Self catering in the Lake District

Quaysiders Club is a self catering resort situated in a beautiful part of the Lake District opposite Lake Windermere and close to Ambleside town centre (12 minutes walk). We have 18 x sleep 6, high quality apartments available for hire by the week and a small number of very nice double and triple hotel style bedrooms available for nightly rentals. All our apartments are identical and include a full Kitchen (dishwasher, fridge/freezer,oven,microwave, four ring hob unit etc), dining room adjoining the lounge (two double seater settees one of which is a double bed settee, TV, DVD, HiFi and telephone), two bedrooms (one with double bed, TV and a vanity unit and the other with twin beds) and a nice size bathroom (bath, shower, hand basin and toilet). During April to October each apt has its own pattio chairs and table and barbecues are available in the courtyard. Our apartments are refurbished to a high standard and the resort has been a Gold Crown (top award) resort with RCI (the largest timeshare exchange company in the world) for nine years. We have a small leisure centre on site which contains a small indoor swimming pool, a sauna and jacuzzi. We have one designated car parking space per apartment/room. We do not allow any pets on site and all our buildings are non smoking. Please visit our web site www.quaysiders.co.uk for more details. We have full 24 hour wireless internet system available to all rooms for a small weekly charge of £10 for the week or £1.50 per day.

Undermillbeck is the family holiday home of Michael and Hilary Jacobs. It is set in the heart of Windermere village in a quiet, friendly street in easy reach of transport, shops, pubs and restaurants. A short stroll brings you to an unspoilt spot by the lake at Miller Ground or to Orrest Head and the superb panorama of Lake Windermere. The rooms have Hilary's landscape paintings of the Lakes on the walls. You will find the house warm, comfortable, spacious and attractive. Sleeps up to 8 people and has two bathrooms. The house has a well-equipped kitchen which includes a fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer, and in the living room a tv with sky freesat, video,CD player and DVD. Central heating. Short breaks available. No smoking.

The last house but one before the road runs out at Wasdale Head, Middle Row Cottage is a detached farmhouse surrounded by the majestic Wasdale mountains. Recently refurbished, Middle Row Cottage offers comfortable and spacious accommodation for up to six people. Kitchen, dining room and sitting room with open fire. There are three bedrooms and one bathroom. Garden with garden furniture. The Wasdale Head Inn is a minute’s walk away. There are hundreds of walks right from the front door – either along the valley floor or up the Wasdale fells including Scafell and Great Gable.

A beautiful three storey barn conversion in the rural hamlet of Reagill. This property is well furnished with lots of home comforts including a woodburner and is ideal as base for walking or exploring in the Lakes or the Eden Valley Two Double bedrooms and One pull down sofa. Large 2nd floor lounge area with TV/DVD/Video,PS2 and games. 1st floor Kitchen/Lounge area and ground floor bedrooms/bathroom. Off road parking for two cars. Linen, towels, electricity, heating and wood included in the price. Cot and High Chair available on request. This is a NO SMOKING property Pets are welcome at this property. Please contact owner to discuss. For up to date availability please contact the owner direct The property has spectcaular views towards the North Pennines and is 12 miles South of Penrith, 4 Miles North of Shap and is 20 mins by car to Hawsewater and Ullswater.

In the pretty village of Yanwath, Gate Cottage offers stylish self catering accommodation for up to four people. Yanwath is an ideal starting point for exploring the Lake District and Eden Valley. The cottage is just three miles from the M6 and its nearest lake is Ullswater (4 miles) – a lake of sublime natural beauty against a backdrop of breathtaking mountain scenery. The cottage features bespoke kitchen, contemporary bathroom and spacious and comfortable bedrooms and living room. For catering in the cottage, Penrith and neighbouring villages offer farmers markets, farm shops and the award winning, Cranstons. For guests who prefer the more hands off approach, simply come downstairs to the Yanwath Gate Inn - "Cumbrian Dining Pub of the Year" (The Good Pub Guide 2007 & 2009) where you will find a warm welcome, relaxed atmosphere and superb food.