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

Gardeners Cottage, Bootle

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Gardeners cottage built in the late 18th Century, adjoins a Victorian Mansion and is full of character and rustic charm. The cottage is set in 4 acres of mature walled gardens and woodland, with a river running through the heart of it. Footpaths le... 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

Netherview Lodge, Maryport

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

First floor property built specifically to take advantage of magnificent views of the fabulous Solway sunsets. Tastefully refurbished in 2009 the accommodation of this detached property is situated on the first floor above the garage, to benefit from... 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

Highside Cottage, Embleton

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Highside Cottage is a converted barn attached to the owners 17th Century farmhouse, situated in Embleton, halfway up Ling Fell at the end of a winding, single track private road. Enjoying 2 acres of grounds and surrounded by open countryside, the pr... 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

Midtown House - Hayton, Allonby

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

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

Ellwood, Bridekirk

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Ellwood is the very pinnacle of quality. We marketed it for many years as a 3 bedroom property, until 2011/12 when the owner made several alterations and improvements and relaunched it as a fabulous 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom property, suitable for 2 fami... more

Harbour Gates, Maryport

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Harbour Gates is situated on Ritson Wharf, the award winning harbourside development on Elizabeth Dock in Maryport. The property is in a totally unique location within the Cumbrian Cottage Portfolio. Situated on the harbour side and from your balcony... 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

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

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

Harbour Lights, Maryport

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Harbour Lights is within a development called Ritson Wharf which benefits from a totally unique location within the Cumbrian Cottages Portfolio. Situated on Maryports harbour side, Ritson Wharf is a prizewinning architect designed development of apar... more

Rydal Mount Barn, Caldbeck

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Beach

Rydal Mount Barn oozes character, provides excellent facilities and high quality furnishings to appeal to the most discerning guests. The living accommodation of this upside down barn conversion is on the first floor, taking advantage of the views ac... more