2,465 properties found
8 Bedroom Bed in Applethwaite (SZ373)
, The Lake District and Cumbria
12 8 5 Yes
Spacious, comfortable and boasting impressive views of your beautiful surroundings, this character-packed property sleeps 12 across eight bedrooms. Keswick, Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite Lake are all within 5.5 miles, but there’s lots to discover from your doorstep too. The village of Applethwaite is a wonderful vantage point for exploring and, at the end of the day, the tranquil setting makes for a peaceful evening. Picture lazy evenings dining alfresco against a backdrop of rolling hills and mountain peaks, clinking glasses as you celebrate milestone birthdays and special occasions. Your entire party will have all the home comforts you could wish for, so all you’ll need to do is light the open fire and curl up with your favourite treats. Discard your outdoor gear and descend on the lounge with mugs of hot cocoa, sinking into the sofas for film nights warmed by the crackling flames of the open coal fire. The kitchen offers a surprising contrast from the lounge’s period beams and rustic vibe as it is completely contemporary with stylish units and all the appliances you need to rustle up hearty feasts for everyone. There are options to dine inside or out, so celebratory mealtimes are a breeze. At bedtime, the bedrooms can be found spread between the first and second floor, all promising a restful night’s sleep. In terms of practicality, there are three shower rooms and a bathroom for your convenience, plus a utility room to take care of any muddy mishaps on your travels. Outside, the enclosed patio and garden will prove tempting to your accompanying three hounds, plus it’s a beautiful spot to sip your coffee. Off-road parking is available for four cars, and further on-street parking is available a short walk away.
Weekly prices from £1,560.00
6 Bedroom Bed in Braithwaite (SZ044)
Keswick, The Lake District and Cumbria
12 6 3 Yes
Open fires, a quirky games room and marvellous views of the rugged fells and mountains set the scene for your Lake District adventure when you choose this impressive property. Sleeping 12 across six bedrooms, your entire party will waste no time delving into your locally sourced treats and relaxing at leisure. The village of Braithwaite is idyllically positioned for discovering Lake District gems such as Bassenthwaite, Derwentwater and Whinlatter Forest Park. Keswick lies just 2.5 miles away, providing adventures galore and more than a few eateries to choose from. Hunker down with steaming mugs of hot cocoa in the inviting lounge, curling up on the ample seating and stoking the fire for the ultimate comfort factor. There’s a TV for family films, or why not head into the dining room and play a game of cards while your meal is cooking in the marvellous country cottage-style kitchen. There’s a handy utility room with fridge/freezer space and a downstairs WC too. Upstairs, the six bedrooms are divided between the first and second floors, all sharing the generous family bathroom and an additional bathroom on the second floor. Highlights include a bunk bedroom primed for sleepovers, and one of the rooms features its own en-suite. Completing the property is the second lounge that doubles as a games room thanks to the TV/DVD, Nintendo Wii and table football. Just take care of reduced head height when navigating the second floor. Outside, the garden is lined with trees with gravel underfoot on the patio, creating a soothing space to recline on the garden furniture with a glass of wine. Off-road parking is available for six cars.
Weekly prices from £1,386.00
5 Bedroom Bed in Loweswater (SZ073)
Cockermouth, The Lake District and Cumbria
12 5 5 Yes
This spacious farmhouse is in the peaceful north-west corner of the Lake District National Park. The property accommodates 12 guests across five bedrooms, as well as welcoming four dogs, making it ideal for groups of friends or family who enjoy an outdoor lifestyle. You can explore both the lakes and fells from the property, as well as spend days at the seaside on the Cumbrian coast. Beautiful Bassenthwaite Lake is just 8 miles from the property, and further afield you’ll find Derwentwater (15 miles). At the end of the day, relax in one of the two living areas or challenge your fellow guests to a game of pool in the games room. All five bedrooms have en-suite facilities, making it nice and easy to get everyone up and out in the morning. The farmhouse is full of character, with exposed beams and stonework throughout. The warm and inviting lounge is a lovely spot to chill out after an action-packed day; get cosy in front of the wood burner and watch a film on the TV. A further snug area, again with a wood burner, provides a quiet place to enjoy five minutes’ peace with a book. Steps lead to the games room, where you can spend quality time with friends or family over a game of pool, snooker, or darts. The kitchen/diner has everything you need to rustle up a tasty meal for the group, to share around the large dining table. All five bedrooms are located on the first floor and have en-suite facilities as well as TVs. On the second floor is a beautiful family bathroom, where you can soak in the roll-top bath and admire the stars through the skylight – pure bliss! Outside is an enclosed, landscaped garden with two patio areas for al fresco dining. There is also a stream, so children and dogs must be supervised. The farmhouse has ample off-road parking.
