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.

Thwaite Hill Cottage, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This 2 bedroom detached cottage is situated in the hamlet of Seldom Seen at Thornthwaite, with lovely views from its first floor living accommodation towards Skiddaw and Latrigg. Seldom Seen, as the name implies, is a peaceful, secluded location on t... more

Force Mill, Satterthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Force Mill is in a lovely location for a family country holiday, surrounded by farmland, forest, a stream and nearby waterfall (Force) which gives it its name. Go south for Rusland Woods, Fell Foot, the Haverthwaite Steam Railway and the Windermere ... more

Oakbank Cottage -, Barras

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Set on a working farm in the heart of rural Cumbria, Oakbank Cottage is the epitome of a traditional farm workers cottage, lovingly restored to create a quality holiday retreat. Cleverly designed to take best advantage of the views towards Blencathra... more

Helm Knott, Sedbergh

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

An ancient Celtic Kingdom deservedly known as The Jewel of the Dales, Dent is 16 miles east of Kendal in the south east corner of Cumbria, only 3 miles from Sedbergh and lies at the Western edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and on the fringes... more

Shore Cottage (10), Silverdale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Beach side cottages always prove a popular choice with our guests in the South Lakes so when we had the opportunity to market a seaside retreat in Silverdale, we thought well, why not? Although not strictly Cumbria, this delightful seaside village is... 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

The Spinney, Lamplugh

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This beautiful Honeymoon Cottage is sure to impress even our most discerning customers. Newly built in 2004 and designed with a cottage style in mind, The Spinney is luxuriously furnished and equipped with a Four Poster bed and cosy open fire giving ... more

The Old Smithy, Great Blencow

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This cottage was the original village Blacksmiths smithy until fairly recently. The owners have tastefully converted and extended it, to provide a spacious and cosy 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage, which retains it character and original features. Th... more

The Tottsie, Cockermouth

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This cosy character cottage has beamed ceilings, a wood burning stove and low doorways upstairs. It enjoys a delightful rural setting beneath woodland, with open fields in front and stupendous panoramic fell views. The Tottsie is situated 1 mile from... 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

Letterbox Cottage, Sawrey

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Set in the absolute heart of Beatrix Potter country, within less than 3 miles to Hawkshead and 1 mile to Lake Windermere and the ferry, this delightful country Lakeland cottage is perfectly placed for an enjoyable holiday. The cottage is furnished wi... more

Carr Crag Lodge - Skelwith Bridge, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

In the very heart of the Lake District National Park and at the foot of the beautiful Langdale Valley sit Carr Crag Lodge, a detached Lakeland residence enjoying a superb, peaceful location only a short drive from Ambleside and Grasmere. A wealth of ... more

New House, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Created in 1996 by local craftsmen, this large detached property is a superb example of 20th century architecture and modern, sophisticated living. On a quiet, residential road, New House not only scores top marks for facilities and quality but also... more

Bluebell Brook, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Bluebell Brook is a fine example of a traditional Lakeland terrace which has been lovingly refurbished to provide top class self catering accommodation in the heart of the Lakes. Midway between Bowness and Windermere, Bluebell Brook is the perfect ba... more

Stable Cottage Greystoke Gill, Penrith

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This beautiful sandstone cottage which was converted from a former stable is situated in the pretty hamlet of Greystoke Gill, on the fringe of The Lake District National Park. Greystoke Gill has the benefit of east access from the M6 and is ideally ... more