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.

Tulip Cottage, Kendal

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Just 5 miles to the North of the medieval market town of Kendal sits Low Jack Scar, a beautiful country house and estate on the banks of Bannisdale Beck and set in several acres of woodland. Guests at Tulip Cottage are welcome to meander through the ... more

The Old Telephone Exchange, Cartmel

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Cartmel has everything - the renowned Races, historic 12th century Priory and sticky toffee pudding! The village is very pretty with lots of characterful cottage dotted around the village square with ample eating opportunities to suit all pockets fr... more

Hill Cottage, Crosthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Hill Cottage, originally a 17th century farmhouse, is situated in the centre of the beautiful village of Crosthwaite in the Lyth valley. Crosthwaite is an ideal point from which to explore the Windermere and South Lakes area and, with walks right fro... more

Force Mill, Satterthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Force Mill is in a lovely location for a family country holiday, surrounded by farmland, forest, a stream and nearby waterfall (Force) which gives it its name. Go south for Rusland Woods, Fell Foot, the Haverthwaite Steam Railway and the Windermere ... more

Lookin How, Ullswater

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A beautiful spacious cottage situated on the edge of the hamlet of Dockray. As the cottage was previously lived in by the owners it is tastefully furnished with a mix of antique and modern furniture, living up to its five star grading in every way, g... more

Ghyll Close, Staveley

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A mere 3 miles to the south of Windermere, Ings is a great location for enjoying a relaxing trip to the Lakes; close enough to enjoy the more popular tourist hotspots of Bowness and Ambleside but far enough away to benefit from the peace and quiet of... 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

Cooks House, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Cooks House is a truly outstanding holiday home, offering unique and high quality accommodation. A detached period style property, dating back to the 17th Century, Cooks House is a most charming building both inside and out with numerous eye catchin... more

Breasty Haw, Satterthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Taking its name from the rather steep area of woodland near where it sits, Breasty Haw is a wonderful example of a traditional, detached Lakeland cottage. The setting is idyllic as not only does Breasty Haw enjoy fine views across the valley but the... more

Middletown, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Middletown is a beautifully restored four bedroom Georgian holiday home, dating from around 1780 It is an ideal venue for families or walking groups. Great care has been taken to retain the character of the original dwelling and enhanced it with a ... 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

Holly Cottage, Grasmere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Holly Cottage is a delightful stone-built detached cottage located directly on the banks of the River Rothay and pleasantly situated within the very heart of Grasmere. The cottage enjoys fine views of the river and the Fairfield fell range beyond and... more

Ghyllside - Seatoller, Seatoller

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Ghyllside offers 5 star luxury in the heart of the Borrowdale Valley - a walkers paradise. The cottage lies at the foot of Honister Pass, above the hamlet of Seatoller overlooking Hause Gill and Englands most beautiful valley. The cottage underwe... more

Old Fallbarrow Cottage, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This magical hideaway is set right in the heart of Bowness Bay, hidden from view yet within a 3 minute walk of all the wonderful attractions of this tourist hotspot. Old Fallbarrow Cottage has its own private patio area and is set within 2 acres of m... more

Maskel Beach, Baycliffe

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Location, location, location! In a peaceful, secluded location, right on the beach at Baycliff, a delightful seaside village to the south of the County, this beach bungalow will appeal to all manner of guests, from families with young children and t... more