Winter Short Breaks in the Lake District

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  • The exterior of a white multi-story building with outdoor stairs a parking lot and benches at Oak View in Keswick
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    Keswick, Cumbria & The Lake District
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    A lovely second-floor apartment sitting at the centre of Keswick, Lake District. (Ref. 1058443)

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    3 nights from Sat 28th Nov £351

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  • A stone house with multiple windows and a stone wall beside a narrow road at Crows Nest in Arnside
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    Arnside, Cumbria & The Lake District
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    A wonderful penthouse apartment settled in the heart of Arnside, Cumbria. (Ref. 1061703)

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    • 5% off - Sun 12th Apr to 19th Apr 2026

    3 nights from Mon 30th Nov £592

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  • The exterior of a two story grey house with white windows and a gravel driveway at Dalegarth Hall Farm Cottage 2 Boot near Eskdale Green
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    Boot near Eskdale Green, Cumbria & The Lake District
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    Dalegarth Hall Farm Cottage 2 is a delightful holiday home situated in Boot, Eskdale, a quaint parish in Cumbria. (Ref. 1135822)

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    3 nights from Sat 28th Nov £497

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  • A white two-story house with garden and metal staircase at Hillhead in Ambleside
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    Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District
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    Hillhead is a welcoming house within the Lake District National Park, in the town of Ambleside, Cumbria, boasting a woodburning stove and a balcony. (Ref. 1041531)

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    3 nights from Sat 28th Nov £802

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  • A stone house with wooden windows and a garden with flowers in stone planters at Grayrigg Foot Stable in Grayrigg
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    Grayrigg, Cumbria & The Lake District
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    Stunning barn conversion. (Ref. 972379)

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    3 nights from Tue 5th Jan £391

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  • A detached house with tiled roof a paved walkway and garden at Cherry Croft in Bowness-On-Solway
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    Bowness-On-Solway, Cumbria & The Lake District
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    Cherry Croft is a charming, detached bungalow resting rurally in Bowness-on-Solway nr Kirkbride, Cumbria. (Ref. 1145565)

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    3 nights from Mon 30th Nov £376

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  • A stone house with large windows and a paved pathway at Landower House in Ambleside
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    Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District
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    Superb contemporary Lakeland home. (Ref. 1053392)

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    3 nights from Sun 29th Nov £1059

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  • A stone house with a slate roof solar panels and chimneys surrounded by grass and bushes at Sherriff in Troutbeck near Keswick
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    Troutbeck, near Keswick, Cumbria & The Lake District
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    Modern detached house midway between Keswick and Ullswater.Lovely views and gardne. (Ref. 1061490)

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    3 nights from Sat 28th Nov £649

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  • A stone pathway with stairs leading to a wooden door surrounded by stone walls and plants at The Hay Loft in New Hutton near Kendal
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    New Hutton near Kendal, Cumbria & The Lake District
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    A charming, two-bedroom barn conversion located in a quiet valley in New Hutton near Kendal, Cumbria. (Ref. 1130226)

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    3 nights from Sat 28th Nov £391

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  • A courtyard with a lawn and garden in front of residential buildings at Lakeside View in Lakeside near Bowness-On-Windermere
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    Lakeside near Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District
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    Lakeside View is part of the beautiful Landing How Estate at Lakeside, Cumbria. (Ref. 1140421)

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    • 10% off - Wed 4th Feb to 30th Apr 2026

    3 nights from Sat 28th Nov £564

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With snowy peaks, frosted grass and a chill in the air, a Lake District winter break is a truly magical way to spend the cooler months.

Why choose a Lake District winter break?

The picture-perfect landscapes of the Lake District National Park are wonderful all year round, but especially in the winter. Whether you’re looking to soak in the spectacular scenery across the freezing waters of Lake Windermere or lose yourself amongst the frosted countryside, there’s no better place to end an action-packed day than retreating to your winter accommodation in the Lake District. There’s craggy peaks, sleepy towns and literary and historic landmarks waiting to be discovered.

Places to visit from your Lake District winter cottage

Be sure to wrap up warm and head off on an adventure during your Lake District winter break. Outdoor expeditions await in the Lyth Valley and Grizedale Forest, whilst a visit to Windermere offers a leisurely alternative. Kendal, Keswick and Bowness are ideal for sheltering from the elements, with countless shopping opportunities and eateries to choose from. There’s also the much-loved villages of Grasmere and Hawkshead. Decorated in a dusting of snow, you’re in a peaceful winter wonderland.

Types of Holiday

If you’re search for a winter holiday in the Lake District to celebrate the festive season, there’s a wonderful collection of Christmas holiday cottages and New Year Lake District breaks. Cosy up in a cottage with an open fire, or enjoy a dip under the frosted skies with a holiday cottage with a hot tub. And with this vast collection of large cottages to choose from, you can bring the whole family along to enjoy a winter holiday in the Lake District!

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