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.

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

Grimbles, Backbarrow

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Grimbles, fondly named by its young owners, is an excellent example of quality self catering in the Lakes. Backbarrow, only a short distance from Fell Foot Park on the shores of Windermere, is now home to the Lakeland Motor Museum where you will find... more

High Birch Close, Matterdale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This stunning detached Lakeland Farmhouse is the kind of idyllic holiday cottage which is sought by every one, but rarely found. Situated in the beautiful vale of Matterdale in almost an acre of grounds, with lovely views, large lawned garden and woo... more

High Cross, Hawkshead

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Fine, traditional pubs are a plenty, all serving hearty bar meals and the shops offer a great selection of interesting gifts for keepsakes or presents. High Cross is a short stroll from the centre of the village and enjoys wonderful, uninterrupted vi... more

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

Lowthwaite Cottage, St Johns in the Vale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This 17th century historic cottage was fully refurbished in 2010 to a high specification and is set within its own large gardens in the peaceful valley of St Johns in the Vale. It nestles below the Helvellyn Ridge and enjoys delightful views of the t... more

3 Townhead Cottages, Grasmere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

3 Townhead Cottage sits in a most enviable position on the fringes of Grasmere village, directly beneath Helm Crag and Steel Fell therefore enjoying wonderful, uninterrupted views. The cottage is on a small working farm and offers guests the opport... more

Damson Barn, South Lakes

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Damson Barn is presented to a very high standard, creating a very good first impression for arriving guests. Beautiful fittings, quality soft furnishings, attractively decorated and well equipped, making this property a great Holiday Home from Home.... more

Yew Tree Farm, Reagill

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Yew Tree Farm is a truly stunning property steeped in history and with a wealth of character every guest is sure to appreciate. Modernised by the owner to the very highest specification with every conceivable modern day convenience, luxuriously furni... more

Alice Howe, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Alice Howe, (sister property to Bannerrigg and Boston House) a grade II listed property, was designed by Augustus (AWN) Pugin (1812-1852), arguably the greatest British architect, designer and writer of the 19th Century whose name is synonymous with ... more

Mid Row Cottage, Glenridding

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Mid Row is a traditional Lakeland cottage in an enviable location, it is situated on the fell side above Glenridding, with lovely fell views from the windows and a view of the lake from the large garden. This is true walking country, Helvellyn can be... more

Gateside Farmhouse -, Sedbergh

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Located in the heart of rural farmland above the ancient market town of Sedbergh, Gateside Farmhouse enjoys excellent views from all windows of the Howgill range. Sedbergh itself is two and a half miles away, an enjoyable walk and has an excellent se... more

The Old Gallery, Grasmere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Nestling in the very heart of romantic Grasmere this beautifully furnished and contemporary cottage is ideal for those wishing to sample wonderful walking from the doorstep and traditional Lakeland village life. Returning visitors to Grasmere will be... more

Osprey Cottage, Bassenthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This cosy oak beamed cottage dates back to the 17th Century and is an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of 21st Century life. The cottage has breathtaking views over open fields towards Bassenthwaite Lake, Catbells and the Borrowdale Valley be... more

Thorn Cottage, Lowick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

The hamlets of Lowick Green and Lowick Bridge sit at the Southern most tip of Coniston Water in an area of beautiful open countryside. This is rural Cumbria at its best, Lowick being a fine example of a village, hosting an annual agricultural show ev... more