Orrest Head House was built in 1672 and was one of the first houses in Birthwaite, (as Windermere was known before it was renamed when the railway arrived in the 1850’s). Orrest Head House stands at the head of Windermere village and shares over 2 acres of stunning private grounds with Orrest Head Cottage (which can also be rented through Cumbrian Cottages CC127230). As you’d expect the house is packed full of eclectic features, which have evolved in over 400 years of history. After a recent renovation the house features a state-of-the-art kitchen with an adjacent TV snug room, lounge with huge sumptuous Chesterfield sofas seating 16 people, formal dining room with a grand square table again seating 16. And perhaps the most outstanding feature is Josiah Brown’s bar, your own pub within in a house, perfect for a party! Upstairs there are 5 large bedrooms all en suite including 2 with in bedroom baths overlooking the garden. Outside there’s a large patio area with barbecue and seating for all of your party. Parking for at least 10 cars. Plus direct access on the path to Orrest Head one of the finest short walks in The Lake District. Josiah Brown’s Bar: Named after the houses owner from 1670’s who enjoyed his fair share of entertaining, this historic room certainly would have made him proud. Perfect for a party.

The Coach House sits privately in the grounds of Morland Hall, near Penrith in the Eden Valley. Enter the grounds through the automatic gates and follow the road up to the grand Morland Hall on your left and there is woodland to your right. When you enter this wonderful property there is a wide hallway with multiple doors to the spacious living/dining area with high ceilings, large TV and wood burning stove. There is a second lounge that comes off the kitchen with a large Smart TV and Sky. It has a multi fuel stove and the seating incorporates a double sofa bed for extra guests or the kids and an ensuite with bath and walk in shower. Leading up the stairs there is a mezzanine bedroom with a king size bed. Walk through to the games room where many an evening will be enjoyed challenging each other on one of the games consoles or board games. The kitchen area is fully equipped to create sumptuous feasts or snacks and spend quality time for your family and friends. There are four main bedrooms on the first floor: three with super kingsize beds, one with a kingsize bed, and each room has a different theme and a private en-suite bath, shower, and toilet facilities.
The outside space offers a few different areas. The patio area that traps the sun all day has seating and a large, wood-fired hot tub. The large garden offers a second patio area, has a large lawn area and a wood chipped play area, ideal for kids, with a sunken trampoline and play items, this area has multiple seating arrangements, plus a large BBQ. A fabulous place to spend time with your friends and family there is something for everyone!
Morland is positioned in the Eden Valley and just over 10 miles to the north and south Lake District to enjoy days out hiking, ferry cruises or shopping. Alternatively, you can stay closer to home and enjoy the Eden Valley that consists of lots of small villages with locally run pubs and cafés and excellent walking and cycling routes from the front door.

Stepping into the hallway of this lovely property, you immediately feel at home. The living room is filled with light from the large bay window and is the perfect place to relax after a busy day’s fun. The kitchen is a wonderful social space, ideal for sharing memories of the day’s events as the chef prepares an evening meal. It features an original, old range cooker (not in use). Upstairs you’ll find two double bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower, and a family bathroom.

The property is ideally situated within a few minutes’ walk of the lovely town of Windermere, offering a great range of independent shops, bars, and eateries. Alternatively, a mile away is the lakeside town of Bowness offering even more shops and attractions such as The World of Beatrix Potter attraction and cinema. A very short walk away you’ll find Queens Park, a wonderful park for children to play or walk the dog. Bowness also gives access to Lake Windermere itself. There are numerous ways to enjoy the lake from cruises and ferries to motorboat hire, or maybe paddle boarding and kayaking is more your style.

The local area has something for everyone ranging from family activities such as Go Ape, high ropes adventure, Brockhole activity centre, through to the safari zoo and aquariums. For a little more culture, there are museums, galleries and stately homes, or maybe you prefer to spoil your taste buds at a Michelin-star restaurant. The more active amongst you will enjoy walking, cycling, or climbing in amongst some of the most stunning scenery in the world. Beach 15 miles.

