Find cottages and self catering and close to a sandy beach 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.

Muncaster Castle - Knott View, Ravenglass

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Knott View is part of Muncaster Estates, which includes the historic 12th century Muncaster Castle and beautiful grounds, owned by the Pennington family for the past 8 centuries. This 18th century house adjoins Newton House, the 2 properties may be l... more

The Smithy, Mosser

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

This delightful 4 Star rated, stone built cottage enjoys a tranquil rural setting, mid way between Cockermouth and Loweswater in the Western Lakes. It sits on the banks of Sandy Beck, a haven for wildlife and birdlife, including deer, red squirrels a... more

Brambleside, Maryport

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Brambleside is a beautiful 4 bedroom detached house, 400 yards from the beach and Mawbray Banks nature reserve, which is an area of outstanding natural beauty overlooking the spectacular Cumbrian Coast. Guests are sure to appreciate the spacious acco... more

Beachcomber Cottage - Allonby, Allonby

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Situated along a quiet cobbled street across the road from the beach in Allonby this attractive little seaside cottage is ideal for couples or young families. With miles of sand and shingle beaches Allonby is a great place for walking, windsurfing, ... more

Broomhill Cottage, Lindale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Lindale is a delightful village in the south Lakes, only 2 miles from Grange Over Sands which can be reached in 5 minutes by car or 40 minutes walk for those more energetic of you. Grange was a popular resort of the Victorians and still today retains... more

Isabels Cottage, Beckfoot

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

This charming seaside character cottage has a superb location, directly across the road from the sand and pebble beach at Beckfoot. The front garden looks over the Solway Firth to the Scottish Hills and has the most spectacular sunsets. The beach is ... more

Galloway Cottage, Crosby

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

The cottage, previously a clog makers workshop adjoins the owners home, Galloway House, dating back to the 1720’s which until recently was the village pub. Now a cosy 1 bedroom holiday cottage, Galloway Cottage is situated in the village of Crosby, 1... more

Westrigg, Skinburness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Westrigg is a 2 bedroom detached bungalow enjoying a fantastic location, 100 yards from the beach along a private lane in the village of Skinburness. The sand and shingle beach stretches for miles, along to Silloth, Allonby and Maryport and forms par... more

Cartmel Manse, Allithwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Just a mile from the medieval village of Cartmel and a half from the popular Victorian seaside resort of Grange Over Sands, Cartmel Manse offers a comfortable and contemporary retreat for one or two couples or a family of 3 or 4 and your pet at any t... more

Old Bog Farmhouse, Silloth

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

The Bog Farmhouse and barns at Aldoth were recently converted into a row of attractive sandstone cottages, with character features but modern facilities. Old Bog Farmhouse is situated in a peaceful, rural area, surrounded by open farmland and with vi... more

Seagulls Lodge, Braystones

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Seagulls Lodge is a beach bungalow, situated on Braystones Beach on the beautiful Cumbrian coast, between St Bees and Ravenglass. The beach is a pebble beach at high tide, but reveals a sandy beach as the tide goes out, with views across the sea to t... more

Laburnum Cottage, St Bees

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Laburnum Cottage is a spectacular well located detached cottage situated in the pretty coastal village of St Bees in the Western Lake District. St Bees is recognised by the domineering landmark, St Bees Head and is the start of the coast to coast wal... more

6 Cark House, Cartmel

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Cark in Cartmel, at the southern tip of the Lake District and close to the shores of Morcambe Bay is today a charming, quiet village just a mile from Cartmel itself, home to the famous racecourse and priory. But Cark wasnt always so peaceful as it ... more

Bendale Cottage, Maryport

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

A warm welcome awaits you at Bendale Cottage, a purpose built holiday home at West House Farm, Dearham. Situated mid way between the Lake District and the Solway Coast the cottage gives you the best of both worlds, with both lakes and mountains to th... more

Georges Cottage, Beckfoot

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

This charming seaside cottage has a superb location, directly across the road from the sand and pebble beach at Beckfoot. There are spectacular views from the beach over the Solway Firth to the Scottish Hills and breathtaking sunsets. The beach is gr... more