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.

1 School Cottages, Troutbeck

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

The former school at Troutbeck Bridge was converted some twenty years ago and the Victorian school building, including the chapel and head masters house, have been successfully transformed into four delightful cottages, full of character and charm. A... more

South View, Bassenthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

With its South facing aspect and views from all rooms, including Skiddaw, this spacious three bedroom house has the benefit of all day sun and is always warm and welcoming. Backing onto woods and with a large garden, the property is ideal for familie... more

Brackenbank, Backbarrow

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Perfectly situated to explore the Southern Lake District, Brackenbank has views over the steam railway towards the Crake Valley and the Furness fells. Newby Bridge and Lakeside are within easy walking distance as is Bigland Fell, and the pubs at Hav... more

Scale Force, Seatoller

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Scale Force offers luxury in the heart of the Borrowdale Valley - a walkers paradise. The cottage lies at the foot of Honister Pass, above the hamlet of Seatoller overlooking Hause Gill and Englands most beautiful valley. This excellently equipped co... more

Lowtherwood Gatehouse, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Surrounded by sheep dotted fields and acres of mature woodland leading down to the shores of Windermere, The Gatehouse enjoys a delightful location just above Ambleside, the village being a manageable 30 minutes walk away and less than 5 minutes by c... more

The Tower House, Newbiggin-on-Lune

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

We are delighted to include The Tower House within our portfolio, situated at Newbiggin, only 10 minutes drive from the M6 motorway. Ideally placed for exploring the delights of both the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, Windermere is a mere 25 ... more

Woodside Cottage, Thornthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Nestling into the slopes of Whinlatter Fell in a woodland setting, this delightful cottage in Thornthwaite enjoys superb panoramic fell views from Skiddaw to Walla Crag. Ideally located for walking or mountain biking right from the door, the property... more

High Cross, Hawkshead

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Fine, traditional pubs are a plenty, all serving hearty bar meals and the shops offer a great selection of interesting gifts for keepsakes or presents. High Cross is a short stroll from the centre of the village and enjoys wonderful, uninterrupted vi... more

Tower Cottage, Portinscale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A delightful character cottage lovingly restored by the owners, using traditional materials and complimented with quality furnishings, a modern well equipped kitchen and bathroom. Tower Cottage has a courtyard setting and is one of several cottages c... more

Kiln How Cottage, Threlkeld

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Situated in the middle of Threlkeld Village, Kiln how Cottage is fully modernised and refurbished to a high standard. The neighbouring property of Millerdale has the same owner and the 2 cottages may be let seperately or together for up to 11 people.... more

Dovestone Cottage, Kendal

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

The popular Yorkshire town of Kirkby Lonsdale is a short drive from Dovestone Cottage, a mere 3 miles, and offers a host of interesting outlets ranging from craft and antique shops to quaint tea rooms serving delicious homemade fayre. The medieval ma... more

Beagle Cottage, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This one bedroom terraced cottage has been upgraded to provide modern comfortable accommodation within a traditional cottage atmosphere, perfect for couples or single people seeking a central base from which to enjoy the many walks around Derwentwate... more

Thwaite Hill Cottage, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This 2 bedroom detached cottage is situated in the hamlet of Seldom Seen at Thornthwaite, with lovely views from its first floor living accommodation towards Skiddaw and Latrigg. Seldom Seen, as the name implies, is a peaceful, secluded location on t... more

Old Bog Farmhouse, Silloth

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

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

Grange Cottage, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

The accommodation in this quaint Lakeland stone cottage is all on the ground floor,however there are steps between some rooms. Grange Cottage is situated in the grounds of Fieldside Grange and just oozes character, with open fire, oak beams nad the ... more