Property locations in the Heart of the Lake District
All of our properties are based in the Lake District National Park which offers some of the most beautiful countryside, stunning scenery, wildlife and cultural heritage. Stay in one of our cottages and you are free to explore it all at your own pace.
Whether you are a couple coming away for a romantic break or a family looking for a well-equipped house close to the park and child friendly attractions, there is a property to suit your needs.
For total relaxation, stunning scenery and fantastic food, there is nowhere to compare with the Lake District. Let us inspire you with some ideas to get the most out of your time in this beautiful part of the world.
Self-Catering Lake District Cottages - Enjoy in the Heart of the Lakes
Here at Heart of the Lakes we offer you a fine selection of Lake District cottages sleeping from just two up to the largest sleeping ten. Whatever time of year you choose to stay you will find one of our self-catering cottages in the Lake District that fits the bill. Our Lake District cottages come in all shapes and sizes with a range of quality to suit every taste and pocket. Locations vary from village centre to remote and rural but all are in the most sought after parts of the National Park.
Many of our guests return year after year to their favourite cottages in the Lake District so, if this is your first visit to the Lake District, we hope you will enjoy exploring our website to maybe find your own favourite cottage in which to enjoy many delightful holidays.
The area abounds in places to visit, beautiful scenery, lakes and mountains, wonderful food, country pubs, pretty villages, lake cruises and boat hire. In fact there is so much to do that you may not have time to fit it all in... but make the most of your busy days out and return to your comfortable Lake District cottage to relax and plan your next activity.
Every holiday booked with Heart of the Lakes includes free Leisure Club membership in the price - a facility much enjoyed by our guests. Many of our Lake District cottages are pet friendly and most are family friendly. Don't miss our fine selection of luxury cottages in the Lake District for couples, perfect for that romantic break or just simply for a relaxing getaway at any time of the year.
If you have any queries please do contact us for individual attention. Our expert booking staff will be able to answer any questions to make sure that you choose the most perfect spot your holiday in one of our delightful Lake District cottages.
We loved the central location and the whole cottage was lovely. Everything was spotless on arrival
/ Hazelnut Cottage
Found all the information we needed on the website. Good accommodation & very clean on arrival. We thought that Ghyllstead offered really good value for money & definitely hope to return.
/ Ghyllstead
A fantastic holiday, truly a five star experience.
/ South View
Really nice cottage, really enjoyed our stay here, hope we will be back again.
/ Hillside Cottage
Wonderful accommodation - could not ask for anything else.
/ Parkwood
Loved the apartment. Riverside 6 is our favourite place to stay
Mary in the Keswick office is lovely and helpful
/ Riverside Park 6
Without even leaving the flat, the wondrous Lakeland autumn is visible all around.
/ Squirrel Bank
Enjoyed some quality family time in this lovely, cosy cottage. Cottage is in a superb location for exploring the local area.
/ Courtyard Cottage
We've enjoyed a special family holiday....lovely walks for everyone and rich fellowship around delicious meals and cosy fires. Could not want for more.....
/ Brunt How
Had a fantastic week in the Lakes. Children (5 & 2) especially enjoyed the Beatrix Potter attraction & the South Lakes Wild Animal Park. The cottage is beautiful, very cosy & comfortable. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay & would recommend the cottage to our friends
/ Jasmine Cottage
Just a most wonderful & relaxing week. Cottage is in a perfect location for walking & biking. Felt very at home - thank you.
/ Walker Ground Barn
'Heart of the Lakes' says.....
'A little gem in the heart of Beatrix Potter country....sure to please'
/ West Vale Cottage
Wonderful week's walking with a lovely apartment to return to at the end of the day. Stunning views.
/ Easedale
Come rain or shine, we couldn't pull ourselves away from the balcony...the woodpecker (with baby) became part of the family during our stay.
/ High View
Lovely cottage & facilities. Welcome pack great. Spectacular scenery & places to see - needed more than one week! Beautiful sunsets too for the photographer.
/ Waterhead Cottage
We enjoyed our stay at Gillybeck & definitely hope to return.
/ Gillybeck
Walking from the cottage is excellent. The cottage is a lovely place - warm, cosy & well-equipped. Cooking on the Aga is a pleasure.
/ Fellside Farm Cottage
A beautiful cottage, just what you expect a traditional farm cottage should be. The dogs loved the garden.
/ Fellside Farm Cottage
Fantastic holiday home, very comfortable and well equipped in a great location. One of the nicest holiday cottages we have ever stayed in, thank-you
/ Merewood Lodge
Sunset Cottage has been brilliant, its location and homeliness has made our stay seem even longer than a week.
/ Sunset Cottage
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What our guests say
We loved the central location and the whole cottage was lovely. Everything was spotless on arrival
Found all the information we needed on the website. Good accommodation & very clean on arrival. We thought that Ghyllstead offered really good value for money & definitely hope to return.
A fantastic holiday, truly a five star experience.
Really nice cottage, really enjoyed our stay here, hope we will be back again.
Wonderful accommodation - could not ask for anything else.
Loved the apartment. Riverside 6 is our favourite place to stay
Mary in the Keswick office is lovely and helpful
Without even leaving the flat, the wondrous Lakeland autumn is visible all around.
Enjoyed some quality family time in this lovely, cosy cottage. Cottage is in a superb location for exploring the local area.
We've enjoyed a special family holiday....lovely walks for everyone and rich fellowship around delicious meals and cosy fires. Could not want for more.....
Had a fantastic week in the Lakes. Children (5 & 2) especially enjoyed the Beatrix Potter attraction & the South Lakes Wild Animal Park. The cottage is beautiful, very cosy & comfortable. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay & would recommend the cottage to our friends
Just a most wonderful & relaxing week. Cottage is in a perfect location for walking & biking. Felt very at home - thank you.
'Heart of the Lakes' says.....
'A little gem in the heart of Beatrix Potter country....sure to please'
Wonderful week's walking with a lovely apartment to return to at the end of the day. Stunning views.
Come rain or shine, we couldn't pull ourselves away from the balcony...the woodpecker (with baby) became part of the family during our stay.
Lovely cottage & facilities. Welcome pack great. Spectacular scenery & places to see - needed more than one week! Beautiful sunsets too for the photographer.
We enjoyed our stay at Gillybeck & definitely hope to return.
Walking from the cottage is excellent. The cottage is a lovely place - warm, cosy & well-equipped. Cooking on the Aga is a pleasure.
A beautiful cottage, just what you expect a traditional farm cottage should be. The dogs loved the garden.
Fantastic holiday home, very comfortable and well equipped in a great location. One of the nicest holiday cottages we have ever stayed in, thank-you
Sunset Cottage has been brilliant, its location and homeliness has made our stay seem even longer than a week.