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Fell End Cottage is a fantastically-unique abode set in Storth near Milnthorpe, Cumbria, boasting a swimming pool and a great location in a National Park. Arnside 2 miles; Silverdale 4.5 miles; Kendal 9.8 miles. (Ref. 1169530)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £1180

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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Shore View is a delightful, two-bedroom, semi detached house situated in the village of Grange over Sands, Cumbria. Sea views. Enclosed garden. WiFi. Cartmel 2 miles; Lake Windermere 8 miles. (Ref. 942586)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from £479

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.2

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Luxury country residence in Portinscale. WiFi. Five original fireplaces. Stunning private grounds. Five bathrooms. Marble shower room. Two sitting rooms. Off road parking. Keswick 2 miles. (Ref. 972588)

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7 nights from £1821

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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A gorgeous semi-detached cottage nestled on the outskirts of Carnforth, Lancashire. Games room. En-suite. WiFi. Capernwray 2.9 miles; Morecambe 6.6 miles; Lake District National Park 11.9 miles. (Ref. 986936)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

7 nights from £464

  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms7
  • PetsYes

    4.6

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Unusual detached cottage on Roa Island in unique location. Amazing sea views, observation tower, hot tub, large summer room, table football. Superb accommodation for families or groups. Ulverston 8 miles. (Ref. 8088)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £2125

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.5

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A luxurious, contemporary and immaculately finished converted property, surrounded by countryside in the village of Coniston, Lake District. Decking area with private hot tub. Stunning interior. Lovely views. Hawkeshead 4.1 miles; Ambleside 7.9 miles. (Ref. 1044227)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £2636

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

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A stylish, detached Lakeland home sitting in an elevated position overlooking Lake Windermere near Windermere, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Range cooker. Smart TV. Ambleside 10.5 miles; Kendal 11.7 miles. (Ref. 1079690)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £1189

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  • Bedrooms11
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A beautiful Victorian house lying amidst the hills in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in Sedbergh. Woodburning stove. Two hot tubs. Ideal for large families. Incredible views. Kendal 12.3 miles; Hawes 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1022219)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

7 nights from £4865

  • Sleeps18
  • Bedrooms8
  • PetsYes

    4.4

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A stunning detached house lying on the Solway Plains in Seaville, Cumbria. En-suites. Large barn with hot tub and bar. Spacious. Family-friendly. Pet-friendly. Silloth 4.8 miles; Wigton 8.9 miles; Cockermouth 18.5 miles. (Ref. 1061482)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

7 nights from £2096

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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Spacious property with luxurious interior, immaculate and stunning panoramic views.Free use of leisure facilities Near Newby Bridge and Lake Windermere 1.4 miles. (Ref. 1027058)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £993

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.7

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This semi-detached Lakeland house is nestled in the village of Underbarrow, near Kendal, in the Lake District National Park. Electric woodburning-effect stove. En-suite. Kendal 4.8 miles. (Ref. 1013090)

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7 nights from £816

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo
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Bank Barn - Wreay is a magnificent barn conversion within extensive grounds with panoramic mountainous views towards Lake Ullswater, in Wreay, Cumbria. Penrith 7.8 miles. (Ref. 1160532)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £1646

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.5

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This semi-detached house is nestled in the town of Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria. Woodburner. Sea views. Kendal 14.1 miles; Windermere 15.4 miles. (Ref. 1021530)

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7 nights from £534

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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This beautiful period property rests in the town of Ambleside within the Lake District National Park. En-suite. Cinema room. Woodburning stove. Grasmere 4 miles; Windermere 4.8 miles; Keswick 16.1 miles. (Ref. 1016150)

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  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Sky TV

7 nights from £1868

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.6

    Outstanding

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A traditional white-washed holiday cottage resting on the outskirts of Ambleside, Cumbria. Rural. Family-friendly. Close to amenities. Grasmere 4.2 miles; Windermere 5 miles; Keswick 16.6 miles. (Ref. 1085219)

