Lakes Aquarium

Lakes Aquarium in Cumbria showcases diverse aquatic life from lakes around the world with themed exhibits including Lake District native species and a virtual diving bell experience, offering an engaging indoor aquatic encounter.

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Trevene

A charming detached cottage in a peaceful rural setting with mature gardens, ideal for a large family, offering spacious bedrooms and convenient amenities near local pubs and lakes in the Lake District National Park.

Gowan Hall - Gowan View

Gowan View is a newly built detached barn conversion accommodation in the village of Arkholme with 3 bedrooms and 3 ensuite bathrooms, set on the ground floor and featuring an open plan living space with views, a large enclosed garden, and private parking.

2 miles from Sizergh

Sizergh Castle is a Grade I listed stately home and historic house museum in Cumbria, England, featuring Elizabethan and Georgian architecture with notable oak interiors and portraits. Visitors can explore both the castle's historic indoor spaces and its extensive outdoor gardens and estate, which includes the largest limestone rock garden held by the National Trust.

Sunnybank

This two-bedroom family-friendly lodge is located on the South Lakeland Leisure Village and offers a ground-floor open plan living space with shared access to leisure facilities including a heated indoor swimming pool, gym, steam room, and private parking.

2 miles from Arnside and Silverdale

Arnside and Silverdale is a natural outdoor area noted for its limestone grassland, mixed woodland, and diverse wildlife including butterflies and song-birds. Visitors can enjoy scenic views of Morecambe Bay and the Lake District, several walking trails, and notable landmarks like the Queen Victoria Jubilee Monument. The site is dog friendly but has uneven terrain and no indoor facilities.

Near Cartmel Priory Gatehouse

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse is a medieval building in Cumbria that served as part of the Augustinian Cartmel Priory and later a grammar school. It is now owned by the National Trust with limited public access to the Great Room on certain days.

Near Tarn Hows and Coniston

Tarn Hows in Cumbria offers a scenic and accessible outdoor experience featuring a circular walk around a breathtaking tarn, woodland trails including a waterfall, and grazing rare cattle breeds. Facilities include a café and mobility scooter hire, with parking available for a fee unless you are a National Trust member.

2 miles from Holker Hall & Gardens

Holker Hall & Gardens is a 25-acre estate featuring formal and woodland gardens, including a romantic Sunken Garden, a wildflower meadow, and the National Collection of Styracaceae. Visitors can enjoy plant sales, refreshments, and scenic mown paths through vibrant herbaceous borders and natural parkland.

Dale Garth Lodges - Larch Lodge

This detached lodge in the Lake District is set in landscaped grounds and offers ground-floor accommodation with two bedrooms, a private hot tub, terrace, and private parking, surrounded by countryside and nearby outdoor activities.

2 miles from Swarthmoor Hall & Gardens

Swarthmoor Hall is a 17th century country house renowned as the birthplace of Quakerism, featuring historic rooms open for viewing, set in extensive gardens with a wildflower meadow, a barn café, and a small gift shop. It offers a blend of indoor heritage and outdoor natural beauty for visitors.

Near SY Gondola

The Steam Yacht Gondola is a restored Victorian steam-powered passenger vessel offering scenic cruises on Coniston Water, England. Operated by the National Trust, it runs from March to October with options for private charters and an immersive 'Engineer for the Day Experience'.

Otter Tarn - Horse Spout

Horse Spout is a detached architectural lodge located near South Lakes villages with scenic countryside and woodland surroundings offering a tranquil holiday retreat.

2 miles from Stott Park Bobbin Mill

Stott Park Bobbin Mill is a 19th-century working bobbin mill museum in Cumbria, showcasing historic wood turning machinery including a steam engine and water power, operated by English Heritage.

2 miles from Beckside House

Beckside House is a rare small northern gentry Georgian house dating from 1767, featuring a well-preserved interior and contemporary garden with formal lawn and beck-side walk, open to visitors by prior appointment mainly in August and holiday periods.

