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.

River View Cottage, Bowston

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Peacefully situated by the banks of the River Kent, overlooking the beautiful Lake District countryside. River View Cottage is detached and set in a small gathering of similar cottages, close to the award winning and prestigious Cowan Head. This trad... 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

A Stones Throw Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Stones Throw Cottage sits within a small conservation area in one of the oldest parts of Ambleside, tucked away from the flow of traffic off Rydal Road yet only a few strides from an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants and traditional Lakeland inns, ... more

Low Moor House, Carlisle

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This Grade II listed Country house was the owners family home for 16 years and is now available for self-catering holidays. Low Moor House dates from 1734 and has a host of period features complemented by the most up to date facilities. It is a spa... more

Waitby School, Waitby

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Waitby School was built on Waitby Fell in 1680 by James Highmore, a local to the area, for the children of Waitby and Smardale. About a mile and a half west of Kirkby Stephen, Waitby is said to have been an ancient market town, with a castle, chapel... 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

The Granary, Renwick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This converted sandstone barn is full of character, with large arched doorways, beamed ceilings and feature stone walls. The Granary is situated in the tiny hamlet of Scalehouses, which consists of a farm and 2 or 3 houses, between the pretty village... more

Greenside Cottage, Caldbeck

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Sitting on the end of a row of cottages, overlooking the duck pond and Caldbeck Common must make this one of the most picturesque locations of all of our cottages. In the heart of the village of Caldbeck, within the rolling Caldbeck Fells, Greenside ... more

Sycamore House, Gamblesby

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Sycamore House lies in the heart of the Eden Valley, next to the village green in Gamblesby. This picture postcard village is a real hidden gem, very picturesque, with charming sandstone cottages centred around the delightful village green and surrou... more

Bridge Cottage, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Bridge Cottage was completely refurbished in 2008 to provide a comfortable, cosy 2 bedroom holiday cottage for 3 people. Situated in a quiet location next to the River Greta in Keswick, the cottage is a 15 minute level walk from the town centre and h... more

Ramblers Rest, Coniston

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Ramblers Rest is 2 minutes from the centre of Coniston and with an easy walk to the Lake, unpretentious from the outside but a sheer delight inside. This luxurious ground floor , one bedroom apartment has en suite and a cosy lounge with inglenook fir... 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

Beagle Cottage, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This one bedroom terraced cottage has been upgraded to provide modern comfortable accommodation within a traditional cottage atmosphere, perfect for couples or single people seeking a central base from which to enjoy the many walks around Derwentwate... more

Hayrake, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

With glorious views of the Coniston Hills and local fell ranges, Hayrake is in an ideal location, on the fringes of the village with all amenities close to hand. Built of Lakeland stone, the cottage is very characterful, with cosy rooms, exposed beam... more

2 St Annes Cottage, Ings

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A 17th century former alms house for the nearby church 1 mile from Ings, 2 St. Annes Cottages is a quaint semi detached cottage, with delightful front garden and plenty of character displayed by the original spice cupboard in the lounge and open beam... more