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.

Cloud Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Regular visitors to Ambleside will be familiar with the fascinating array of Lakeland stone terraced cottages within this popular village and the enormous character they exude. Cloud Cottage is one such property in the heart of the village, close to... more

Maiden Moor, Grange in Borrowdale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A picturesque village in one of Lakelands best-loved valleys, Grange in Borrowdale is the perfect location for a walking holiday. Maiden Moor is an end of terrace cottage in the heart of this tiny village, which lies at the southern end of Derwent Wa... more

Oakview Cottage, Hesket Newmarket

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This traditional Lakeland Cottage just oozes character, with beamed ceilings and a wood burning stove giving it a lovely cosy feeling. Situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Hesket Newmarket on the northern edge of the Lake District Nati... more

Edmond Castle - Lake View, Brampton

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Hayton Castle is the main property on Edmond Castle Estate and is a family home as it was for most of its history, with occasional changes of use during the 20th century. The current owners have refurbished some of the estates properties into luxurio... more

Greta Hall Coach House, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This Grade 1 listed building is regarded as one of the most important literary buildings in the UK, frequented by the likes of Wordsworth, Lord Byron, Wilberforce, Keats, Shelley, Sir Walter Scott and many others. Greta Hall benefits from a central y... more

Midtown House - Hayton, Allonby

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

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

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

Sycamore House, Gamblesby

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Sycamore House lies in the heart of the Eden Valley, next to the village green in Gamblesby. This picture postcard village is a real hidden gem, very picturesque, with charming sandstone cottages centred around the delightful village green and surrou... more

Green Kiln, Tirril

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Green Kiln is a charming 18th century character cottage, with feature stone walls, beamed ceilings and wood burning stoves. Fully renovated and refurbished by the owners in 2010, the cottage retains its character and is complimented with excellent qu... more

BlueBird Cottage, Coniston

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Bluebird Cottage sits proudly above Coniston Village and enjoys superb views of the Lake and surrounding fell ranges, sufficient to tempt the most novice of walkers. The village has a good number of amenities for the self caterer although all the loc... more

Carr Crag Lodge - Skelwith Bridge, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

In the very heart of the Lake District National Park and at the foot of the beautiful Langdale Valley sit Carr Crag Lodge, a detached Lakeland residence enjoying a superb, peaceful location only a short drive from Ambleside and Grasmere. A wealth of ... more

1 School Cottages, Troutbeck

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

The former school at Troutbeck Bridge was converted some twenty years ago and the Victorian school building, including the chapel and head masters house, have been successfully transformed into four delightful cottages, full of character and charm. A... more

Wain Garth, Satterthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Four miles South of Hawkshead and midway between Coniston Water and Lake Windermere lies the small, quiet village of Satterthwaite. Satterthwaite retains a real sense of rural community, village life revolving around the green, All Saints Church and ... more

High Thrushbank, Loweswater

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

High Thrushbank enjoys a truly fabulous setting a 1/4 of a mile from Loweswater, with a view of the lake, forest and fells beyond. This 18th Century, traditional character cottage, newly refurbished in 2010, is perfect for 2 or 3 families or groups o... more

Bell Crags, Seatoller

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

With its stunning location at Seatoller in the Borrowdale Valley, Bell Crags lies directly at the foot of Honister Pass, 1 mile from Rosthwaite, which has a village shop and public bar in the Sca Fell Hotel. The walking opportunities from the door ca... more