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.

Wilfin Beck Cottage, Cunsey

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

In the heart of Beatrix Potter country and close to the shore of Lake Windermere, this delightful Grade II listed cottage commands spectacular lake views, with peaceful walks to be found along the shoreline. Adjoining another property, it has been lo... more

Yew Tree Cottage, Ravenglass

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

In a stunning location opposite a beautiful golf course in the tranquil Esk Valley, this detached holiday cottage provides accommodation of a very high standard in the western Lake District. Yew Tree Cottage is just 2 miles from Ravenglass, where the... more

Broomriggs Cottage, Hawkshead

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Perfectly located in the heart of the National Park, this delightful holiday cottage (one of a pair) is peacefully situated on the lakeshore road, only yards from Esthwaite Water (fishing available), and less than a mile from Hill Top, home of Beatri... more

Miller Beck, Newby Bridge

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A magical setting on the shores of Lake Windermere providing the perfect holiday location. This exceptional house, one of a pair, offers spacious, light rooms and inspirational contemporary decor and lighting. Situated at the southern tip of the lake... more

Shield Hill House, Alston

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Set in the beautiful north Pennines, Britain’s ‘last undiscovered wilderness’, with spectacular views from its superb fellside position, this 18th-century stone house has been renovated to a very high standard. Adjoining the owners&... more

Fern Cottage, Great Strickland

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Overlooking the village green, this delightful adjoining cottage, furnished with great style and charm, is a wonderful holiday base for touring the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. Immaculately presented, it makes for a pleasant stay in both winter... more

Whistling Green, Ulpha

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Situated besides the picturesque River Duddon, one of Wordsworth’s favourite places, Whistling Green allows easy access to the lakes of Windermere and Coniston. This comfortable wing of the owner’s traditional Cumbrian farmhouse, set in h... more

Cragg Cottage, Bouth

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Set quietly on the edge of a small pretty village at the foot of Lake Windermere, this delightful cottage exudes character and romantic charm. One of a pairand heavily beamed, it is superbly presented with its own garden with patio area and furnitur... more

Borrowdale Beck - Borrowdale Cottage, Kirkby Stephen

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

In an idyllic setting high in the fells above Brough, 17th-century Borrowdale House and the nearby Borrowdale Cottage enjoy absolute peace with superb panoramic views over open countryside. Separated by a stone-built barn (occasionally used by the ow... more

Edderside Hall, Allonby

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This impressive Georgian country house, with adjoining owners’ annexe, stands in 3 acres of lawned garden in the farming hamlet of Edderside, a small rural community close to the Cumbrian coastline and a sandy beach in Allonby (2 miles). The ex... more

The Vicarage, Lowick Bridge

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Down a quiet leafy lane in beautiful countryside just 2 miles from the shores of Coniston Water , this very spacious and attractive, traditional Lakeland house is set in its own private garden. Built in 1767, it enjoys superb views over Lak... more

Barton School House, Pooley Bridge

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Quietly situated close to magnificent Ullswater, this single-storey holiday home with large, enclosed garden has been converted from an attractive Victorian school building, complete with its original bell-tower. From the doorstep, there are excellen... more

Cowdber Barn, Kirkby Lonsdale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

In lovely surroundings of peaceful open countryside, this award-winning, detached barn conversion, with its own small garden, is built around a cobbled courtyard and reached by a ¾-mile long farm track. Ingenious design has retained the barn&r... more

High Eskholme, Ravenglass

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

The Eskdale Estate is set within a peaceful valley in the western Lake District, an area of sparkling beauty. Unique in having so much contained in one boundary, it is totally untouched by public roads, with the hidden gem of the golf course lying at... more

The Griffin, Broughton-in-Furness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This very attractive 1672 coaching inn, full of old world charm is right in the heart of Broughton-in-Furness. and is perfectly placed for walking, climbing, water sports, fishing and cycling. Ulverston is an interesting Lakes’ town, 10 miles, ... more