Find self catering and cottages with an open fire or a wood burner in North West England. The popular North West of England has everything you need for a wonderful holiday from the beauty of the Lake District to the illuminations at Blackpool.

We have some superb self catering cottages and apartments across the Lake District, Lancashire and Cheshire. We have accommodation listed that will be ideal for couples, families or groups whether they are looking for a bit of luxury or simply great quality and value.

Croft Head Farm, Applethwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This beautiful stone built former farmhouse boasts a truly stunning position in the hamlet of Applethwaite, nestling at the foot of Skiddaw with glorious panoramic fell views, including Causey Pike, Catbells and the Borrowdale fells. Croft Head Farm ... more

Gavel Cottage, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Nestling at the end of a leafy lane just south of Bowness, Meadowcroft Cottages are a small cluster of old and new properties located in a quiet area to make for a relaxing holiday at any time of the year. The bustling town of Bowness is a mere 15 mi... more

Bracken Howe, Portinscale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Bracken Howe enjoys the most glorious views from Grisedale Pike to the Skiddaw range, with glimpses of Bassenthwaite Lake from its elevated position in the village of Portinscale. This semi detached house has views from most rooms and was completely... 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

Broughton Lodge Cottage, Cartmel

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Set in open countryside with walks from the door, Broughton Lodge Cottage has a very quiet and extremely peaceful situation, except for perhaps the odd duck quacking from the nearby stream! The drive down the narrow country lanes to the cottage thro... more

Mount Cottage, Tebay

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Mount Cottage sits at the bottom of a valley in the middle of remote working farmland just 1 1/2 miles from Tebay. Panoramic views can be enjoyed from the cottage and its grounds towards Tebay Fell, The Howgills and Jeffreys Mount, the sheep dotted l... 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

Low Fell Cottage, Crosthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Low Fell Cottage is a traditional Lakeland stone cottage dating back to 1936 and is situated near the village of Crosthwaite, 5 miles south of Windermere. Recent additions to the property provide delightful accommodation with the benefit of ground fl... more

Howes Beck Cottage, Bampton

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This bungalow style cottage, converted from a former byre has the benefit of all the accommodation being on the ground floor. Built out of local stone, Howes Beck enjoys a tranquil setting situated just outside the hamlet of Bampton in the Eastern L... more

Le Gite, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Ambleside is a year round destination for holiday makers of all ages and interests. In the summer, the village is host not only to the expected tourists but also to participants of the Lake District Summer music festival. In the winter the village ... more

Lowtherwood Gatehouse, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Surrounded by sheep dotted fields and acres of mature woodland leading down to the shores of Windermere, The Gatehouse enjoys a delightful location just above Ambleside, the village being a manageable 30 minutes walk away and less than 5 minutes by c... 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

Gill Barn, Ullswater

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A luxurious barn conversion extensively refurbished in 2010 with a superb new kitchen/diner, including granite work tops, oak doors and floors and extra shower room. Situated in the tiny hamlet of Butterwick, within a mile of Bampton which has a shop... more

The Spinney, Lamplugh

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This beautiful Honeymoon Cottage is sure to impress even our most discerning customers. Newly built in 2004 and designed with a cottage style in mind, The Spinney is luxuriously furnished and equipped with a Four Poster bed and cosy open fire giving ... 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