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.

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

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

Osprey Cottage, Bassenthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This cosy oak beamed cottage dates back to the 17th Century and is an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of 21st Century life. The cottage has breathtaking views over open fields towards Bassenthwaite Lake, Catbells and the Borrowdale Valley be... 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

Garth Cottage Apartment, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Garth Cottage Apartment forms part of Oakfield house in Underskiddaw in an idyllic situation which commands majestic and panoramic views towards the Helvellyn Range, the jaws of Borrowdale and Derwentwater. Oakfield House was built in 1850 as a count... more

2 Edinboro, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

At the foot of Kirkstone Pass and in a beautiful conservation area above the bustling village of Ambleside, 2 Edinboro is perfectly placed for walkers wishing to get on their boots and get right onto the fells. Direct access from the door of this Lak... more

The Larches, Thornthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

The Larches is a four bedroomed cottage at Seldom Seen in Thornthwaite, a truly tranquil location. Surrounded by woodland on the slopes of Whinlatter forest the cottage is a perfect away from it all retreat with the delight of visiting red squirrels.... more

Dairy Cottage, Hawkshead

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Low Graythwaite Hall, just 5 miles from Hawkshead, 4 miles from Newby Bridge and within easy reach of Grizedale Forest and Lake Windermere. Magnificent topiary trees line the huge lawned areas, fringed by colourful displays of rhododendrons and other... more

Knott Aller, Threlkeld

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Nestling beneath Blencathra, with spectacular views and a short walk from Threlkeld pubs and excellent food, this two bedroom accommodation, recently refurbished to excellent standards, offers modern kitchen/diner, luxurious bedding and comfortable s... more

Greenside Cottage, Caldbeck

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Sitting on the end of a row of cottages, overlooking the duck pond and Caldbeck Common must make this one of the most picturesque locations of all of our cottages. In the heart of the village of Caldbeck, within the rolling Caldbeck Fells, Greenside ... more

Woodstore Cottage, Lazonby

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Woodstore Cottage enjoys a delightful courtyard setting in the grounds of Lazonby Hall, a magnificent country house in the beautiful Eden Valley. This unique cottage was converted in 2008 and is full of character, with beamed ceilings, sandstone flag... more

Ford House**, Cartmel

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Ford House is a grade II listed double fronted property that is situated in the very heart of Cartmel, one of the Lake Districts most picturesque and sought after villages. This pretty and rather unspoiled South Lakeland village, a popular tourist re... more

Phone enquiries: 01264 735550

Monreith, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

In the very heart of popular Ambleside sits Monreith, a recently renovated stone built cottage, beautifully prepared to very high standard for our self catering guests. The central location will appeal to those walkers among you who yearn to get stra... more

High Cross, Hawkshead

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Fine, traditional pubs are a plenty, all serving hearty bar meals and the shops offer a great selection of interesting gifts for keepsakes or presents. High Cross is a short stroll from the centre of the village and enjoys wonderful, uninterrupted vi... more

Grimbles, Backbarrow

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Grimbles, fondly named by its young owners, is an excellent example of quality self catering in the Lakes. Backbarrow, only a short distance from Fell Foot Park on the shores of Windermere, is now home to the Lakeland Motor Museum where you will find... more