Find cottages and self catering and close to a sandy beach 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.

Boston, Gosforth Seascale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Boston is a beautifully furnished timber chalet situated on Seven Acres Caravan Park, at the entrance to the beautiful valleys of Eskdale and Wasdale where you will find Englands favourite view. Seven Acres is conveniently located off the A595 betwee... more

Shoremeadow, Silecroft

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Shoremeadow, extensively refurbished for 2011, is set 150 metres from a beautiful, secluded sandy beach and enjoys a idyllic position in this tranquil south western corner of the Lakes where the mountains meet the sea.The cottage is a two minute driv... more

Laburnum Cottage, St Bees

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Laburnum Cottage is a spectacular well located detached cottage situated in the pretty coastal village of St Bees in the Western Lake District. St Bees is recognised by the domineering landmark, St Bees Head and is the start of the coast to coast wal... more

Old Bog Farmhouse, Silloth

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

The Bog Farmhouse and barns at Aldoth were recently converted into a row of attractive sandstone cottages, with character features but modern facilities. Old Bog Farmhouse is situated in a peaceful, rural area, surrounded by open farmland and with vi... more

Cartmel Manse, Allithwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Just a mile from the medieval village of Cartmel and a half from the popular Victorian seaside resort of Grange Over Sands, Cartmel Manse offers a comfortable and contemporary retreat for one or two couples or a family of 3 or 4 and your pet at any t... more

Wright Green Station House, Lamplugh

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

This detached former Station House sits in 1 acre of private garden in a beautiful rural setting at Wright Green, Lamplugh, on the edge of the Lake District National Park. The railway line was opened in 1861 to carry iron-ore and coal from the near... more

Beachcomber Cottage - Allonby, Allonby

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Situated along a quiet cobbled street across the road from the beach in Allonby this attractive little seaside cottage is ideal for couples or young families. With miles of sand and shingle beaches Allonby is a great place for walking, windsurfing, ... more

Gardeners Cottage, Bootle

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Gardeners cottage built in the late 18th Century, adjoins a Victorian Mansion and is full of character and rustic charm. The cottage is set in 4 acres of mature walled gardens and woodland, with a river running through the heart of it. Footpaths le... more

Rydal Mount Barn, Caldbeck

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Rydal Mount Barn oozes character, provides excellent facilities and high quality furnishings to appeal to the most discerning guests. The living accommodation of this upside down barn conversion is on the first floor, taking advantage of the views ac... more

Westrigg, Skinburness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Westrigg is a 2 bedroom detached bungalow enjoying a fantastic location, 100 yards from the beach along a private lane in the village of Skinburness. The sand and shingle beach stretches for miles, along to Silloth, Allonby and Maryport and forms par... more

Wexford, Gosforth Seascale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Wexford is a beautifully furnished timber chalet situated on Seven Acres Caravan Park, at the entrance to the beautiful valleys of Eskdale and Wasdale where you will find Englands favourite view. Seven Acres is conveniently located off the A595 betwe... more

Isabels Cottage, Beckfoot

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

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

Muncaster Castle - Newtown House, Ravenglass

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Newtown House is part of Muncaster Estates, which includes the historic 12th century Muncaster Castle and beautiful grounds, owned by the Pennington family for the past 8 centuries. This imposing property adjoins Knotts View, the 2 properties may be ... more

Galloway Cottage, Crosby

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

The cottage, previously a clog makers workshop adjoins the owners home, Galloway House, dating back to the 1720’s which until recently was the village pub. Now a cosy 1 bedroom holiday cottage, Galloway Cottage is situated in the village of Crosby, 1... more

Croft Foot Cottage, St Bees

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Situated on the coast in the Western Lake District, Croft Foot Cottage is in the pretty coastal village of St Bees, recognised by the domineering landmark, St Bees Head. St Bees is the start of the coast to coast walk and has a golf course with vie... more