The Estate | Lake District Accommodation

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Experience the ultimate Lake District holiday at Patterdale Estate, where the iconic Helvellyn route starts right at your door. Established in 1959, our estate is the perfect basecamp for families, hikers and nature lovers, nestled at the head of Ullswater in the heart of the Lake District National Park.

Choose from 15 unique self-catering holiday properties or our exclusive 5-pitch Caravan & Motorhome Club site. Guests enjoy private access to our exclusive lakeshores, woodland trails, picnic area and a firepit—perfect for relaxing after a day on the fells.

Through our “Holidays that Help” initiative, all proceeds from your stay go directly to charity and conservation. When you book your Lake District accommodation with us, you aren’t just exploring the fells; you’re making a difference.

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Bothies

Our stone-built bothies sleep 1 to 3 people, have their own attractive walled garden and offer a private and cosy experience.

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Chalets

Within 250m of the lake shore, our cedar chalets offer accommodation for families of up to 5 people.

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Lakeview Lodges

Our premium lodges set on lakeside fields with exceptional views of Lake Ullswater.

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Lishman House

A spacious 4 bedroom Lakeland stone cottage. Lovely private garden and lake views. Pet friendly.

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Pine Lodges

The 3 bedroom format of our charming pine lodges make them ideal for families of up to 6 people.

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Touring Pitches

Exclusively for Caravan & Motorhome Club members, 5 well situated pitches in mature woodland.

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Holidays at The Estate have hidden depth

Every time you holiday with us, you are contributing to the challenging work YMCA undertakes: transforming the lives of young people in the North East.

The work of YMCA North Tyneside centres on:

Providing a home for homeless young people
Street based youth work to help tackle anti-social behaviour
Supporting young people with mental health disorders
Providing training and education for young people
Campaigning on things that matter to young people
Addressing the needs of those young people most in need

We had a wonderful stay in the Kestrel Lodge. The accommodation was in a great location and had everything we needed, truly making it a home from home. Mike was incredibly kind, friendly and helpful whenever we had any questions.

Emily

A fantastic cabin in an absolutely stunning location. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and wished we had booked a longer stay - we’ll definitely be back in 2026. To paraphrase my daughter, “Exceeded expectations!”

Mark

Love it here and have stayed 3 times now. It's a great base for our hiking. Chalets are fully equipped with everything you need. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

CaIT

It's unusual for me to give a 5 star rating to a place that's... when all said and done, pretty basic but I just love the place! It's so beautiful and peaceful away from the traditional tourist areas of the Lakes and the kids can play in total safety and freedom.

AndySING73

Basecamp Breakfast box

Don't forget breakfast! We now offer local produce straight to your fridge ahead of arriving with us.

Fire-pit Kit

We have a communal fire pit on the picnic area, perfect for marshmallows and star-gazing. Don't forget to book your Fire-Pit starter kit.

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