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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Muncaster Castle - Knott View, Ravenglass

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Knott View 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 18th century house adjoins Newton House, the 2 properties may be l... 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

Broomhill Cottage, Lindale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Lindale is a delightful village in the south Lakes, only 2 miles from Grange Over Sands which can be reached in 5 minutes by car or 40 minutes walk for those more energetic of you. Grange was a popular resort of the Victorians and still today retains... 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

6 Cark House, Cartmel

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Cark in Cartmel, at the southern tip of the Lake District and close to the shores of Morcambe Bay is today a charming, quiet village just a mile from Cartmel itself, home to the famous racecourse and priory. But Cark wasnt always so peaceful as it ... more

Old Coachmans Cottage, Western Lakes and Coast

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

The Old Coachmans is a perfect seaside holiday cottage; situated 20 yards from the beach, in the centre of Allonby, with a childrens play area opposite. The kids are going to love it here, but so will the adults, with views across the sea to the sco... 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

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