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.

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

Scarr Head Cottage, Torver

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Situated in the most idyllic location, this beautiful detached cottage is surrounded by open countryside with enviable views from most rooms and immediate walking from the door. A perfect base for those who wish to spend their holiday exploring the s... more

Foulard Cottage, Alston

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Located 1,700 feet above sea level, Foulard Cottage is probably the highest cottage in our portfolio. Situated at Nenthead in the North Pennine Hills, 4 miles from Alston, this 17th century detached cottage is full of original features including, bea... more

Chapel Cottage, Bassenthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Chapel Cottage is an excellent addition to our portfolio of properties. Built in the 17th century this true Lakeland cottage just oozes character, with heavily beamed ceilings and inglenook fireplace and is complimented with high quality furniture an... more

Greta Hall - Coleridge Wing, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Home of the Lake Poets, Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey, Greta Hall is now a large family home, with 2 extremely comfortable self catering cottages attached, The Coleridge Wing and The Old Wash House. This Grade 1* listed building is regar... more

Ivy Cottage, Rosthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Situated in the stunning Borrowdale Valley, with panoramic views from the front to the Derwentwater fells Ivy Cottage is a traditional stone built cottage. The cottage was refurbished in 2008, including the addition of a modern kitchen and bathroom a... 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

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Gabriels Cottage, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A charming 2 bedroomed corner terraced cottage, located just off Keswick town centre and a 5 minute walk from Derwentwater and Hope Park. Built in the early 19th Century, Gabriels Cottage was formerly 2 separate cottages but has since undergone total... more

Yew Tree Cottage, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This picture postcard cottage has the benefit of a truly stunning setting next to the beck at Bridgend, between Ullswater and Brotherswater, an ideal fell walking location close to the Helvellyn range in the heart of the Lake District. The cottage i... more

Meadow Cottage, Staveley

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Taking its name from the delightful outlook across an open meadow and to the fells beyond, Meadow Cottage in Staveley is an ideal base for those who prefer to be on the fringes of the busier resorts, yet only minutes away by car. The village has a h... more

Bell Crags, Seatoller

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

With its stunning location at Seatoller in the Borrowdale Valley, Bell Crags lies directly at the foot of Honister Pass, 1 mile from Rosthwaite, which has a village shop and public bar in the Sca Fell Hotel. The walking opportunities from the door ca... 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

Cornerstones, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Ambleside is certainly a tourist hot spot due to its central Lakes location, enjoying a fantastic array of specialist shops and excellent facilities for dining out. Cornerstones is situated in the centre of the village, handy for all your holiday nee... more

Winnowing Barn, Satterthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A mere mile from the newly developed and renowned Grizedale Forest Visitors Centre, Satterthwaite is an ideal location for those energetic guests who enjoying walking, cycling and generally the great outdoors. Go out of the front door and take 10 pac... 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