Find self catering and cottages with an open fire or a wood burner in Cumbria. A self catering cottage in the Lake District and Cumbria offers you the perfect way to holiday in this beautiful area of England.

Cumbria is packed full with drammatic scenery with Lake District National park containing 16 major lakes and the country's highest mountains. Tourist favourites include Windermere, Ambleside, Bowness, Keswick, Ullswater and many more.

We have self catering accommodation suitable for a romantic short break, a family holiday or for accommodating a large group with self catering cottages and apartments in Cumbria and the Lake District.

Tinkerbells, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Windermere is an ideal location for those wishing to visit the Lake District by public transport. Whether arriving by train, bus or coach, the town centre is only a 5 minute walk from the drop off points and Tinkerbells is well placed within the cent... more

Treacle Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Built around 1760, this charming, ancient farmhouse was once part of Lowfold Farm, nestling in a small cluster of older properties on the fringes of Ambleside, set half way between the village and the Lake on the original old road into Ambleside. Som... more

Potters Wheel, Old Brown Howe

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Old Brown Howe is five and a half miles south of Coniston Village, on the south western side of Coniston Water. Set well back from the main road, in one and a quarter acres of woodland and only 50 yards from the lake, Potters Wheel has direct access ... more

Windy Nook, Ullswater

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This 18th century cottage was newly refurbished in 2008 and further improved in 2010, yet retains its original charm and character, with beamed ceilings and feature stone walls. Windy Nook is situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Pooley... more

Grooms Cottage, Troutbeck

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Situated in Troutbeck Bridge and enjoying stunning views towards the famous Langdale Pikes this character cottage is ideal for honeymoon couples. Converted from an original school house and finished to a high standard with attention to detail includi... more

Low Plumgarths Farmhouse, Kendal

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Nestling in the shadow of Cunswick Scar, one of the finest view points in the South Lakes, sits Low Plumgarths Farmhouse, a former much loved family home which has been recently transformed to offer top class accommodation for the larger party. The f... more

Marigold Barn, Satterthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A fine example of a traditional lakeland barn, Marigold enjoys a central village location, only a short walk from the local pub and with many walks from the door. The visitors centre at Grizedale is a mile and a half away with a wide variety of wood... more

Town End Barn, Satterthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This picturesque Lakeland Cottage just oozes character, and displays a wealth of original features including oak flooring, original oak beams and local stone. Traditional colours and fabrics have been used throughout to compliment the age of the cott... more

Waitby School, Waitby

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Waitby School was built on Waitby Fell in 1680 by James Highmore, a local to the area, for the children of Waitby and Smardale. About a mile and a half west of Kirkby Stephen, Waitby is said to have been an ancient market town, with a castle, chapel... more

Low White Stones, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This recently refurbished, luxury grade II listed, 17th century ground floor Lakeland cottage is ideally located in the beautiful conservation are of Old Ambleside. A short 200 metre stroll brings you to the centre of this popular village with its m... more

Mylne Beck, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

The Baddeley Clock, built as a memorial to MJB Baddeley, writer of Lakeland guide books, denotes the mid way point between Windermere and Bowness and Mylne Beck sits in a great location, beside this monument, ideally located for exploring this rather... more

Overwater Lodge, Bassenthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Nearby there is sailing on Bassenthwaite Lake, Trotters Animal World, Mirehouse Historic House Gardens and Osprey viewpoint. The Castle Inn Hotel and Armathwaite Hall Hotel are within 3 miles and between them offer spa treatments, spa days and outdoo... more

Muncaster Castle - Newtown House, Ravenglass

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Newtown House is part of Muncaster Estates, which includes the historic 12th century Muncaster Castle and beautiful grounds, owned by the Pennington family for the past 8 centuries. This imposing property adjoins Knotts View, the 2 properties may be ... more

Winnowing Barn, Satterthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A mere mile from the newly developed and renowned Grizedale Forest Visitors Centre, Satterthwaite is an ideal location for those energetic guests who enjoying walking, cycling and generally the great outdoors. Go out of the front door and take 10 pac... more

Skiddaw View, Aldoth

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

The Bog Farm House and barns at Aldoth were recently converted into a row of attractive sandstone cottages, with character features but modern facilities. Skiddaw View is situated in a peaceful, rural area, surrounded by open farmland and with views ... more