2 miles from Halecat

Halecat is a historic Georgian house set in scenic woodlands and gardens in Cumbria. Visitors can explore the house's grand interiors and enjoy the natural beauty of the estate's broadleaf woodlands and meticulously designed formal gardens, including a listed gazebo. The site offers facilities for children and is part of the Witherslack Estate, popular with walkers and wildlife enthusiasts.

Hollin Bank Barn

A detached three-bedroom cottage located in a peaceful and picturesque area near Coniston Water, offering scenic views, a south-facing garden, and private parking with a cosy atmosphere and close proximity to outdoor activities.

Breasty Haw

Breasty Haw is a traditional detached Lakeland cottage set in an acre of mature woodland, offering a peaceful rural retreat with views across the valley and direct access to forest walks and cycling routes, suitable for family holidays and outdoor activities.

Near Hill Top, Cumbria

Hill Top Farm is a 17th-century historic house museum in Cumbria, England, that was once home to Beatrix Potter. Visitors can explore the preserved interior rooms furnished as in Potter's time and enjoy the surrounding garden maintained in the style of her illustrations. The venue offers a unique insight into the life and works of the beloved children's author in a picturesque Lakeland village setting.

The Gallery Cottage

The Gallery Cottage is a recently renovated single-storey stone cottage set in a tranquil countryside hamlet near Silverdale, featuring exposed beams, a wood burner, and modern kitchen, ideal for a peaceful rural escape surrounded by gardens and farmland.

2 miles from Leighton Hall

Leighton Hall is a Grade II*-listed Regency gothic house in Lancashire, still lived in by the Gillow family. Visitors can explore both the historic house interiors and extensive parkland with family-friendly outdoor activities, enjoy a traditional tea room, and watch birds of prey displays.

Fallbarrow Hall

A Grade II listed Gothic Victorian Mansion near Windermere offering spacious accommodation for up to 36 guests, suitable for large family reunions or celebrations, set in private grounds with lawned gardens and close to local amenities including dining venues and outdoor activities.

Oaks Farm Cottage

This 16th-century beamed holiday cottage is quietly located half a mile from Ambleside's center, featuring original character, a secluded garden with fell views, and proximity to Lake District walks and local amenities.

Near Stagshaw Garden

Stagshaw Garden is a woodland garden in Cumbria managed by the National Trust, famous for its shrubs including rhododendrons, azaleas, and camellias, providing a scenic outdoor experience.

Holgates - The Barn

The Barn is a stylish three-bedroom holiday cottage in Silverdale offering a peaceful retreat for families and nature lovers, set near an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with scenic walks and wildlife views.

2 miles from Levens Hall

Levens Hall is an Elizabethan manor house in Kendal, Cumbria, known for its historic interior and extensive, world-famous topiary gardens dating from the 17th century. Visitors can explore the house and gardens, enjoy the picnic areas, cafe, and shop, with facilities suitable for children and wheelchair access.

The Corn Store

This cottage offering scenic views is a peaceful countryside retreat located on the border of the Lake District National Park with a large garden, balcony, and proximity to local towns and outdoor activities.

Near Dalton Castle

Dalton Castle is a 14th-century Grade I listed peel tower in Cumbria, England, managed by the National Trust. It offers indoor historical exhibitions including local history and art displays, highlighting its past as a prison and administrative center.

Holgates - Cove Lodge

This holiday cottage in Silverdale offers a cosy and homely village retreat suitable for couples, families, and pet owners, with a charming mix of character and modern comforts in a scenic countryside location near nature reserves and walking trails.

3 miles from Leighton Moss

Leighton Moss is a large nature reserve in Lancashire featuring extensive reedbeds, saltmarsh, and woodland habitats. It offers outdoor wildlife watching with hides and trails accessible to wheelchair users. The venue includes an award-winning visitor centre with a café, shop, and family-friendly facilities.

The Burrow

A countryside self-catering accommodation located in the Lake District National Park, set in a historic restored building with garden patio and private parking, suitable for a small family or group including pets.

