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Grassings, a detached Lakeland property set just outside the village of Hawkshead, Cumbria. Five bedrooms. Luxury. Rural location. Quality furnishings. Ambleside 4.8 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1145292)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from £1488

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  • Sleeps24
  • Bedrooms12
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A spectacular estate resting in Graythwaite near Hawkshead, Cumbria. Off-road parking. Private grounds with woodland. Open fires. Ambleside 10.4 miles; Kendal 16.3 miles. (Ref. 1087232)

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7 nights from £4260

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.8

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7 nights from £562

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.8

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A picturesque, stone-built farmhouse resting in the stunning Langdale Valley in the Lake District. Perfect for families. Idyllic location. (Ref. 1042604)

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7 nights from £515

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A characterful, detached cottage settled in Greystoke, Cumbria. Off-road parking. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Smart TV. Rural location. Penrith 5.7 miles; Keswick 12.6 miles. (Ref. 1098898)

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7 nights from £560

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  • Sleeps4
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    4.6

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A pleasant duplex holiday home situated in Chapel Stile. Perfect for a family or two couples. Idyllic location. Pet-friendly. (Ref. 1042921)

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7 nights from £495

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A characterful cottage resting in Grasmere, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. In Lake District National Park. Countryside Views. Off-road parking. Ambleside 5.1 miles; Windermere 10.2 miles; Keswick 12.1 miles. (Ref. 1110309)

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7 nights from £749

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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Family ground floor apartment sleeping four in fantastic grounds in a quiet Keswick location. WiFi. Situated a thirty minute walk to the town centre - 1.5 miles. Derwentwater 2 miles. (Ref. 972266)

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7 nights from £470

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  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
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Modern, extended semi, in Keswick, with fabulous bifold doors and views out to the fells and lake. Sleeps 5, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Log burning stove. Views. Wifi. Children & Babie welcome. Well behaved dogs welcome. Garden and driveway (Ref. 1041897)

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7 nights from £628

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  • Sleeps6
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This wonderfully characterful cottage rests on the edge of Grasmere, with beautiful views of The Lake District. a garden with furniture. Ambleside 4.6 miles; Windermere 14.7 miles; Keswick 12.8 miles. (Ref. 1041618)

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7 nights from £873

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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A rural cottage resting in the countryside setting of Threlkeld near Keswick in Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Countryside views. Pet friendly. Braithwaite 6.7 miles; Ullswater 11.6 miles; Penrith 13.7 miles. (Ref. 1059212)

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7 nights from £486

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  • Sleeps5
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One Side House Farm, a stunning farm house conversion in the charming valley of Langdale, Cumbria. In Lake District National Park. Woodburning stove. Ambleside 6.8 miles; Coniston 8.4 miles; Grasmere 10.8 miles. (Ref. 1147888)

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7 nights from £791

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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(Ref. 1041164)

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7 nights from £811

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Located a short stroll from the centre of Ambleside, Old Coach House is perfect for families or multiple couples. Garden. Parking for 3 cars. Pub and shop 15 mins walk. (Ref. 1040885)

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7 nights from £831

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  • Sleeps4
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Cosy Lakeland stone semi-detached cottage. Wood burning stove. WiFi. Private garden with village views. Off road parking. Central village location. (Ref. 972385)

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7 nights from £582

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  • Sleeps4
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A delightful property close to the town of Ambleside. Stunning setting. Close to amenities. Family-friendly (Ref. 1042628)

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7 nights from £485

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Pretty terraced cottage in the centre of Ambleside. Property has been tastefully refurbished to provide exceptionally stylish and comfortable accomodation throughout. (Ref. 1042238)

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7 nights from £614

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Byways is a lovely holiday cottage resting in the scenic town of Ambleside in The Lake District National Park. Smart TV. National Park. Woodburning stove. Grasmere 4.2 miles; Windermere 5 miles; Keswick 16.6 miles. (Ref. 1152933)

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7 nights from £595

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
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Contemporary architect designed open plan living with fabulous views & garden across Lake Windermere. Sleeps 5, + 1 dog. (Ref. 1042272)

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7 nights from £782

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  • Sleeps4
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Larch Cottage at Esthwaite Water, a lovely holiday bungalow nestled by Hawkshead, Cumbria. Single-storey. Off-road parking. Open-plan. Woodburning stove. Private garden. Ambleside 6.2 miles; Kendal 18.7 miles. (Ref. 1131715)

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7 nights from £947

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Are you looking for a destination that appeals to adults and children alike? Look no further than the Lake District for your next family holiday, a haven for all things outdoors.

Located in the north of England, this National Park is perfect for a family holiday. The kids will love exploring and using up their boundless energy as much as the adults will appreciate the ever-changing and stunning backdrop.

A family break in the Lake District is the perfect base for a holiday full of adventure, exploration and, most importantly, spending quality time together. Explore the outstanding National Park, the second largest of its kind in the UK, offering more than 4,000 square kilometres of stunningly preserved land to appreciate. Climb Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England, try a range of water sports at Lake Windemere, the country's largest natural lake, and follow the fascinating footsteps of both William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter.

Browse this great selection of family-friendly cottages in the Lake District; from traditional cottages amidst copious, rural scenery and inviting coastal hideaways to properties right in the heart of the vibrant centres of thriving towns, such as Keswick, Kendal and Bowness-on-Windermere. If you still haven't found what you're looking for, check out the full list of family holiday cottages in the UK.