, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Newby Bridge sleeps 8.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: A magical setting on the shores of Lake Windermere providing the perfect holiday location. This exceptional house, one of a pair, offers spacious, light rooms and inspirational contemporary decor and lighting. Situated at the southern tip of the lake, it is set in 4 acres of paddock and woods with a beck bordering one side, 150 metres of lake frontage and use of a jetty for boat launching. There is also an enclosed garden with decked terrace. The southern Lake District offers a spectacular choice of activities from watersports to mountain climbing, cycling and walking. Magnificent scenery surrounds visitors in every direction and there are many cultural events throughout the year around the lakes and at the historic castles, houses and gardens which abound in this area. The nearby village of Lakeside, 1½ miles, is home to the Aquarium of the Lakes and the Lakeside to Haverthwaite Steam Railway - a great favourite with families and train enthusiasts. Bowness-on-Windermere, 7 miles, is a vibrant village with stylish boutiques, restaurants, art galleries, museums and the Beatrix Potter Exhibition. From here there is also a small car ferry across the lake to Sawrey, Hawkshead, the Grizedale Forest and Coniston, and the tourist boats for trips to Ambleside or a leisurely scenic excursion around the islands. Alternatively, simply relax in the grounds with a picnic beside the lake and a swin, weather permitting. This property is under the same ownership as Home Farm (LN2). Shop ½ mile, pub ¼ mile.

Four steps to entrance. Spacious living room with open fire, patio doors and lake views. Large kitchen/dining room with Aga (for cooking), French doors, wooden floor and sitting area with TV. Study. Utility. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 6ft bed, walk-in dressing room and en-suite bathroom with feature free-standing bath, shower cubicle, bidet and toilet. Three double bedrooms, each with TV, one with 5ft bed and en-suite shower room with toilet, one with en-suite shower room with walk-in shower cubicle and toilet, one with fully tiled en-suite wet room and toilet. Bathroom with double bath.

The Heronry, Netherby, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Netherby sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: This outstanding, detached, single-storey barn conversion is situated in the courtyard alongside the Grade II listed mill house, and is set in 3½ acres of grounds. Completed in 2007, from the outside The Heronry looks like a barn in keeping with the surrounding buildings. The interior is spacious and contemporary with porcelain tiled floors throughout and stunning floor-to-ceiling windows along the rear of the building, creating a light and bright huge space. Running alongside the rear of the property and viewed from the massive windows, is Carwinley Beck which is regularly visited by its heron. This funky property is very special and those wishing to relax in superb surroundings will not be disappointed and great care and attention to detail has been taken to provide a welcoming holiday experience. The area immediately in front of The Heronry is paved and provides a pleasant outdoor dining area. Guests are free to wander round the grounds and enjoy the large mill pond, enclosed scented garden, fish pond and stream with numerous decked and sitting areas for relaxing. It is also ideally positioned for touring and exploring the exciting surrounding areas which are full of history, beautiful scenery and have much to please the outdoor enthusiast. There is northern Cumbria, its lakes and fells and numerous market towns; southern Scotland including the world famous Gretna Green (8 miles); Hadrian’s Wall and Northumberland all within a short drive. City of Carlisle 9 miles. Shops and pubs 3½ miles.

Spacious, contemporary open-plan living/dining room with large wall-mounted TV, electric fire, porcelain tiled floor, stunning floor-to-ceiling windows to the rear and well-equipped kitchen area with sleek kitchen units. Spacious double bedroom with 6ft bed, TV, floor-to-ceiling windows and large en-suite bathroom with double Jacuzzi bath, large shower cubicle, double wash basins and toilet.

Helm View, Windermere, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from: £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Windermere sleeps 7.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Games Room • Easy Walking • Sleeps 7

Accommodation overview: Located within the heart of the Lake District, Helm View is situated in the secluded tree-lined district of Annisgarth, a short walk from the centre of both Windermere and Bowness and five minutes on foot from the open countryside with views over Windermere and beyond. This modernised Lakeland slate house is a spacious retreat combining tradition with modern facilities and the chance to relax in front of the log fire or on the patio. There are numerous attractions nearby with outdoor activities, sightseeing, shops, restaurants, Lake Windermere and the Beatrix Potter visitor attractions. Ambleside and Hawkshead are within five miles. Shops 1 mile.

Step to entrance. Large living/dining room with wood-burning stove, patio doors to garden and large modern fitted beamed kitchen. Games room. Double bedroom. Single bedroom. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet. First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom and toilet.