The Beach House at Whinthwaite is a fabulous seafront property with a hot tub in the coastal town of Seascale. Perfect for a family reunion, special celebration, or a large group holiday. With panoramic sea views, a train station nearby, easy access to the Lake District and the West Cumbrian Coast, you’ve got a perfect base for a memorable holiday with loved ones. It’s also perfect for walking or cycling groups. This stunning property sleeping up to eighteen guests features nine double bedrooms, a total of seven bathrooms, three kitchens, two living rooms, beautiful gardens, and some stunning original features. All the bedrooms are well furnished with comfortable beds, plenty of storage and hanging space, many come with sea views, seating, and vanity areas. Three bedrooms are on the ground floor, four on the first floor and two on the second floor. There’s a mixture of en-suite rooms and some floors have separate bathrooms. On the first floor you’ll find a comfortable games room with a pool table which converts into an air hockey table, along with table tennis which doubles over as a dining table! You’ll love the stunning dining room/conservatory with sea and garden views, but if you want the best views, head to the top of this stunning property, the sea views are amazing. The spacious, main living room on the ground floor is an excellent place to all get-together in front of the large open fire, it’s the dream on Christmas day to opening presents together and it’s a great social space to see the wine flowing while you catch up with your loved ones. There’s a kitchen on each floor, so you haven’t got to go far for a midnight snack or a cuppa and a utility room on the ground floor. At the rear you have an enclosed patio with outdoor furniture and private hot tub, perfect for soaking up the sun and enjoying a glass of wine or a cold beer after a day of adventure, along with large lawned gardens with amazing sea views.
The Beach House at Whinthwaite is on the Cumbrian coast near Gosforth in the West Lakes, this delightful village near to the Eskdale and Wasdale valleys offers an excellent shop and several pubs. From here you have easy access to some of most picturesque and dramatic scenery this Cumbrian hotspot has to offer. The highest mountain in England, Scafell Pike is a short drive through the countryside with beautiful lakes and walking routes nearby, while Drigg beach and Sand Dunes is about a mile away. You have an excellent links golf course at Seascale just walking distance from The Beach House at Whinthwaite. Muncaster Castle is a 10-minute drive where you can tour the haunted castle, take in the birds of prey show and enjoy the stunning gardens. La’al Ratty, a narrow-gauge steam railway from Dalegarth to Boot. You can also enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding and gyhll scrambling. Whether you’re looking for scenery, adventure or climbing, Whinthwaite is a great starting point. Beach 200 yards.

Get ready for some fantastic memories. This magnificent Grade II listed Victorian Gothic mansion set beside Lake Windermere makes the perfect venue for large family get togethers, special occasions and surprise celebrations. Set in private grounds with lawned gardens and only a 5-minute walk to Bowness-On-Windermere, this place is simply unforgettable. High ceilings and stunning features offer a glimpse of its Victorian heritage. Following a stylish renovation, the impressive Fallbarrow Hall features the latest in interior design and contemporary fashion.

Featuring fifteen spacious en-suite bedrooms, plus two apartments with three additional bedrooms. You’ll find the combination of rooms, beds, and flexible sleeping arrangements ideal for an amazing holiday with up to 36 of your friends and loved ones. The themed bedrooms, sumptuous furnishings and luxurious surroundings are just the treat you’re looking for. Kick back in the jazzy cocktail bar or unwind while you catch the latest entertainment in the TV lounge. Enjoy some quiet time in the library or take in a movie in the cinema room. Take on your mates at pool or table tennis, while the little ones chill out in the kid’s den. Whether it’s a cosy night in or a much-needed family reunion you’re after, this place has it covered.

During the day, the large windows flood the area with plenty of daylight and great views of the grounds and gardens. If you’re planning a special meal, there’s a stunning dining room big enough to host an amazing banquet and you can easily get everyone together. The large kitchen is well equipped and provides a social and communal hub with all the cooking facilities you need. There is a utility and laundry room, ideal for walking gear and muddy boots, and plenty more to explore when you get here. Outside you can enjoy a large expanse of gardens with views of Lake Windermere.

