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North England consists of some of the most dramatic, scenic landscapes in Britain and boasts heritage cities such as York and Chester. Holiday cottages provide a means of exploring and appreciating this picturesque and characterful region and offer an alternative to the usual types of North England holiday accommodation.

The counties that make up the North West include Cheshire, Lancashire and Cumbria. The Lake District is the North's most notable region and is set mostly in Cumbria. It has 16 major lakes that vary in size, from Lake Windermere which stretches overr 10 miles in length to the tiny Brothers water. Holiday cottages and self catering breaks are very popular in these parts.

Northumberland, Durham and Yorkshire form part of the North Western reaches. They played a significant role in the Industrial Revolution producing iron ore and coal. Despite their contribution to the United Kingdom's industrial might, much of these wild hills and valleys remain unscarred and are among the largest tracts of unspoilt countryside in England.

The Pennines which stretch from Derbyshire to the northern parts of Northumberland provide some of the finest walking country in the UK - the flat-topped limestone hills of Pen-y-ghent and Ingleborough Hill are popular destinations for ramblers and hikers. If you would like to rent North England cottages take a look at the properties from Cottages 4 you, listed below.

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Mungrisdale Cottage - North England cottage rentals with Cottages 4 You
Set in the picturesque Glenderamackin valley in the Lake District, this semi detached cottage is near Keswick, Penrith and Rheged. It has a living room, kitchen and dining area with a shower room on the ground floor. On the first floor is a bathroom with basin and 2 twin bedroom that can sleep up to 4. Features include a woodburner stove, satellite TV, garden furniture and a nearby country pub. For further details about North England self catering accommodation see the link above.

East Wing Cottage - North England cottages from Cottages 4 You
This North England cottage is part of a self-contained wing of a manor house in Walton. Its a 1/2 hour drive away from Druridge Bay's large beach and is also close to Hadrian's Wall. On the ground floor is a large lounge area with open-fire, a billiard table, an oak paneled kitchen and dining area. The first floor has two twin bedded rooms, one with en-suite bathroom and an additional double room. It can sleep up to 6 people. See Cottages 4 You for more info about a range of North England cottages.

North England self-catering attractions

There's an extensive range of visitor attractions and activities in North England, which are too numerous to be included on this page! So we've included a summary of the most notable ones that we think are worth seeing while on your North England cottage holiday.

Outdoor activities
There are plenty of activities for those renting holiday cottages in North England. The Lake District, for instance is popular for sailing, mountain hiking and climbing. Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Sea life centre offer more family orientated days out as does Roundhay Tropical World, which boasts an impressive array of exotic animals.

Food and drink
Manchester has over 500 traditional pubs, jazz clubs, nightclubs and cafes. Some of the more notable include Odd Bar, the Old Nag's Head and the Manchester Hard Rock Cafe. There's also a fine selection of top restaurants in North England including The Arch, Ammans Indian Restaurant and Anthony's, all of which are culinary award winners.

Ripley Castle

History and Culture
You'll find plenty of historical and cultural attractions to keep you busy during your North England cottage break. Yorkshire, in particular has a number of impressive castles including Sewerby Hall and Gardens, Sledmere House and Ripley Castle. The Dales Countryside Museum and Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet are also worth seeing and illustrate the region's industrial past.