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.

Mount Cottage, Tebay

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Mount Cottage sits at the bottom of a valley in the middle of remote working farmland just 1 1/2 miles from Tebay. Panoramic views can be enjoyed from the cottage and its grounds towards Tebay Fell, The Howgills and Jeffreys Mount, the sheep dotted l... more

Oakbank Cottage -, Barras

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Set on a working farm in the heart of rural Cumbria, Oakbank Cottage is the epitome of a traditional farm workers cottage, lovingly restored to create a quality holiday retreat. Cleverly designed to take best advantage of the views towards Blencathra... 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

High House Barn, Sedgwick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

High House Barn is a converted barn with imaginative upside down style layout to take advantage of the magnificent views and has been decorated, furnished and equipped to the highest standard. Retaining much of its original character with an abundanc... more

Falcon Crag, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A contemporary 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom property which was fully renovated and refurbished in 2011 to create a stunning holiday cottage. Falcon Crag is a maisonette with the living accommodation and 2 bedrooms on the ground floor and 2 bedrooms and a 2... 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

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

Cooks House, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Cooks House is a truly outstanding holiday home, offering unique and high quality accommodation. A detached period style property, dating back to the 17th Century, Cooks House is a most charming building both inside and out with numerous eye catchin... more

Dovestone Cottage, Kendal

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

The popular Yorkshire town of Kirkby Lonsdale is a short drive from Dovestone Cottage, a mere 3 miles, and offers a host of interesting outlets ranging from craft and antique shops to quaint tea rooms serving delicious homemade fayre. The medieval ma... more

Margaret House, Ullswater

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This stunning detached property, which was built in 2007, has the benefit of superb modern facilities and also character from its architect design, including vaulted ceilings, solid wood staircase and doors and wood burning stove. The interior is bea... more

Middletown, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Middletown is a beautifully restored four bedroom Georgian holiday home, dating from around 1780 It is an ideal venue for families or walking groups. Great care has been taken to retain the character of the original dwelling and enhanced it with a ... more

Helm Knott, 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

Waitby School, Waitby

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Waitby School was built on Waitby Fell in 1680 by James Highmore, a local to the area, for the children of Waitby and Smardale. About a mile and a half west of Kirkby Stephen, Waitby is said to have been an ancient market town, with a castle, chapel... more

Glenmore Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Glenmore Cottage is tucked away behind the main shopping area close to the park with its adventure playground and recreational areas. The furnishings and decor have a modern, contemporary feel, yet the owners have retained, to their credit, some of t... more

Dodds Howe, Crosthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Dodds Howe sits in the heart of the Lyth Valley, just a few minutes drive from Bowness. Crosthwaite and her surrounding area is an excellent location for enjoying some wonderful walking amidst blossom filled hedgerows in the summer from which the loc... more