Lake District National Park Travel Forum

Hi there!

We are looking for a cottage for a week in this area or surrounds, preferably not far (within easy walking distance) to a little village. Does anyone have any recommendations? The self-catering cottages I have found online are at farms, which we usually love - peace and quiet, but this time we are looking for one a little closer to a village.

Thanks,
Jen

I forgot to mention, this is for end July 2008. Many thanks.

Hello Jenny - I was just going to ask - When and How Many People?

Late July gets busy. I wonder if this sort of place is the kind you are looking for
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/England/holiday-cottage-Cumbria-Lake-District/p1955.htm

The southern part of the Lake District in an area such as this one, and Kirby Lonsdale and surrounding villages are mainly unspoilt.

For Lake District "proper" Troutbeck, Ambleside, Cockermouth,Grasmere and Rydal all worth a look.
By the way - I haven't stayed in the Cottage linked above but am on the Mailing list of Holiday Rentals and one came in this morning!
(I actually stay with relatives up there these days so no up to date recommendation for a property.)

Thanks for that, will have a look! It's just hubby and I.

Here is another site to try
http://www.cottageguide.co.uk/

I have been looking at that one already, thanks Kathy!

should have known since it is a nice site
how about this one
http://www.lake-district.gov.uk/accommodation or this one
http://www.ashlackcottages.co.uk/

As you mention it is much harder to find something in a town

I love searching for self-catering

I imagine you have seen this site but just in case .... it has a lot of links to accommodation that can be accessed throught a map
http://www.heartofthelakes.co.uk/

Two more to look at - don't be put off by hotel in the second one.

http://www.cottagesambleside.co.uk/index.htm

http://www.theorangetreehotel.co.uk/pages/cottage.html

You'll soon have enough little helpers to do a deal with Santa Claus!

hehe you gals are fab! Thanks ever so much.
*Jen throws each lady a virtual chocolate heart*
I have loads.. was making Valentine cards with the kids today!

Hi Jen,
I stayed in Elm Cottage in a small village called Thorthwaite which has an Art Gallery next door ( if that's of any interest ). The views from the garden were wonderful & the cost very reasonable. The link to that cottage is
http://www.thornthwaite.net/cottages.html Have a great time, Darren.

Thank you Darren, I am an artist.. so always keen! (graphic designer) :)

hi we have used this site many times when hiring cottages and they have always been so friendly and helpful.
http://www.english-country-cottages.co.uk

Thanks again - we are looking at cottages today again... :)

Thank you so much for your help!
We have booked a gorgeous cottage with http://lakelandcottageco.com/
So excited for July now!!! :)

Many thanks!

That sounds good.
Roll on July, have a great time and let us know how it was, please.
Barbara

I will Barbara, for sure! Look out for the tip! :)