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.

Low Moor House, Carlisle

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This Grade II listed Country house was the owners family home for 16 years and is now available for self-catering holidays. Low Moor House dates from 1734 and has a host of period features complemented by the most up to date facilities. It is a spa... more

Brookfield, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Ambleside is a year round holiday destination. Surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges, the scenery is ever changing with the seasons, from the rich colours of Autumn, to the lush green backdrop of the fells in Spring. The magnificent Fairfield Horse... more

Helmswood Farmhouse, 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 fringes ... more

Jacky Garth Cottage, Threlkeld

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This traditional Lakeland cottage is believed to date back to 1625. It has bags of character, with beamed ceilings, feature stone chimney breast in the bedroom and an inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove in the lounge. The furnishings are of... more

Windy Nook, Ullswater

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This 18th century cottage was newly refurbished in 2008 and further improved in 2010, yet retains its original charm and character, with beamed ceilings and feature stone walls. Windy Nook is situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Pooley... more

Archway Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Archway Cottage is a very special love nest for two, tucked away from the hustle and bustle in the older conservation area of the village, yet only a stones throw from the very heart of Ambleside. This popular village is the perfect choice for the fi... more

Michaels Cottage, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A charming 2 bedroomed corner-terraced cottage, located just off Keswick town centre and a 5-minute walk from Derwentwater and Hope Park. Built in the early 19th century, Michaels cottage has been beautifully refurbished to provide deluxe accommodati... more

Littlecroft, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Only seconds walk from a host of restaurants, shops, bars and even the train station, Littlecroft is in an ideal location, in a relatively level area of the village and is therefore suitable for guests of all ages. Lakeland, the now world famous kit... more

Ivy Cottage, Rosthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Situated in the stunning Borrowdale Valley, with panoramic views from the front to the Derwentwater fells Ivy Cottage is a traditional stone built cottage. The cottage was refurbished in 2008, including the addition of a modern kitchen and bathroom a... more

2 Fairview Terrace, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Set in a conservation area at the top of the fondly named Peggy Hill, 2 Fairview Terrace is a traditional Lakeland cottage built around 1630 and the former shippen to a cluster of ancient buildings. A mere 2 minute stroll from the very heart of Amble... more

Brasscam, Seatoller

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Brasscam is situated at Mountain View on the approach to the hamlet of Seatoller in the beautiful Borrowdale Valley, close to the foot of the Honister Pass. The cottage has access to the high fells, notably Glaramara, Great Gable and Scafell Pike, ri... more

Derby Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Derby Cottage forms part of a terrace of similar and substantial stone built 3 storey properties in the very heart of Ambleside. Situated as it is, the shops, amenities and restaurants are quite literally a stones throw away from the cottage, making ... more

Lowthwaite Farmhouse, St Johns in the Vale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This substantial 5 bedroom former farmhouse enjoys a truly idyllic setting, nestling into the fells in St Johns in the Vale, one of the most tranquil areas of the Lake District. Lowthwaite Farmhouse underwent considerable refurbishment by the new own... 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

Rhubarb Cottage, Chapel Stile

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Rhubarb Cottage sits in a most enviable position in the small village of Chapel Stile in the very heart of the Langdale Valley. The cottage is just round the corner from the church and enjoys a 180 degree view of the surrounding fell range from most ... more