Find self catering and cottages that are great for a romantic break in North West England. The popular North West of England has everything you need for a wonderful holiday from the beauty of the Lake District to the illuminations at Blackpool.

We have some superb self catering cottages and apartments across the Lake District, Lancashire and Cheshire. We have accommodation listed that will be ideal for couples, families or groups whether they are looking for a bit of luxury or simply great quality and value.

High Cross, Hawkshead

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Romantic

Fine, traditional pubs are a plenty, all serving hearty bar meals and the shops offer a great selection of interesting gifts for keepsakes or presents. High Cross is a short stroll from the centre of the village and enjoys wonderful, uninterrupted vi... more

Boston House, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Romantic

Boston House (sister property to Alice Howe and Bannerrigg) is the perfect base for large groups of friends or families to take a holiday or a short break. The property sleeps 14 comfortably in 7 bedrooms, each bedroom has an ipod dock alarm clock, ... more

Bonnie Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Romantic

Bonnie Cottage, just off the very heart of popular Ambleside, is a home for all seasons, perfect for a spring or summer break with an abundance of walks from the door, the local park, putting green and tennis courts just round the corner. Autumn and ... more

Woodstore Cottage, Lazonby

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Romantic

Woodstore Cottage enjoys a delightful courtyard setting in the grounds of Lazonby Hall, a magnificent country house in the beautiful Eden Valley. This unique cottage was converted in 2008 and is full of character, with beamed ceilings, sandstone flag... more

Gable End, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Romantic

Situated in old Ambleside, this early 18thC cottage apartment is just a 100 yard stroll to the main area of this poplar village, with its many shops, pubs and restaurants. The apartment is all on one level above Amblers Rest, with views of the surro... more

The Byre at High House Farm, Ullswater

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Romantic

As the name suggests the cottage was converted in 2009 from the byre at this former farm. The cottage oozes quality and character with original features in the structure, beautiful furnishings, hand built kitchen and excellent en-suite facilities. Th... more

Fitz House Cottage, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Romantic

Fitz House Cottage is a stunning garden flat situated on the ground floor of Fitz House. The furnishings and interior design are by John Youngs of Keswick, ensuring accommodation of the highest standard which is perfect for a romantic break or just t... more

Hideaway Cottage, Staveley

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Romantic

A super cottage in the middle of this popular Lakeland village, Hideaway is a fine example of the very best in self catering properties. The cottage ticks all the boxes in terms of character and charm, displayed in exposed beams and feature stonewor... more

Pear Tree Barn, Kendal

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Romantic

Pear Tree Barn really is a superb choice for couples looking for that romantic getaway and for spending precious time together in quality surroundings. Striking colours throughout of red and black have been cleverly married with quality and carefully... more

Plum Corner - Near Hayton, Brampton

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Romantic

A delightful 2 bedroom sandstone cottage, originally part of a small holding dating back to 1754, the cottage was converted from a barn. Set in peaceful wooded countryside on the edge of Townhead, the cottage is ideally suited to lovers of the outdo... more

Fir Trees, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Romantic

Fir Trees is a neat little property, an ideal hideaway for couples of all ages who want to be near enough to sample the wonderful shopping and restaurants that Bowness has to offer but who also want to be far enough away to enjoy some quiet, quality ... more

Coombs Cottage, Armathwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Romantic

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

Loughrigg Holme, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Romantic

Loughrigg Holme sits underneath the much loved fell of the same name and was once the home of Wordsworths daughter, Dora and her husband Edward Quillinan, Rich in literary history connections, visitors to Loughrigg Holme have included Charlotte Bron... more

Amblers Rest, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Romantic

Situated in old Ambleside this early 18thC cottage apartment is just a 100 yard stroll to the main area of this popular village, with its many shops, pubs and restaurants. The apartment is all on one level ad just five steps up from a small sunny g... more

Denton Garth, Brampton

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Romantic

Nestled into woodland and boasting stunning rural views, Denton Garth is a detached single storey cottage in a purely magical setting and boasts oodles of style. The property has recently undergone a total refurbishment and with the makeover now com... more