# 469 Holiday cottages for couples in the Lake District (2026)

> 469 holiday cottages for couples in the Lake District, best reviewed first — including Catbells. Ratings, locations and details.

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469 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 9 November 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All holiday cottages in the Lake District](https://staycation.co.uk/lake-district/cottages)

[Dog-friendly 1,312](https://staycation.co.uk/lake-district/cottages/dog-friendly) [Hot tub 132](https://staycation.co.uk/lake-district/cottages/hot-tub) [Sleeps 10+ 144](https://staycation.co.uk/lake-district/cottages/large-groups) [For couples 469](https://staycation.co.uk/lake-district/cottages/for-couples)

[Keswick Catbells ★ 4.9 (317) One-bedroom first-floor apartment in Keswick, fully equipped for self-catering, walking distance to Derwentwater and the Lake District fells.](https://staycation.co.uk/cumberland/cottages/catbells-uk1085) [Westmorland and Furness Orrest Head ★ 4.9 (272) Contemporary pod near Bowness-on-Windermere with one bedroom, private terrace and woodland views.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/orrest-head-ukc6636) [Cockermouth Brigham Caravan Park - Haven ★ 4.6 (118) One-bedroom caravan near Cockermouth with two bathrooms, parking and a garden; suits couples or small groups seeking a quiet base.](https://staycation.co.uk/cumberland/cottages/brigham-caravan-park-haven-uk51685) [Keswick Hazelbank House ★ 4.9 (63) One double-bedded room sleeping four in Keswick, a mile from the Royal Oak with rural walking nearby.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/hazelbank-house-ukc7496) [Ulverston Coal Yeat Cottages - Methera Cottage ★ 5.0 (52) One-bedroom cottage near Ulverston with an electric car charging point and space for one dog.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/coal-yeat-cottages-methera-cottage-uk41487) [Hawes Woodland Retreats - Deer Close ★ 5.0 (38) Shepherd's hut for two in Cumberland woodland with hot tub, solar power and composting toilet.](https://staycation.co.uk/cumberland/cottages/woodland-retreats-deer-close-uk45787) [Keswick Field House Cottages - Field House Cottage ★ 5.0 (32) One-bedroom cottage in Keswick with hot tub, woodburner and fell views; ground-floor access, sleeps two.](https://staycation.co.uk/cumberland/cottages/field-house-cottages-field-house-cottage-uk12573) [Westmorland and Furness Wetherlam ★ 4.9 (32) Wetherlam is a one-bedroom ground-floor cottage in Westmorland and Furness, near Coniston Water and fell walking.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/wetherlam-e3829) [Keswick Chaucer Apmt 2 - Chaucers Nook ★ 4.5 (41) One-bedroom apartment in Keswick with a full kitchen, washer-dryer, and parking included.](https://staycation.co.uk/cumberland/cottages/chaucer-apmt-2-chaucers-nook-cc111281) [Ambleside Oak Cottage ★ 4.6 (35) Oak Cottage, Ambleside: one-bedroom farmhouse with views over Windermere and direct access to fell walks.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/oak-cottage-cc123293) [Carlisle Daleside - Rose Cottage ★ 4.9 (21) One-bedroom cottage near Carlisle with open-plan ground floor, wood burner and patio overlooking farmland.](https://staycation.co.uk/cumberland/cottages/daleside-rose-cottage-lpd) [Westmorland and Furness Whitbarrow ★ 4.8 (22) One-bedroom pod near Bowness-on-Windermere, sleeping two, with private terrace and woodland views.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/whitbarrow-ukc6642) [Wigton Fieldside Cottage ★ 4.9 (18) One-bedroom cottage in Wigton with woodburning stove, rural setting, and Wi-Fi for two people.](https://staycation.co.uk/cumberland/cottages/fieldside-cottage-ukc9149) [Westmorland and Furness Sharp Edge ★ 4.9 (16) Sharp Edge, Westmorland and Furness: one-bedroom first-floor apartment in a converted 180-year-old farmstead, with parking and garden.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/sharp-edge-uk1166) [Cumberland Birkerthwaite Stable ★ 4.7 (18) One-bedroom converted stable in the Cumberland hills with a woodburner, parking and moorland views.](https://staycation.co.uk/cumberland/cottages/birkerthwaite-stable-w41477) [Windermere Craig Apartments - Slate Burrow ★ 4.7 (13) One-bedroom apartment in Bowness-on-Windermere with contemporary fittings, parking and garden access.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/craig-apartments-slate-burrow-uk46622) [Pennington Ash Lodge ★ 4.9 (11) This one bedroom lodge, just three miles from Ulverston, is able to sleep two people.