House holiday rentals in Backbarrow

Hawkhow Cottage, Glenridding

Hawkhow Cottage compromises four bedrooms and sleeps seven comfortably or eight cosily. Upstairs you will find three bedrooms (one King, one double and one twin) and a bathroom. Downstairs there is an additional bedroom (small double), a shower room and a traditional Aga-warmed kitchen. The glass and oak-framed extension provides a large living room with log burning stove and a galleried dining area. The property will be prepared ready for your arrival with freshly laundered bed linen and bath towels supplied for your stay. We have provided a selection of games, puzzles and toys to keep you entertained inside (and the optional use of a TV and Xbox One) as well as books, maps and guides to help you plan your activities outside. There is ample parking on-site. Guests also have shared use of the main house’s extensive gardens and grounds, including the sauna. Please note that the garden is steep with drop-offs in places, it has a number of steps and paths that can be extremely slippery, as well as running water courses, ponds and bridges. As well as having Ullswater on your doorstep for sailing, kayaking and wild swimming, there are a number of fabulous walks and bicycle rides that can be started from the cottage without ever needing to get into your car. Keen walkers can even start the climb to Helvellyn by walking up the garden to join recognised footpaths. Glenridding is a beautiful 15 minute walk along the Lake and provides a number of cafes, pubs and shops as well as access to the famous Ullswater Steamers. A slightly longer walk along the Lake in the opposite direction will take you past Glencoyne Bay, the inspiration for William Wordsworth’s ‘Daffodils’ poem, to the popular Aira Force waterfall and trails maintained by the National Trust.

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No. 2 Mount Pleasant Cottages, Greenodd

This cosy cottage has been stylishly enhanced to provide guests with a range of modern conveniences whilst retaining some of the original 1880 features. A refurbished wash house, in a separate building across a small court yard, provides guests with additional facilities including utility room, second shower room, equipment drying storage room, secure cycle storage area, quiet room. There is a garden and sun terrace with views across the Leven Estuary. Cottage access via 15 steps from the road.

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Gorgeous home, private parking and stunning views

Bay View Cottage is a fabulous ENTIRE Ulverston home extremely well suited for a romantic escape for two people or for working in the area, or working at home, great WiFi. Very peaceful here no road noise lots of bird song, cosy up and enjoy the panoramic view. Very close to town centre it has own entrance with a key safe, so arrival time can be totally flexible, and there is private parking. We use a Professional cleaning service to ensure the place sparkles. Much better than a hotel room!

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4 Bed Coach House in the heart of the Lakes

The Coach House is the perfect bolthole for a family getaway to the country with numerous walks on its doorstep to choose from and only a short drive from both Lake Windermere and Coniston. On the ground floor you’ll find a large open plan kitchen with log burner, great for entertaining. A cosy living space to chill and unwind. Games room with pool table. Spacious gardens to enjoy the summer sun. Upstairs has Four bedrooms with one en-suite and a Stunning master bathroom. No Stag/Hen Parties

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Tethera Nook - a unique cosy crafted retreat

Tethera Nook is the South East wing of Hylands with wonderful views. Set over three floors, surrounded by beautiful gardens, it has been renovated with great care, to the highest standard of design, using quality materials and finishes. It is a place to rest and unwind, to wander and sit in a garden full of wildlife, to gaze at the ever changing views. It's 12 minutes walk from Kendal town center's many independent shops and restaurants and 5 minutes walk to our local pub the Rifleman's Arms

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Luxury Lake District House

Originally built in 1895 and recently undergone extensive renovation this stunning property close to Windermere exudes quality and style. Includes a bright fully equipped kitchen, large lounge with wood burning stove and dining area with views over the surrounding meadows and fells. Family bathroom, further en-suite, three bedrooms: king, double and twin. Large balcony with stunning views over Lake Windermere. This property is perfectly placed to enjoy all that the Lake District has to offer

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The Lake Lodge (Windermere)

Contact us to ask about last minute discounts! Wansfell Holme is a beautiful Grade 2 Listed period house set in a perfect location in the Lake District National Park, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. We have incredible views over Lake Windermere (100 yards from the house), and there is easy access to the lake, woods and fells . In addition, Waterhead and Ambleside are within easy walking distance, and we are more or less central for visits to other parts of the Lake District by car.

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NEW - Mayfair House - 5 Star - Lake View Luxury

Situated in the most desirable area of Bowness-on-Windermere, Mayfair House is a newly refurbished 5 Star Luxury Lake View Property. If you're looking for a house that is of the highest quality, offers stunning lake views and a perfect peaceful location yet is within just a few metres of the vibrant village of Bowness.....This is it! Less than 200m from the shores of Lake Windermere, the super stylish Mayfair House offers guests everything you would want for a perfect holiday.

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West View, Lakeside, delightful - with Hot Tub

If you are ....looking for a beautifully modern stay with all the comforts of home, this house is by far your most ideal choice. Stunning walks close by and just a stone’s throw from pubs and Lakeland strolls. Just brilliant (Lucy and Matts review). Our delightful holiday home, with 7 person hot tub, is the perfect quiet retreat, situated at the foot of Lake Windermere. We offer stays from 2 nights, with a 30% discount for those booking 7 nights.

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Gornal Ground House, The Lake District, Cumbria

Gornal Ground House is a five bedroom Victorian Cumbrian farmhouse, sleeping ten and situated at the entrance to the beautiful, unspoiled Duddon Valley; an ideal place from which to explore the Western and Central Fells of the Lake District. Newly renovated, the house is set in large enclosed private gardens and provides an idyllic, child and dog friendly rural retreat for families or groups of friends.

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Eller How House - Private Regency Property & Lake

Built in 1827, this architectural gem, is nestled within 12 acres of private grounds featuring diverse woodland, gardens and an ornamental lake and bridge, just a few minutes drive from Windermere's shore, Cartmel’s world renown restaurants and the southern lakeland fells. The holiday let is situated in the west wing of the house with it’s own private garden, driveway, parking and entrance.

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Nan’s Cottage, South Lakeland District

Gorgeous former Miller’s cottage set within the peaceful village. Just South of Coniston Water. Family & dog friendly. Outdoor seating area with large open, shared lawn which boasts the River Crake at the bottom. (Supervision for small children needed when by the river). Fully equipped with dishwasher, washing machine and aga wood burner.

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