{"id":1533,"date":"2022-05-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelovers.cottage-search.com\/blog\/top-luxury-holiday-cottages-lake-district\/"},"modified":"2025-08-29T09:57:50","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T08:57:50","slug":"luxury-lake-district-cottages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/luxury-lake-district-cottages\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Favourite Luxury Lake District Cottages"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Celebrating a special occasion? Or simply fancy adding a spot of elegance to your Lakeland getaway? There&#8217;s no better choice than a luxury Lake District cottage.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With contemporary dining spaces, roaring open fires and bubbling hot tubs, you&#8217;re sure to find your dream getaway!<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Continue reading to learn more about some of our favourite luxury Lake District cottages&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Choose a getaway to a luxury Lake District cottage<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A wealth of self-catering accomodation finds itself scattered throughout the landscapes of the Lake District National Park.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose from cosy Lakeland cottages or contemporary barn conversions, to chic boathouses, impressive manors and jaw-dropping architectually designed retreats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4702 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2017\/05\/An-external-short-of-Stone-Cross-Mansion-in-Ulverston-1.jpeg\" alt=\"An external short of Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holiday homes can be more than quaint, tumble-down cottages situated in remote locations. Today, the Lake District is brimming with award-winning, avant-garde, and often decedent examples of holiday accommodation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many lxuury holiday cottages include concierge services, helipads and even in-house spa\u2019s. These holiday homes have become the new boutique hotel,\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offering privacy and exclusivity alongside\u00a0 state-of-the-art designs,\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fixtures and fittings. <\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Brunt How, Langdale<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Sleeps: 6<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Parking: Yes, off-road parking available for 3 cars<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Pets: No<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4698 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2017\/05\/An-exterior-shot-of-Brunt-House-in-Cumbria-1.jpg\" alt=\"An exterior shot of Brunt House in Cumbria\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This renovated Victorian gentleman\u2019s retreat is set amongst the natural beauty of the Langdale Valley. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Once refered to as England&#8217;s &#8220;Himalayas in miniature&#8221; by <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alfred_Wainwright\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alfred Wainwright<\/a>, here you can\u00a0can appreciate the delights of the Langdale Pikes.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brunt How is one of three properties, seperated in the 1960s from one larger residence. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It very much has the feel of a grand house, <\/span>displaying a bit of Victorian splendour with a cool, contemporary air as created by the interior designer.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4699 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2017\/05\/An-interior-shot-of-a-bedroom-at-Brunt-House-1.jpg\" alt=\"An interior shot of a bedroom at Brunt House\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spread over 2,400 sq. ft, this luxury Lake District cottage is beautifully-adorned with high Victorian ceilings and towering vertical pane windows in every room. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flooded with natural light and framing spectacular countryside views, is there any better way to experience the rural beauty of the Lake District?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gaze out across the wooded, verdant landscape from the comfort of the covers, or enjoy the vista from the bay windows, elegantly dressed with inviting scatter cushions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4700 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2017\/05\/Entertainment-den-at-Brunt-House-1.jpg\" alt=\"Entertainment den at Brunt House\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brunt How offers three spacious bedroom suites, one suitably named the Penthouse Bedroom. Made up with Egyptian cotton bed linen, fluffy towels and bathrobes, its not just the presentation of this property that gives it a grand, boutique hotel feel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>A games and entertainment den sits in the penthouse, perfect for entertaining little ones, whilst a welcome hamper of local food and wines and an exclusive <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">concierge service are sure to appeal to grown ups.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"text-align: center;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/cottage\/Lake-District-Cumbria-The-Lake-District-Ambleside\/Brunt-How-1042524.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button style=\"padding: 10px 30px; border-radius: 4px; background-color: #3e0b46; color: #ffffff;\">Learn more about Brunt How here!<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Bracken Ground, Coniston<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Sleeps: 10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Parking: Yes, off-road parking available for 10 cars<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Pets: Yes, two well-behaved pets welcome<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4705 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2017\/05\/An-exterior-shot-of-Bracken-Ground-1.jpg\" alt=\"An exterior shot of Bracken Ground\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>How does a private hot tub and sauna set within a tranquil landscape sound to you? Look no further than Bracken Ground, a breathtaking 5 star property set on the outskirts of Coniston.<\/p>\n<p>What was once a typical Lakeland holiday home is today, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">following an exciting year-long extension and renovation, far from traditional.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The spacious interior of this contemporary holiday home comprises of five beautifully-appointed bedrooms, two with stylish en-suite bathrooms and one with French doors leading out onto the green garden.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4707 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2017\/05\/A-photo-of-the-bathroom-at-Bracken-Ground-in-Cumbria-1.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of the bathroom at Bracken Ground in Cumbria\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The open-plan living areas are ideal for hosting gatherings with friends and family, where a unique <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wall of glass frames a jaw-dropping view of your very own nature reserve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Outdoors, 7 acres of spectacular, unspoilt grounds surround this luxury cottage in the Lake District.<\/p>\n<p>Soothe your mind with the beauty of the natural surroundings with a dip amongst the bubbles of the hot tub. For a truly indulgent treat, ease your muscles following an exploration through the fells with a seat in the large outdoor sauna.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4706 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2017\/05\/An-exterior-shot-of-the-hot-tub-at-Bracken-Ground-1.jpg\" alt=\"An exterior shot of the hot tub at Bracken Ground\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s difficult to find a good enough reason to tear yourself away from Bracken Ground when staying here. In fact, we might just stay ourselves!<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"text-align: center;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/cottage\/Lake-District-Cumbria-The-Lake-District-Hill-Park-Fm\/Bracken-Ground-1040937.html\"><button style=\"padding: 10px 30px; border-radius: 4px; background-color: #3e0b46; color: #ffffff;\">Learn more about Bracken Ground here!