We have created a list with the best private villas in Lake District, UK. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Eva Schulz & Kim Moore. Updated February 2024.
Offering a garden and garden view, Heather Mere Cottage, Bowness-on-Windermere is set in Bowness-on-Windermere, 38 km from Derwentwater and 43 km from Askham Hall. The property is around 49 km from Trough of Bowland, 50 km from Muncaster Castle and 16 km from Kendal Castle. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 300 metres away. The holiday home comes with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. This holiday home is allergy-free and non-smoking. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Bowness-on-Windermere, like hiking. A baby safety gate is also available for guests at Heather Mere Cottage, Bowness-on-Windermere. Cat Bells is 44 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 117 km from Heather Mere Cottage, Bowness-on-Windermere.Show full description
Meadowside Cottage is a holiday home, situated to the rear of Lakeside Country Guest House. The cottage is well placed in the Northern Lake District for exploring Buttermere, Derwentwater, Whinlatter Forest and the Skiddaw mountain range. The cottage features a dishwasher, a washing machine and a tumble drier. There is also a small patio. Bassenthwaite lake is a 5-minute walk from the property and Keswick and Cockermouth are both a 10-minute drive away. Windermere is 24 miles away. There is a pub and a distillery with a Bistro close to the property. The area is also popular for hiking, cycling fishing and sailing.Show full description
Featuring mountain views, The Byre provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 10 km from Derwentwater. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 10 km from Buttermere. The spacious holiday home comes with 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. The unit is soundproofed and includes a parquet floors as well as a fireplace. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Keswick, like hiking. Askham Hall is 38 km from The Byre, while World of Beatrix Potter is 44 km away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 133 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Set in Grange Over Sands, 22 km from World of Beatrix Potter and 44 km from Trough of Bowland, Coachhousebungalow offers accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. The property was built in 19th century and has accommodation with a patio. Outdoor dining is also possible at the holiday home. The holiday home has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with quiet street views. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 112 km from Coachhousebungalow.Show full description
Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, Pottery Gate, Bowness-on-Windermere is situated in Bowness-on-Windermere, 300 metres from World of Beatrix Potter and 38 km from Derwentwater. The property is located 43 km from Askham Hall, 49 km from Trough of Bowland and 50 km from Muncaster Castle. This pet-friendly holiday home also has free WiFi. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Kendal Castle is 16 km from the holiday home, while Cat Bells is 44 km from the property. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 117 km from Pottery Gate, Bowness-on-Windermere.Show full description
Offering mountain views, Dovedale is an accommodation situated in Keswick, 3 km from Derwentwater and 17 km from Buttermere. The holiday home, set in a building dating from 1900, is 32 km from Askham Hall and 35 km from World of Beatrix Potter. This pet-friendly holiday home also has free WiFi. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms with a bath. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. This holiday home is allergy-free and non-smoking. Lake Windermere is 41 km from the holiday home, while Cat Bells is 7.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 127 km from Dovedale.Show full description
Boasting garden views, Historic converted byre in courtyard of 16C house features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 32 km from Askham Hall. The property has inner courtyard views and is 39 km from Derwentwater and 49 km from Buttermere. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The holiday home features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some fruits and chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue. For guests with children, the holiday home provides outdoor play equipment and a baby safety gate. Cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Brougham Castle is 28 km from Historic converted byre in courtyard of 16C house, while Whinfell Forest is 34 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 106 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Featuring garden views, Lake District 2021 Deluxe Static Caravan on Haven Lakeland features accommodation with a tennis court and a patio, around 28 km from World of Beatrix Potter. This holiday home provides free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. The property offers bike hire and features a garden and sun terrace. This holiday home comes with 3 bedrooms, a kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 2 bathrooms equipped with a walk-in shower. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. At the holiday home, the restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and serves British cuisine. Guests at Lake District 2021 Deluxe Static Caravan on Haven Lakeland will be able to enjoy activities in and around Flookburgh, like cycling and hiking. The accommodation features a children's playground and a picnic area. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 121 km from Lake District 2021 Deluxe Static Caravan on Haven Lakeland.Show full description
Ann's Hill offers two 5 star self catering cottages; Ann's Hill Cottage and Ann's Hill Lodge, situated 2 miles from Cockermouth. Champagne is chilled in the fridge for your arrival. Both properties include well equipped kitchens with large electric range cookers, dishwashers and dining area. The lounges leather sofas, log burners and flat screen TV and free WiFi. The bedrooms have king-sized beds and each bathroom has a rain shower and free-standing roll-top bath. Towels and bed linen are available free of charge. Both properties have their own garden and private parking. Both properties, Anns Hill Lodge and Anns Hill Cottage have their own private hot tubs for you to enjoy. Keswick is 16 miles from Ann's Hill, while Ambleside is 30 miles from the property.Show full description
