The lake district done right
Short breaks. Long escapes. Always Laik.
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We manage and design super-stylish holiday homes in some of our favourite spots in the Lake District area.
Local, flexible, friendly and fair. We go that bit extra with our homes and hospitality to make sure your stay in The Lakes turns out just perfect.
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Cosy apartments for couples, spacious houses for groups and families, quiet boltholes where you can finally finish writing that sci-fi romance novel. We’ve got a place for all sorts.
Gable End Apartment
6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Old Village Shop
2 Guests
1 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
Ellenboro House
2 Guests
1 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
2 Hart Head Barn
10 Guests
5 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Wansfell View
8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Walker’s Cottage
5 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
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We’re local, we love what we do, and we look after holiday homes as if they’re our own. That means proper management, proper marketing, boosted revenues and all those thoughtful touches that keep the great reviews rolling in.
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One of our favourite parts of the job is making a property stand out from the crowd. From décor makeovers to Nordic hot-tubs, we create holiday homes that feel like home, and ones that get booked over and over again.
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Swallow Barn at Greenclose Farm = the ultimate base for cycling in Cumbria 🚵
Fancy some fresh air, gorgeous views and plenty of pedalling? You’re going to love this getaway. Set on a peaceful working farm in Penruddock, it’s a bold, beautifully renovated barn with easy access to quiet country lanes, the northern fells and Ullswater. There’s even external bike storage with a socket for charging e‑bikes!
With room for 5 guests and 1 dog, find out more via the link in our bio.
#mountainbiking #penruddock #lakedistrict #staycation #laik
Who would you bring for a staycation here?
#staycation #windermere #lakedistrict #groupholiday #laik
Your cosy couples’ hideaway in the heart of Bowness ✨
Flat 5, Biskey Howe is a Georgian flat for two with everything you need for an easy minibreak - a kitchen set up for cooking together and Netflix ready to go for relaxed evenings in. Step outside and you’re just moments from great food, lively bars and the Lakeshore.
Learn more and book via the link in our bio.
#minibreak #bownessonwindermere #lakedistrict #staycation #laik
Let`s take a moment for the shower room at Hillcrest...
Honestly, isn’t she gorgeous? Soft pink tiles and a skylight that pours in dreamy natural light. Hillcrest sleeps 4 guests, making it the perfect Bowness‑on‑Windermere bolthole for family adventures, couples’ getaways, or a well‑earned escape with friends.
If beautiful interiors and relaxed Lakeside living are your love language, this place will tick every box.
Ready to make a splash in the Lakes? Book your stay now via the link in our bio.
#bownessonwindermere #showerroom #lakedistrict #staycation #laik
If you could only use three words, how would you describe this view?
📍Stickle Ghyll
📸 Daniel_Kay
#stickleghyll #waterfall #lakedistrict #photography #laik
🐕🥾 We`ve sniffed out 5 of the best dog-friendly walks in the Lake District:
1. Tarn Hows
An easy, beautifully scenic loop that feels like it was designed purely for joyful dog zoomies.
2. Catbells
A classic for a reason! A little climb, a lot of views and plenty of spots for a celebratory biscuit at the top.
3. Aira Force
Woodland magic + a waterfall = the ultimate sniff‑fest. Shaded, pretty and perfect on a warm day.
4. Buttermere Lakeside Path
Flat, peaceful and stunning from every angle. Ideal if you fancy a relaxing walk (while your dog sprints laps).
5. Grizedale Forest Trails
A pick‑your‑own‑adventure wonderland. Long walk? Short walk? Something in between? Grizedale`s got you covered
Are there any more you`d add to the list? Let us know!
#dogfriendly #walks #lakedistrict #staycation #laik