Weekly prices from £1,595.00
5 Bedroom Bed in Keswick (SZ359)
Keswick, The Lake District and Cumbria
12 5 4 Yes
Make memories to last a lifetime in this stunning family home in the vibrant Lakeland town of Keswick. The holiday home sleeps 12 guests across five bedrooms and boasts large rooms – perfect for entertaining – and an elegant dining room to accommodate everyone. You’ll also have a landscaped garden that’s ideal for outdoor dining. Stroll into the town centre (0.5 miles) to dine in one of the many independent cafes or restaurants, followed by a wander along the shores of Derwentwater. Nearby Whinlatter Forest Park (5 miles) makes a fantastic family day out, with walking trails and mountain bike routes, as well as zip wires and high ropes. The elegant property provides a memorable backdrop to your holiday, with ornate furniture and plush soft furnishings designed to make you feel pampered during your stay. The holiday home boasts spacious rooms with high ceilings, ensuring you all have ample room to spread out and relax. The stylish kitchen features a range cooker so you can easily prepare meals for the entire group, and also has a handy island for extra worktop space. Enjoy dinner parties around the large dining table in the magnificent dining room, before retiring to the impressive lounge to watch TV or read a book from the collection provided. As well as the stunning first-floor bathroom with its roll-top bath, there’s also a handy shower room on the ground floor. A twin bedroom is also located on this level, with the remaining four bedrooms on the first floor. There is an immaculately landscaped garden to the front of the property. The area is enclosed – perfect for children and dogs – and has a sunny patio for al fresco dining.
Weekly prices from £1,465.00
6 Bedroom Bed in Keswick (SZ481)
Keswick, The Lake District and Cumbria
12 6 5 Yes
Enjoying a fantastic central position near the heart of Keswick, this spacious, refreshing and tastefully decorated townhouse provides warm and relaxing holiday accommodation for up to 12 guests. Perfect for larger families exploring a stunning part of the Lake District, and for groups of friends marking a reunion, this delightful slate-built property has wonderful views over the town and towards the surrounding fells. Set over four floors, this welcoming retreat has several extra features including a pool table and a piano and makes a fabulous base for walkers, climbers, water sports fans, cyclists and nature lovers exploring the surrounding woodlands, fells and lakes. A step leads up into the large hallway where you will find a piano and other delightful furnishings before you head through to the lounge. Decorated in rich, dark tones, this fresh, inviting room has two separate seating areas, each with a cast-iron-effect gas fireplace. The first area is perfect for enjoying a movie, or you can curl up with a book or chat about the day in the smaller area to the back. The ground floor also has a peaceful twin bedroom, which can be made up as a super-king-size on request, along with an invigorating shower room. On the first floor, you will find the tastefully designed, fully equipped farmhouse-style kitchen with views towards Skiddaw. The kitchen also has a handy breakfast table, and you can get together to share a family meal in the spacious dining room which also features a window seat, TV and a pool table. The first floor also has a charming en-suite double bedroom. There are three further bedrooms on the second floor, all twin rooms decorated in delicate pastel shades, which can be made up as super-king-size rooms on request. The second floor also has a handy shower room and an airy bathroom with a brick-effect feature wall. Finally, on the third floor, there’s a large twin attic room with low sloping ceilings, a separate seating area and far-reaching views over the town. Outside, the enclosed garden has a lawn surrounded by plants and shrubs, and outdoor furniture which provides ideal seating space for a BBQ. At the end of the garden is a separate studio flat with its own entrance which can be booked along with this property.
Weekly prices from £1,769.00
6 Bedroom Bed in Wallthwaite (SZ548)
Penrith, The Lake District and Cumbria
12 6 3 Yes
Set in a stunning, secluded location in the north of the Lake District, this light, fresh and inviting farmhouse makes a fabulous retreat for larger families and groups of friends exploring this glorious area, marking a special occasion or celebrating a long-awaited reunion. Imaginatively updated and beautifully decorated throughout, this lovely traditional property provides ample space for up to 12 guests enjoying a well-earned break. Situated between Blencathra and Great Mell Fell, this spacious property has a range of lovely features and details, many of them original, including exposed timber beams, vaulted ceilings, wood panelling, a window seat, feature windows and an ancient well below the house. With a large garden offering far-reaching views, this charming getaway is full of character and makes a wonderful rustic hideaway, perfect for discovering the region’s dramatic fells, lush woodlands and sparkling lakes. Entering this idyllic farmhouse, the porch is an ideal space for muddy boots as you head into the property via a characterful wooden door leading into the spacious, warm and stylish kitchen/diner. A perfect space for cooking and preparing all your favourite family meals, the kitchen has exposed ceiling beams and a circular reinforced window in the floor which looks down into an ancient well. Exploring further, there’s a choice of two tastefully furnished lounges, each with a TV and an open fire allowing everyone plenty of space to unwind. The first lounge has exposed beams and wood panelling, while the second offers a choice of books to browse. The farmhouse has six elegantly decorated bedrooms perfect for enjoying a good night’s sleep. The first is a ground-floor twin room, with the remaining five accessed via two separate staircases. The bright and relaxing first-floor bedrooms comprise one double room, two twins and two king-size rooms (one with an en-suite shower room). The first floor also has a refreshing bathroom and a separate shower room. The property also has games room with a pool table and table football. Stepping outside, the big garden provides ample space for children and dogs to run about. The garden is partially enclosed and features a delightful patio area which makes a lovely spot for dining alfresco as you take in the amazing surrounding views.
