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.

Steam Train Cottage, Newby Bridge

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Situated at the southern tip of Lake Windermere in a semi rural location and very close to the Haverthwaite and Lakeside Steam Railway, Steam Train Cottage is within striking distance of a variety of activities and quaint Lakeland villages. The area ... more

Burblet Cottage, Kirkby Stephen

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Burblet Cottage is a delightful stonebuilt property on the fringes of the market town of Kirkby Stephen and is an ideal location for sightseeing throughout Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales. The garden and orchards are awash with colour in the height o... more

Burblet Cottage, Kirkby Stephen

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Burblet Cottage is a delightful stonebuilt property on the fringes of the market town of Kirkby Stephen and is an ideal location for sightseeing throughout Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales. The garden and orchards are awash with colour in the height o... more

Honisters Cottage, Seatoller

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Regular visitors to Borrowdale will be familiar with the former Yew Tree Inn at Seatoller, which the owners of Honister Slate Mine have converted into the ultimate in luxurious self catering, Built in the 17th century Honisters Cottage just oozes ch... more

Oak Lea, Thornthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

There are only 3 houses in the tiny, picturesque hamlet of Seldom Seen. Tucked away on the banks of Comb Beck adjoining the village of Thornthwaite, Oak Lea lies at the top of the hill where the road ends and the ascent of Whinlatter begins. This is ... more

Damson Barn, South Lakes

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Damson Barn is presented to a very high standard, creating a very good first impression for arriving guests. Beautiful fittings, quality soft furnishings, attractively decorated and well equipped, making this property a great Holiday Home from Home.... more

Ling Howe, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

There can only be a handful of such outstanding holiday retreats in the whole of the Lake District which enjoy this majestic location, commanding spectacular views over Lake Windermere towards our famous Lakeland fells. Ling Howe is a fabulous countr... more

Little Chamonix, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Little Chamonix underwent complete renovation and refurbishment in 2011 to create a superb self catering cottage. It provides generous accommodation for large families and walking groups, with good quality, modern kitchen and bathrooms. It is situate... 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

Carries Gate, Coniston

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Perched above the traditional village of Coniston, Carries Gate enjoys wonderful views across one of Lakelands quietest and most famous waters and is set against a backdrop of dramatic mountain scenery. Ideal for couples and families alike, Carries G... more

Falcon Crag, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A contemporary 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom property which was fully renovated and refurbished in 2011 to create a stunning holiday cottage. Falcon Crag is a maisonette with the living accommodation and 2 bedrooms on the ground floor and 2 bedrooms and a 2... 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

Hidden Cottage, Lowick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Hidden Cottage, a traditional mid terrace built in the 18th century, is situated close to Coniston Water and village and is within walking distance of two excellent Lakeland Inns. The Farmers Arms, just across the road from the cottage, has been trad... more

Hideaway Cottage, Staveley

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A super cottage in the middle of this popular Lakeland village, Hideaway is a fine example of the very best in self catering properties. The cottage ticks all the boxes in terms of character and charm, displayed in exposed beams and feature stonewor... more

Tulip Cottage, Kendal

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Just 5 miles to the North of the medieval market town of Kendal sits Low Jack Scar, a beautiful country house and estate on the banks of Bannisdale Beck and set in several acres of woodland. Guests at Tulip Cottage are welcome to meander through the ... more