About us

If you’re looking for the ultimate in holiday living, you’ve found it with Lakelovers.

Established in 1977, we pride ourselves on hand-picking individual properties in unique locations in the heart of the Lake District, equipped to the highest standard to suit every taste and pocket.

Our holiday homes match the idyllic Lake District in which they are situated – unique and stunning. Plus, they’re all Visit England 3-5-star graded, so you know you’ll be staying in a home of exceptional quality.

The Lake District has so much to offer and so do we, since we’ve hand-picked the very best homes in the very best locations right across the Lake District – from the northern fells of Keswick to the southern shores of Windermere.

We’re proud to have been letting holiday homes to suit every taste and budget for the past 40 years and we’ve earned a great reputation for it too.

Choose from:

Charming picture-postcard cottages, to luxury barn conversions and the could-be-castles;
From romantic boltholes for two to spacious sleeps 20 with friends;
Properties ideal for the kids or perfect for the pooch;
At the foot of the fells, in bustling towns or by serene lake shores.

So book today for an amazing stay in the Lake District that you’ll cherish forever.

Our Impact Mission

As part of the Sykes Holiday Cottages Family, Lakelovers is committed to creating lasting holiday memories with a positive social and environmental impact.

Our impact on people and the planet is as important to us as shareholder profit.

As part of our Impact mission, we aim to:

- Reduce our carbon emissions by at least 50% by 2030… and reach Net Zero as soon as possible before 2050.

- Work with at least 20 biodiversity projects in FY23 across the regions we operate in through volunteering and sponsorship of initiatives.

- Become a single use plastic free business and achieve Surfers Against Sewage Plastic Free Business accreditation by the end of 2024.

- Inspire and enable 100% of our team to volunteer every year, supporting charities, community projects and social enterprises.

- Enable 100 disadvantaged families to go on holiday in FY23 and work to increase this number every year.

- Positively impact at least 10 community and charity initiatives every year, strengthening existing relationships while building new ones.

To get the latest updates on our Impact activities, head to our Impact section on the blog.