2 miles from Fell Foot

Fell Foot Park is a National Trust country park at the southern end of Windermere in Cumbria, offering lakeside walks, historic boathouses, boat and kayak hire, a café, a playground, and seasonal ferry links to Lakeside station.

Scot Beck Cottage

Scot Beck Cottage is a quintessential country cottage set in the tranquil Troutbeck Valley, surrounded by scenic countryside and offering a cosy, characterful retreat with original features and modern amenities for up to four guests.

Pear Tree Barn

Pear Tree Barn is a traditional detached Lakeland cottage designed as a stylish holiday retreat for two, located near the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales with peaceful countryside surroundings and nearby walking routes.

Near Number Seven Church Street

Number Seven Church Street is a classic Lakeland cottage located in Wordsworth country, Ambleside, Cumbria, offering charming historic accommodation with limited accessibility and free parking for visitors. Access requires payment even for Historic Houses members.

The Coach House

The Coach House at Brackenthwaite Holidays is a three-bedroom family-friendly property set in a rural courtyard within the Arnside and Silverdale National Landscape, offering a stylish interior with modern and traditional features and surrounded by enclosed grounds with outdoor seating and a children's play area.

Near Townend

Townend is a 17th-century historic house in Troutbeck, Cumbria, owned by the National Trust. It offers insight into the life of a wealthy farming family and is a Grade I listed building open to the public for tours.

The Old Court House (Millom)

The Old Court House is a homely accommodation converted from an old police station and magistrates' court, located near the beach and the Lake District National Park, set in a coastal small town with nearby nature and outdoor activities.

3 miles from Sandscale Haws National Nature Reserve

Sandscale Haws National Nature Reserve is a coastal nature reserve featuring wild sand dunes, grasslands, and a beach with panoramic views of the Lake District mountains. It is notable for its rare wildlife including the natterjack toad and migratory bird populations, offering outdoor recreation like guided nature walks for families and dog walking.

2 miles from Wray

Wray Castle is a Victorian neo-gothic castle in Cumbria with extensive grounds featuring rare trees, part of Windermere shoreline, and historic connections to Beatrix Potter. It is managed by the National Trust and offers both indoor tours and outdoor exploration, including public access to the grounds year-round.

Lonsdale House Apartments - Thirlmere

This is a modern, clean and contemporary 1-bedroom apartment located on the second floor of a Grade II listed building in the market town of Ulverston, blending historic charm with modern design in a lively town setting near the Southern Lake District.

Near Allan Bank

Allan Bank is a Grade II* listed historic villa in Cumbria, England, known for its connection to William Wordsworth and other literary figures. Located in the Lake District, it offers both indoor historical house exploration and outdoor garden experiences with red squirrels. The property is owned by the National Trust and open to the public.

Woodbine Cottage

Woodbine Cottage is a homely countryside retreat in the hamlet of Burrow, near Kirkby Lonsdale, welcoming families and couples looking for a peaceful rural setting with scenic walks and outdoor activities.

Near Windermere and Troutbeck

Windermere and Troutbeck is a National Trust property in Cumbria featuring natural landscapes around Windermere lake, historic farms including Beatrix Potter's Troutbeck Park, and sites like Ambleside Roman Fort and Bridge House.

Hillberry Cottage

This stylish countryside retreat in Yealand Redmayne offers modern comfort and scenic views, suitable for couples, families, and nature lovers seeking a peaceful base near local attractions and outdoor activities.

Rustic Cottage

This accommodation is a terraced holiday cottage in Bowness-on-Windermere located within walking distance to Lake Windermere and nearby outdoor and water activities in a village setting with shops, pubs and restaurants nearby.

2 miles from Holehird Gardens

Holehird Gardens is a 10-acre fellside garden featuring spectacular views over Windermere, diverse plant collections, woodland walks, and a walled garden. Visitors can enjoy national plant collections and new accessible paths amid wildflower meadows and herbaceous borders.

