Lakes, Westmorland and Furness
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Lakes, Westmorland and Furness
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Lakes, Westmorland and Furness
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Lakes, Westmorland and Furness
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Brampton, Cumberland
2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Penrith, Westmorland and Furness
2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Wetheral, Cumberland
6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Skelwith, Westmorland and Furness
2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Matterdale, Penrith
8 guests• 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Edenhall, Penrith
6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Windermere, Westmorland and Furness
6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Matterdale, Penrith
8 guests• 4 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms
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Brampton
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Penrith
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Skelwith
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Matterdale
8 guests • 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Windermere
6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Matterdale
8 guests • 4 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms
Ambleside
5 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Carnforth
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Ambleside
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Ambleside
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Ambleside
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Matterdale
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Ambleside
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Matterdale
8 guests • 4 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms
Ambleside
5 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Carnforth
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Ambleside
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Matterdale
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Ambleside
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Ambleside
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Claife
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Bridekirk
18 guests • 9 bedrooms • 8 bathrooms
Grayrigg
10 guests • 5 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Satterthwaite
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Windermere
10 guests • 5 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms
Ousby
12 guests • 6 bedrooms • 6 bathrooms
Upper Allithwaite
6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Matterdale
5 guests • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Greystoke
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Carnforth
8 guests • 4 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Choosing where to stay in the Lake District can be a delightful yet daunting task. The region is full of picturesque villages and scenic spots, each offering unique charms and attractions.
For first-time visitors and families, Windermere is a fantastic choice. Known for its stunning lake views and outdoor activities, Windermere offers a variety of attractions such as boat tours, the World of Beatrix Potter, and scenic walking trails. It’s perfect for those looking to experience the heart of the Lake District.
Ambleside is a great spot for avid hikers and adventure seekers. Surrounded by some of the best trails, including routes to the famous Helvellyn and Scafell Pike, this area is a hiker's paradise. It also boasts charming shops, delightful eateries, and historic sites like the Roman Fort.
For a more tranquil experience, Keswick on Derwentwater is ideal. It’s perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat with access to a vibrant town center. Families will love the Keswick Launch boat rides and the Pencil Museum, while the Theatre by the Lake offers cultural entertainment.
For a romantic escape, Grasmere is the epitome of quaint beauty. Known as the home of William Wordsworth, it offers serene lake views, delightful tearooms, and picturesque landscapes that inspired the poet. It’s a charming spot for couples seeking a quiet, romantic getaway.
Windermere
6 guests • 4 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Windermere
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Bowness-on-Windermere
6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Bowness-on-Windermere
6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Bowness-on-Windermere
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Bowness-on-Windermere
6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Windermere
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Ambleside
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Ambleside
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Ambleside
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Ambleside
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Ambleside
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Lakes
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Ambleside
10 guests • 5 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Ambleside
6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Ambleside
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Ambleside
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Ambleside
6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Ambleside
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Clappersgate
6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Ambleside
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Ambleside
6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Ambleside
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Ambleside
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Ambleside
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Ambleside
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Ambleside
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Staveley
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Claife
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Lakes
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Lakes
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Lakes
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Windermere
6 guests • 4 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Windermere
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Coniston
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Ambleside
10 guests • 5 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Ambleside
6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Bowness-on-Windermere
6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Lakes
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Hugill
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Bowness-on-Windermere
6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Ambleside
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Bowness-on-Windermere
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Ambleside
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Bowness-on-Windermere
6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Ambleside
6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Windermere
4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
The Lake District offers a plethora of activities to suit every interest.
Explore the lakes Take a leisurely boat ride on Windermere or Derwentwater for stunning views. Kayaking and paddleboarding are also popular for those seeking adventure on the water.
Hiking trails From gentle lakeside walks to challenging mountain hikes, the Lake District has something for everyone. Don’t miss the trails around Buttermere and the ascent of Catbells for breathtaking panoramas.
Visit historic sites Explore the homes of literary giants. Dove Cottage in Grasmere, once home to William Wordsworth, and Hill Top, the beloved home of Beatrix Potter in Near Sawrey, offer fascinating insights into their lives.
Outdoor activities For thrill-seekers, try rock climbing, ghyll scrambling, or mountain biking. The Lake District is a natural playground for outdoor enthusiasts.
Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness
2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness
2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Grange-over-Sands, England
6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Bridekirk, Cockermouth
18 guests• 9 bedrooms • 8 bathrooms
Satterthwaite, Ambleside
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Ousby, Penrith
12 guests• 6 bedrooms • 6 bathrooms
Upper Allithwaite, Grange-over-Sands
6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Greystoke, Penrith
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Blawith and Subberthwaite, Westmorland and Furness
5 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Ousby, Penrith
14 guests• 7 bedrooms • 7 bathrooms
Satterthwaite, Ambleside
10 guests• 5 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Eskdale, Holmrook
9 guests• 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Alston Moor, Westmorland and Furness
2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Alston Moor, Westmorland and Furness
8 guests• 4 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen
15 guests• 8 bedrooms • 9 bathrooms
Windermere, Westmorland and Furness
6 guests• 4 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Coniston, Westmorland and Furness
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Satterthwaite, Ambleside
24 guests• 12 bedrooms • 10 bathrooms
Eskdale, Holmrook
2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Orton, Penrith
6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen
8 guests• 4 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms
Eskdale, Holmrook
8 guests• 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Backbarrow, Ulverston
4 guests• 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Carnforth, Westmorland and Furness
18 guests• 9 bedrooms • 9 bathrooms
Lakes, Westmorland and Furness
8 guests• 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Lower Holker, England
6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Kendal, Westmorland and Furness
8 guests• 4 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms
Brampton, Cumberland
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Alston Moor, Westmorland and Furness
8 guests• 4 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Carnforth, Westmorland and Furness
18 guests• 9 bedrooms • 9 bathrooms
Castle Carrock, Brampton
16 guests• 6 bedrooms • 6 bathrooms
Satterthwaite, Ambleside
10 guests• 5 bedrooms • 5 bathrooms
Windermere, Westmorland and Furness
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Carnforth, Lancashire
6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere
10 guests• 5 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Brampton, Cumberland
2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Wetheral, Cumberland
6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Staveley, Kendal
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Grange-over-Sands, England
6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Claife, Westmorland and Furness
2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Bridekirk, Cockermouth
18 guests• 9 bedrooms • 8 bathrooms
Grayrigg, Kendal
10 guests• 5 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Lakes, Westmorland and Furness
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Satterthwaite, Ambleside
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Ousby, Penrith
12 guests• 6 bedrooms • 6 bathrooms
Upper Allithwaite, Grange-over-Sands
6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Blawith and Subberthwaite, Westmorland and Furness
5 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Ousby, Penrith
14 guests• 7 bedrooms • 7 bathrooms
Satterthwaite, Ambleside
10 guests• 5 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Eskdale, Holmrook
9 guests• 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Walney, Barrow-in-Furness
6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Kendal, Westmorland and Furness
2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom
Alston Moor, Westmorland and Furness
8 guests• 4 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen
15 guests• 8 bedrooms • 9 bathrooms
Windermere, Westmorland and Furness
6 guests• 4 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Coniston, Westmorland and Furness
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom
Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness
10 guests• 5 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Grange-over-Sands, England
14 guests• 7 bedrooms • 7 bathrooms
Lakes, Westmorland and Furness
4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness
6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Staveley-in-Cartmel, Ulverston
6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere
6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Backbarrow, Ulverston
6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Kendal, Westmorland and Furness
10 guests• 5 bedrooms • 5 bathrooms
Walney, Barrow-in-Furness
8 guests• 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms
Backbarrow, Ulverston
4 guests• 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
Carnforth, Westmorland and Furness
18 guests• 9 bedrooms • 9 bathrooms
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Kerryn Tredwell, March 2024
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Kunde, March 2024
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"The perfect accommodation for a weekend away with friends. The host was super responsive to any questions we had during our stay. The whole process was smooth from beginning to end. First time using Plum Guide and it definitely won't be the last - I would recommend to everyone!"
Molly M, February 2024
At Plum Guide, we don’t just list homes. We scrutinise them. Our team of local experts vet every home available in the Lake District, only accepting the top 3% and rejecting those that don’t meet our stringent standards. Why? To save you from a disappointing stay in the Lake District.
We have an in-house care team - efficient and empowered home experts, whose sole task is to make your stay in the Lake District exceptional.
Our cancellation policies are unrivalled. In the very rare event that your host cancels 48 hours after your booking, we will do all we can to find you a Plum home up to 20% more expensive than the original. Within 5 days of check-in, it’s up to 50%.
We believe in total transparency. At Plum Guide we refuse to hide anything from our guests, preventing any unwanted surprises. We offer honest snippets of information that will help you find the best home for your requirements. Located in a rural (hard to reach) area the Lake District? Patchy wifi? It’s mentioned in our home truths.
Planning your visit? Here’s a handy guide to the Lake District’s average temperatures to help you decide the best time to visit and what to pack.
JANUARY High 7°C/45°F Low 1°C/34°F
FEBRUARY High 7°C/45°F Low 1°C/34°F
MARCH High 9°C/48°F Low 2°C/36°F
APRIL High 11°C/52°F Low 4°C/39°F
MAY High 15°C/59°F Low 7°C/45°F
JUNE High 18°C/64°F Low 11°C/52°F
JULY High 20°C/68°F Low 11°C/52°F
AUGUST High 20°C/68°F Low 13°C/55°F
SEPTEMBER High 17°C/63°F Low 11°C/52°F
OCTOBER High 13°C/55°F Low 8°C/46°F
NOVEMBER High 9°C/48°F Low 4°C/39°F
DECEMBER High 7°C/45°F Low 2°C/36°F
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