The second largest lake in the Lake District, Ullswater is considered by many as the most beautiful one.

Glenridding which is situated at the southern end of the lake is popular with tourists but especially with mountain walkers, who can scale England's third highest mountain, Helvellyn.

Pooley Bridge is at the northern extremity of the lake with its narrow 16th-century bridge straddling the River Eamont as it flows out of Ullswater.

Gill Barn, Ullswater

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

A luxurious barn conversion extensively refurbished in 2010 with a superb new kitchen/diner, including granite work tops, oak doors and floors and extra shower room. Situated in the tiny hamlet of Butterwick, within a mile of Bampton which has a shop... more

Meadow Ing, Appleby

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Meadow Ing is great for 2 Families and Large groups. A dormer style Bungalow but with plenty of character and lots of space with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Built from local sandstone and reclaimed beams it is situated on a farm at the edge of Cracke... more

Roxby, Pooley Bridge

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

This 3 bedroom bungalow has it all, excellent facilities with all bedrooms en-suite, riverside garden, parking and situated 100 metres from both the shores of Ullswater and the centre of Pooley Bridge. In the village you will find pubs, cafe's and s... more

Yew Tree Farm, Reagill

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Yew Tree Farm is a truly stunning property steeped in history and with a wealth of character every guest is sure to appreciate. Modernised by the owner to the very highest specification with every conceivable modern day convenience, luxuriously furni... more

Lovelady Shield - The Shieling, Alston

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Located within the grounds of a superb country house hotel 2 miles from Alston, the location is superb. Alston is often described as "in the middle of nowhere, but central for everywhere" lying high up in the north Pennine hills on the borders of Cum... more

Green Kiln, Tirril

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Green Kiln is a charming 18th century character cottage, with feature stone walls, beamed ceilings and wood burning stoves. Fully renovated and refurbished by the owners in 2010, the cottage retains its character and is complimented with excellent qu... more

Granary Cottage, Howtown

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Granary Cottage is situated at Seat Farm, Howtown, 400 yards from the northern shore of Ullswater, beneath Barton Fell and High Street. There are superb walking opportunities from the doorstep and lake and fell views from the grounds. You can catch t... more

Waitby School, Waitby

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Waitby School was built on Waitby Fell in 1680 by James Highmore, a local to the area, for the children of Waitby and Smardale. About a mile and a half west of Kirkby Stephen, Waitby is said to have been an ancient market town, with a castle, chapel... more

Lookin How, Ullswater

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

A beautiful spacious cottage situated on the edge of the hamlet of Dockray. As the cottage was previously lived in by the owners it is tastefully furnished with a mix of antique and modern furniture, living up to its five star grading in every way, g... more

Croft House, Berrier

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Croft House is a traditional Cross Passage farmhouse, dating back to the 17th Century. It is a Grade II listed building. The Cross Passage refers to the days when it separated the animals from the rest of the house - in those days everything lived un... more

The Old Smithy, Great Blencow

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

This cottage was the original village Blacksmiths smithy until fairly recently. The owners have tastefully converted and extended it, to provide a spacious and cosy 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage, which retains it character and original features. Th... more

Beckses Cottage, Ullswater

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

This former Cumberland long house farm is steeped in history, previously being a blacksmiths and a former brewery! It has a wealth of olde worlde charm and character, including an abundance of pine, entrance door from a former church, exposed beams a... more

Dodds Lee, Dockray

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Dodds Lee is delightful detached farmhouse in the village of Dockray in the heart of the North Eastern Lakes. This spacious cottage is full of character and complimented with excellent facilities. Beautifully furnished throughout to provide a high de... more

Coombs Cottage, Armathwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

A renovated Sandstone Field House enjoying a truly rural location on the edge of the forestry, 1 mile above Armathwaite on the Northern slopes of the Eden Valley, an area of undulating countryside with walking from the door through the nearby forest ... more

High Birch Close, Matterdale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

This stunning detached Lakeland Farmhouse is the kind of idyllic holiday cottage which is sought by every one, but rarely found. Situated in the beautiful vale of Matterdale in almost an acre of grounds, with lovely views, large lawned garden and woo... more