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.

Borrowdale Beck - Borrowdale Cottage, Kirkby Stephen

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

In an idyllic setting high in the fells above Brough, 17th-century Borrowdale House and the nearby Borrowdale Cottage enjoy absolute peace with superb panoramic views over open countryside. Separated by a stone-built barn (occasionally used by the ow... more

Yew Tree Cottage, Ravenglass

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

In a stunning location opposite a beautiful golf course in the tranquil Esk Valley, this detached holiday cottage provides accommodation of a very high standard in the western Lake District. Yew Tree Cottage is just 2 miles from Ravenglass, where the... more

Kilross Lodge, Kendal

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Set in a picturesque village in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this country house has been given 5 stars by the E.T.C. and has been lovingly converted whilst retaining its original features such as, oak floors, exposed beams and stonework, an... more

Barton School House, Pooley Bridge

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Quietly situated close to magnificent Ullswater, this single-storey holiday home with large, enclosed garden has been converted from an attractive Victorian school building, complete with its original bell-tower. From the doorstep, there are excellen... more

Eden Lacy - Force Mill, Eden Lacy

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Force Mill enjoys one of the most picturesque locations in the Eden Valley, which is on the eastern side of Cumbria, on the fringe of the Lake District. The whitewashed, sandstone cottage is positioned right on the beautiful Eden riverbank and overlo... more

Churchtown House, Cartmel

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This spacious ground floor apartment forms part of a Grade II listed, 17th-century house, and retains many original features. The interior is well-equipped and decorated to an excellent standard featuring oak floors and pine furniture throughout. Wi... more

Wilfin Beck Cottage, Cunsey

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

In the heart of Beatrix Potter country and close to the shore of Lake Windermere, this delightful Grade II listed cottage commands spectacular lake views, with peaceful walks to be found along the shoreline. Adjoining another property, it has been lo... more

Broomriggs Cottage, Hawkshead

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Perfectly located in the heart of the National Park, this delightful holiday cottage (one of a pair) is peacefully situated on the lakeshore road, only yards from Esthwaite Water (fishing available), and less than a mile from Hill Top, home of Beatri... more

Fern Cottage, Great Strickland

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Overlooking the village green, this delightful adjoining cottage, furnished with great style and charm, is a wonderful holiday base for touring the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. Immaculately presented, it makes for a pleasant stay in both winter... more

Whistling Green, Ulpha

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Situated besides the picturesque River Duddon, one of Wordsworth’s favourite places, Whistling Green allows easy access to the lakes of Windermere and Coniston. This comfortable wing of the owner’s traditional Cumbrian farmhouse, set in h... more

Woodlands - Woodlands House, Rogerscale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

In an idyllic secluded location with stunning, uninterrupted views over the fells to the Vale of Lorton, these two adjoining properties have been created from a beautiful detached house, built in 1822 as a ‘painting house’ and studio for ... more

The Court House, Kirkby Lonsdale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

In the peaceful grounds of Leck Hall, approached through splendid parkland, this architect-designed former Georgian coach house has its own garden flanked by colourful shrubs. Stunning countryside and walks from doorstep. Lake District and Yorkshire ... more

Corner Cottage, Troutbeck Bridge

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This charming, spacious house has been totally refurbished and provides an excellent standard of holiday accommodation in the heart of the attractive lakeside village of Troutbeck Bridge. All the bedrooms have beautiful en-suite bathrooms, as well as... more

Shield Hill House, Alston

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Set in the beautiful north Pennines, Britain’s ‘last undiscovered wilderness’, with spectacular views from its superb fellside position, this 18th-century stone house has been renovated to a very high standard. Adjoining the owners&... more

Crosslands, Sockbridge

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This very comfortably furnished and well-equipped single-storey property stands on its own, in a pretty and private garden, at the northern approach to the Lake District, with superb open views of rolling countryside from its principal rooms. Set in ... more