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.

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

Lynwood Cottage, Backbarrow

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Lynwood Cottage occupies an elevated position within the village of Backbarrow, a mere 2 miles south of Newby Bridge at the southern tip of Lake Windermere. The area is an ideal base from where to explore the delights of the Furness Peninsular, the L... more

Lowthwaite Cottage, St Johns in the Vale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This 17th century historic cottage was fully refurbished in 2010 to a high specification and is set within its own large gardens in the peaceful valley of St Johns in the Vale. It nestles below the Helvellyn Ridge and enjoys delightful views of the t... more

The Old School House, Thornthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

If you are seeking a delightful Lakeland cottage in tranquil surroundings, The Old School House in Thornthwaite is sure to appeal. This slate fronted, semi-detached cottage is over 150 years old and nestles into the slopes of Whinlatter, in the aptly... more

Greta Hall Coach House, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This Grade 1 listed building is regarded as one of the most important literary buildings in the UK, frequented by the likes of Wordsworth, Lord Byron, Wilberforce, Keats, Shelley, Sir Walter Scott and many others. Greta Hall benefits from a central y... more

Dodds Lee, Dockray

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Dodds Lee is delightful detached farmhouse in the village of Dockray in the heart of the North Eastern Lakes. This spacious cottage is full of character and complimented with excellent facilities. Beautifully furnished throughout to provide a high de... more

Grange Cottage, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

The accommodation in this quaint Lakeland stone cottage is all on the ground floor,however there are steps between some rooms. Grange Cottage is situated in the grounds of Fieldside Grange and just oozes character, with open fire, oak beams nad the ... more

Tan, Ullswater

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This beautiful 4 bedroom detached property is superbly equipped, with 3 bathrooms, excellent kitchen facilities and very good quality furnishings throughout. It benefits from a stunning location, close to the shores of Ullswater, with a view of the l... more

Scale Force, Seatoller

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Scale Force offers luxury in the heart of the Borrowdale Valley - a walkers paradise. The cottage lies at the foot of Honister Pass, above the hamlet of Seatoller overlooking Hause Gill and Englands most beautiful valley. This excellently equipped co... more

Carhullan, Ullswater

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This former Cumbrian farmhouse enjoys a spectacular remote location, high up on Bampton Common among the Lake Districts eastern fells and close to Ullswater and Haweswater. Carhullan was completely modernised in 2008 by the owners, who retained the c... more

Yan Yak, High Lorton

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A most charming character cottage situated in the village of High Lorton and fully refurbished in 2011. It may sound like a large furry mountain animal, but Yan Yak is actually Cumbrian dialect for One Oak. It has and interesting history, originally ... more

South View, Bassenthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

With its South facing aspect and views from all rooms, including Skiddaw, this spacious three bedroom house has the benefit of all day sun and is always warm and welcoming. Backing onto woods and with a large garden, the property is ideal for familie... more

Alice Howe, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Alice Howe, (sister property to Bannerrigg and Boston House) a grade II listed property, was designed by Augustus (AWN) Pugin (1812-1852), arguably the greatest British architect, designer and writer of the 19th Century whose name is synonymous with ... more

Acorn Lodge Cottage, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Only a handful of properties in Keswick town centre enjoy the benefit of a garden, views and private parking but Acorn Lodge Cottage has all three. Its central location means that shops, pubs and restaurants are all within 2 minutes walk. Derwentwa... more

Gateside Farmhouse -, Sedbergh

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Located in the heart of rural farmland above the ancient market town of Sedbergh, Gateside Farmhouse enjoys excellent views from all windows of the Howgill range. Sedbergh itself is two and a half miles away, an enjoyable walk and has an excellent se... more