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Santon Bridge Holiday Cottages

Our collection of Santon Bridge holiday cottages offers you the perfect base to explore this peaceful Wasdale Valley hamlet. Located between Wastwater and the dramatic fells of the Lake District National Park, you'll find traditional stone cottages and luxury lodges with hot tubs ideal for groups, families and couples seeking a genuine Cumbrian retreat.

Your stay brings you close to the legendary Bridge Inn, home to the World's Biggest Liar competition each November! From here you can tackle Scafell Pike, England's highest peak, or enjoy gentler walks around Wastwater's shores. Whether you prefer a cosy cottage rental or glamping under the stars, this UK destination delivers authentic Lakes experiences throughout the year.

Visitor Rating
Rating
4.3

Oakdene Cottage

13 miles from Santon Bridge
Hot Tub
Sleeps 6
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 3
  • Sleeps six with four bathrooms
  • Enclosed garden welcomes two dogs
  • Village centre near mountain walks
  • Ground floor en-suite bedrooms available
  • Open-plan living with dining space
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4

Daw Bank

13 miles from Santon Bridge
Hot Tub
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms: 3
  • 1890s Lakeland stone cottage
  • Wood burner and fell views
  • Sleeps six in three bedrooms
  • Walks direct from the door
  • Chapel Stile village centre location
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.4

Park Cottage

14 miles from Santon Bridge
Hot Tub
Sleeps 4
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 2
  • Hillside location with mountain views
  • On Cumbria Way walking route
  • Enclosed gardens with bird feeders
  • Original beams and oak panelling
  • Dog-friendly cottage sleeping four
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Visitor Rating
Rating
5

Silverhowe Lodge

14 miles from Santon Bridge
Hot Tub
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms: 2
  • Wood burner and period features
  • Walks from doorstep to fells
  • Two bathrooms including en-suite
  • Village location near shops
  • Onsite parking and enclosed garden
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4

East House

14 miles from Santon Bridge
Hot Tub
Sleeps 8
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 4
  • Panoramic lake views from lounge
  • Historic manor house wing
  • Sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms
  • Wood burner and grand interiors
  • Grasmere village location with walks
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Rating
4

Hatters Cottage

14 miles from Santon Bridge
Hot Tub
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms: 2
  • 18th century cottage with mountain views
  • Half mile from Tarn Hows
  • Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms
  • Electric vehicle charging onsite
  • Walk to Hawkshead village
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4

Ramblers Rest

14 miles from Santon Bridge
Hot Tub
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms: 1
  • Mountain views from woodland setting
  • Walk directly from the door
  • Modern kitchen with dishwasher included
  • Private parking for two cars
  • Log burner and patio doors
  • Four miles from Ambleside centre
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4

Tarn Hows At Neaum Crag

14 miles from Santon Bridge
Hot Tub
Sleeps 4
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 2
  • Alpine log cabin in woodland setting
  • Onsite pool and sauna facilities
  • Walks to waterfall from door
  • Dog-friendly with nearby pub access
  • Between Grasmere and Langdale Valley
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.3

Beck Head Tarn

14 miles from Santon Bridge
Hot Tub
Sleeps 3
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 2
  • Woodland log cabin sleeping three
  • One dog welcome at property
  • On-site pool, jacuzzi and sauna
  • Between Ambleside and Skelwith Bridge
  • Walking routes from your door
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4

Moss Eccles Tarn At Neaum Crag

14 miles from Santon Bridge
Hot Tub
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms: 2
  • Woodland lodge near Ambleside
  • Sleeps 4 with 2 dogs welcome
  • On-site pool, jacuzzi and sauna
  • Walks start from your door
  • Five miles to Grasmere and Langdale
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4

Squirrels Ambleside

14 miles from Santon Bridge
Hot Tub
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms: 1
  • Waterside patio with pond views
  • Ground-floor apartment sleeping two
  • Seasonal pool, sauna and jacuzzi
  • Between Ambleside and Langdale
  • Red squirrels and birdwatching
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.9

Bridge Howe

14 miles from Santon Bridge
Hot Tub
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms: 3
  • Three king-size en-suite bedrooms
  • American-style fridge freezer included
  • Parking for three cars
  • Skelwith Force waterfall on doorstep
  • 2.8 miles from Ambleside
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4

The Old Gallery Grasmere

14 miles from Santon Bridge
Hot Tub
Sleeps 4
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 2
  • Heart of Grasmere village location
  • Sleeps 4 with 2 dog-friendly spaces
  • Cosy wood burner and open-plan living
  • Walks to lake from the door
  • Allocated parking space included
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.8

Rosewood by the River

14 miles from Santon Bridge
Hot Tub
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms: 4
  • Riverside location with stunning views
  • Sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms
  • Wood burner and mature gardens
  • Walks to Langdale from door
  • Near Ambleside, Grasmere and Windermere
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4

