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.

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

Darwin Cottage, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Situated in the older area of Keswick this cosy traditional 2 bedroom cottages dates back to the 18th Century. Darwin Cottage is ideally located only 2 minutes from Keswick town centre, and 5 minutes stroll to Hope Park, the Theatre and Derwentwate... more

Breasty Haw, Satterthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Taking its name from the rather steep area of woodland near where it sits, Breasty Haw is a wonderful example of a traditional, detached Lakeland cottage. The setting is idyllic as not only does Breasty Haw enjoy fine views across the valley but the... more

Underfield Cottage, Coniston

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A superb example of our English heritage, Underfield Cottage sits within the Underfield Estate, Greenodd, only 8 miles from Coniston and within 5 miles of Fell Foot, Windermere. Built in 1646, the cottage displays a wealth of architectural detail inc... more

Holly Cottage, Grasmere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Holly Cottage is a delightful stone-built detached cottage located directly on the banks of the River Rothay and pleasantly situated within the very heart of Grasmere. The cottage enjoys fine views of the river and the Fairfield fell range beyond and... more

Century House, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A truly stunning town house, which the owners spared no expense refurbishing in 2011. Century House provides luxurious self catering accommodation in a contemporary style, with state of the art facilities. It is located within 5 minutes level walk of... more

Knott Aller, Threlkeld

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Nestling beneath Blencathra, with spectacular views and a short walk from Threlkeld pubs and excellent food, this two bedroom accommodation, recently refurbished to excellent standards, offers modern kitchen/diner, luxurious bedding and comfortable s... more

The Secret Garden, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

The rural areas of Heathwaite and Lickbarrow, above Windermere, are delightful places to explore with wooded walk ways and some of the best viewpoints in the area from which to take in the beauty of the surrounding fells and, of course, Lake Winderme... 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

Honisters Cottage, Seatoller

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Regular visitors to Borrowdale will be familiar with the former Yew Tree Inn at Seatoller, which the owners of Honister Slate Mine have converted into the ultimate in luxurious self catering, Built in the 17th century Honisters Cottage just oozes ch... more

Mulberry, Staveley

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

In the heart of what has successfully remained a typical Lakeland village, Mulberry is well placed for enjoying a holiday in a quiet location but with the busier resorts of Windermere and Ambleside only a short drive away, also accessible by the exce... more

Apple Tree Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Half a mile from the north end of Lake Windermere, the bustling town of Ambleside has to be at the top of every holidaymakers list of places to visit. A fantastic array of interesting local shops, tea rooms and restaurants are dotted about the villag... more

Cropple How, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This 2 bedroomed Lakeland stone semi-detached cottage has spectacular fell views from its elevated location on the edge of the popular village of Threlkeld. Easily accessible from the M6, the village has 2 pubs, each serving bar meals and real ale an... more

Braeside - Torver, Coniston

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

A mere 2 miles from Coniston, Torver is a peaceful hamlet with east access to some of the best mountain bike routes, water borne activities and walking in the National Park. Low level walks toward Walna Scar and in to the village itself are ideal fo... more

Millerdale, Threlkeld

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Millerdale is a pretty lakeland stone cottage of character that was bought by the owners of Kiln How, at which time they fully modernised and refurbished the cottage to the same high standards. In fact the 2 cottages are next door to each other an... more