<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Le Chalet, Langdale<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Sleeps: 12<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Parking: Yes, private parking available for 3 cars<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Pets: No<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This wooden-clad, six bedroom chalet\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is where the rural Lake District landscape meets with a traditional swiss design, creating a perfectly luxurious getaway in the Lakes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4716 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2017\/05\/An-exterior-shot-of-Le-Chalet-in-Langdale-1.jpg\" alt=\"An exterior shot of Le Chalet in Langdale\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This luxury Lake District cottage is not the only association that the region has <\/span>to the renowned and design-conscious nation of Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Northern Lake District, Ullswater is often compared to <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lake_Lucerne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Switzerland\u2019s Lake Lucene<\/a>. Both unusual shaped bodies of water are set to a dreamy mountainscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for an uber-cool pad to reunite with family or friends (or both!), Le Chalet will awaken your inner interior designer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4717 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2017\/05\/An-interior-shot-of-the-living-room-and-woodburner-at-Le-Chalet-1.jpg\" alt=\"An interior shot of the living room and woodburner at Le Chalet\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Contemporary fixtures and furnishings are effortlessly blended with rustic wooden, swiss-style decor, offering the best of both worlds.<\/p>\n<p>Cook up a storm in the gleaming kitchen before snuggling up amongst the roaring flame of the hand-designed woodburner.<\/p>\n<p>For an extra special touch, there&#8217;s a large media room, complete with a 75inch TV and surround sound system.<\/p>\n<p>A family of sports fans? Is there anywhere better to catch kick off than the private media room at Le Chalet?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4718 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2017\/05\/An-interior-shot-of-the-media-room-complete-with-TV-and-sofas-in-Le-Chalet-1.jpg\" alt=\"An interior shot of the media room complete with TV and sofas in Le Chalet\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Away from the property itself, the restorative nature of the grounds surrounding this luxury Lake District cottage are unquestionable.<\/p>\n<p>Gushing clearwater, waterfalls and the crunch of a rocky path underfoot will provide the soundtrack to your Lakeland getaway.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"text-align: center;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/cottage\/Lake-District-Cumbria-The-Lake-District-Eltermere\/Le-Chalet-1041550.html\"><button style=\"padding: 10px 30px; border-radius: 4px; background-color: #3e0b46; color: #ffffff;\">Learn more about Le Chalet here!<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Loughrigg Cottage, Ambleside<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Sleeps: 10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Parking: Yes, off-road parking available for 4 cars<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Pets: No<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loughrigg Cottage is a highly sought-after property set in one of the most desirable locations in the Lake District. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of those \u201cI wonder who owns that\u201d kind of properties. We can almost guarantee that you&#8217;ll be tempted to stay here!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An imposing, detached five bedroom property, this luxury Lake District cottage has a \u201csomebody important lives here\u201d mystery oozing from its picture-perfect period frontage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4714 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2017\/05\/An-exterior-shot-of-Loughrigg-Cottage-in-the-Lake-District-1.jpg\" alt=\"An exterior shot of Loughrigg Cottage in the Lake District\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This Lakeland holiday house holds an important past.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, the listed building has had some impressive tenants, including <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/William_Wordsworth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">William Wordsworth<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Woodrow_Wilson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American President Woodrow Wilson<\/a>, who holidayed here in the summer of 1906.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Built in the 18<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Century as a typical two-up, two-down Lakeland cottage, today, following several renovations, this holiday home sleeps up to 10 people. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loughrigg Cottage\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">combines period charm and character with contemporary luxuries, providing the perfect spot to enjoy a getaway with loved ones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4713 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2017\/05\/An-interior-shot-of-the-dining-room-at-Loughrigg-Cottage-1.jpg\" alt=\"An interior shot of the dining room at Loughrigg Cottage\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Rustic wood-panelling, towering bay windows and an intricate inglenook fireplace are unique pleasures that decorate the interior.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here you can enjoy a getaway in the Lakes whilst walking in the footsteps of some of the greatest English poets. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loughrigg Cottage makes for a very special place to stay, right in the heart of the Lake District National Park. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"text-align: center;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/cottage\/Lake-District-Cumbria-The-Lake-District-Cote-How\/Loughrigg-Cottage-1041486.html\"><button style=\"padding: 10px 30px; border-radius: 4px; background-color: #3e0b46; color: #ffffff;\">Learn more about Loughrigg Cottage here!<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Tempted by a memorable getaway to one of these luxury Lake District cottages? Secure your break online and start planning your thrilling holiday itinerary today!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>If luxury isn&#8217;t your thing, we&#8217;ve got a wonderful collection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/dog-friendly-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pet-friendly cottages,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/log-cabins.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lake District lodges<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/romantic-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">romantic holiday homes<\/a> to choose from.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For more inspiration on how to spend your time in the Lakes, give our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/lake-district-farm-shops\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our favourite walks in the Lake District a read!\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>This blog has been updated based on original content written by Lakelovers<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We share our pick of the Top Luxury Holiday Cottages in the Lake District.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":109,"featured_media":4723,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1533","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","location-lake-district"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1533","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/109"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1533"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1533\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8889,"href":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1533\/revisions\/8889"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4723"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1533"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1533"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1533"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}