Fallbarrow Hall is in a private and secluded area of Fallbarrow Holiday Park which features The Willow, a fine dining restaurant and cocktail bar, a marina with direct access to the lake, an adventure playground, and sports courts for the kids. Turn right from the park entrance and in 5 minutes’ you are in the popular tourist magnet of Bowness-On-Windermere with an abundance of shops, pubs, bars, and restaurants offering every type of cuisine you could wish for. Here you can ride the steamers on Lake Windermere to Ambleside or Lakeside. Grab an ice cream, feed the ducks, hire a boat, play mini golf, or play in the arcades. There’s so much to do and of course you are in the heart of The Lake District National Park, so if you love the outdoors, you’re in the right place. Walkers, cyclists, climbers will be in their element. Look no further, you’ve found the place of your dreams!

Yewtree House is an impressive Holiday home of considerable size and will comfortably accommodate up to 16 guests, with a large dining table. It is ideal for a large family gathering or groups of walkers seeking to enjoy the splendour of the Eastern Lakes. The house is easily accessible, only 5 minutes drive from the M6 in the village of Tirril, and lies only 3 miles from Ullswater and Pooley Bridge and 3 miles from Penrith. The pub in Tirril is within easy walking distance and provides a restaurant and small shop. Bar meals are served throughout the day. A mile away in Yanwath is another pub restaurant renowned for its cuisine.
Tirril Lodge sits in spacious grounds with views over open countryside to both the front and rear. Activities available locally include pony trekking at Sockbridge and a variety of water sports on Ullswater, including sailing instruction, as well as some of the best fell walking in the Lake District. The house is ideally situated for exploring both the northern and southern lakes and fells. Situated just 2½ miles from the beautiful scenery of Ullswater, you can enjoy a trip around the lake on a steamer and visit the impressive waterfall at Aira Force. A spectacular journey along the shores of Ullswater and over the Kirkstone Pass takes you to Lake Windermere. At the head of Derwentwater and 15 miles from Sockbridge, lies the town of Keswick with its lovely parks and selection of coffee, gift and outdoor shops.

Perfect for large family get togethers and special occasions or surprise celebrations. A stunning property with two hot tubs, mature manicured gardens and woodland walks, set on its own private grounds in the heart of the picturesque Cumbrian village of Ravenstonedale. Featuring eleven spacious bedrooms and nine bathrooms, you’ll find the combination of rooms, beds and flexible sleeping arrangements ideal for a get together. The impressive building, sweeping staircase, high ceilings and panelled walls offer a glimpse to the past but with modern day living. The hallway has original Victorian tiled floor and the cloakroom an original Victorian toilet. Offering spacious bedrooms with luxurious beds, high quality furnishings, lovely interior décor and plenty of storage space, all have views to the grounds and gardens.

The ground floor offers two spacious living rooms with wood burners for cosy nights in together. During the day, the large windows flood the area with plenty of daylight and great views to the grounds and gardens. If you’re planning a special meal, there’s a stunning dining room big enough to host an amazing banquet and you can easily get everyone together in the same room. The large kitchen is well equipped and provides a social and communal hub for the house all the cooking facilities you could ever need. There is a utility and pantry as well as a boot room, ideal for walking gear and muddy boots, while the conservatory provides a quiet and relaxing area to unwind with a morning coffee. The games room comes complete with full size billiard table, perfect to while away the hours deep into the evening with a glass of wine.

Elm Lodge is set in 15 acres of beautiful private grounds with a mixture of lawns, courtyards, terraces mature gardens and woodland. There is an amazing outdoor terrace with pizza oven, plenty of garden furniture and two large hot tubs, perfect for a dip and to help ease those muscles after a day of adventure. Situated in Ravenstonedale this idyllic location has a beautiful church and a lovely play area next to a pretty river that runs through the village. A choice of three excellent pubs offering quality bar food, local ales and restaurant dining.

