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Skelwith Fold Cottages

Lake District & Cumbria

Beautifully updated child-friendly cottages, perfect for a relaxed family holiday in the Lake District - excellent facilities, three bedrooms and bathrooms, an enclosed garden and a short drive to fab days out.

  • roomUnits 2
  • person Sleeps 2 - 6
  • bed Bedrooms 1 - 3
  • petPets No
  • mobilityMobility No
Skelwith Fold's two child-friendly cottages are perfect for a relaxed family holiday in the Lake District. Each sleeps six across three bedrooms and is set up for easy family life; generous living space, private gardens and room for toys, games and downtime. Woodland walks, play areas and the on-site shop are close by, days out an easy drive. One cottage has a luxury hot tub, perfect for star-gazing in clear skies.

About this place

Best bits

  • Wonderful woodland setting - calm greenery and birdsong from morning to evening.
  • Great on-site play area - slides and climbing frames to burn off energy close by.
  • The Henge field - a huge open space for football, rounders and dog walks.

Top tips

  • Bring walking shoes - there are gentle trails to explore right from the door.
  • Visit the Nature Hide early - wildlife is most active in the morning.
  • Pick up supplies on site - the shop’s local produce makes mealtimes easy.

Plan your stay

What are the facilities like? Where can you eat? What can you do?

Hot tubs
Wifi
Outdoor play equipment
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Rooms

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Activities

Accessibility

There are steps at entry and internal stairs in both cottages. Bathrooms are standard, not adapted. Gardens may have uneven ground. Strollers manageable indoors but tighter upstairs. Parking near cottages but not always directly outside.

Location & local area

About the owners

Henry Wild

Listed since December 2025

Skelwith Fold was bought in 1996 by the Wild family. Although the park had been well cared-for by its previous owners, the once carefully tended grounds had lost their landscaped appearance. Azaleas and Rhododendrons had run riot, and many specimen trees and shrubs were lost, quite literally, in the undergrowth.

Today, more than twenty-five years later, our restoration work of the grounds still continues – and the change has been spectacular. Forgotten or neglected features, such as the park’s mystical tarn, have been brought back to their full glory. And pathways have been created to allow guests to explore the delightful woodlands and enjoy the beautiful views which suddenly open up.

Our changes have benefited wildlife too - our conservation work has brought a new lease of life to Skelwith’s indigenous flora and fauna.

Owner recommendations

  • Windermere Lake Cruises – Gentle Boat Trips with Lakeside Stops for Families

  • Brockhole on Windermere – Treetop Nets, Play Areas and Lakefront Fun

  • Grizedale Forest – Woodland Trails, Family Cycling Routes and Outdoor Art

  • Lake Kayaking – Calm Water Adventures for Confident Kids and Grown-Ups

  • Graythwaite Adventure Centre – High Ropes, Zip Lines and Forest Challenges

  • Off-Road Driving with Kankkunen – Family-Friendly 4x4 Experiences in the Lakes

  • Lakes Laser Tag – Outdoor Woodland Games for Older Children and Teens

  • Hawkshead Chocolate Factory – Hands-On Chocolate Making and Sweet Treats

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