Find self catering and cottages with an open fire or a wood burner in North West England

Shore Cottage (10), Silverdale, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £240 to £

Self catering accommodation in Silverdale sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: A former workshop of the local tailor, Tailor's cottage sits in the heart of this quiet village at the foot of the Kentmere Valley, a fabulous location from where to enjoy some superb walks and scenery.  The property is delightfully furnished and dressed with pretty Laura Ashley wall coverings and linens creating a homely quality feel throughout.  Staveley has a super retail area, Mill Yard home to a cookery school, the famous Wilf's Cafe, Wheelbase and even an organic wine retailer from where you can purchase your preferred tipple in a refillable containers - just like being abroad and a delightful souvenir of your trip.  Although a great location from where to explore the Lakes, there really is little need to leave this traditional Lakeland village with such excellent amenities on your doorstep.

Rascal Howe, Coniston, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £200 to £

Self catering accommodation in Coniston sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: The hamlets of Lowick Green and Lowick Bridge sit at the Southernmost tip of Coniston Water in an area of beautiful open countryside. This is rural Cumbria at its best, Lowick being a fine example of a village, hosting an annual agricultural show every September, to include Cumberland wrestling, fell running and hound trails. Ulverston, home to Stan Laurel, is a mere 7 miles away to the South with Coniston itself only 15 minutes drive. The cottage is located across the road from the Farmers Arms, a 14th Century coaching Inn, offering fine food and a real country pub atmosphere with local ales and open fires. Thorn Cottage is a substantial property of great character, evidenced in original floorboards and exposed beams. Dating back to the 1800s, numerous pictures around the house depict its ancient past and the refurbishments in recent times have been done sympathetically and with great care. The cottage is very comfortable and spacious, just the spot for a family get together, whatever time of the year. Please note that due to its age, the house does have a number of small steps here and there and you should be careful to either 'bend or bump'.

Woodlands - The Spinney, Rogerscale, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Rogerscale sleeps 3.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Sleeps 3

Accommodation overview: In the Buttermere Valley, peacefully located at the end of a leafy country lane, this charming Grade II listed barn, part of an 18th-century fell farm, has an idyllic setting with stunning views across Crummock Water to the Grasmoor range of fells. The property shares a courtyard with the adjoining farmhouse and has a secluded garden with patio. Situated only ½ mile from Loweswater village, there are many beautiful walks direct from Highpark, from a gentle lake stroll to the more challenging Melbreak Fell. Wildlife is abundant with falcons, nightingales and red squirrels. Shop 4 miles.

Entrance hall with slate floor. Double bedroom. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet. Oak stairs to first floor: Spacious beamed, open-plan living/dining/modern fitted well-equipped kitchen area with log fire, lake views and oak floor.

Mr Harvisons, Ambleside, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £390 to £

Self catering accommodation in Ambleside sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Fir Garth is delightfully situated in Chapel Stile, in the renowned Great Langdale valley, in the heart of the Lake District, within walking distance of the village shop, Brambles Cafe and Wainwright's Inn. Fir Garth is a well-planned, modern cottage, providing relaxed and comfortable accommodation further enhanced by outstanding views across the valley to Lingmoor Fell. There are many superb walks which can be enjoyed from the cottage without using the car.

Buck Yeats North - Fir Tree Lodge, Lakeside, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Lakeside sleeps 4.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: In a superb, secluded position over the water on the shore of Lake Windermere, the chalet makes not only an ideal romantic hideaway and walking base, it provides the ultimate holiday location for enjoying sailing or water sports on Windermere (no direct access to the lake or boat launching facilities). Carefully furnished throughout, it boasts a light and airy living room opening on to a large sun terrace overlooking the lake and fells.

A host of Lakeland attractions can be found nearby, including many of Wordsworth’s inspirational locations - his home, Dove Cottage, is open to the public all year. Grizedale Forest, with its Go Ape high wire adventure course, Grasmere and Ambleside are all close by. Visit Hilltop Farm near Sawrey, where Beatrix Potter wrote her many stories about Peter Rabbit and his friends, or take a trip to Hawkshead where there is a gallery dedicated to her original drawings and illustrations. Take a trip across Lake Windermere on the leisurely steamer, which connects with the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam Railway.

The area is rich in historic houses and gardens with Sizergh Castle, Holker Hall and Levens Hall all within easy reach. The South Lakes Animal Park at Dalton is a wonderful day out for all the family, as is the Aquarium of the Lakes at Lakeside and Muncaster Castle with its extensive gardens, World Owl Centre and Meadowvole Maze. There are excellent walks locally which enjoy stunning views, as well as cycling and pony-trekking. Bowness, with its wealth of shops, pubs and restaurants, is just 1½ miles away.

