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.

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

The Nook, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

The Nook is a characterful country cottage in the very heart of Ambleside set on a quiet lane behind the main thoroughfare yet within a stones throw of a host of walks, attractions, shops and restaurants. Of course, when the weather is fine and dry, ... more

Middletown, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Middletown is a beautifully restored four bedroom Georgian holiday home, dating from around 1780 It is an ideal venue for families or walking groups. Great care has been taken to retain the character of the original dwelling and enhanced it with a ... more

Amberleigh House, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Duckling Cottage enjoys a very central location, only a stones throw from the many attractions and amenities of bustling Bowness, There is plenty for the first or returner visitor to enjoy here in one of Cumbrias tourist hotspots, one of the most fam... 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

2 Town Head Cottages, Grasmere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Nestling in the shadow of the famous Lion and the Lamb and Helm Crag, 2 Town Head Cottages enjoys a most envious position in one of the Lake Districts much-loved villages. Built at the end of the 17th century, this traditional cottage is set among ot... more

Greenrigg Cottage, Caldbeck

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Greenrigg Cottage is a peaceful retreat for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life. This former farmhouse enjoys an isolated location next to the owners house, high up on the Caldbeck Fells, with panoramic views in all directio... more

Yattus, Eskdale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Yattus is sure to appeal to the more discerning client. This picturesque early 17th Century cottage has been beautifully restored and luxuriously furnished by its current owners, retaining many of the original features. Several references to the cott... 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

Meadow Ing, Appleby

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Meadow Ing is great for 2 Families and Large groups. A dormer style Bungalow but with plenty of character and lots of space with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Built from local sandstone and reclaimed beams it is situated on a farm at the edge of Cracke... more

Juniper Cottage, Grasmere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Set in the heart of the Easedale Valley and just 5 minutes walk from the centre of Grasmere Village, Juniper Cottage and Juniper Hayloft are the perfect choice for a rural self catering break, whatever time of year you choose to visit. Both enjoy fin... 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

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

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

Blaes Crag Cottage, Ullswater

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Situated in an idyllic position above Lake Ullswater, the views from every window of Blaes Crag are breath taking. Spectacular walks for all abilities, from a stroll up to Lantys Tarn to a days hike up to the Helvellyn summit and surrounding fells, c... more