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

Lynwood Cottage, Backbarrow

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Lynwood Cottage occupies an elevated position within the village of Backbarrow, a mere 2 miles south of Newby Bridge at the southern tip of Lake Windermere. The area is an ideal base from where to explore the delights of the Furness Peninsular, the L... more

Oakland Hall, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

One of the first gentlemens residences to be built in Windermere, Oakland Hall is now a stunning and unique home offering an eclectic fusion of traditional Lakeland and boutique cottage, topped off by panoramic views over Windermere to the Langdale P... more

Turners Cottage, Coniston

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Just 3 miles south of Coniston Water, near Lowick, Turners Cottage, once part of the local bobbin mill is in an ideal location for discovering the delights of this beautiful part of Lakeland. The cottage sits close to the River Crake, frequented by f... more

Underfield Cottage, Coniston

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A superb example of our English heritage, Underfield Cottage sits within the Underfield Estate, Greenodd, only 8 miles from Coniston and within 5 miles of Fell Foot, Windermere. Built in 1646, the cottage displays a wealth of architectural detail inc... more

Stag Cottage, Motherby

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A delightful character cottage with stone flagged floors, beamed ceilings, wood burning stove and lovely views to the Ullswater Fells. Stag Cottage has the benefit of a sofa bed and wet room on the ground floor, which is helpful for guests with mob... more

Low White Stones, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This recently refurbished, luxury grade II listed, 17th century ground floor Lakeland cottage is ideally located in the beautiful conservation are of Old Ambleside. A short 200 metre stroll brings you to the centre of this popular village with its m... 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

Yan Yak, High Lorton

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A most charming character cottage situated in the village of High Lorton and fully refurbished in 2011. It may sound like a large furry mountain animal, but Yan Yak is actually Cumbrian dialect for One Oak. It has and interesting history, originally ... more

Paradigm House, Cockermouth

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

The ultimate in self catering accommodation, Paradigm is a renovated farm house and hay barn providing 2 sumptuous, luxury self catering cottages. Originally built in the 1720s Paradigm is positioned in the tranquil Northern Lakes in 6 acres of priva... more

Helm Byre, 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 fringe... more

Acorn Lodge Cottage, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Only a handful of properties in Keswick town centre enjoy the benefit of a garden, views and private parking but Acorn Lodge Cottage has all three. Its central location means that shops, pubs and restaurants are all within 2 minutes walk. Derwentwa... more

Fairy Glen Cottage, Satterthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Surrounded by 9000 acres of Grizedale Forest, Fairy Glen Cottage is an idyllic position for walking, cycling and enjoying the great outdoors. The rural village of Satterthwaite is a mere two miles from this traditional semi-detached cottage with both... more

The Faulds, Thornthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This 300 year old cottage is full of character, with beamed ceilings, range fire and original stone sconces in the kitchen. The Faulds is situated in the village of Thornthwaite looking out over the valley between Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite to th... 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