2 miles from Rayrigg Hall

Rayrigg Hall is a Grade II* listed Tudor and Georgian private family home on the shores of Lake Windermere, offering scenic gardens, historic architecture, and notable past residents. Visits are by appointment with light refreshments available, providing a unique glimpse into historical architecture and gardens.

3 miles from Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore

Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore offer stunning panoramic lake views from a historic viewing platform with coloured glass, combined with extensive outdoor walking and cycling trails along England's largest lake. Visitors can enjoy a cosy café, wildlife, and family-friendly activities in a beautiful natural setting with accessible lakeshore paths.

Low Jock Scar Country Estate

This accommodation comprises four separate properties within a country estate complex, offering group lodging for up to 18 guests, set in a woodland environment with shared garden and BBQ areas by a beck, providing a peaceful and scenic rural base with local wildlife.

The Coach House

The Coach House is a detached cottage situated on a working farm in the village of Bootle, near the western fells of the Lake District National Park, providing a coastal and rural setting with access to local shops, a pub, and scenic outdoor activities.

2 miles from Wordsworth Grasmere

Wordsworth Grasmere offers a rich cultural experience exploring William Wordsworth's home, Dove Cottage, with restored gardens and woodland, an interactive museum with manuscripts, and engaging activities for all ages. Visitors can enjoy guided tours, a sensory garden, and a café serving local food amidst the scenic Lake District setting.

Ramblers' Cottage

A three-bedroomed cottage situated in a quiet and peaceful location close to the pier and restaurants of Bowness, offering a comfortable home suitable for families and groups, with a private enclosed garden and convenient on-site parking.

2 miles from Hawkshead and Claife

Hawkshead and Claife is a National Trust property in Cumbria featuring the historic town of Hawkshead, Claife Viewing Station with unique colored glass rooms offering views over Windermere, and nearby Wray Castle. Visitors can enjoy walking and cycling along the lake shore and explore notable historic sites within the woodland and village areas.

2 miles from Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop

Tabitha Twitchit is a historic 17th-century stone building in Hawkshead, Cumbria, which housed the Beatrix Potter Gallery dedicated to original book illustrations by Beatrix Potter. It showcases her artwork and relates to her life and work within a preserved former solicitor's office, managed by the National Trust until 2022.

Gilbert Scar Foot

Spacious period-style accommodation in Ambleside with high ceilings, suited for walkers and cyclists, featuring four en-suite bedrooms across three floors, located near Lake Windermere and local attractions.

Bluebell Cottage

Bluebell Cottage is a stone built Lakeland villa located in Grasmere's quiet Easedale Valley, offering a tranquil and scenic countryside setting with peaceful surroundings and fell views from every room.

Edith Rose

This 3-bedroom mobile home is situated on the coastal Ocean Edge Holiday Park in Heysham, offering a stylish open-plan layout, a spacious terrace, and proximity to scenic coastal views with amenities on site including a shared sauna, indoor heated swimming pool, and restaurant.

2 miles from Heysham Coast

Heysham Coast is a sandstone headland near Morecambe featuring the ruins of the early medieval St Patrick's Chapel and unique rock-cut graves. Visitors can enjoy scenic walks through coastal grassland and woodland with spectacular views over Morecambe Bay and the Lake District.

Dunningwell Hall

Dunningwell Hall is a spacious Victorian mansion near the western edge of the Lake District National Park set in 26 acres of gardens and woodland, offering a peaceful and private countryside retreat for large groups and families.

Salter Fell

A three-bedroom cottage located near the Ingleton Waterfall Walk and the Three Peaks, set in the Yorkshire Dales on 6 acres of private land with characterful stone and beam features, offering a peaceful countryside retreat with outdoor patio space and private parking.

3 miles from Tarn Hows

Tarn Hows is a scenic artificial tarn located in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria, known for its beautiful natural surroundings, walking trails, and waterfalls. It is a protected Site of Special Scientific Interest and managed by the National Trust, attracting many visitors for outdoor recreation and nature appreciation.

