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.

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

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

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

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

Riggs Cottage, Bassenthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A traditional Lakeland cottage dating back to the 17th century, Riggs Cottage enjoys a rural location at the northern end of Bassenthwaite Lake in Routenbeck. Benefiting from a delightful cottage-style garden with a stream running through it, Riggs C... 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

Doves Nest, Borrowdale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This 2 bedroom cottage is situated at the end of the Borrowdale Valley, close to Seatoller and Honister Pass. Surrounded by mountains including Glaramara, Scafell, Great Gable and with Dovenest Crag directly opposite from which it gains its name. Bor... 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

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

Beech End, Braithwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Situated in the heart of Braithwaite village, Beech End provides a comfortable, well equipped base for walkers at an affordable price. The village shop, pub and restaurant are all within 200 yards, which is great when you are self catering and there ... more

Mews Cottage, Bampton

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Mews Cottage is a bungalow with character which has a truly peaceful location with lovely view. It is part of a recent development of converted farm buildings, built from Lakeland stone and with traditional Lakeland stone floors in the living areas.... more

Woodstore Cottage, Lazonby

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Woodstore Cottage enjoys a delightful courtyard setting in the grounds of Lazonby Hall, a magnificent country house in the beautiful Eden Valley. This unique cottage was converted in 2008 and is full of character, with beamed ceilings, sandstone flag... more

Stable Cottage, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

These cottages, one a Victorian double fronted detached house and the other the converted stables sit in the very heart of Windermere are tucked away behind the main thoroughfare and accessed by a narrow lane opening out into a small courtyard. Nowad... more

Ferny Howe, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Ferny Howe is tucked away behind the main thoroughfare of the village, close to the park and is well placed for sampling all that Ambleside has to offer. An exciting array of bars and restaurants, interesting shops and good walking opportunities are ... 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