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.

Ford House**, Cartmel

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Ford House is a grade II listed double fronted property that is situated in the very heart of Cartmel, one of the Lake Districts most picturesque and sought after villages. This pretty and rather unspoiled South Lakeland village, a popular tourist re... more

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Gill Barn, Ullswater

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A luxurious barn conversion extensively refurbished in 2010 with a superb new kitchen/diner, including granite work tops, oak doors and floors and extra shower room. Situated in the tiny hamlet of Butterwick, within a mile of Bampton which has a shop... more

Archway Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Archway Cottage is a very special love nest for two, tucked away from the hustle and bustle in the older conservation area of the village, yet only a stones throw from the very heart of Ambleside. This popular village is the perfect choice for the fi... more

Howes Beck Cottage, Bampton

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This bungalow style cottage, converted from a former byre has the benefit of all the accommodation being on the ground floor. Built out of local stone, Howes Beck enjoys a tranquil setting situated just outside the hamlet of Bampton in the Eastern L... more

Oakland Hall, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

One of the first gentlemens residences to be built in Windermere, Oakland Hall is now a stunning and unique home offering an eclectic fusion of traditional Lakeland and boutique cottage, topped off by panoramic views over Windermere to the Langdale P... more

Joans Cottage, Thornthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This detached cottage enjoys an elevated, tranquil setting with magnificent viewsto Skiddaw. Situated in an idyllic location on the banks of Comb Beck, the property nestles into the slopes of Whinlatter in woodland surroundings. The hamlet of Seldom ... more

Tan, Ullswater

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This beautiful 4 bedroom detached property is superbly equipped, with 3 bathrooms, excellent kitchen facilities and very good quality furnishings throughout. It benefits from a stunning location, close to the shores of Ullswater, with a view of the l... more

Mr Harvisons, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Dont be fooled by the rather plain exterior of this traditional mid terraced cottage, built in the 1700s as awaiting your arrival behind the front door lies a beautiful, boutique style self catering home from home, the perfect venue for your holiday ... more

Yew Tree Farm, Reagill

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Yew Tree Farm is a truly stunning property steeped in history and with a wealth of character every guest is sure to appreciate. Modernised by the owner to the very highest specification with every conceivable modern day convenience, luxuriously furni... more

Gutherscale Lodge, Portinscale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Gutherscale Lodge has got it all, superb location and excellent quality accommodation. It sits at the foot of one of Lakelands most popular fells, Catbells, close to the shores of Derwentwater, with magnificent views over the Newlands Valley to Cause... more

Rosemount Cottage, Haverthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This chocolate box cottage is perfectly placed, close to the South shores of Windermere in a secluded, peaceful setting with numerous walks from the door. However, all the attractions of the Lakes and the more popular resorts of Windermere, Bowness ... more

Hardcragg Hall, South Lakes

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

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

Derby Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Derby Cottage forms part of a terrace of similar and substantial stone built 3 storey properties in the very heart of Ambleside. Situated as it is, the shops, amenities and restaurants are quite literally a stones throw away from the cottage, making ... more

Beckses Cottage, Ullswater

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This former Cumberland long house farm is steeped in history, previously being a blacksmiths and a former brewery! It has a wealth of olde worlde charm and character, including an abundance of pine, entrance door from a former church, exposed beams a... 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