2 miles from Aira Force and Gowbarrow Park

Aira Force is an 18th-century pleasure ground featuring a dramatic 65-foot waterfall and extensive woodland trails rich in wildlife such as rare red squirrels. Visitors can enjoy outdoor adventures including walking trails with panoramic views over Ullswater, along with a tea-room offering refreshments. The site is family-friendly, dog-friendly with dogs on leads welcome, and free for the general public to visit. While it offers accessible parking and toilets, the steep and rugged terrain limits wheelchair accessibility to the waterfall itself.

Urswick Road Cottages - Bramble Cottage

Bramble Cottage is a peaceful barn conversion set in a private secluded plot surrounded by trees and fields, suitable for family or group stays in a countryside setting with nearby nature and historic attractions.

Belle View

This is a light and airy first floor apartment close to the heart of Bowness, offering 3 bedrooms and accommodation for 6 guests, featuring a balcony and private parking for 2 cars, situated near shops, pubs and restaurants and only 5 minutes from Bowness Bay on Lake Windermere.

Shore Meadow

This semi-detached bungalow is located near the Lake District National Park and a secluded sandy beach, offering peaceful coastal countryside views. It features two double bedrooms, a woodburner, and an enclosed lawned garden with a patio, making it suitable for families with children and pets.

3 miles from Brantwood

Brantwood is a historic garden and museum in Cumbria, formerly home to John Ruskin, featuring a large estate with diverse plantings, ancient woodland, a meadow, and rare flora by Coniston Water. Visitors can explore both indoor museum exhibits and extensive outdoor gardens and woodlands.

Meadowcroft Cottages - Haystacks

This semi-detached holiday cottage is located near Lake Windermere and Bowness, providing a peaceful and homely retreat with easy access to the town and scenic countryside surroundings, suitable for families and couples.

Peachy

Peachy is a holiday caravan by the sea positioned on a corner plot, featuring an open-plan living space with a decked terrace and partial sea view, within a complex that offers shared leisure amenities including an indoor heated pool and sauna.

Haweswater Cottage

Haweswater Cottage is a traditional farm cottage located on the edge of a working farm in the Cumbrian fells, offering a tranquil rural setting with access to scenic outdoor activities and wildlife.

3 miles from Shap Abbey

Shap Abbey is the ruins of a former Premonstratensian monastery in Cumbria, featuring a large tower and visible building outlines. Visitors can explore the historic outdoor site with free public access.

2 miles from The Langdales

The Langdales in the Lake District offer dramatic natural landscapes with mountain peaks, tarns, woodland trails, and a historic arboretum. Visitors can enjoy extensive outdoor walking and cycling routes, accessible areas including a circular trail around Blea Tarn, and peaceful woodland at High Close Estate. Facilities include parking, accessible toilets, and dog-friendly paths, making it suitable for families and nature lovers.

Yewfield Apartments - Juniper

This ground floor studio apartment offers an open plan living space with a small decking area, set on a rural estate near Hawkshead with nearby Lake District attractions and countryside walks.

Nelson's Cottage

Nelson's Cottage is a character cottage located in the centre of Burton in Lonsdale, known as "the last village in Yorkshire." It offers a cosy and welcoming atmosphere with three bedrooms and a communal enclosed courtyard featuring garden furniture and a BBQ.

Borranside

A cosy detached bungalow located at the northern tip of Lake Windermere offering private gardens with scenic views of nearby mountains and easy access to the lake shores, situated close to Ambleside village amenities.

Garth Country House Cottages- Garth Court

A split-level one bedroom apartment located near the village of Near Sawrey in The Lake District National Park, offering a peaceful rural retreat ideal for couples with private parking and shared laundry facilities.

Riverside Cottage

Riverside Cottage is a mid-terraced Cumbrian cottage situated in a quiet rural hamlet near Coniston Water and the Lake District National Park, set in a large garden by a river with scenic walks and fishing opportunities nearby.

Seathwaite Tarn

This cosy detached log cabin is located in the heart of the Lake District near Ambleside, surrounded by nature with red squirrels and many local attractions, offering an open-plan living space with two bedrooms and private parking.

