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Short cottage breaks in the Lake District, England

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Glingerbank, Cumbria, England
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Glingerbank

Longtown, Cumbria
Sleeps 15–30 15 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 05/05 to 08/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Open fire Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Games room
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties Group welcome
Heads Nook Hall Cottage, Cumbria, England
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Heads Nook Hall Cottage

Heads Nook, Cumbria
Sleeps 2–4 2 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 15/05 to 22/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden BBQ EV Charging Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome
Sandbeds Farmhouse, Cumbria, England
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Sandbeds Farmhouse

Grayrigg, Cumbria
Sleeps 5–10 5 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 05/05 to 08/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed Special celebrations Group welcome
Kirkandrews House , Cumbria, England
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Kirkandrews House

LONGTOWN, Cumbria
Sleeps 7–15 7 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 05/05 to 08/05/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Open fire Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties Group welcome

The Lake District in England is a popular area for self catering breaks.  Many spend a week or more exploring the beauty of the Lake District.  If you have just a few days to spare though you may be seeking a self catering short break in the Lake District.

The Lake District in Cumbria is a national park and an area known for its natural beauty, lakes, walks and watersports.  If you like outdoor activities, weather permitting, you should enjoy a self catering break in Cumbria, the Lake District.

Whatever your preferred type of self catering accommodation whether you are searching for a stone built cottage, a log cabin or a country cottage, we hope you find the right kind of short break cottage in the Lake District for you.  Short break stays are usually for a minimum of 3 nights, and some owners only welcome short break bookings in low season.  Click photos to find out more about each short break cottage in the Lake District.