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.

Croft Cottage, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Croft Cottage is located in the heart of Braithwaite village, which lies at the foot of Grisedale Pike and Whinlatter Pass. The cottage which dates back to 1868 was formerly a barn which has been converted into two dwellings and has been fully modern... more

Force Mill, Satterthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Force Mill is in a lovely location for a family country holiday, surrounded by farmland, forest, a stream and nearby waterfall (Force) which gives it its name. Go south for Rusland Woods, Fell Foot, the Haverthwaite Steam Railway and the Windermere ... more

River View Cottage, Bowston

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Peacefully situated by the banks of the River Kent, overlooking the beautiful Lake District countryside. River View Cottage is detached and set in a small gathering of similar cottages, close to the award winning and prestigious Cowan Head. This trad... more

Coniston View, Coniston

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Coniston View is very aptly named sitting on the hillside above the village giving way to arguably the best views of Coniston Water and this traditional, Lakeland settlement. Coniston has cleverly retained its quaint local feel whilst still providin... more

Croftside Cottage, Staveley

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Just beyond the village and on the site of a former farm, Croftside Cottage enjoys a fairly rural location but is only a few minutes stroll from Staveley. The village has everything for the self catering holiday; local Spar shop, Butcher, Fish and Ch... more

Staveley House, Staveley

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Situated at the foot of the Kentmere Valley with the famous Dalesway running through it. Staveley is an excellent base for exploring a quieter side of Lakeland - the village has been bypassed in recent years so has little passing traffic. Some fabulo... more

Thwaite Bridge House, Ulverston

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Traditional Lakeland Farmhouses dont come much prettier than this and Thwaite Bridge House would look perfectly at home on the front of a traditional box of Lakeland fudge or biscuits. Located in the Rusland Valley, Thwaite Bridge House is a mere 5 ... more

Brasscam, Seatoller

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Brasscam is situated at Mountain View on the approach to the hamlet of Seatoller in the beautiful Borrowdale Valley, close to the foot of the Honister Pass. The cottage has access to the high fells, notably Glaramara, Great Gable and Scafell Pike, ri... more

Millerdale, Threlkeld

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Millerdale is a pretty lakeland stone cottage of character that was bought by the owners of Kiln How, at which time they fully modernised and refurbished the cottage to the same high standards. In fact the 2 cottages are next door to each other an... more

The Old Telephone Exchange, Cartmel

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Cartmel has everything - the renowned Races, historic 12th century Priory and sticky toffee pudding! The village is very pretty with lots of characterful cottage dotted around the village square with ample eating opportunities to suit all pockets fr... more

Dales Way Cottage, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

The famous Dales Way walk is a long distance footpath of around 80 miles running from the market town of ilkley to the popular tourist village of Bowness. As the name suggests, Dales Way Cottage, the footpath passes the door of the property so is an ... 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

Byre Cottage, Appleby

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This luxurious upside down barn conversion is perfect for 2 couples, with 2 en suite bedrooms downstairs and open plan living upstairs. Situated in the grounds of Asby Hall, a 17th century Grade 2 star listed property in Great Asby, a conservation vi... more

Fellside, Melmerby

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This sandstone bungalow style cottage is located in a small courtyard development in the delightful picturesque village of Melmerby, nestling in the gaze of Melmerby fell in sight of the highest point on the Pennine chain. Situated midway between Pen... more

Glenmore Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Glenmore Cottage is tucked away behind the main shopping area close to the park with its adventure playground and recreational areas. The furnishings and decor have a modern, contemporary feel, yet the owners have retained, to their credit, some of t... more