Find self catering and cottages with an open fire or a wood burner in Cumbria,

Shoremeadow, Silecroft, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £200

Self catering accommodation in Silecroft sleeps 4.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach near • Golf close by • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: 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 1720's Paradigm is positioned in the tranquil Northern Lakes in 6 acres of private land. Set among lawns, orchards, woodland, a natural 60ft waterfall and space to roam, yet only 4 miles from the market town of Cockermouth and 13 miles from Keswick. From the doorstep you can enjoy fantastic fell walks and mountain bike routes, with opportunities for sailing and rock climbing nearby. You can soothe away your aches by relaxing in the outdoor spa pool under the stars looking over the valley.  In the evening you could enjoy a pre ordered meal if required which Jan, your host, will leave discreetly in the oven for you to serve at your leisure, accompanied by a glass of chilled champagne which you will receive in your welcome hamper along with some of the finest Cumbrian Foods.

Croft Foot Cottage, St Bees, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £200

Self catering accommodation in St Bees sleeps 4.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach near • Fishing close by • Golf close by • Easy Walking • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: This lovely seaside cottage is adjacent to the harbour and the beach in the village of Haverigg sure to be a hit with the children with miles of Sandy beaches including SSS1 class dunes to play or walk the dog.  With the Lake District National Park on the doorstep there is a wonderful variety of scenery to explore and enjoy as well as being excellent for bird watching, with an RSPB hide a short walk away.  Adults and children alike will enjoy a ride on the 'Laal Ratty' miniature railway in Eskdale and a trip around Muncaster Castle and grounds.  The Harbour Hotel in Haverigg has a beer garden and serves bar meals, there is also a village store, beach side cafe and chip shop which are open all year round.

Maskel Beach, Baycliffe, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £290

Self catering accommodation in Baycliffe sleeps 5.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach near • Golf close by • Easy Walking • Sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: Set in open countryside with walks from the door, Broughton Lodge Cottage has a very quiet and extremely peaceful situation, except for perhaps the odd duck quacking from the nearby stream!  The drive down the narrow country lanes to the cottage through sheep dotted, quintessentially Lakeland, fields makes it hard to imagine you've just left the M6 a few minutes earlier.  The medieval village of Cartmel with its' good traditional pubs serving local ales and homemade food, as well as the renowned L'Enclume restaurant for special occasions, is within easy walking distance (about a mile) and is experiencing increased popularity in the off season as well as during the famous race meeting weeks.  Lake Windermere and its attractions are within 15 minutes drive.

Allt Maen, Lowick, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £291 to £ 631

Self catering accommodation in Lowick sleeps 2.

Features include: Short Breaks Romantic Break Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: In the glorious landscape of the Lake District National Park and ideally located for enjoying water sports or fell walking and climbing these two spacious and comfortable properties have been created from the conversion of an 18th century barn. Allt Maen its name derived from the Celtic 'Old Man of Coniston' a mountain visible from the properties is on the first floor and Wetherlam occupies the ground floor. Coniston Water is just 2 miles Windermere 8 miles Blawith Fells are a short drive and Grizedale Forest tracks invite mountain bikers whilst nearby stately homes and gardens offer more sedate pleasures. A friendly pub (dogs welcome) is a short stroll and shops are 3 miles away.

Stairs up to entrance on first floor: Hall and cloakroom. Spacious and well furnished sitting room with mountain views and wood burning stove. Modern kitchen with dining area. Beamed bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath). Romantic beamed double bedroom.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Hall Carleton Farmhouse, Holmrook, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from £

Self catering accommodation in Holmrook sleeps 9.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Pets allowed • Beach near • Fishing close by • Golf close by • Pub near by • Detached • Easy Walking • Garden • Sl

Accommodation overview: This stunning development was completed in 2009 utilising the former farm buildings, the 1 bedroom apartments were converted in the corn mill, the 4 bedroom house was previously the granary and the 2 bedroom cottages were converted from the barns. Mill Hill lays on the C2C cycle route outside the National Park, between Ennerdale and St Bees, an ideal base to explore both the Western Lakes and the unspoilt Cumbrian Coast. There is a pub within walking distance or 3 miles away in the Georgian town of Whitehaven, the marina, visitor attractions and a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants can be found.

Skiddaw View, Aldoth, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £200

Self catering accommodation in Aldoth sleeps 4.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Beach near • Fishing close by • Golf close by • Pub near by • Easy Walking • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: This impressive former farmhouse is the perfect base for large family gatherings or groups on outdoor activity breaks, it has 8 double bedrooms all with en suite facilities and a hot water system to meet the demand. Redmain Hall Farm is situated in the village of Redmain, 3 miles from Cockermouth in the Lake District National Park and is surrounded by open fields with lovely fell views. It has the best of both worlds, a beautiful rural location with a wealth of amenities within 5 minutes drive. Disabled guests will find the ground floor bedroom and wet room most convenient.

Cowdber Barn, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £900 to £ 1299

Self catering accommodation in Kirkby Lonsdale sleeps 10.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach nearby • Fishing nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Easy Walking • S

Accommodation overview: In lovely surroundings of peaceful open countryside, this award-winning, detached barn conversion, with its own small garden, is built around a cobbled courtyard and reached by a ¾-mile long farm track. Ingenious design has retained the barn’s unique character, while creating very spacious and well-equipped accommodation, ideal for holidays at any time of year. Set away from the farmyard, it is surrounded by farmland where sheep and cows quietly graze. There are wonderful walks straight from the door, with the fells and mighty Ingleborough in sight. At Ingleton (6 miles), there are miles of paths with steps and bridges along a wooded valley where waterfalls abound, and nearby White Scar Caves display classic features of limestone caverns. The very pretty market town of Kirkby Lonsdale is just 4 miles away, offering shops, inns, restaurants and a golf course.
Cowder Barn is ideally located between two National Parks – the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District – both within easy touring distance and offering some of England’s most dramatic scenery. Rushing rivers flow down the main dales of Wensleydale, Swaledale and Wharfedale, surrounded by the high peaks of the Pennines, and high waterfalls, such as Hardraw Force near Hawes, make spectacular sights. Everywhere grey-stone villages blend effortlessly into an unspoilt landscape. The Lakes offer a land of exciting contrasts – high mountains and deep lakes in an ever-changing array of colours. Fishing and water sports can be enjoyed, or for the less energetic, sheepdog trials, Cumberland wrestling and fell races make good spectator sports. The coast is easily accessible, with the wide sandy beach at Morecambe only 16 miles away. Shops 4 miles, pub 1 mile.

Sitting-room with open fire and French door to garden. Large kitchen with dining area and wood-burning stove. Large walk-in larder. Utility with separate toilet. Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. Three further bedrooms, each with three steps up to threshold; two twin bedrooms and one large bunk bedroom with additional pair of bunk beds (for +2). Large south-facing sun room with full-length glazed doors to enclosed cobbled courtyard. Two bathrooms, each with over-bath shower and toilet. First floor: Games room with table tennis, darts and wood-burning stove.

The Old Ale House Cottage, Bootle, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £280

Self catering accommodation in Bootle sleeps 6.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach near • Golf close by • Pub near by • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: 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 great for dog walking and extends for miles in either direction, with Silloth to the north and Allonby to the south. These 2 quaint seaside towns each have amenities, including leisure facilities, restaurants, pubs and shops and the Lake District is 30 minutes drive. George's cottage is next to Isabel's Cottage and may be let separately or together for up to 10 people.