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.

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

Cross Cottage, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Cross Cottage forms part of the original Swainsons Bottling stores and is ideally situated in the heart of Windermere village. The traditional lakes slate cottage has been thoughtfully modernised for holiday letting and has full range of up to date ... 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

Langholme Mill Cottage, Lowick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Only 10 minutes from beautiful Coniston Water sits Langholme Mill Cottage near Lowick, a 17th Century former corn mill. Both Coniston, Ulverston and Broughton are within easy reach enabling visitors to explore the fields and fells that are visible f... more

Bluebell Cottage, Coniston

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

In an enviable position above the ever popular village of Coniston, Bluebell Cottage sits in a row of terraced former quarry workers cottages and enjoys panoramic views over coniston Water. The lake, within walking distance, is ideal for canoeing, ... 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

2 Edinboro, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

At the foot of Kirkstone Pass and in a beautiful conservation area above the bustling village of Ambleside, 2 Edinboro is perfectly placed for walkers wishing to get on their boots and get right onto the fells. Direct access from the door of this Lak... more

The Old Gallery, Grasmere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Nestling in the very heart of romantic Grasmere this beautifully furnished and contemporary cottage is ideal for those wishing to sample wonderful walking from the doorstep and traditional Lakeland village life. Returning visitors to Grasmere will be... 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

Helm Knott, Sedbergh

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

An ancient Celtic Kingdom deservedly known as The Jewel of the Dales, Dent is 16 miles east of Kendal in the south east corner of Cumbria, only 3 miles from Sedbergh and lies at the Western edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and on the fringes... more

High Knott, Rosthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

High Knott is a detached bungalow enjoying a tranquil, rural, secluded setting in one of the most sought after areas of the Lake District. Situated on the edge of the village of Rosthwaite, in the magnificent Borrowdale Valley, a haven to walkers, cl... more

Garth Cottage Apartment, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Garth Cottage Apartment forms part of Oakfield house in Underskiddaw in an idyllic situation which commands majestic and panoramic views towards the Helvellyn Range, the jaws of Borrowdale and Derwentwater. Oakfield House was built in 1850 as a count... more

2 St Annes Cottage, Ings

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A 17th century former alms house for the nearby church 1 mile from Ings, 2 St. Annes Cottages is a quaint semi detached cottage, with delightful front garden and plenty of character displayed by the original spice cupboard in the lounge and open beam... more

Cooks House, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Cooks House is a truly outstanding holiday home, offering unique and high quality accommodation. A detached period style property, dating back to the 17th Century, Cooks House is a most charming building both inside and out with numerous eye catchin... more

Doves Nest, Borrowdale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This 2 bedroom cottage is situated at the end of the Borrowdale Valley, close to Seatoller and Honister Pass. Surrounded by mountains including Glaramara, Scafell, Great Gable and with Dovenest Crag directly opposite from which it gains its name. Bor... more