Self catering holiday cottages in the Lake District - Search with Cottages Direct

Self catering holiday cottages in the Lake District - Search with Cottages Direct: "Holiday cottages in the Lake District National Park provide a great way of getting to know this wonderful area. Cottages Direct has a very good selection, especially if you know what you're looking for. Self catering in the Lake District is one of this website's strong points. Here's some advice about how to look for accommodation. The north of the Park is usually accessed via Penrith and Keswick, the most common base for those heading into Borrowdale, Patterdale and surrounding summits. Kendal, complete with its famous mint cake, a pretty town near the Southern Fells, is home to the Museum of Life and Industry, charting Cumbria's history. Windermere and Ambleside are the big tourist destinations. If you're looking for holiday cottages as a base for walking in the Lake District, then choose a place where you can start right from the front door."