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.

Aikin House, Portinscale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

The Newlands Valley remains one of the Lake Districts best kept secrets with breathtaking scenery, unspoilt by tourism. Aikin provides the ideal get away from it all retreat. Built as a barn in the 19th Century and converted to a house in 1965, the c... 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

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

Tirril Lodge, Penrith

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Tirril Lodge is an impressive Country House of considerable size and character and will comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests. It is ideal for a large family gathering or groups of walkers seeking to enjoy the splendour of the Eastern Lakes. The ho... 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

Goodies Farmhouse, Firbank

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Goodies Farmhouse, a glorious 16th century semi detached Elizabethan farmhouse, nestles on a beautiful wooded valley overlooking the Howgill Fells and is simply a most magnificent holiday retreat. The area is delightfully tranquil with wonderful walk... 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

Ryecroft, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Neatly tucked away from the main thoroughfare yet only a hop, skip and jump from all amenities and attractions, Ryecroft is perfectly placed for exploring the southern part of the Lake District. Food lovers will delight in the many local restaurants ... more

Beech End, Braithwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

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

Swiss Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Swiss Cottage sits in the heart of Ambleside in a slightly elevated position opposite the bowling green, so enjoys fine views over the parish church towards Loughrigg and the Fairfield Range. There are such a variety of activities to do in Ambleside... more

Mr Harvisons, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Dont be fooled by the rather plain exterior of this traditional mid terraced cottage, built in the 1700s as awaiting your arrival behind the front door lies a beautiful, boutique style self catering home from home, the perfect venue for your holiday ... 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

The Old Telephone Exchange, Cartmel

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Cartmel has everything - the renowned Races, historic 12th century Priory and sticky toffee pudding! The village is very pretty with lots of characterful cottage dotted around the village square with ample eating opportunities to suit all pockets fr... more

Inglecroft - Plumbland, Aspatria

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Inglecroft is a 6 bedroom barn conversion with most bedrooms on the ground floor and the living accommodation upstairs. Situated just outside the Lake District National Park in the delightful village of Plumbland close to the Solway Coastline. The ne... more

Croft Head Farm, Applethwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This beautiful stone built former farmhouse boasts a truly stunning position in the hamlet of Applethwaite, nestling at the foot of Skiddaw with glorious panoramic fell views, including Causey Pike, Catbells and the Borrowdale fells. Croft Head Farm ... more