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.

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

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

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

Harbour Lights, Maryport

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Harbour Lights is within a development called Ritson Wharf which benefits from a totally unique location within the Cumbrian Cottages Portfolio. Situated on Maryports harbour side, Ritson Wharf is a prizewinning architect designed development of apar... more

Seagulls Lodge, Braystones

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Seagulls Lodge is a beach bungalow, situated on Braystones Beach on the beautiful Cumbrian coast, between St Bees and Ravenglass. The beach is a pebble beach at high tide, but reveals a sandy beach as the tide goes out, with views across the sea to t... more

Netherview Lodge, Maryport

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

First floor property built specifically to take advantage of magnificent views of the fabulous Solway sunsets. Tastefully refurbished in 2009 the accommodation of this detached property is situated on the first floor above the garage, to benefit from... 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

Hardcragg Hall, South Lakes

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Hardcragg Hall sleeps up to 14 in 7 bedrooms and has 6 bathrooms, with numerous seating areas and even a working bar, an excellent choice for those celebrating a special occasion, be it a birthday, anniversary or simply the annual family get togeth... 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

Fairview, Allithwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Grange-Over-Sands and surrounding districts are a delightful area of the South Lakes, offering an interesting selection of historic seaside resorts and quaint rural villages. Grange is an elegant town, with a long, sweeping promenade fronting the Bay... more

Ellwood, Bridekirk

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Ellwood is the very pinnacle of quality. We marketed it for many years as a 3 bedroom property, until 2011/12 when the owner made several alterations and improvements and relaunched it as a fabulous 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom property, suitable for 2 fami... more

Harbour Gates, Maryport

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Harbour Gates is situated on Ritson Wharf, the award winning harbourside development on Elizabeth Dock in Maryport. The property is in a totally unique location within the Cumbrian Cottage Portfolio. Situated on the harbour side and from your balcony... more

Bendale Cottage, Maryport

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

A warm welcome awaits you at Bendale Cottage, a purpose built holiday home at West House Farm, Dearham. Situated mid way between the Lake District and the Solway Coast the cottage gives you the best of both worlds, with both lakes and mountains to th... more

The Spinney, Lamplugh

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

This beautiful Honeymoon Cottage is sure to impress even our most discerning customers. Newly built in 2004 and designed with a cottage style in mind, The Spinney is luxuriously furnished and equipped with a Four Poster bed and cosy open fire giving ... more

Row Moor Farm - Barn Cottage, Dearham

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Row Moor Farm is situated close to both Cockermouth and Maryport, between the Lake District Fells and the Solway Coast. Each of which are within a few minutes drive. You may enjoy gentle walks along the beach or choose more strenuous mountain walks. ... more