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The Lake Gatehouse

• 8 guests

• 4 bedrooms

Matterdale, Penrith

With jaw-dropping views over Lake Ullswater and a private shoreline and jetty, it's clear what caught our eye about this 1900s gatehouse. There's an alfresco terrace to soak in the lakeside views with barbecues.

The Cumbrian Hearth

• 5 guests

• 3 bedrooms

Matterdale, Penrith

Once the hunting lodge for the Duke of Norfolk, this home in the Cumbrian countryside has a sweeping view of Ullswater and the surrounding fells. To make the most of the vantage point, the open dining and living room is up on the top floor, so you can dine and recline with a sublime view – perfect with the wood-burner crackling away.

Salt & Oak

• 18 guests

• 9 bedrooms

Carnforth, Cumbria

This fairytale home lies on an estate of almost 60 acres, housing a lake, a tennis court, two hot tubs, and space for alfresco dining. The original features have been retained and the decor might not be to everyone's taste, but there are modern touches, especially in the kitchens, with every room oozing luxury.