Find self catering and cottages with an open fire or a wood burner in North West England. The popular North West of England has everything you need for a wonderful holiday from the beauty of the Lake District to the illuminations at Blackpool.

We have some superb self catering cottages and apartments across the Lake District, Lancashire and Cheshire. We have accommodation listed that will be ideal for couples, families or groups whether they are looking for a bit of luxury or simply great quality and value.

Hey Down, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This delightful cottage occupies a prime position for families visiting Keswick, across the road from Fitz Park and 400 yards from the town centre and leisure pool. Hay Down is a traditional Lakeland stone cottage, which is spacious, well furnished a... more

Yew Tree Cottage, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This picture postcard cottage has the benefit of a truly stunning setting next to the beck at Bridgend, between Ullswater and Brotherswater, an ideal fell walking location close to the Helvellyn range in the heart of the Lake District. The cottage i... more

High Birch Close, Matterdale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This stunning detached Lakeland Farmhouse is the kind of idyllic holiday cottage which is sought by every one, but rarely found. Situated in the beautiful vale of Matterdale in almost an acre of grounds, with lovely views, large lawned garden and woo... more

Paradigm House, Cockermouth

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

The ultimate in self catering accommodation, Paradigm is a renovated farm house and hay barn providing 2 sumptuous, luxury self catering cottages. Originally built in the 1720s Paradigm is positioned in the tranquil Northern Lakes in 6 acres of priva... 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

Greta Cottage, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Greta Cottage is situated along a quiet lane by the River Greta and a 1 mile level walk to Keswick town centre. This 4 bedroom detached house has been renovated by the owners and furnished and equipped throughout to a very high standard, complete wit... more

Hidden Cottage, Lowick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Hidden Cottage, a traditional mid terrace built in the 18th century, is situated close to Coniston Water and village and is within walking distance of two excellent Lakeland Inns. The Farmers Arms, just across the road from the cottage, has been trad... 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

Croft Head Farm, Applethwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This beautiful stone built former farmhouse boasts a truly stunning position in the hamlet of Applethwaite, nestling at the foot of Skiddaw with glorious panoramic fell views, including Causey Pike, Catbells and the Borrowdale fells. Croft Head Farm ... more

Staddlestones, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Staddlestones was built in the 1970s and totally extended and renovated in 2005 in a quiet, residential area of Bowness. Of unique design, the property is very light and spacious, the accommodation being surrounded by areas of woodland and lush green... more

Damson Barn, South Lakes

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Damson Barn is presented to a very high standard, creating a very good first impression for arriving guests. Beautiful fittings, quality soft furnishings, attractively decorated and well equipped, making this property a great Holiday Home from Home.... more

Shore Cottage (10), Silverdale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Beach side cottages always prove a popular choice with our guests in the South Lakes so when we had the opportunity to market a seaside retreat in Silverdale, we thought well, why not? Although not strictly Cumbria, this delightful seaside village is... more

Yan Yak, High Lorton

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A most charming character cottage situated in the village of High Lorton and fully refurbished in 2011. It may sound like a large furry mountain animal, but Yan Yak is actually Cumbrian dialect for One Oak. It has and interesting history, originally ... more

Aikin House, Portinscale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

The Newlands Valley remains one of the Lake Districts best kept secrets with breathtaking scenery, unspoilt by tourism. Aikin provides the ideal get away from it all retreat. Built as a barn in the 19th Century and converted to a house in 1965, the c... 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