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.

Stable Cottage, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

These cottages, one a Victorian double fronted detached house and the other the converted stables sit in the very heart of Windermere are tucked away behind the main thoroughfare and accessed by a narrow lane opening out into a small courtyard. Nowad... 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

Cross Cottage, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Cross Cottage forms part of the original Swainsons Bottling stores and is ideally situated in the heart of Windermere village. The traditional lakes slate cottage has been thoughtfully modernised for holiday letting and has full range of up to date ... more

Jacky Garth Cottage, Threlkeld

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This traditional Lakeland cottage is believed to date back to 1625. It has bags of character, with beamed ceilings, feature stone chimney breast in the bedroom and an inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove in the lounge. The furnishings are of... more

Ghyllside - Seatoller, Seatoller

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Ghyllside offers 5 star 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. The cottage underwe... more

Bell Crags, Seatoller

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

With its stunning location at Seatoller in the Borrowdale Valley, Bell Crags lies directly at the foot of Honister Pass, 1 mile from Rosthwaite, which has a village shop and public bar in the Sca Fell Hotel. The walking opportunities from the door ca... more

Ellwood, Bridekirk

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Ellwood is the very pinnacle of quality. We marketed it for many years as a 3 bedroom property, until 2011/12 when the owner made several alterations and improvements and relaunched it as a fabulous 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom property, suitable for 2 fami... more

Swiss Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Swiss Cottage sits in the heart of Ambleside in a slightly elevated position opposite the bowling green, so enjoys fine views over the parish church towards Loughrigg and the Fairfield Range. There are such a variety of activities to do in Ambleside... more

The Hollies, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This traditional Lakeland stone cottage is sure to be in demand from couples looking for a cosy cottage within a short stroll of the village. The property is situated on the end of a terrace of two cottages, nestling into the hillside below Wansfell,... more

The Cruck Barn, Ullswater

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Ullswater is a 10 minute drive and the town of Keswick 15 minutes. Nearby is the market town of Penrith, the historic City of Carlisle and the unspoilt Eden Valley. The area is ideal for walkers, mountain bikers and bird watchers alike, with windsurf... 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

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

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

Holly Cottage, Grasmere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Holly Cottage is a delightful stone-built detached cottage located directly on the banks of the River Rothay and pleasantly situated within the very heart of Grasmere. The cottage enjoys fine views of the river and the Fairfield fell range beyond and... more

Tower Cottage, Portinscale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A delightful character cottage lovingly restored by the owners, using traditional materials and complimented with quality furnishings, a modern well equipped kitchen and bathroom. Tower Cottage has a courtyard setting and is one of several cottages c... more