Weekly prices from £1,718.00
6 Bedroom Bed in Appleby (SZ067)
Appleby-in-westmorland, The Lake District and Cumbria
12 6 3 Yes
Nestled in the picturesque Appleby-in-Westmoreland and surrounded by a superb garden sprawling across an acre of land, this magnificent Grade ll-listed getaway is the ultimate rural retreat perfect for that extra special long-awaited get-together with loved ones. With a high ceiling, original servants’ bells and large windows framing idyllic vistas, the entrance hallway sets an elegant, decedent atmosphere, perfectly reflected in the lounge, which features grand windows and a roaring gas fire that promises to soothe weary walking muscles. Centred around an impressive oak dining table, the kitchen/diner combines rustic touches with contemporary charm, equipped with everything you need to rustle up some delicious treats. The two super-king-size bedrooms (which can be made up as twins) and the small bunk bedroom adjoining one of these bedrooms afford the same charming character as the rest of the ground floor. Upstairs, you’ll find two double bedrooms, one of which opens out onto a balcony, and a children’s bunk bedroom. Outside, lose yourself in the charm of the inspiring garden, set over an acre and featuring a fenced pond, tree house, swings, childrens stumpery and plenty of tucked away spots to enjoy dining alfresco on a fine evening. Overlooked by the Pennine range with the Lake District fells on the western horizon, the idyllic market town of Appleby-in-Westmoreland is surrounded by glorious scenery, perfect for keen walkers and cyclists, and home to many local restaurants, bars, shops, cafes and galleries. Uncover some of Cumbria’s finest countryside by exploring the North Pennines, Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, all reached within 15 miles, or by walking the banks of the River Eden running through the town centre on your doorstep. Culture vultures are spoilt for choice with the Dalemain Mansion and Historic Gardens, and Lowther Castle and Gardens both reached within 16 miles.
Weekly prices from £1,544.00
6 Bedroom Bed in Keswick (89309)
Keswick, The Lake District and Cumbria
12 6 5 Yes
Immerse yourselves in the spectacular, natural beauty of the Lake District when you stay at this sumptuous, period retreat near Millbeck, 3 miles from Keswick. Sleeping 12 guests, the stylish, six-bedroom house dates back to the 1930s and could be the perfect place to spend quality time with one or two other families or with a party of couples. Exquisitely finished in a boutique hotel style and with stunning views, it nestles in 4 acres of gorgeous gardens and is well located for Derwentwater. Imagine yourself stepping into an Agatha Christie novel when you enter this enchanting holiday home, which has been carefully furnished with Art Deco pieces to complement original features such as the beautiful staircase. Head through to the lounge, with its two separate seating areas to ensure there is ample room for everyone to take in the views. Light the wood burner in here and play a game of charades or catch up on an old episode of Miss Marple on the TV. A snug, with another wood burner and Smart TV, makes a cosy hideaway for members of your party seeking peace and quiet. Take turns preparing hearty feasts for your friends and family in the lovely kitchen, which has an Aga and adjoins the dining room, where you can all gather around the table. All the bedrooms can be found on the first floor of the house. These include two super-king-size, both with en-suite shower rooms and zip-and-link beds that can be arranged as singles if discussed in advance, and four king-size, one with a four-poster bed and another with a balcony and en-suite shower room. There is also a family bathroom, with a gorgeous 1930s bath, and a family shower room up here. Set the table outside for all 12 of you to dine in the sunshine and absorb the far-reaching views on warm days. Light the outdoor wood burner as the sun sets and chat together long into the summer night. There is parking here for four cars.
Weekly prices from £3,116.00
6 Bedroom Bed in St Andrews (89572)
St. Andrews, Perthshire, Angus and Fife
12 6 6 Yes
For a large party that loves golf, no holiday home could be more perfect than this. Situated near Drumoig, 8.5 miles from St Andrews and 7 miles from Dundee, the six-bedroom, luxury lodge has prestigious courses right on the doorstep and also features its own artificial turf area with a net where you and your friends can practice your swings before heading off with your clubs for the day. Sleeping 12 guests, this exquisite, Scottish abode also has a hot tub to relax in after your physical exertions and an acre of land to enjoy on fine sunny days. Return home from your trips out to leave your outerwear in the cloakroom and head inside to find beautifully presented accommodation with an abundance of comfort. Prepare feasts for your party in the immaculate kitchen/diner, which has a central island and breakfast bar, then call everyone to the table to sit down together. There is also a handy utility room in this part of the house. Afterwards, some of you may wish to have a knockabout on the table tennis in the conservatory while others luxuriate in the beautiful lounge where you can light the wood burner and find a film on the Smart TV. Conveniently located downstairs are five super-king-size bedrooms, three of which have en-suite shower rooms. There is also a WC and a family shower room and a family bathroom at ground-floor level. Another super-king-size bedroom, with an en-suite shower room, and an inviting second lounge, with a second Smart TV and doors that can be opened to the garden in warm weather, are on the first floor. The split-level garden at this property is a splendid feature, with areas for children to play, including the golfing net, which doubles as a football goal, and a BBQ to fire up on summer evenings. There is parking here for six cars.
Weekly prices from £2,229.00