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The Lake District cottages and Airbnbs to book now
The Lake District has some of the most impressive landscapes in the UK and Lake District AirBnBs are built to cater to this. Think cosy cottages, log fires and comfortable furniture built for retiring to after a long day exploring the fells, pubs and walking paths of the area. There are so many things to do in the Lake District, especially for adventurous types who like a blustery walk, long hike or wild swim. There are also a number Michelin-starred restaurants and many of the best UK chefs can be found in the Lake District, making it a wonderful retreat for foodies.
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The Lake District is full of charming places to stay, and there's plenty of variety depending on what you want from your holiday. Kendal can be a good base as it's on the train line to London and has many amenities, while quaint villages like Grasmere and Bowness-on-Windmere offer a lot of charm. For walkers, the Langdale valley has lovely paths to suit every ability and Ullswater is a popular choice to take in the grand sweep of the lake. If you're after a hotel, then check out our round-ups of the best Lake District hotels (and the best spa hotels in the Lake District!), but if you're convinced a cottage is for you, these are the best Lake District AirBnBs.
1/6Fern Cottage, Great Strickland
Fern Cottage might be charmingly old from the outside, but the interior is sleek and well renovated, with a particularly enviable forest green kitchen. The whole cottage is a truly lovely example of modern cottage style that looks so inviting. What's more, it's very close to a local pub and lots of great walking paths before you return home and cosy up to the fire.
- Sleeps: 5
- Bedrooms: 3
- Garden: Yes
- Prices from: £263 per night
2/6La'al Yam, Kendal
This quaint cottage is named ‘La’al Yam’, which means ‘small home’ in the Cumbrian dialect. It's part of a larger house, and has a handmade yew kitchen, lots of William Morris textiles and textural details throughout. The Arts and Crafts cottage was built in the 1910s and is full of details that showcase local craftspeople and traditional techniques. On the outskirts of Kendal, it benefits from a proximity to many amenities but looks out onto beautiful landscapes.
- Sleeps: 4
- Bedrooms: 2
- Garden: Shared
- Prices from: £153 per night
3/6Loveday, Staveley-in-Cartmel
There's something about the Lake District that calls to mind images of stone cottages and so it's natural to want to stay in one when you visit. This romantic abode is over 250 years old, but modern and rustic inside, bringing the best of both worlds together. Flagstone floors, a log burner in the original fireplace and a rather delightful wooden bath add character in abundance.
- Sleeps: 2
- Bedrooms: 1
- Garden: No, but the cottage has lake access
- Prices from: £169 per night
4/6Woodhaven, Grange-over-Sands
Step inside this lovely house and the grandeur of the impressive hallway will take you aback. It sets the tone for the ground floor, which is a lovely mix of period pieces and a new kitchen. Upstairs, while the bedrooms are perfectly lovely, the bedding style is a bit dated but it can be forgiven for the rest of the amenities on offer.
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 4
- Garden: Yes
- Prices from: £450 per night
5/6Windermere
If you like your holiday accommodation to be light, bright and airy and right in the thick of the action, then this newly renovated house is where to book. By action, Windermere can hardly be compared to the buzz of London but it is a wonderful village to base yourself in and even has a station that connects to the main transport hubs of the area. The cottage has bags of charm, having been a school and a chapel in previous lives.
- Sleeps: 4
- Bedrooms: 2
- Garden: Yes, plus lake access
- Prices from: £238 per night
6/6The Gate House, Clappersgate
On the northern tip of lake Windermere, this 17th-century Grade II listed house has bags of character and is full of surprises. The rooms of very generous in size, full of antique furniture but with modern bathrooms. The kitchen has an Aga, an essential for a country retreat.
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 4
- Garden: Yes
- Prices from: £206 per night
