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.

Stag Cottage, Motherby

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A delightful character cottage with stone flagged floors, beamed ceilings, wood burning stove and lovely views to the Ullswater Fells. Stag Cottage has the benefit of a sofa bed and wet room on the ground floor, which is helpful for guests with mob... more

Hawes Bank, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Nestled in an area of outstanding beauty, close to Kendal and Windermere, Hawes Bank is the ideal base for exploring the Lake District, whatever your ambitions. With many of Wainwrights classic walks and some excellent gastropubs within easy reach, i... more

Lowthwaite Cottage, St Johns in the Vale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This 17th century historic cottage was fully refurbished in 2010 to a high specification and is set within its own large gardens in the peaceful valley of St Johns in the Vale. It nestles below the Helvellyn Ridge and enjoys delightful views of the t... more

The Faulds, Thornthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This 300 year old cottage is full of character, with beamed ceilings, range fire and original stone sconces in the kitchen. The Faulds is situated in the village of Thornthwaite looking out over the valley between Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite to th... 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

High Knott, Rosthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

High Knott is a detached bungalow enjoying a tranquil, rural, secluded setting in one of the most sought after areas of the Lake District. Situated on the edge of the village of Rosthwaite, in the magnificent Borrowdale Valley, a haven to walkers, cl... more

Helmswood Farmhouse, Sedbergh

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

An ancient Celtic Kingdom deservedly known as The jewel of the Dales Dent is 16 miles East of Kendal in the South East corner of Cumbria, only 3 miles from Sedbergh and lies at the Western edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and on the fringes ... more

A Stones Throw Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Stones Throw Cottage sits within a small conservation area in one of the oldest parts of Ambleside, tucked away from the flow of traffic off Rydal Road yet only a few strides from an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants and traditional Lakeland inns, ... more

Brookfield, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Ambleside is a year round holiday destination. Surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges, the scenery is ever changing with the seasons, from the rich colours of Autumn, to the lush green backdrop of the fells in Spring. The magnificent Fairfield Horse... more

Knipe Hall - Askham, Penrith

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Knipe Hall is a Grade II listed period farmhouse set in grounds of about three acres in the idyllic and tranquil Lowther Valley, with South and West facing gardens. It offers the opportunity to leave everything behind and take advantage of the peace... more

Havelock Cottage, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Built over three floors, this stylish cottage has recently been re furbished throughout in a contemporary manner whilst still retaining its home from home feel. Havelock cottage is well equipped and surprisingly spacious with a light and roomy lounge... more

Stable Cottage, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

These cottages, one a Victorian double fronted detached house and the other the converted stables sit in the very heart of Windermere are tucked away behind the main thoroughfare and accessed by a narrow lane opening out into a small courtyard. Nowad... more

Littlecroft, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Only seconds walk from a host of restaurants, shops, bars and even the train station, Littlecroft is in an ideal location, in a relatively level area of the village and is therefore suitable for guests of all ages. Lakeland, the now world famous kit... more

2 St Annes Cottage, Ings

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A 17th century former alms house for the nearby church 1 mile from Ings, 2 St. Annes Cottages is a quaint semi detached cottage, with delightful front garden and plenty of character displayed by the original spice cupboard in the lounge and open beam... more

Brambleside, Maryport

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Brambleside is a beautiful 4 bedroom detached house, 400 yards from the beach and Mawbray Banks nature reserve, which is an area of outstanding natural beauty overlooking the spectacular Cumbrian Coast. Guests are sure to appreciate the spacious acco... more