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/ash-lodge-syk951932) [Wigton Branthwaite Cottages - The Hayloft ★ 5.0 (10) Converted hayloft for two in Wigton, Cumberland, with roll-top bath in the bedroom and direct access to fell walks.](https://staycation.co.uk/cumberland/cottages/branthwaite-cottages-the-hayloft-uk12652) [Wigton Halls Bank Cottages - Beckside ★ 4.7 (11) Stone cottage for two near Wigton with private hot tub and access to a heated indoor pool.](https://staycation.co.uk/cumberland/cottages/halls-bank-cottages-beckside-17926) [Windermere The Abbey Coach House - The Farriers ★ 5.0 (9) The Farriers, Windermere: a restored ground-floor coach house apartment sleeping two, one mile from the lake.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/the-abbey-coach-house-the-farriers-26967) [Selside Selside Hall - Thomasin ★ 4.6 (11) Selside Hall - Thomasin is a one-bedroom conversion for two in Westmorland and Furness, fully equipped for self-catering with everything included.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/selside-hall-thomasin-cc129313) [Wincanton Lime Tree Barn ★ 5.0 (8) Grade II listed barn conversion near Wincanton with one bedroom, countryside setting, and space for one pet.](https://staycation.co.uk/cumberland/cottages/lime-tree-barn-uk50947) [Ambleside Little Esthwaite Cottage ★ 4.5 (10) Little Esthwaite Cottage, near Ambleside: one-bedroom Lake District cottage a short walk from Esthwaite Water.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/little-esthwaite-cottage-uk11874) [Keswick Fell View Lodge - Burnside Park ★ 4.8 (8) Pine log cabin for two near Keswick, with fell views and direct access to Lakeland walking.](https://staycation.co.uk/cumberland/cottages/fell-view-lodge-burnside-park-cc111168) [Ulverston La'al Riddings ★ 5.0 (7) This stunning cottage rests in Cumbria and can sleep two people in one bedroom.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/laal-riddings-syk999756) [Broughton-in-furness Cockley Beck Cottage ★ 5.0 (6) This semi-detached cottage on a working livestock farm in Cockley Beck near Seathwaite sleeps two people.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/cockley-beck-cottage-syk914891) [Kendal Drumlins Cottage ★ 5.0 (6) Single-bedroom cottage near Kendal, all on one level with garden views and parking for one car.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/drumlins-cottage-uk10814) [Keswick Lake View Annex ★ 4.8 (6) One-bedroom B&B annex near Keswick, sleeping two, with garden views and wood burner.](https://staycation.co.uk/cumberland/cottages/lake-view-annex-uk37394) [Ambleside The Mounting Steps ★ 5.0 (5) Romantic period cottage set in a cobbled courtyard just a stone's throw from Ambleside. Riverside garden close by. Sleeps 2.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/the-mounting-steps-syk1041364) [Underbarrow Dove Tail Barn ★ 3.9 (8) Romantic secluded barn, sleeps 2](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/dove-tail-barn-syk1040815) [Lorton Holemire Barn ★ 4.6 (5) This converted barn rests within the Cumbrian village of Lorton and is able to sleep 2 people in 1 bedroom.](https://staycation.co.uk/cumberland/cottages/holemire-barn-syk992933) [Ambleside Garth Country House Cottages- Garth Court ★ 4.2 (5) Split-level one-bedroom apartment in Ambleside village, a short walk from the pub and Lake District walks.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/garth-country-house-cottages-garth-court-uk32486) [Ambleside Smithy Cottage ★ 3.6 (7) Smithy Cottage is a romantic bolthole for couples to explore the Lakes from.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/smithy-cottage-syk1041882) [Ambleside Garden Flat - 7 Badgers Rake ★ 3.8 (6) One-bedroom ground-floor flat in Ambleside with garden access, parking and fell views from above the village.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/garden-flat-7-badgers-rake-cc123129) [Ings Topiary Cottage ★ 5.0 (3) One-bedroom cottage for two in Ings village, Windermere area, all ground floor.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/topiary-cottage-syk924892) [Keswick Blencathra ★ 4.7 (3) One-bedroom apartment in Keswick village centre, walking distance to Derwentwater and the Lake District fells.](https://staycation.co.uk/cumberland/cottages/blencathra-uk1084) [Westmorland and Furness Lyth Valley ★ 3.8 (4) One-bedroom pod near Bowness-on-Windermere with woodland views, private terrace and parking for one car.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/lyth-valley-ukc6637) [Cockermouth Low Fold ★ 5.0 (2) One-bedroom cottage near Cockermouth with easy access to Lake District walks and Tallentire Hall; pets welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/cumberland/cottages/low-fold-uk44733) [Ambleside Long Crag Annexe ★ 5.0 (1) One-bedroom ground-floor apartment in Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness, sleeping 2.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/long-crag-annexe-syk972504) [Torver Yew Tree Cottage One-bedroom barn conversion for two near Torver, Lake District, with hot tub and woodburning stove.