Take one portion of beautiful countryside. Sprinkle on a handful of diverse cities and unique heritage towns. Add several fresh water lakes. Garnish sparingly with a peppering of beautiful mountain ranges and blend. The end result? North West England of course!
That's right, the North West is one rather lovely concoction and this stunning patch of the UK may be the perfect place for your next cottage holiday. From the dizzying heights of Manchester and Liverpool, to the peace and tranquillity of the Lake District, there's a lot to love about this unique corner of England.
Discover more with a cottage holiday in North West England
As a collective entity, the North West doesn't exactly conjure up images of a top holiday destination. But take a look at the individual components, and you'll be scrolling down to choose your favourite North West holiday cottage before we can say 'Lake Windermere'.
Speaking of Windermere, let's start with the Lake District, the undisputable gem of the North West. This popular holiday destination is teeming with picture postcard peeks, beautiful lakes and a plethora of charming Lakeland villages. Whether you're planning a romantic break for two or an adventure holiday for the full family, we've plenty of North West holiday cottages in the Lake District for you to choose from.
Discover the picturesque countryisde of Cheshire, offering scenic walking trails and enchanting forest to explore, plus plenty of charming country pubs, characterful market towns and the historic city of Chester, which is well worth a day trip.
Alternatively, take a day trip to any one of the North West's exciting cities during your cottage holiday, including Manchester, Liverpool and Lancaster in Lancashire. Each of these diverse conurbations has its own unique culture and heritage, which can be discovered in a variety of attractions throughout the towns. Heading to Liverpool? Spend some time on the city's award winning waterfront, which was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2004. Or, if your heart's set on a daytrip to Manchester, be sure to check out the Museum of Science and Industry, where you can learn the origins of the UK's first city of industry.
From exciting city breaks to peaceful getaways in the Lake District or a trip seaside area of Southport, you're sure to discover the best of the North West with our self catering holiday cottages. Book yours today.
We also have a fantastic selection of cottages available to rent in the North East of England .