Secluded and Remote Cottages in Cumbria and The Lake District
Secluded, Remote and sometimes Isolated Cottages, Bothies and Cabins can be found in the Lake District and are the perfect way to explore the stunning scenery that this area has to offer. The Lake District is an ideal location to get away from it all and enjoy a romantic holiday for the two, or for the family. Cumbria has the pick of cottages in the most stunning locations.
Field Barn, Alston, Cumbria.
Sleeps 2
Pets Friendly Cottage
from £370 per week
Settled down a single track road, with just a nearby farm its only company, this quaint cottage lies in a secluded spot outside of Alston in the North Pennines AONB. Field Barn is the perfect place to enjoy a romantic break with your loved one, letting you take in the delights of the surrounding area with walks and cycles, before returning each day to your snug dwelling.
Byre Cottage, Garrigill, Cumbria
Sleeps 2 people
Dog Friendly
Price from: £375 per week
A beautiful one bedroom retreat situated on the outskirts of Garrigill, close to Alston; in an AONB, with views sweeping out across the hillside and beyond.
Woodland Lodge, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria and The Lake District
Sleeps 2 people
No Pets please
Price from: £399 per week
Resting on private grounds and surrounded by charming woodland on the outskirts of Grange-over-Sands in the Lake District National Park is Woodland Lodge, a quaint lodge that provides the perfect couple's retreat for those wanting to explore the South Lakeland District.
Crag End Cottage, Cartmel, Cumbria and The Lake District
Sleeps 2 people
Dog Friendly Cottage
Price from: £427 per week
Crag End Cottage is a very special upside-down cottage resting up a private driveway in the picturesque village of Cartmel, Cumbria.
The Lodge, Bouth near Newby Bridge, Cumbria & The Lake District
Sleeps 2 people
Dog Friendly Cottage
Hot Tub
Price from: £567 per week
Set in an ideal location for discovering the Lake District, as well as the charming villages of Cartmel and Grange-over-Sands. A stay in this delightful corner of Cumbria will ensure a perfect romantic retreat at any time of the year.
Seashore Shepherds Hut, Aldingham, near Ulverston, Cumbria
Sleeps 2 people
No Pets please
2 mins walk to the Beach
Price from: £564 per week
This charming Seashore Shepherds Hut sits just 30 yards away from a beautiful, secluded beach, and is six miles away from the historic market town of Ulverston.
Elm Retreat, Blencowe, near Greystoke, Cumbria, England
Sleeps 2 people
No Pets please
Price from: £670 per week
Elm Retreat is sited in its own secluded spot along the River Petteril with a private river front woodland clearing .
There’s no WiFi here! A perfect romantic break or a chance to just enjoy the peace and solitude of the lovely Cumbria and Lake District landscape.
Woodland Cottage, Carlisle, Cumbria
Sleeps 2
Pet Friendly Cottage
Price from: £997 per week
Unplug and unwind at this cosy retreat for two, hidden away in an idyllic country estate.
High Bridge Haven, Kirkby in Furness, Cumbria
Sleeps 2 people
No Pets please
Hot Tub
Price from: £1,139 per week
A newly built secluded cedar lodge which has been purpose designed to be the perfect getaway for two.
Duke & Duchess, Ullswater, Penrith, Cumbria
Sleeps 2
No Pets please
An isolated, romantic boathouse on the shores of Lake Ullswater, 15mins from the village of Pooley Bridge.
Danes Court, Cartmel Fell, Cumbria and The Lake District, England
Sleeps 4
No Pets please
Price from: £463 per week
Enjoying a tranquil setting, located rurally in the Cumbrian countryside, whilst featuring original fixtures from the old vicarage and a mix of contemporary interiors, the cottage welcomes four guests recommended for both families and friends.
Spout Cottage, Sedbergh, Cumbria
Sleeps 4
No Pets Please
Price from: £567 per week
A beautiful, picture postcard, stone-built, detached cottage situated in the small rural hamlet of Dowbiggin, just two miles from Sedbergh. A former farmhouse dating back to 1756, this quality Sedbergh cottage provides an ideal base for those wishing to get away from it all and enjoy the famous Howgill Fells, loved by Wainwright and illustrated in his celebrated books.
Low Melbecks House, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria
Sleeps 4
No Pets Please
from £798 per week
Nestled on the outskirts of Bassenthwaite, less than ten miles from the bustling town of Keswick, is this charming white stone cottage. Low Melbecks House has a quirky reverse-level accommodation with the ground floor hosting two king-size bedrooms.
Cottage near Hawkskead, Cumbria, The Lake District
Sleeps 5
Pets Friendly Cottage
from £804 per week
This cottage is located in a secluded valley with many scenic walks from your doorstep. It is perfect for those who really want to get away from it all. The village of Hawkshead is nearby with its shops pubs and collection of National Trust properties.