Offering river views, The Little Fish is an accommodation situated in Cockermouth, 18 km from Buttermere and 20 km from Derwentwater. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. Outdoor dining is also possible at the holiday home. The holiday home with a terrace and mountain views has 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. The unit is soundproofed and is comprised of a parquet floors as well as a fireplace. This holiday home is allergy-free and non-smoking. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go fishing and hiking nearby. Askham Hall is 49 km from The Little Fish, while Whinlatter Forest Park is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 133 km from the accommodation.Show full description
The Stopping Point- Exceptional Cumbrian Cottage is set in Flookburgh. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 26 km from World of Beatrix Potter. The holiday home comes with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 119 km from The Stopping Point- Exceptional Cumbrian Cottage.Show full description
Situated in Bowness-on-Windermere, near World of Beatrix Potter, The Den - The White House Windermere is housed in a historic building where guests can enjoy a garden. This holiday home features accommodation with a patio. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking holiday home features a hot tub. The holiday home with a terrace and garden views has 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Bowness-on-Windermere, like golfing. Derwentwater is 38 km from The Den - The White House Windermere, while Askham Hall is 42 km from the property. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 117 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Situated 16 km from Askham Hall, Ullswater - Stunning home with breathtaking views features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 30 km from World of Beatrix Potter, 35 km from Buttermere and 39 km from Lake Windermere. The property is non-smoking and is located 22 km from Derwentwater. The holiday home with a terrace and garden views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Guests can enjoy an ambient stay in their soundproof room with parquet floors and a fireplace. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Brougham Castle is 20 km from Ullswater - Stunning home with breathtaking views, while Cat Bells is 26 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 117 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Boasting quiet street views, Old Brewery Barn, Ullswater, Lake District features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 4.7 km from Askham Hall. It is situated 34 km from Derwentwater and offers private check-in and check-out. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The spacious holiday home with a terrace and garden views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Penrith, like hiking. A baby safety gate is also available for guests at Old Brewery Barn, Ullswater, Lake District. World of Beatrix Potter is 40 km from the accommodation, while Buttermere is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 103 km from Old Brewery Barn, Ullswater, Lake District.Show full description
A recently renovated holiday home located in Dalton in Furness, The Black Dog Cottage features a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 33 km from World of Beatrix Potter. The spacious holiday home comes with 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Muncaster Castle is 48 km from the holiday home. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 136 km from The Black Dog Cottage.Show full description
Tranquility No 42 Port Haverigg Marina, a property with a garden and a bar, is located in Millom, 42 km from Lake Windermere, 43 km from Wasdale, as well as 49 km from Scafell Pike. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 26 km from Muncaster Castle. The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with lake views. This holiday home also includes a patio that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. The holiday home has a children's playground and a picnic area.Show full description
Offering a garden and garden view, Mews Cottage Arnside - 2 Bedroom Cottage is located in Arnside, 25 km from Trough of Bowland and 29 km from World of Beatrix Potter. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.2 km from Arnside Beach. With free WiFi, this 2-bedroom holiday home offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 101 km from the holiday home.Show full description
Set in Penrith, in a historic building, 3.7 km from Askham Hall, Widewath Barn is a holiday home with a garden and barbecue facilities. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. There is a picnic area and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The holiday home provides guests with a terrace, inner courtyard views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the holiday home, the units have bed linen and towels. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Penrith, like cycling and hiking. Derwentwater is 38 km from Widewath Barn, while World of Beatrix Potter is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 105 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Saddleback Penthouse is located in Penrith, 36 km from Derwentwater, 49 km from Buttermere, and 18 km from Brougham Castle. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 23 km from Askham Hall. The holiday home is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. At the holiday home, there is a dressing room for guests to change in. Whinfell Forest is 24 km from Saddleback Penthouse, while Cat Bells is 40 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 102 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Situated in Ulverston, 26 km from World of Beatrix Potter and 48 km from Muncaster Castle, The Butler's House features accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. This holiday home provides accommodation with a patio. Outdoor dining is also possible at the holiday home. The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests can relax in the garden at the property.Show full description
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