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.

Brackenbank, Backbarrow

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Perfectly situated to explore the Southern Lake District, Brackenbank has views over the steam railway towards the Crake Valley and the Furness fells. Newby Bridge and Lakeside are within easy walking distance as is Bigland Fell, and the pubs at Hav... more

Croftside Cottage, Staveley

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Just beyond the village and on the site of a former farm, Croftside Cottage enjoys a fairly rural location but is only a few minutes stroll from Staveley. The village has everything for the self catering holiday; local Spar shop, Butcher, Fish and Ch... more

Gutherscale Lodge, Portinscale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Gutherscale Lodge has got it all, superb location and excellent quality accommodation. It sits at the foot of one of Lakelands most popular fells, Catbells, close to the shores of Derwentwater, with magnificent views over the Newlands Valley to Cause... 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

Knaifan Cottage, Caldbeck

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Knaifan Cottage is situated in the heart of Uldale, a farming village which nestles in the Uldale Fells, with walking opportunities from the door. The picturesque village of Cladbeck is only 5 miles north and Keswick a mere 10 miles to the south. Thi... more

Coledale Close, Braithwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Coledale Close is a truly exceptional property in every way, it enjoys a wonderful private location and superb views, yet only 400 yards from the centre of Braithwaite and amenities. The owners bought the property in 2010 and spent a year renovating ... more

The Old Smithy, Great Blencow

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This cottage was the original village Blacksmiths smithy until fairly recently. The owners have tastefully converted and extended it, to provide a spacious and cosy 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage, which retains it character and original features. Th... more

Westmorland Lodge, Allithwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Blenkett Wood Lodge Park is an exclusive development set within acres of beautiful woodland, with rare trees and wildlife in abundance. The site, a short drive from the picture postcard village of Cartmel, is within a designated area of special scien... more

Meadow Cottage, Staveley

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Taking its name from the delightful outlook across an open meadow and to the fells beyond, Meadow Cottage in Staveley is an ideal base for those who prefer to be on the fringes of the busier resorts, yet only minutes away by car. The village has a h... more

Treacle Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Built around 1760, this charming, ancient farmhouse was once part of Lowfold Farm, nestling in a small cluster of older properties on the fringes of Ambleside, set half way between the village and the Lake on the original old road into Ambleside. Som... 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

Swiss Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Swiss Cottage sits in the heart of Ambleside in a slightly elevated position opposite the bowling green, so enjoys fine views over the parish church towards Loughrigg and the Fairfield Range. There are such a variety of activities to do in Ambleside... more

Croft Cottage, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Croft Cottage is located in the heart of Braithwaite village, which lies at the foot of Grisedale Pike and Whinlatter Pass. The cottage which dates back to 1868 was formerly a barn which has been converted into two dwellings and has been fully modern... more

High Fellside, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Set in the area known as High Fisherbeck above the village of Ambleside, High Fellside enjoys superb fell views and offers quality and comfortable accommodation for 4. The views from the front of the property are simply stunning and will change with ... more

Tom Fold Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Tom Fold Cottage is a grade II listed property set in one of the oldest parts of Ambleside, just behind the ancient Bridge House and at the foot of the Kirkstone Pass, ideally placed for enjoying all that this popular village has to offer. The Golden... more