Self-Catering in the South Lakes and Furness

Ulverston sits between the southern lakes and Morecambe Bay, at the heart of the Furness peninsula. Stay at Lonsdale House and you're a short drive from Windermere, Coniston, Cartmel and Barrow, with North Lancashire's coast just beyond.

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Drive times from Lonsdale House

All times are approximate and depend on traffic and the season.

The South LakesLakes and villagesLakeside and Newby Bridge about 15 minutes, Cartmel and Grange-over-Sands about 20, Coniston, Hawkshead and Grizedale about 30, Bowness-on-Windermere about 35, Kendal about 35 and Ambleside about 45.

Furness and BarrowThe Furness peninsulaDalton-in-Furness about 10 minutes, Furness Abbey and Barrow-in-Furness about 15 to 20, Broughton-in-Furness and Askam about 20, and Walney Island about 30.

North LancashireMorecambe Bay coastArnside, Silverdale and Carnforth about 45 minutes, and Lancaster about 50, or take the train along the bay.

Why Ulverston makes a great base

Ulverston is a lively market town with independent shops, cafés and pubs, so there's always somewhere to eat after a day out. It's quieter than the busiest Lakeland towns and easier for parking, and the Furness Line stops here, with trains along the coast to Grange-over-Sands, Arnside, Silverdale, Carnforth and Lancaster, and to Barrow.

See our favourite things to do in Ulverston and nearby and our best walks.

Kitchen and dining area in a Lonsdale House apartment

13 self-catering apartments in one Georgian townhouse

Lonsdale House is a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse with parts dating back to the 1600s. Every apartment has its own kitchen, a walk-in shower and high-speed Wi-Fi, and you're welcome in our walled Secret Garden. Choose a family apartment, a dog-friendly apartment or the Cartmel Suite, or book the whole house for up to 42 guests.

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A laptop and a cup of tea, ready for a work stay

Working in Barrow or Furness?

We're a comfortable base for contractors and business travellers working across Furness, with a working table and high-speed Wi-Fi in every apartment, self check-in and VAT invoices.

Work stays near Barrow

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When you book with us directly, you'll always get our best price, plus an automatic upgrade when one is available.

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Questions about staying in the South Lakes

Is Ulverston in the Lake District?

Ulverston is on the southern edge of the Lake District, in the South Lakes area of Cumbria. Lakeside on Windermere is about 15 minutes' drive and Coniston about 30.

Is Ulverston a good base for Barrow-in-Furness?

Yes. Barrow is about 15 to 20 minutes' drive, and Ulverston has more shops, cafés and pubs on the doorstep.

Can I reach North Lancashire from Ulverston?

Yes. Arnside, Silverdale and Carnforth are about 45 minutes by car, and the Furness Line runs from Ulverston along Morecambe Bay to Lancaster.

Do you have dog-friendly self-catering?

Yes. Four of our apartments are dog-friendly, at £10 per dog per night.

Any questions, call us on 01229 265217 or email [email protected].