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.

Lily Cottage, Kendal

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

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 Lily Cottage are welcome to meander through the c... more

Bens Row Cottages, Backbarrow

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Backbarrow, 1 1/2 miles from the South of lake Windermere, was home to the Backbarrow Ironworks who produced domestic iron goods such as kettles and box irons but were also renowned for the manufacture of cannons and other armaments. The days of ind... more

1 Twentymans Court, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

This compact, delightful mews cottage style apartment is just a short, level walk from the town centre with an abundance of shops, pubs, restaurants and tearooms. Immediately opposite, and with views from the lounge to the Skiddaw range and Fitz Park... more

Doves Nest, Borrowdale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

This 2 bedroom cottage is situated at the end of the Borrowdale Valley, close to Seatoller and Honister Pass. Surrounded by mountains including Glaramara, Scafell, Great Gable and with Dovenest Crag directly opposite from which it gains its name. Bor... more

Beech End, Braithwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Situated in the heart of Braithwaite village, Beech End provides a comfortable, well equipped base for walkers at an affordable price. The village shop, pub and restaurant are all within 200 yards, which is great when you are self catering and there ... more

The Tops, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Wansfell Tower Court was once a training school for clergy in the 1920s but has been carefully converted in recent times to create a handful of quality apartments whilst retaining the interesting architectural features of the building itself. A level... more

The Cottage, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

The Cottage at Twentymans Court enjoys an excellent situation in Keswick Town Centre, 100 yards from shops, pubs and restaurants and directly across the road from the River Greta and Fitz Park. The Cottage is well equipped and benefits from private p... more

Lowtherwood Gatehouse, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

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

Poets View Cottage, Hunting Stile

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Situated in Huntings Stile this 3 bedroom cottage style apartment, formerly the ballroom of this much larger gentlemans residence built for the grandson of William Wordsworth, has been transformed into an idyllic holiday retreat. Poets View Cottage h... more

Granary Cottage, Howtown

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Granary Cottage is situated at Seat Farm, Howtown, 400 yards from the northern shore of Ullswater, beneath Barton Fell and High Street. There are superb walking opportunities from the doorstep and lake and fell views from the grounds. You can catch t... more

Acorn Cottage, Braithwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Acorn Cottage is situated right in the heart of Braithwaite, a popular Lakeland village which has 2 excellent pubs, each of which serves good quality bar meals and real Ale, 2 restaurants and a village shop. Braithwaite lies midway between Derwentwat... more

Esthwaite, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Esthwaite takes its name from the freshwater Lake near Hawkshead, famous for its trout fishing, one of a host of Lakeland waters available to holiday makers who enjoy the traditional sport, Esthwaite, the cottage, however, is in Windermere, tucked b... more

Rhubarb Cottage, Chapel Stile

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Rhubarb Cottage sits in a most enviable position in the small village of Chapel Stile in the very heart of the Langdale Valley. The cottage is just round the corner from the church and enjoys a 180 degree view of the surrounding fell range from most ... more

Yan Yak, High Lorton

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

A most charming character cottage situated in the village of High Lorton and fully refurbished in 2011. It may sound like a large furry mountain animal, but Yan Yak is actually Cumbrian dialect for One Oak. It has and interesting history, originally ... more

Appletree, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Appletree is a spacious Lakeland cottage in a courtyard of similar cottages, with the living accommodation on the first floor and bedrooms on the ground floor. The new owner (2010) has improved the property and has plans for further improvements. It ... more