Find self catering and cottages with an open fire or a wood burner 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.

Ling Howe, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

There can only be a handful of such outstanding holiday retreats in the whole of the Lake District which enjoy this majestic location, commanding spectacular views over Lake Windermere towards our famous Lakeland fells. Ling Howe is a fabulous countr... more

Bluebell Brook, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Bluebell Brook is a fine example of a traditional Lakeland terrace which has been lovingly refurbished to provide top class self catering accommodation in the heart of the Lakes. Midway between Bowness and Windermere, Bluebell Brook is the perfect ba... more

Greta Cottage, Keswick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Greta Cottage is situated along a quiet lane by the River Greta and a 1 mile level walk to Keswick town centre. This 4 bedroom detached house has been renovated by the owners and furnished and equipped throughout to a very high standard, complete wit... more

Staddlestones, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Staddlestones was built in the 1970s and totally extended and renovated in 2005 in a quiet, residential area of Bowness. Of unique design, the property is very light and spacious, the accommodation being surrounded by areas of woodland and lush green... more

BlueBird Cottage, Coniston

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Bluebird Cottage sits proudly above Coniston Village and enjoys superb views of the Lake and surrounding fell ranges, sufficient to tempt the most novice of walkers. The village has a good number of amenities for the self caterer although all the loc... more

Cloud Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Regular visitors to Ambleside will be familiar with the fascinating array of Lakeland stone terraced cottages within this popular village and the enormous character they exude. Cloud Cottage is one such property in the heart of the village, close to... more

Alice Howe, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Alice Howe, (sister property to Bannerrigg and Boston House) a grade II listed property, was designed by Augustus (AWN) Pugin (1812-1852), arguably the greatest British architect, designer and writer of the 19th Century whose name is synonymous with ... more

Tulip Cottage, Kendal

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Just 5 miles to the North of the medieval market town of Kendal sits Low Jack Scar, a beautiful country house and estate on the banks of Bannisdale Beck and set in several acres of woodland. Guests at Tulip Cottage are welcome to meander through the ... more

Blease Barn, St Johns in the Vale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Nestling into the slopes of Blencathra, this property really does enjoy a most impressive location in a tranquil, elevated position with stunning views to St Johns in the Vale, Castle Rock and Clough Head. As the name suggests, the accommodation is a... 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

Yew Tree Cottage, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This picture postcard cottage has the benefit of a truly stunning setting next to the beck at Bridgend, between Ullswater and Brotherswater, an ideal fell walking location close to the Helvellyn range in the heart of the Lake District. The cottage i... more

Bell Crags, Seatoller

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

With its stunning location at Seatoller in the Borrowdale Valley, Bell Crags lies directly at the foot of Honister Pass, 1 mile from Rosthwaite, which has a village shop and public bar in the Sca Fell Hotel. The walking opportunities from the door ca... more

Blease Cottage, Threlkeld

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This former farm workers cottage dating back over 250 years has been sympathetically restored to offer cosy and characterful accommodation location at the foot of Blencathra, 5 miles from Keswick. Threlkeld is steeped in history with its church dati... more

Brookfield, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Ambleside is a year round holiday destination. Surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges, the scenery is ever changing with the seasons, from the rich colours of Autumn, to the lush green backdrop of the fells in Spring. The magnificent Fairfield Horse... more

Ealinghearth, Haverthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This pretty Lakeland farmhouse is a much loved family home which enjoys an idyllic location, with the benefit of views from every room and the 3 beautiful large gardens. Built at the turn of the 18th century this traditional home has been newly furni... more