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.

The Cottage - Grasmere, Grasmere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This charming, traditional Lakeland stone end terrace cottage is situated just off the village green in a quiet location in the heart of the ever popular village of Grasmere. Set in the centre of the Lake District, the village of Grasmere is an ideal... more

Brampton, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Set on the fringes of bustling Bowness, couples and families alike will appreciate the convenient location of Brampton enabling them to enjoy a host of activities and attractions, many within easy walking distance. Bowness Bay is alive with visitors ... more

Mountain View, St Johns in the Vale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This traditional Lakeland stone terraced cottage enjoys stunning views from all rooms and is situated in an elevated position on the edge of Threlkeld village, which has 2 pubs each serving bar meals and real ale. Threlkeld lies 4 miles to the East o... 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

Hazeldene, Morland

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Hazeldene is a beautiful stone built detached cottage of character in the pretty village of Morland, in the Eden Valley. The owners have equipped the property to an extremely high level, with a steam room, full Sky package and broadband internet acce... more

Croft House, Berrier

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Croft House is a traditional Cross Passage farmhouse, dating back to the 17th Century. It is a Grade II listed building. The Cross Passage refers to the days when it separated the animals from the rest of the house - in those days everything lived un... more

Shoremeadow, Silecroft

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

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

Bannerrigg, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Bannerrigg (sister property to Alice Howe and Boston House) a grade II listed property, was designed by Augustus (AWN) Pugin (1812 - 1852), arguably the greatest British architect, designer and writer of the 19th Century whose name is synonymous with... more

High Thrushbank, Loweswater

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

High Thrushbank enjoys a truly fabulous setting a 1/4 of a mile from Loweswater, with a view of the lake, forest and fells beyond. This 18th Century, traditional character cottage, newly refurbished in 2010, is perfect for 2 or 3 families or groups o... more

Dodds Lee, Dockray

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Dodds Lee is delightful detached farmhouse in the village of Dockray in the heart of the North Eastern Lakes. This spacious cottage is full of character and complimented with excellent facilities. Beautifully furnished throughout to provide a high de... more

Goodies Farmhouse, Firbank

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Goodies Farmhouse, a glorious 16th century semi detached Elizabethan farmhouse, nestles on a beautiful wooded valley overlooking the Howgill Fells and is simply a most magnificent holiday retreat. The area is delightfully tranquil with wonderful walk... more

Ghyll Close, Staveley

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A mere 3 miles to the south of Windermere, Ings is a great location for enjoying a relaxing trip to the Lakes; close enough to enjoy the more popular tourist hotspots of Bowness and Ambleside but far enough away to benefit from the peace and quiet of... more

Hey Down, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This delightful cottage occupies a prime position for families visiting Keswick, across the road from Fitz Park and 400 yards from the town centre and leisure pool. Hay Down is a traditional Lakeland stone cottage, which is spacious, well furnished a... more

Wain Garth, Satterthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Four miles South of Hawkshead and midway between Coniston Water and Lake Windermere lies the small, quiet village of Satterthwaite. Satterthwaite retains a real sense of rural community, village life revolving around the green, All Saints Church and ... more

Burblet Cottage, Kirkby Stephen

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Burblet Cottage is a delightful stonebuilt property on the fringes of the market town of Kirkby Stephen and is an ideal location for sightseeing throughout Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales. The garden and orchards are awash with colour in the height o... more