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.

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

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

Jenkin Hill Lodge, Thornthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Jenkin Hill Lodge is attached to Jenkin Hill House, a charming country house whose origins date back to the 17th century, with later additions in Victorian times. Jenkin Hill is situated in the village of Thornthwaite, set in delightful grounds overl... more

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

Bretherdale Hall, Bretherdale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and in a friendly, farming environment sits Bretherdale Hall, a fine example of a traditional Lakeland farmhouse. Surrounded by open countryside, spectacular views can be enjoyed from all rooms, from summ... more

Wright Green Station House, Lamplugh

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This detached former Station House sits in 1 acre of private garden in a beautiful rural setting at Wright Green, Lamplugh, on the edge of the Lake District National Park. The railway line was opened in 1861 to carry iron-ore and coal from the near... more

High Thrushbank, Loweswater

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

High Thrushbank enjoys a truly fabulous setting a 1/4 of a mile from Loweswater, with a view of the lake, forest and fells beyond. This 18th Century, traditional character cottage, newly refurbished in 2010, is perfect for 2 or 3 families or groups o... more

Garth Cottage Apartment, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Garth Cottage Apartment forms part of Oakfield house in Underskiddaw in an idyllic situation which commands majestic and panoramic views towards the Helvellyn Range, the jaws of Borrowdale and Derwentwater. Oakfield House was built in 1850 as a count... more

Oakview Cottage, Hesket Newmarket

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This traditional Lakeland Cottage just oozes character, with beamed ceilings and a wood burning stove giving it a lovely cosy feeling. Situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Hesket Newmarket on the northern edge of the Lake District Nati... more

Byre Cottage, Appleby

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This luxurious upside down barn conversion is perfect for 2 couples, with 2 en suite bedrooms downstairs and open plan living upstairs. Situated in the grounds of Asby Hall, a 17th century Grade 2 star listed property in Great Asby, a conservation vi... 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

Kiln How Cottage, Threlkeld

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Situated in the middle of Threlkeld Village, Kiln how Cottage is fully modernised and refurbished to a high standard. The neighbouring property of Millerdale has the same owner and the 2 cottages may be let seperately or together for up to 11 people.... more

Greta Hall - Coleridge Wing, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Home of the Lake Poets, Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey, Greta Hall is now a large family home, with 2 extremely comfortable self catering cottages attached, The Coleridge Wing and The Old Wash House. This Grade 1* listed building is regar... more

Staveley House, Staveley

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Situated at the foot of the Kentmere Valley with the famous Dalesway running through it. Staveley is an excellent base for exploring a quieter side of Lakeland - the village has been bypassed in recent years so has little passing traffic. Some fabulo... more

Burblet Cottage, Kirkby Stephen

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Burblet Cottage is a delightful stonebuilt property on the fringes of the market town of Kirkby Stephen and is an ideal location for sightseeing throughout Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales. The garden and orchards are awash with colour in the height o... more