Esthwaite Water is one of the smaller and lesser known lakes in the Lake District.

Situated between the much larger lakes of Windermere and Coniston Water, Esthwaite Water covers around 280 acres and is known for its excellent fishing, particularly trout and pike.

Find self catering cottages apartments in the Esthwaite area including Ambleside, Satterthwaite, Hawkshead and Outgate below.

Force Mill, Satterthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Force Mill is in a lovely location for a family country holiday, surrounded by farmland, forest, a stream and nearby waterfall (Force) which gives it its name. Go south for Rusland Woods, Fell Foot, the Haverthwaite Steam Railway and the Windermere ... more

Fairy Glen Cottage, Satterthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Surrounded by 9000 acres of Grizedale Forest, Fairy Glen Cottage is an idyllic position for walking, cycling and enjoying the great outdoors. The rural village of Satterthwaite is a mere two miles from this traditional semi-detached cottage with both... more

Wain Garth, Satterthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Four miles South of Hawkshead and midway between Coniston Water and Lake Windermere lies the small, quiet village of Satterthwaite. Satterthwaite retains a real sense of rural community, village life revolving around the green, All Saints Church and ... more

12 Kings Yard, Hawkshead

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

The pretty whitewashed village of Hawkshead is surely one of the most picturesque in the lakes, set amidst spectacular lakeland scenery. The cobbled streets are home to four traditional inns, serving a host of great local beers and good food, tea ro... more

Marigold Barn, Satterthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

A fine example of a traditional lakeland barn, Marigold enjoys a central village location, only a short walk from the local pub and with many walks from the door. The visitors centre at Grizedale is a mile and a half away with a wide variety of wood... more

Breasty Haw, Satterthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Taking its name from the rather steep area of woodland near where it sits, Breasty Haw is a wonderful example of a traditional, detached Lakeland cottage. The setting is idyllic as not only does Breasty Haw enjoy fine views across the valley but the... more

Winnowing Barn, Satterthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

A mere mile from the newly developed and renowned Grizedale Forest Visitors Centre, Satterthwaite is an ideal location for those energetic guests who enjoying walking, cycling and generally the great outdoors. Go out of the front door and take 10 pac... more

Dairy Cottage, Hawkshead

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Low Graythwaite Hall, just 5 miles from Hawkshead, 4 miles from Newby Bridge and within easy reach of Grizedale Forest and Lake Windermere. Magnificent topiary trees line the huge lawned areas, fringed by colourful displays of rhododendrons and other... more

High Cross, Hawkshead

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

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

Bloomery Barn, Satterthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Set in the heart of Beatrix Potter Country, the villages of Hawkshead and Satterthwaite must be two of the prettiest in the whole of the Lake District. The Elizabethan cobbled streets of Hawkshead, lined with whitewashed cottages and courtyards is m... more

Peacock Cottage, Outgate

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Peacock Cottage would be well placed on the cover of any chocolate box, a traditional 18th century property with superb enclosed gardens, the large topiary feature created and lovingly cared for, reflecting its name. The small hamlet of Outgate, a mi... more

Kings Yard Cottage, Hawkshead

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Only a stones throw from the centre of Hawkshead, probably the quaintest location in the Lakes with white washed cottages dating back to the 16th Century and charming old pubs and tea shops along its narrow pedestrianised streets. Kings Yard Cottage ... more

Town End Barn, Satterthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

This picturesque Lakeland Cottage just oozes character, and displays a wealth of original features including oak flooring, original oak beams and local stone. Traditional colours and fabrics have been used throughout to compliment the age of the cott... more