Braegarth, Elterwater, Cumbria
Sleeps 5
No Pets Please
from £1,309 per week
Braegarth is a beautiful house, set in its own mature gardens overlooking Elterwater Common. The gardens are south facing and include a stream, waterfall and summerhouse.
Sycamore Tree Farm, Mallerstang near Ravenstonedale, Cumbria
Sleeps 6
Pet Friendly Cottage
from £519 per week
Set on a commanding position in a wild and rugged location, this is the ideal opportunity to get away from it all and enjoy splendid isolation.
Low Arnside Cottage, Coniston, Cumbria
Sleeps 6
Pet Friendly Cottage
from £564 per week
A beautifully traditional dog friendly Lakeland cottage set on a working Lake District fell farm, offering comfortable accommodation in a truly unique setting. Set on a secluded working farm in the heart of the Lake District national park with spectacular views and walks straight from your doorstep.
Well Tree Cottage, King’s Meaburn, Cumbria
Sleeps 6
Pets Friendly Cottage
from £832 per week
Secluded on the banks of the River Lyvennet near the village of Kings Meaburn is Well Tree Cottage, modernised and renovated retaining original features and with a five star Visitbritain Award, it offers comfortable and quiet accommodation.
Linden Barn, Orton, Cumbria
Sleeps 6
Pet Friendly Cottage
Price from: £1,026
Located in the quiet corner of Orton, a small village on the Cumbrian edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Linden Barn was renovated in 2020 and is now a cosy house offering accommodation for up to six guests.
Gill Beck Barn, Melmerby, Cumbria, England
Sleeps 6
Pet Friendly Cottage
Price from: £1,266
Gill Beck Barn is a converted farmhouse stables, boasting views that stretch all the way to the Lake District and the Pennines. The North West offers some of the most beautiful landscapes in England, and a stay at Gill Beck Barn puts you right at the heart of the scenery.
Wray Green, Wild Boar Fell near Ravenstonedale, Cumbria
Sleeps 7
Pets Friendly Cottage
from £503 per week
A lovely Grade II listed, stone-built detached farmhouse, on the side of Wild Boar Fell with breathtaking views of the Howgills and the surrounding countryside. A wonderful away-from-it-all cottage in a stunning, tranquil setting.
High Kiln Bank Cottage, Seathwaite, Duddon Valley, Cumbria & The Lake District
Sleeps 7
Pets Friendly Cottage
from £475 per week
This charming cottage, attached to a Lakeland farmhouse, nestles on a fellside, 2 miles from the tiny village of Seathwaite, in the beautiful Duddon Valley in the Lake District National Park.
Mount Hooley Lodge, Alston, Cumbria
Sleeps 8
Pet Friendly Lodge
Hot Tub
Price from: £1,437
Log cabin living at it’s finest! Mount Hooley Lodge is stunning and comes complete with a fabulous deck and hot tub with uninterrupted views over the valley.
New House, Bewcastle near Brampton, Cumbria & The Lake District
Sleeps 10
Pets Friendly Cottage
from £969
New House commands an impressive position with stunning views across rolling farmland towards Scotland. This charming cottage has been extended to create a welcoming, peaceful, rural retreat, ideal for a group of friends or a large family gathering.
Near Bank Cottage, Corney near Waberthwaite, Cumbria
Sleeps 10
Pets Friendly Cottage
Hot Tub
from £1139
A 17th century detached farmhouse, overlooking the Irish sea with Corney Fell to the rear, just 2.6 miles from the small town of Bootle on the western side of the Lake District National Park, with distant views across across the Irish sea to the Isle of Man. Has Hot Tub and Games Room.
Ghyll Bank House, Kendal, Staveley, Cumbria
Sleeps 18
Pet Friendly Cottage
from £1,492 per week
This large Lake District cottage boasts a wonderful sitting room which has a TV and open fire, a superb fitted kitchen with adjoining dining room and the flexibility of eight bedrooms.
What’s the best area of the Cumbria and the Lake District?
In our opinion our there’s only one choice and that’s Keswick, Derwentwater and the surrounding hills and mountains. We’ve visited this part of the Lake District in Cumbria for many years, as a couple and then as a family. The first peak we walked as a family was Catbells, which we’ve walked on many occasions, but we’re pleased to say that we’ve ascended all of the hills and mountains in the surrounding area over the years. Thankfully we only live one and half hours away from the Lakes District, so it’s a destination we visit on multiple occasions throughout the year. We’ve visited all the different areas of the Lake District but this is the one we keep being pulled back to! Check out the below short video and I’m sure you’ll see why.