So taking the other half for a romantic trip to Lakes in Feb ( was either that or Paris ), just trying to find a small 1 bedroom cottage or something for 4 nights – anyone got any suggestions?

Plenty of options on:

http://www.cumbrian-cottages.co.uk/

eg

http://www.cumbrian-cottages.co.uk/property-details.aspx?productid=40977

These guys are also excellent but you have to book a week. A lot of places in the lakes are like that.

Wheelwrights

winder hall lorton valley good accomadation good food quiet location lovley.

Does it have to be in the lakes? – MillHouse Cottages

Have stayed several times before (Off there again soon, can't wait) gorgeous little cottages in the Lune Valley – between the Lakes and the Dales. 1/2 hour drive to the heart of the Lakes or the Dales. 5 mins north of Kirby Lonsdale which has great eateries and shops for food….. home from home, wood-burning stove and there is storage for bikes with the cottage…