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.

Blaes Crag Cottage, Ullswater

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Situated in an idyllic position above Lake Ullswater, the views from every window of Blaes Crag are breath taking. Spectacular walks for all abilities, from a stroll up to Lantys Tarn to a days hike up to the Helvellyn summit and surrounding fells, c... more

Greta Cottage, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Greta Cottage is situated along a quiet lane by the River Greta and a 1 mile level walk to Keswick town centre. This 4 bedroom detached house has been renovated by the owners and furnished and equipped throughout to a very high standard, complete wit... more

Isabels Cottage, Beckfoot

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This charming seaside character cottage has a superb location, directly across the road from the sand and pebble beach at Beckfoot. The front garden looks over the Solway Firth to the Scottish Hills and has the most spectacular sunsets. The beach is ... more

Ghyll Close, Staveley

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A mere 3 miles to the south of Windermere, Ings is a great location for enjoying a relaxing trip to the Lakes; close enough to enjoy the more popular tourist hotspots of Bowness and Ambleside but far enough away to benefit from the peace and quiet of... more

Amberleigh House, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Duckling Cottage enjoys a very central location, only a stones throw from the many attractions and amenities of bustling Bowness, There is plenty for the first or returner visitor to enjoy here in one of Cumbrias tourist hotspots, one of the most fam... more

3 High Rake, Glenridding

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Situated on the mountainside high above Glenridding with a view to die for, this two-bedroom Lakeland stone cottage has an idyllic location. With fantastic walks from the doorstep, including the assent of Helvellyn, your car need never move all week.... more

Blencathra House, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A generously proportioned Lakeland stone fronted property which provides ideal family accommodation within a 2 minute gentle stroll of Keswick town centre, River Greta and Fitz Park with leisure pool. Blencathra House is furnished to a high standard ... more

Maiden Moor, Grange in Borrowdale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A picturesque village in one of Lakelands best-loved valleys, Grange in Borrowdale is the perfect location for a walking holiday. Maiden Moor is an end of terrace cottage in the heart of this tiny village, which lies at the southern end of Derwent Wa... more

The Granary, Renwick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This converted sandstone barn is full of character, with large arched doorways, beamed ceilings and feature stone walls. The Granary is situated in the tiny hamlet of Scalehouses, which consists of a farm and 2 or 3 houses, between the pretty village... more

Bluebell Brook, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Bluebell Brook is a fine example of a traditional Lakeland terrace which has been lovingly refurbished to provide top class self catering accommodation in the heart of the Lakes. Midway between Bowness and Windermere, Bluebell Brook is the perfect ba... 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

Century House, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A truly stunning town house, which the owners spared no expense refurbishing in 2011. Century House provides luxurious self catering accommodation in a contemporary style, with state of the art facilities. It is located within 5 minutes level walk of... more

Thwaite Hill Cottage, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This 2 bedroom detached cottage is situated in the hamlet of Seldom Seen at Thornthwaite, with lovely views from its first floor living accommodation towards Skiddaw and Latrigg. Seldom Seen, as the name implies, is a peaceful, secluded location on t... 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

South View, Bassenthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

With its South facing aspect and views from all rooms, including Skiddaw, this spacious three bedroom house has the benefit of all day sun and is always warm and welcoming. Backing onto woods and with a large garden, the property is ideal for familie... more