Ravenstonedale gives you the best of so many areas to explore and enjoy, surrounded by what is effectively three National Parks. The North Pennines with rolling hills, woodland, and picturesque surroundings. The Yorkshire Dales National Park, with caves, waterfalls, iconic and historical towns and villages and the Lake District National Park with lakes, mountains and any number of tourist hotspots. If you like walking, hiking, climbing, cycling or you just like to drive around beautiful countryside and enjoy afternoon tea and a bit of shopping, you’re spoilt for choice. But you don’t have to travel far, nearby Kirkby Stephen is steeped in history and offers a good selection of bars, restaurants, independent shops and sights to visit. It also offers several walking routes locally, plenty of wildlife and pleasant scenery. The market town of Kendal, 20 miles, is known as the ‘gateway to the southern Lake District’, and perfect for a day of shopping. From here you can easily access the popular tourist hotspots of Windermere, Ambleside and Grasmere as well as take a cruise on the famous Windermere steamers.

This eco ethos, self-built home with both solar and air sources, having underfloor heating on the ground and first floor was lovingly built by the owners using traditional stone, offering a rustic retreat with a contemporary twist. Accommodating up to 9 guests in luxury and comfort, this cosy cottage is ideal for larger families, groups of friends or couples seeking a countryside escape in the Eden Valley, close to the Lake District with the Cumbrian Hills rising to the north.
The property boasts four bedrooms, all with large TVs, some with TV feature walls, comprising one king with en-suite, two more king-size bedrooms and a fourth bedroom which can accommodate three guests. All beds have luxury firm memory foam mattresses with beautiful crisp white linen. You will find drencher showers both in the en-suite and main bathroom, which also features a large double-ended bathtub with all toiletries and towels provided. The stylish modern kitchen with an island is perfect for socialising around and features all modern appliances, including a dishwasher, washer, and dryer. The lovingly furnished living room houses a cosy wood burner, perfect for chilly nights in, and a new Samsung Qled 85” cinema screen/media wall Nintendo Switch, perfect for movie and games nights! Super-fast broadband means your digital needs are well-catered for here.
The private off-road driveway accommodates two large cars comfortably or three smaller cars and there is substantial off-street parking in the village near the play park. Their beautiful enclosed rear garden is a great space for any children or family pets to play in there is even a private hot tub and outdoor living area and a large patio where you can relax and unwind with views of the beautiful countryside. Detached from the house is a large boot/Games room facility, perfect for kicking off muddy boots and coats, and a dog bath and shower for pampering your pooch after your days exploring, a professional darts board and a retro Nintendo games console. we have large Cosy blankets for nights sat under the stars, a drinks fridge, and recycling facilities.
The wonderfully welcoming owners have furnished the property with total guest comfort in mind and will be there to meet and greet you upon arrival. You will have the personal touch of them being on hand during your stay if you require, available to tailor your visit to your total satisfaction. E-bikes can also be booked before your arrival, by direct arrangement with the owners. The local area has an abundance of pubs, cafes, and a local shop/post office all only a short drive away. Langwathby train station is close by where you can ride the Carlisle to settle route, the cottage is also on the C2C route.
For busy days of exploration walking straight from Cherry Cottage, be sure to visit Lacy’s Caves, a series of five chambers carved out of the sandstone cliff, set along a beautiful walking route with views of the river and a wonderful garden to admire. Just a short walk from the village you can find Long Meg and her daughters, one of the finest stone circles in the north of England- ask the owners for its mythical and mysterious legend! These beautiful attractions can be enjoyed doing a circular walk.
If you are looking for activities to occupy the family, in the next village of Hunsonby there is an outdoor swimming pool open from April to September, and the village of Winskill has a large playground with zip wire to entertain our younger guests.
Whether it’s fun-filled adventures in the countryside or simply enjoying time well spent together, Cherry Cottage has all you would ever need. Shop, restaurant 2 miles, pub 1 mile.

Located in the beautiful and tranquil Eden Valley, Melmerby has an award-winning village bakery and a pub, which both serve excellent food and are just a short stroll away from the cottage. The Eden Valley nestles between the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales National Park and the North Pennines, Cumbria’s ‘hidden gem’, which maintains the illusion of untouched remoteness despite its extremely accessible location. There is superb walking and fishing locally. Penrith, Alston and Ullswater are all under 15 miles away, and Hadrian’s Wall is 20 miles away. Shop 9 miles, pub and restaurant 100 yards.