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.

Underscar

When William Oxley built his country house on the southern slopes of Skiddaw in the late 19th century he chose his site well. This spectacular Italianate mansion with its manicured gardens and breathtaking lake and mountain views must have offered the busy Victorian industrialist a rural retreat beyond compare - the story goes that the gardens were even designed to allow him an uninterrupted view of his paramour's house down in the valley below. William was obviously a romantic at heart!

Over a century later Underscar now provides you with the chance to escape to an unhurried destination where you can relax amid glorious scenery and pamper yourself in superior comfort. Underscar offers a small number of exclusive holiday homes which occasionally become available for rental and which will appeal to discerning clients looking for something special in this beautiful part of the Lake District National Park.

For those who appreciate beauty, tranquillity and the unbounded freedom of hill walking, the Northern Lakes is a delightful venue in any season. With its unique setting and unsurpassed all round quality, Underscar must surely offer the very best self-catering accommodation available in the north of England.

Underscar's wonderful location seems a million miles from the stresses of urban life, and yet it is so easy to reach by road.

Simply leave the M6 motorway at Junction 40, turn on to the A66 dual carriageway, and you will arrive at your Lakeland holiday home within 15 miles.

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  • We enjoyed our stay at Gillybeck & definitely hope to return.

    / Gillybeck
  • Another excellent stay at Manesty. We so appreciated the Sunday Roast dinner in the bistro - the food was excellent on all three occasions we ate 'in' 

    / Manesty
  • A wonderful stay in the apartment. We had a fantastic time in Keswick and the sun shone for us....can't wait to come back

    / Riverside Park 1
  • Our second visit to Grisedale & we enjoyed it as much as the first time. Excellent accommodation - clean, comfortable, warm. Managed lots of walks - not used the car much at all. Good walk along the railway track to Threlkeld. A week's not long enough! Ho

    / Grisedale
  • Great property...great weather...great holiday.

    Thanks

    / The Gables
  • Truly a very special holiday - the house is a treat and the garden great for the kids. Elterwater will always be dear to us.

    / St. Giles
  • Super house. Beautiful location and ambience. Few, if any better, in our opinion.

    / Lands End Farm
  • Lost count of how many times we've stayed at Upper Sycamore. All very comfortable and relaxing...see you next year!!

    / Upper Sycamore Cottage
  • Fabulous position. Lovely views all round. Saw a deer run across the grounds.

    / Top Garden Suite
  • Thank-you to everyone at Underscar for the work they put in to achieve such high standards, and for making our stay so enjoyable.

    / Great Gable
  • We have had a wonderful rest here - what a beautiful spot! Wildlife watchers paradise- we kept feeding the badgers and were rewarded with a visit from the whole set!

    / Hodge How Cottage
  • Great week's holiday. The Barn is an ideal place to stay, close to Coniston, it's really spacious & well-equipped. We all loved our adventure day at Rookin House, near Penrith - quad biking, archery, air rifles & operating a JCB! Also enjoyed a couple of

    / The Barn
  • Lovely cottage in a fantastic setting. Particularly enjoyed sitting outside in the early evening sun enjoying the view. A fantastic holiday.

    / School Cottage
  • Simply stunning and spotless - can we take your housekeeper home with us?

    / Romney Grange
  • We loved the central location and the whole cottage was lovely. Everything was spotless on arrival

    / Hazelnut Cottage
  • Excellent all round holiday from first to last! Thank you.

    / Thirlmere Cottage
  • Lake District needs no words from us - everywhere is beautiful.

    / The Lookout
  • Our seventh visit to The Hayloft after a five year break. It was just like coming home.

    / The Hayloft
  • Another great week in Number 3. Thank-you so much for the wonderful facilities...looking forward to our next visit.

    / Riverside Park 3
  • 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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