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/yew-tree-cottage-syk25868) [Milnthorpe Little Plumtree Little Plumtree in Heversham, Cumbria, sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/little-plumtree-syk1197455) [Grasmere Silver Howe One-bedroom cottage sleeping two in Grasmere, Westmorland and Furness.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/silver-howe-syk1043145) [Westmorland and Furness Whitriggs Retreats - Beech Retreat One-bedroom apartment in Ambleside with everything provided for couples; fell walks start from the door.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/whitriggs-retreats-beech-retreat-uk51923) [Westmorland and Furness Whitriggs Retreats - Oaks Retreat One-bedroom apartment in Ambleside village, steps from Stockghyll waterfalls and Lakeland fell walks.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/whitriggs-retreats-oaks-retreat-cc123237) [Ambleside Briardale Cottage One-bedroom cottage for two in Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness; pets allowed.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/briardale-cottage-syk1043163) [Lakeside Abbots Reading Suite One-bedroom cottage in Lakeside sleeping two, pets allowed.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/abbots-reading-suite-syk1041423) [Ambleside Betamere One-bedroom ground-floor cottage in Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness, sleeps 2.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/betamere-syk1043168) [Newby Bridge The Garden Suite at Fiddler Hall Barn Studio cottage for two near Newby Bridge, Westmorland and Furness, with king-size bed and separate kitchen/diner.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/the-garden-suite-at-fiddler-hall-barn-syk1095813) [Edenhall The Annex - Eden House First-floor studio annexe in Edenhall, Westmorland and Furness, sleeping 2.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/the-annex-eden-house-syk925449) [Ambleside Old Wool Loft One-bedroom Ambleside apartment sleeping two, in the village centre with parking permit and roof terrace.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/old-wool-loft-syk1041458) [Thornthwaite Squirrel Cottage One-bedroom cottage for two in Thornthwaite, Cumberland, with en-suite and woodburning stove.](https://staycation.co.uk/cumberland/cottages/squirrel-cottage-syk1164527) [Westmorland and Furness Red Barn - Pippa’s Cottage One-bedroom converted barn in Westmorland and Furness, 7 miles from Ullswater, suited to couples seeking peace and walking access.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/red-barn-pippa-s-cottage-uk42332) [Cumberland Whillan Beck Cottage One-bedroom cottage in Cumberland with fell views, suitable for couples or small families; one dog welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/cumberland/cottages/whillan-beck-cottage-31167) [Kirkby-in-furness Yew Fold One-bedroom cottage sleeping 2 near Kirkby-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/yew-fold-syk984344) [Westmorland and Furness Yewfield Apartments - Juniper Juniper is a one-bedroom apartment in Westmorland and Furness with direct access to a decked garden and on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/yewfield-apartments-juniper-uk43476) [Westmorland and Furness Yewfield Apartments - Mulberry Mulberry is a one-bedroom ground-floor apartment in Westmorland and Furness, with direct access to a private garden deck.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/yewfield-apartments-mulberry-uk43477) [Westmorland and Furness Yewfield Apartments - Rose How 1 One-bedroom apartment on Hawkshead Hill, within 3 miles of Lake Coniston and Windermere, with direct access to estate woodland walks.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/yewfield-apartments-rose-how-1-uk43479) [Westmorland and Furness Yewfield Apartments - Rowan One-bedroom apartment in Westmorland and Furness with decking area; pets stay free.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/yewfield-apartments-rowan-uk43478) [Braithwaite Wren's Nest One-bedroom cottage sleeping 2 in Braithwaite, Cumberland, with pets welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/cumberland/cottages/wrens-nest-syk1166809) [Sawrey Buttermere at the Graythwaite Estate One-bedroom apartment for two in Sawrey, Lake District, with en-suite and shared garden.](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/buttermere-at-the-graythwaite-estate-syk935815)

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How many holiday cottages for couples are there in the Lake District?+

We list 469 in the Lake District. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which holiday cottages for couples in the Lake District are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Catbells (4.9/5, 317 reviews), Orrest Head (4.9/5, 272 reviews) and Brigham Caravan Park - Haven (4.6/5, 118 reviews).

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