Find self catering and cottages that are great for a romantic break 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.

Bonnie Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Romantic

Bonnie Cottage, just off the very heart of popular Ambleside, is a home for all seasons, perfect for a spring or summer break with an abundance of walks from the door, the local park, putting green and tennis courts just round the corner. Autumn and ... more

Archway Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Romantic

Archway Cottage is a very special love nest for two, tucked away from the hustle and bustle in the older conservation area of the village, yet only a stones throw from the very heart of Ambleside. This popular village is the perfect choice for the fi... more

Woodstore Cottage, Lazonby

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Romantic

Woodstore Cottage enjoys a delightful courtyard setting in the grounds of Lazonby Hall, a magnificent country house in the beautiful Eden Valley. This unique cottage was converted in 2008 and is full of character, with beamed ceilings, sandstone flag... more

Hideaway Cottage, Staveley

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Romantic

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

Meadow Cottage, Staveley

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Romantic

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

Amblers Rest, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Romantic

Situated in old Ambleside this early 18thC cottage apartment is just a 100 yard stroll to the main area of this popular village, with its many shops, pubs and restaurants. The apartment is all on one level ad just five steps up from a small sunny g... more

Pear Tree Barn, Kendal

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Romantic

Pear Tree Barn really is a superb choice for couples looking for that romantic getaway and for spending precious time together in quality surroundings. Striking colours throughout of red and black have been cleverly married with quality and carefully... more

Plum Corner - Near Hayton, Brampton

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Romantic

A delightful 2 bedroom sandstone cottage, originally part of a small holding dating back to 1754, the cottage was converted from a barn. Set in peaceful wooded countryside on the edge of Townhead, the cottage is ideally suited to lovers of the outdo... more

Low White Stones, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Romantic

This recently refurbished, luxury grade II listed, 17th century ground floor Lakeland cottage is ideally located in the beautiful conservation are of Old Ambleside. A short 200 metre stroll brings you to the centre of this popular village with its m... more

Boston House, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Romantic

Boston House (sister property to Alice Howe and Bannerrigg) is the perfect base for large groups of friends or families to take a holiday or a short break. The property sleeps 14 comfortably in 7 bedrooms, each bedroom has an ipod dock alarm clock, ... more

Lakeshore Boathouse, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Romantic

Three words sum up Lakeshore Boathouse - location, location, location! We are thrilled to be able to offer our holidaymakers the opportunity to enjoy a right on Lake Windermere as this superb, semi detached boathouse sits literally on the water! Wit... more

Myras View, Cartmel

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Romantic

Converted in 2008 from an ancient stone barn, Myras View is now a comfortable holiday cottage overlooking woodlands and fields.Fully equipped for modern living, conveniently situated down a quiet cul de sac only a couple of minutes off the A590 and j... more

Loughrigg Holme, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Romantic

Loughrigg Holme sits underneath the much loved fell of the same name and was once the home of Wordsworths daughter, Dora and her husband Edward Quillinan, Rich in literary history connections, visitors to Loughrigg Holme have included Charlotte Bron... more

The Byre at High House Farm, Ullswater

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Romantic

As the name suggests the cottage was converted in 2009 from the byre at this former farm. The cottage oozes quality and character with original features in the structure, beautiful furnishings, hand built kitchen and excellent en-suite facilities. Th... more

Gable End, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Romantic

Situated in old Ambleside, this early 18thC cottage apartment is just a 100 yard stroll to the main area of this poplar village, with its many shops, pubs and restaurants. The apartment is all on one level above Amblers Rest, with views of the surro... more