Near Borrowdale

Borrowdale is a scenic valley in the English Lake District National Park, known for its picturesque river, surrounding fells, and historic graphite mining. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful natural landscape and explore several villages within the valley.

Tarn Rigg

A spacious and stylish Edwardian country residence apartment in the Lake District with accommodation for up to 10 guests, featuring ensuite bedrooms, private parking and outdoor decking with garden furniture, located in a quiet residential area with scenic views of the Langdale Pikes.

Moss Bank

Moss Bank is a spacious, elegantly appointed bungalow situated in a quiet cul-de-sac just outside Windermere town centre, offering a peaceful and comfortable self-catering stay with attractive gardens and convenient access to local amenities and transport.

New House

New House is a stylish and sophisticated detached home built in 1996, offering spacious accommodation on a quiet residential road midway between Windermere and Bowness, with versatile living spaces suited for larger or smaller parties.

Dale Garth Lodges - Oak Lodge

A contemporary, high-end lodge with private hot tub and private parking, set in landscaped grounds near the South Lakes, ideal for exploring the Lake District National Park.

2 miles from Furness Abbey

Furness Abbey is a historic ruined Cistercian monastery in Cumbria, England, dating back to 1123. It was once the second wealthiest abbey in the country and is now a protected scheduled monument with Grade I listed buildings, offering an outdoor exploration experience with a visitor centre.

Coniston Cottage

This end terrace cottage offers stunning panoramic views of Coniston Water and the surrounding fells, providing a peaceful and scenic base for families and couples to explore the Lake District countryside and nearby villages.

Lingmoor View

This cosy cottage offers a blend of character and modern comfort set within scenic countryside, surrounded by hills and stunning walks from the doorstep, ideal for families and nature enthusiasts.

Gragareth Bungalow

This accommodation is a homely, self-contained cottage located on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales surrounded by private land and countryside, offering peaceful and scenic views including an enclosed garden and patio area with garden furniture.

Ghyllside 3

Ghyllside is a spacious family home in a quiet and secluded cul-de-sac above the lower entrance to the Stockghyll Park and Falls, offering a peaceful countryside setting ideal for larger groups and walkers.

Lake View

This three-bedroom property accommodates up to five guests and is located in a quiet area near Windermere and Bowness with views over Lake Windermere to the Langdale Pikes; it features a large garden with walks onto the fells directly from the rear garden.

Number One

A boutique hotel-styled renovated house with historic features, accommodating 14 guests, featuring multiple bedrooms, a private hot tub, cinema room, large patio with garden and BBQ, and private on-site parking in a group-friendly setting.

Holgates - The Knott

This cosy three-bedroom holiday cottage in Silverdale offers a welcoming atmosphere with spacious living areas and a private enclosed garden, suitable for families and couples, set in a peaceful rural location near natural attractions.

Beech Cottage

Beech Cottage is a traditional mid-terrace holiday cottage in the village of Nether Kellet that offers a peaceful and cosy environment ideal for couples and small families, featuring two bedrooms, an enclosed garden, and proximity to countryside walks and local amenities.

3 miles from Gresgarth Hall

Gresgarth Hall features a celebrated garden designed by Lady Arabella Lennox-Boyd, set in a valley with a lake and sculptures, open to the public monthly from February to November and free for Historic Houses members.

The Studio at Cross House

The Studio at Cross House is a cosy, charming studio retreat located in the village of Whittington near Kirkby Lonsdale, offering a peaceful and intimate setting ideal for couples or solo guests seeking relaxation in the countryside.

Dale Garth Lodges - Cedar Lodge

This accommodation is a delightful, self-contained lodge located near the southern Lake District countryside with scenic and family-friendly surroundings, providing a private and easy stay with outdoor space and facilities suited for a countryside holiday.

Moorside Glamping Pods - Stainton

This comfortable and cosy ground-floor glamping pod is set on a working Cumbrian farm in a peaceful countryside location near popular Lake District sites, offering a nature-immersive and laid-back retreat without Wi-Fi and with private decking and garden furniture.