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.

Upper Tarn, Cockermouth

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Upper Tarn is a luxurious split level home on the north west fringe of the Lake District National Park, situated close to the ever popular Kirkstile Inn. This property commands stunning views, due to its elevated position, of the Scottish hills, Solw... more

The Mill Race -, Applethwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

The Mill Race is a truly stunning conversion of a former mill which is laid out over three floors. Only the finest materials have been used, from travertine floor tiles to slate work surfaces and quality bathroom fittings. Combined with luxury furnis... more

Ghyllside 3, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Stockghyll Park and Falls are popular with holidaymakers of all ages, being only a short uphill walk above the village and particularly fascinating in any season. Ghyllside is a spacious family home, which is situated in a very quiet and secluded cul... 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

Ellerbeck Bridge, South Lakes

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Underbarrow is a delightful village in the Lyth Valley, with Crook and Crosthwaite nearby, and is a superb location from which to explore the delights of the Lake District National Park. A short, scenic drive will bring you to both Windermere and B... more

Ling Howe, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

There can only be a handful of such outstanding holiday retreats in the whole of the Lake District which enjoy this majestic location, commanding spectacular views over Lake Windermere towards our famous Lakeland fells. Ling Howe is a fabulous countr... more

Town End Barn, Satterthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This picturesque Lakeland Cottage just oozes character, and displays a wealth of original features including oak flooring, original oak beams and local stone. Traditional colours and fabrics have been used throughout to compliment the age of the cott... more

Tom Fold Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Tom Fold Cottage is a grade II listed property set in one of the oldest parts of Ambleside, just behind the ancient Bridge House and at the foot of the Kirkstone Pass, ideally placed for enjoying all that this popular village has to offer. The Golden... more

Broughton Lodge Cottage, Cartmel

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Set in open countryside with walks from the door, Broughton Lodge Cottage has a very quiet and extremely peaceful situation, except for perhaps the odd duck quacking from the nearby stream! The drive down the narrow country lanes to the cottage thro... more

Marigold Barn, Satterthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A fine example of a traditional lakeland barn, Marigold enjoys a central village location, only a short walk from the local pub and with many walks from the door. The visitors centre at Grizedale is a mile and a half away with a wide variety of wood... more

Greenrigg Cottage, Caldbeck

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Greenrigg Cottage is a peaceful retreat for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life. This former farmhouse enjoys an isolated location next to the owners house, high up on the Caldbeck Fells, with panoramic views in all directio... more

Greta Cottage, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Greta Cottage is situated along a quiet lane by the River Greta and a 1 mile level walk to Keswick town centre. This 4 bedroom detached house has been renovated by the owners and furnished and equipped throughout to a very high standard, complete wit... more

Monreith, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

In the very heart of popular Ambleside sits Monreith, a recently renovated stone built cottage, beautifully prepared to very high standard for our self catering guests. The central location will appeal to those walkers among you who yearn to get stra... more

Blease Barn, St Johns in the Vale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Nestling into the slopes of Blencathra, this property really does enjoy a most impressive location in a tranquil, elevated position with stunning views to St Johns in the Vale, Castle Rock and Clough Head. As the name suggests, the accommodation is a... more

Broad Rayne, Crosthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

The Lyth Valley is a wonderful choice for a Lakeland holiday, the rolling countryside dotted with livestock, the hedgerows awash with Damson blossom in early summer. Broad Rayne, a comfortable, detached bungalow, sits between Crosthwaite and Bowland ... more