Find cottages and self catering and close to a sandy beach 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.

Westrigg, Skinburness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Westrigg is a 2 bedroom detached bungalow enjoying a fantastic location, 100 yards from the beach along a private lane in the village of Skinburness. The sand and shingle beach stretches for miles, along to Silloth, Allonby and Maryport and forms par... more

Shoremeadow, Silecroft

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Shoremeadow, extensively refurbished for 2011, is set 150 metres from a beautiful, secluded sandy beach and enjoys a idyllic position in this tranquil south western corner of the Lakes where the mountains meet the sea.The cottage is a two minute driv... more

Seagulls Lodge, Braystones

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Seagulls Lodge is a beach bungalow, situated on Braystones Beach on the beautiful Cumbrian coast, between St Bees and Ravenglass. The beach is a pebble beach at high tide, but reveals a sandy beach as the tide goes out, with views across the sea to t... more

Old Coachmans Cottage, Western Lakes and Coast

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

The Old Coachmans is a perfect seaside holiday cottage; situated 20 yards from the beach, in the centre of Allonby, with a childrens play area opposite. The kids are going to love it here, but so will the adults, with views across the sea to the sco... more

Fairview, Allithwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Grange-Over-Sands and surrounding districts are a delightful area of the South Lakes, offering an interesting selection of historic seaside resorts and quaint rural villages. Grange is an elegant town, with a long, sweeping promenade fronting the Bay... more

Netherview Lodge, Maryport

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

First floor property built specifically to take advantage of magnificent views of the fabulous Solway sunsets. Tastefully refurbished in 2009 the accommodation of this detached property is situated on the first floor above the garage, to benefit from... more

Harbour Lights, Maryport

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Harbour Lights is within a development called Ritson Wharf which benefits from a totally unique location within the Cumbrian Cottages Portfolio. Situated on Maryports harbour side, Ritson Wharf is a prizewinning architect designed development of apar... more

Bendale Cottage, Maryport

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

A warm welcome awaits you at Bendale Cottage, a purpose built holiday home at West House Farm, Dearham. Situated mid way between the Lake District and the Solway Coast the cottage gives you the best of both worlds, with both lakes and mountains to th... more

Galloway Cottage, Crosby

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

The cottage, previously a clog makers workshop adjoins the owners home, Galloway House, dating back to the 1720’s which until recently was the village pub. Now a cosy 1 bedroom holiday cottage, Galloway Cottage is situated in the village of Crosby, 1... more

Isabels Cottage, Beckfoot

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

This charming seaside character cottage has a superb location, directly across the road from the sand and pebble beach at Beckfoot. The front garden looks over the Solway Firth to the Scottish Hills and has the most spectacular sunsets. The beach is ... more

Station Cottage, Bootle

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

From the moment you get out of your car a feeling of calm will descend over you and all the stresses of modern day living will vanish. The hamlet of Bootle Station is the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Station Cottage ha... more

Beachcomber Cottage - Allonby, Allonby

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Situated along a quiet cobbled street across the road from the beach in Allonby this attractive little seaside cottage is ideal for couples or young families. With miles of sand and shingle beaches Allonby is a great place for walking, windsurfing, ... more

Ellwood, Bridekirk

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

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

Harbour Gates, Maryport

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Harbour Gates is situated on Ritson Wharf, the award winning harbourside development on Elizabeth Dock in Maryport. The property is in a totally unique location within the Cumbrian Cottage Portfolio. Situated on the harbour side and from your balcony... more

Boston, Gosforth Seascale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Boston is a beautifully furnished timber chalet situated on Seven Acres Caravan Park, at the entrance to the beautiful valleys of Eskdale and Wasdale where you will find Englands favourite view. Seven Acres is conveniently located off the A595 betwee... more