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.

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

Skiddaw View, Aldoth

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

The Bog Farm House and barns at Aldoth were recently converted into a row of attractive sandstone cottages, with character features but modern facilities. Skiddaw View is situated in a peaceful, rural area, surrounded by open farmland and with views ... 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

Croft Foot Cottage, St Bees

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Situated on the coast in the Western Lake District, Croft Foot Cottage is in the pretty coastal village of St Bees, recognised by the domineering landmark, St Bees Head. St Bees is the start of the coast to coast walk and has a golf course with vie... more

Brambleside, Maryport

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Brambleside is a beautiful 4 bedroom detached house, 400 yards from the beach and Mawbray Banks nature reserve, which is an area of outstanding natural beauty overlooking the spectacular Cumbrian Coast. Guests are sure to appreciate the spacious acco... more

Muncaster Castle - Newtown House, Ravenglass

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Newtown House 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 imposing property adjoins Knotts View, the 2 properties may be ... 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

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

Maskel Beach, Baycliffe

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Location, location, location! In a peaceful, secluded location, right on the beach at Baycliff, a delightful seaside village to the south of the County, this beach bungalow will appeal to all manner of guests, from families with young children and t... 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

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

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

Midtown House - Hayton, Allonby

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Midtown House will appeal to larger groups who enjoy getting together for walking, cycling or golfing breaks, or 2 or 3 families who like to holiday together. It has 5 bedrooms including 2 family rooms and sleeps 12 people. Situated in the village ... more

The Smithy, Mosser

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

This delightful 4 Star rated, stone built cottage enjoys a tranquil rural setting, mid way between Cockermouth and Loweswater in the Western Lakes. It sits on the banks of Sandy Beck, a haven for wildlife and birdlife, including deer, red squirrels a... 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