Grizedale Lodge

14 miles from Santon Bridge
Hot Tub
Sleeps 16
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 8
  • Sleeps 16 in Grizedale Forest
  • Eight en-suite bedrooms with TVs
  • Wood burner in vast lounge
  • Parking for 10 cars
  • Forest trails from doorstep
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The Farmhouse At Thompson Ground

15 miles from Santon Bridge
Hot Tub
Sleeps 10
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 5
  • Traditional farmhouse on working farm
  • Sleeps 10 across five bedrooms
  • Wood burning stove in lounge
  • 1 mile from Hawkshead village
  • Private parking on site
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4

Bull Close Cottage

15 miles from Santon Bridge
Hot Tub
Sleeps 4
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 2
  • 17th century terraced cottage character
  • Wood burner with supplies provided
  • Sleeps 4 plus 2 dogs
  • Walking distance to Lake District trails
  • Parking for two cars opposite
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4

Upper Longsyke

15 miles from Santon Bridge
Hot Tub
Sleeps 6
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 3
  • Mountain views from stylish Grasmere home
  • Sleeps 6 with luxury ensuite bathrooms
  • Dog-friendly with welcome pack included
  • Wood burner and cosy lounge
  • Walking distance to village pubs
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4

Swallow Cottage Grasmere

15 miles from Santon Bridge
Hot Tub
Sleeps 4
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 2
  • Central Grasmere village location
  • Private off-road parking space
  • Enclosed garden for dogs
  • Wood burner for cosy evenings
  • Walks direct from cottage door
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.4

Fairy Glen

15 miles from Santon Bridge
Hot Tub
Sleeps 10
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 5
  • Sleeps 10 in Grasmere village
  • Five en-suite bedrooms across three floors
  • Dog-friendly with enclosed garden
  • Wood-burning stoves and period features
  • Walk to shops, pubs and lake
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.4

Ellers Close

15 miles from Santon Bridge
Hot Tub
Sleeps 4
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 3
  • Stone farmhouse near Loughrigg Tarn
  • Open fire and wood burner
  • Large garden with stream feature
  • Direct access to fell walks
  • Sleeps 4 with dog friendly
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.5

The Stables

15 miles from Santon Bridge
Hot Tub
Sleeps 6
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 3
  • Panoramic Langdale Valley views
  • Sleeps 6 in 3 en-suites
  • Full-size snooker table games room
  • Private sauna and leisure suite
  • Walks direct from front door
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.7

Beck of Beyond

15 miles from Santon Bridge
Hot Tub
Sleeps 4
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 2
  • Peaceful brook-side setting
  • 10-minute walk to Hawkshead village
  • Woodburning stove and oak floors
  • Enclosed veranda for pets
  • Direct access to fell walks
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.5

Brunt How

15 miles from Santon Bridge
Hot Tub
Sleeps 7
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 3
  • Sleeps 7 with stunning valley views
  • Three bathrooms including two en-suites
  • Multi-level gardens with wildlife sightings
  • Walks to Loughrigg from the door
  • Well-equipped kitchen with two ovens
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4

Jasmine Cottage Hawkshead

15 miles from Santon Bridge
Hot Tub
Sleeps 4
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 2
  • 18th-century cottage in Hawkshead village
  • Two bedrooms sleeping four guests
  • Roll-top bath and period features
  • Grizedale Forest just up the lane
  • Between Windermere and Coniston Water
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Visitor Rating
Rating
5

Arresting View

15 miles from Santon Bridge
Hot Tub
Sleeps 2
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 1
  • Converted courthouse in Hawkshead village
  • King-size bedroom with en-suite bathroom
  • Balcony overlooking Claife Heights fells
  • Walk to pubs and shops
  • Welcomes two dogs with goodies
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Judges Lodgings

15 miles from Santon Bridge
Hot Tub
Sleeps 4
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 2
  • Central Hawkshead village location
  • Sleeps 4 with private parking
  • King bedroom with roll top bath
  • Dog friendly with doorstep walks
  • Near Grizedale Forest and lakes
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Visitor Rating
Rating
5

The Old Police Office Hawkshead

15 miles from Santon Bridge
Hot Tub
Sleeps 4
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 2
  • Village centre Hawkshead location
  • Two king-size bedrooms sleep four
  • Three bathrooms with freestanding tub
  • Private parking to rear
  • Fell views from multiple floors
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4

Meadow View Hawkshead

15 miles from Santon Bridge
Hot Tub
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms: 2
  • Central Hawkshead cobbled courtyard location
  • Private parking for large vehicle
  • Wood burning stove and cosy lounge
  • King-size and double en-suite bedrooms
  • Walk to Beatrix Potter attractions
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4

Grizedale Lake District

15 miles from Santon Bridge
Hot Tub
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms: 1
  • Wood burner with included logs
  • Fell views from the kitchen
  • Walks start from front door
  • One mile to Hawkshead village
  • Parking for two cars onsite
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Millans Park, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9AG