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.

Carr Crag Lodge - Skelwith Bridge, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

In the very heart of the Lake District National Park and at the foot of the beautiful Langdale Valley sit Carr Crag Lodge, a detached Lakeland residence enjoying a superb, peaceful location only a short drive from Ambleside and Grasmere. A wealth of ... more

High Thrushbank, Loweswater

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

High Thrushbank enjoys a truly fabulous setting a 1/4 of a mile from Loweswater, with a view of the lake, forest and fells beyond. This 18th Century, traditional character cottage, newly refurbished in 2010, is perfect for 2 or 3 families or groups o... more

South View, Bassenthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

With its South facing aspect and views from all rooms, including Skiddaw, this spacious three bedroom house has the benefit of all day sun and is always warm and welcoming. Backing onto woods and with a large garden, the property is ideal for familie... more

Millerdale, Threlkeld

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Millerdale is a pretty lakeland stone cottage of character that was bought by the owners of Kiln How, at which time they fully modernised and refurbished the cottage to the same high standards. In fact the 2 cottages are next door to each other an... 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

High Birch Close, Matterdale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This stunning detached Lakeland Farmhouse is the kind of idyllic holiday cottage which is sought by every one, but rarely found. Situated in the beautiful vale of Matterdale in almost an acre of grounds, with lovely views, large lawned garden and woo... 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

Nord Vue Barn, Penruddock

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Conveniently situated in the Lakeland village of Penruddock, which benefits from very easy access to the M6 and only 15 minutes drive to both Keswick and Ullswater. To the north of the village are quiet country lanes and villages which are great for ... more

The Cottage - Grasmere, Grasmere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This charming, traditional Lakeland stone end terrace cottage is situated just off the village green in a quiet location in the heart of the ever popular village of Grasmere. Set in the centre of the Lake District, the village of Grasmere is an ideal... more

Cornerstones, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Ambleside is certainly a tourist hot spot due to its central Lakes location, enjoying a fantastic array of specialist shops and excellent facilities for dining out. Cornerstones is situated in the centre of the village, handy for all your holiday nee... more

Carhullan, Ullswater

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This former Cumbrian farmhouse enjoys a spectacular remote location, high up on Bampton Common among the Lake Districts eastern fells and close to Ullswater and Haweswater. Carhullan was completely modernised in 2008 by the owners, who retained the c... more

Mylne Beck, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

The Baddeley Clock, built as a memorial to MJB Baddeley, writer of Lakeland guide books, denotes the mid way point between Windermere and Bowness and Mylne Beck sits in a great location, beside this monument, ideally located for exploring this rather... 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

BlueBird Cottage, Coniston

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Bluebird Cottage sits proudly above Coniston Village and enjoys superb views of the Lake and surrounding fell ranges, sufficient to tempt the most novice of walkers. The village has a good number of amenities for the self caterer although all the loc... 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