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.

High Thrushbank, Loweswater

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

High Thrushbank enjoys a truly fabulous setting a 1/4 of a mile from Loweswater, with a view of the lake, forest and fells beyond. This 18th Century, traditional character cottage, newly refurbished in 2010, is perfect for 2 or 3 families or groups o... more

3 Townhead Cottages, Grasmere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

3 Townhead Cottage sits in a most enviable position on the fringes of Grasmere village, directly beneath Helm Crag and Steel Fell therefore enjoying wonderful, uninterrupted views. The cottage is on a small working farm and offers guests the opport... more

Foulard Cottage, Alston

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Located 1,700 feet above sea level, Foulard Cottage is probably the highest cottage in our portfolio. Situated at Nenthead in the North Pennine Hills, 4 miles from Alston, this 17th century detached cottage is full of original features including, bea... more

The Old Smithy, Great Blencow

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This cottage was the original village Blacksmiths smithy until fairly recently. The owners have tastefully converted and extended it, to provide a spacious and cosy 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage, which retains it character and original features. Th... more

Nook Cottage, Silecroft

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Nook Cottage is a lovely well stocked Lake District cottage with a coal fire and enclosed courtyard and garden. It is an ideal base for families to relax and have fun on Silecroft beach or explore the western lakes and fells. Silecroft lies in the qu... more

Woodstore Cottage, Lazonby

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Woodstore Cottage enjoys a delightful courtyard setting in the grounds of Lazonby Hall, a magnificent country house in the beautiful Eden Valley. This unique cottage was converted in 2008 and is full of character, with beamed ceilings, sandstone flag... 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

Oakview Cottage, Hesket Newmarket

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This traditional Lakeland Cottage just oozes character, with beamed ceilings and a wood burning stove giving it a lovely cosy feeling. Situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Hesket Newmarket on the northern edge of the Lake District Nati... more

Lanthwaite Green Old Farmhouse, Buttermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This traditional Lakeland stone former farmhouse enjoys a truly idyllic setting above the Buttermere valley, at the foot of Grassmoor overlooking Crummock Water. This really is a walkers paradise, with many of North West Lakelands most popular summi... more

Goodies Farmhouse, Firbank

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

Goodies Farmhouse, a glorious 16th century semi detached Elizabethan farmhouse, nestles on a beautiful wooded valley overlooking the Howgill Fells and is simply a most magnificent holiday retreat. The area is delightfully tranquil with wonderful walk... more

Lowthwaite Farmhouse, St Johns in the Vale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This substantial 5 bedroom former farmhouse enjoys a truly idyllic setting, nestling into the fells in St Johns in the Vale, one of the most tranquil areas of the Lake District. Lowthwaite Farmhouse underwent considerable refurbishment by the new own... more

High Birch Close, Matterdale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This stunning detached Lakeland Farmhouse is the kind of idyllic holiday cottage which is sought by every one, but rarely found. Situated in the beautiful vale of Matterdale in almost an acre of grounds, with lovely views, large lawned garden and woo... more

Low Hall Cottage, Blind Bothel

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This delightful Lakeland cottage, which was converted from a former barn adjoining Low Hall, enjoys a peaceful and idyllic setting in the picturesque North Western Lakes. Low Hall lies between Cockermouth and Lorton in the most tranquil location, su... more

Helm Knott, Sedbergh

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

An ancient Celtic Kingdom deservedly known as The Jewel of the Dales, Dent is 16 miles east of Kendal in the south east corner of Cumbria, only 3 miles from Sedbergh and lies at the Western edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and on the fringes... more

Laundry Cottage, Caldbeck

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Selected feature: Open fire

This charming cottage has been architecturally designed, decorated and furnished throughout by an interior designer. It is of historic and literary interest. Hugh Walpole based his novels Herries Chronicle here. Set in extensive grounds comprising ga... more