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7 nights from £652

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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This spectacular lodge overlooking the Jackdaw Quarry rests in Capernwray near Kirkby Lonsdale, Lancashire. Woodburning stove. Stylish interior. Idyllic location. Morecambe 8.4 miles; Lancaster 8.6 miles. (Ref. 1055063)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

7 nights from £1082

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.8

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Beautifully-presented, Windermere cottage with lake views. Five minutes' walk to lake. Juliet balcony from sitting room. Super en-suite accommodation. Enclosed patio garden. Pet friendly. WiFi. Windermere 1 mile; Ambleside 5.9 miles; Kendal 9.6 miles. (Ref. 934814)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £905

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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This stunning, ground-floor apartment sits within the Grade II listed Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston, Cumbria. Luxury. Ground-floor living. Off-road parking. Rural location. Smart TV. Open-plan. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1101581)

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  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £1006

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

    4.6

    Outstanding

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Stunning Victorian 'Castle' sleeps 12 in Windermere, 6 luxury bedrooms all ensuite.Incredible views, lovely outdoor space. Children & Babies welcome. No pets. (Ref. 1042261)

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  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £1471

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.7

    Outstanding

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A delightful Victorian Lakeland cottage, resting in the centre of the historic town of Keswick, Cumbria. Central heating. Period features. Bassenthwaite 7 miles, Ullswater 15 miles. (Ref. 1011668)

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  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £633

Trying to find somewhere out-of-the-ordinary to stay for your next staycation? Then this collection of unusual places to stay in the Lake District will be sure to impress you! Featuring properties that are packed full of character features and situated in some of the most beautiful parts of this vast national park, they can make for unforgettable places to stay for your next countryside escape. 

Why Choose an Unusual Place to Stay in the Lake District? 

Choosing one of these quirky places to stay in the Lake District can make for a wonderfully memorable way to spend your next break. Whether you’re after a modern development or a beautifully restored historic building, this collection features some of the best properties found anywhere in the Lakes. 

Offering guests all the amenities and creature comforts of home, many of these unusual places to stay in the Lake District are also situated conveniently close to some of the region’s best towns, villages and natural landmarks, giving you easy access to all the best things to see and do. 

Put together a full itinerary with inspiration from our Lake District Travel Guide

Places to Visit from your Unusual Accommodation in the Lake District 

With so much to see, do and explore across the lakes, you and your guests won’t have any problems planning your days out when staying at one of these quirky places to stay in the Lake District.  

In terms of towns, Ambleside makes for a fantastic place to go for a wander. Found on the northern shores of Lake Windermere, here is where you’ll find historic winding streets lined with some of the region’s best shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Not only that, but you’ll also find some brilliant places to go hiking such as Wansfell Pike and unique landmarks like the Ambleside Roman Fort, both of which are well worth exploring. 

Further south along the eastern banks of Windermere is the town of Bowness, a beautiful town that’s long been one of the most visited towns in the region. Home to the iconic Old England Hotel and attractions like The World of Beatrix Potter, this town is where you can also take a tour of England’s largest lake by taking the Windermere Ferry Cruise across the water. 

Other Popular Destinations near Unusual Places to Stay in the Lake District: 

Eden Valley 

Keswick 

Pooley Bridge 

Troutbeck 

Ullswater 

Types of Lake District Holidays 

Aside from these unusual places to stay in the Lake District, there are still lots of other options to take a look at.  

With a full collection of Lake District cottages to explore, there are also plenty of alternative properties to explore including dog-friendly Lake District cottages perfect for those of you bringing your pampered pooch. If you’re looking for something extra special for your next staycation in the Lakes why not browse these cottages in the Lake District with hot tubs, luxury Lake District cottages, large Lake District cottages and these Lake District cottages with swimming pool

You can also choose from these country cottages in the Lake District, Lake District lodges and log cabins, Lake District glamping pods, Lake District cottages for family holidays and even holiday parks in the Lake District

Still unsure? Then why not check out these short breaks in the Lake District, last-minute Lake District holidays, remote cottages in the Lake District and cheap Lake District cottages as well. 

If you’re still searching for your perfect unusual getaway then browse the full collection of unusual holiday cottages in the UK.