Entrance porch. Utility/boot room. First floor: Spacious living/dining room with patio windows and lake views. Well-equipped modern fitted kitchen. Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Both bedrooms with en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

Whistling Green, Ulpha, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Ulpha sleeps 4.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: In an idyllic secluded location with stunning, uninterrupted views over the fells to the Vale of Lorton, these two adjoining properties have been created from a beautiful detached house, built in 1822 as a ‘painting house’ and studio for Joseph Sutton, a noted local artist. They are set in 1¾ acres of mature wooded gardens (with grassed areas, ideal for ball games) which lead down to the River Cocker where fishing is available by local licence. Woodlands and the river can be seen in the bottom photograph. This is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a haven to an abundance of wildlife. Just a short drive away is the bustling Georgian market town of Cockermouth (4 miles), the birthplace of William Wordsworth whose poetry helped make the Lake District so well known.
The property is situated in the hamlet of Rogerscale, just 8 miles (via the Whinlatter Pass) from Keswick, the Northern ’capital’ of the Lakes, making this an ideal base from which to explore both the northern Lakes and the west coast. The area offers stunning scenery, with Loweswater, Crummock Water and Buttermere within 15 minutes’ drive. Easily reached are Derwent Water (with steamers) and Bassenthwaite (with sailing and canoeing), while the Whinlatter Forest Centre offers extensive walking and cycling trails. Riding and golf 5 miles. Lorton 1 mile. Coast 20 miles. Shops and pub 4½ miles.

The Secret Garden, Windermere, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £170 to £

Self catering accommodation in Windermere sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: College Gate is on third floor of this popular group of apartments in the heart of Windermere. Close to all local amenities and with the advantage of private parking, College Gate is ideally suited to those holidaymakers who wish to explore the town on foot. The property has easy access to bus routes and the train station and is, therefore, also suitable for those relying on public transport. The apartment is furnished in a modern design with quality furniture and fittings throughout.

Cross Cottage, Windermere, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Windermere sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Only seconds walk from a host of restaurants, shops, bars and even the train station, Littlecroft is in an ideal location, in a relatively level area of the village and is therefore suitable for guests of all ages.  Lakeland, the now world famous kitchenware store, is a favourite haunt of locals and visitors alike and is only minutes away from the cottage, as is a cycle hire shop for those more energetic amongst you - Littlecroft has a bike store to secure these or why not bring your own?  This area of Lakeland has some fabulous cycle routes, including Grizedale Forest, reached via the car ferry at Bowness one of the best in the North of England.

Wain Garth, Satterthwaite, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £250 to £

Self catering accommodation in Satterthwaite sleeps 6.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Four Poster bed • Short Breaks • Fishing close by • Golf close by • Pub near by • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: To the South of Coniston Water and just a mile away from the village of Lowick sits Colton, a beautiful area of Lakeland, delightfully rural and peaceful and ideal for mountain bikers and walkers given the large areas of surrounding woodland. The village of Coniston is a short drive away where you can take a cruise on the fully restored Steam Yacht Gondola or venture onto the famous Coniston Old Man and surrounding fell range.

Hideaway Cottage, Staveley, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £190 to £

Self catering accommodation in Staveley sleeps 2.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Fishing close by • Golf close by • Pub near by • Romantic Break • Easy Walking • Garde

Accommodation overview: Harwood Dale Cottage occupies a gently elevated setting on the fringe of the market town of Kendal.  The cottage enjoys total privacy and stunning views over the surrounding countryside towards Kentmere, the Langdale Pikes and a glorious vista of Kendal Castle which is illuminated at night (although this may be obscured by trees during the summer months).  Kendal town centre is a short walk from the cottage and is rich in local amenities.  The Lake District National Park is a mere 10 minutes drive away, the Yorkshire Dales also easily accessible from Kendal.

Darwin Cottage, Keswick, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £170 to £

Self catering accommodation in Keswick sleeps 3.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Fishing close by • Golf close by • Pub near by • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 3

Accommodation overview: This luxurious apartment is within a complex known as Greta Grove Apartments. Situated on the fringe of the town, these luxurious apartments offer the best of both worlds, they have all the amenities of the town centre close at hand and have an almost country location with views of the nearby Lakeland Fells and walking opportunities from the door.

Grooms Cottage, Long Marton, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £211 to £481

Self catering accommodation in Long Marton sleeps 2.

Features include: Short Breaks Detached • Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove • Easy Walk access • Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Set in the delightful Eden Valley these two charming stone built cottages offer accommodation of great character with their cosy beamed interiors. In a quiet village location within the owners' grounds the cottages are just 3 miles from the market town of Appleby which comes alive every June with its famous gypsy horse fair. Here there are some lovely shops and excellent inns and restaurants. The Eden Valley area popular with walkers and ornithologists also offers mountain biking pony trekking tennis riding and golf. The Lake District and Yorkshire Dales are within easy reach. Shops 3 miles. Local pub 200 yards.

Comfortably furnished open plan sitting room with exposed beams wooden floor with rugs open fire and kitchen and dining area. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath). Double bedroom.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143