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Last Minute Cottages in the Lake District

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7 Railway Cottages - 1110651 - photo 1
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Newby Bridge, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A charming terraced cottage nestled in the quiet village of Newby Bridge in the heart of the Lake District National Park. Family-friendly. Woodburning stove. Smart TV. Grange-over-Sands 6.9 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 7.9 miles; Ambleside 13.3 miles. (Ref. 1110651)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €668

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Crown & Mitre Hotel - 1076524 - photo 1
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Shap, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA10
  • Sleeps24
  • Bedrooms12
  • PetsNo

    4.2★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

An impressive, detached house resting in Bampton near Shap, Cumbria. Hot tub. Bar. Games room. Pooley Bridge 7.6 miles; Penrith 9.8 miles; Kendal 20.2 miles. (Ref. 1076524)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Games room

3 nights from €3503

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Coniston - 1099180 - photo 1
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Kendal, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA9
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A fantastic first-floor apartment resting in Kendal, Cumbria. Open-plan. Close to amenities. Pet-friendly. Smart TV. Near a National Park. Windermere 8.6 miles. (Ref. 1099180)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from €693

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Stable Cottage - 1124783 - photo 1
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Hallbankgate, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA8
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A charming two-bedroom cottage resting in Hallbankgate, Cumbria. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Electric flame-effect stove. North Pennines AONB. Brampton 3.6 miles; Carlisle 12.9 miles; Penrith 22.6 miles. (Ref. 1124783)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine

3 nights from €548

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Swaledale Watch Garden Annexe - 1082545 - photo 1
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Caldbeck, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A delightful two-bedroom annexe resting in Caldbeck in Cumbria. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. In a National Park. Wigton 8.7 miles; Carlisle 14.3 miles; Keswick 15.4 miles. (Ref. 1082545)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom

3 nights from €569

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Fell View Cottage - 26718 - photo 1
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Bootle near Millom, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA19
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Detached luxury barn in rural location on working farm. Woodburning stove. Ideal touring base for discovering area. Bootle 0.8 miles. (Ref. 26718)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €507

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The LA'AL Cragg - 1141343 - photo 1
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Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA17
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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The LA'AL Cragg is a characterful, one-bedroom cottage resting rurally in North Stainmore near Brough, Cumbria. Romantic. Countryside views. Near AONB. Kirkby Stephen 6.1 miles; Appleby-in-Westmorland 12.5 miles. (Ref. 1141343)

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3 nights from €541

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Bronte House - 1093917 - photo 1
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Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A stunning second-floor apartment nestled in Casterton near Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria. Private parking. Open-plan living. Balcony. Smart TV. Kendal 15.4 miles; Lancaster 16.8 miles; Windermere 22.6 miles. (Ref. 1093917)

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3 nights from €674

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Bay View Cottage - 1135640 - photo 1
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Flookburgh, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    3.8★

    Good

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This delightful, three-bedroom holiday home rests in Flookburgh, Cumbria. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Near a National Park. Off-road parking. Cartmel 2.4 miles; Grange-over-Sands 2.8 miles. (Ref. 1135640)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €704

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Solway View - 1093000 - photo 1
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Skinburness near Silloth, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A wonderful two-bedroom bungalow resting in Skinburness, Cumbria. Sea views. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Near a beach. Maryport 14 miles; Carlisle 23 miles. (Ref. 1093000)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine

3 nights from €600

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Shoreside Cottage - 1100496 - photo 1
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Silloth, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A quaint single-storey annexe located near Silloth, Cumbria. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Ground-floor living. Romantic. Maryport 11.3 miles; Workington 17.4 miles; Carlisle 22.9 miles. (Ref. 1100496)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV

3 nights from €603

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Riverside Retreat - 1040873 - photo 1
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Newby Bridge, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Contemporary retreat on the banks of River Leven at Newby Bridge. Family Friendly. One dog welcome. Private Parking. Bike/Canoe/Kayak storage. Pub 1 min walk. Bowness 7.7 miles. (Ref. 1040873)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €770

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Eskholme Lodge - 1022109 - photo 1
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Ravenglass near Eskdale Green, Cumbria & The Lake District, ca18
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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A former gate-lodge on the outskirts of the village of Eskdale Green. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Coniston 20.4 miles. (Ref. 1022109)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €749

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The Croft Bungalow - 1061824 - photo 1
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Plumbland near Aspatria, Cumbria & The Lake District, ca7
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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A beautifully appointed bungalow resting the village of Plumbland near Aspatria. All-ground-floor accommodation. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Silloth 11.5 miles; Keswick 15.2 miles. (Ref. 1061824)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine

3 nights from €660

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Bobbin Mill Cottage - 939978 - photo 1
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Lakeside near Newby Bridge, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Superb slate luxury end-terraced cottage in the hamlet of Lakeside, near Newby Bridge. Quality accommodation with en-suite bedrooms. Woodburner. Landscaped garden. Newby Bridge 1.2 miles. (Ref. 939978)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €2025

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Beckside - 1042725 - photo 1
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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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A welcoming bungalow resting in the lovely town of Ambleside in the Lake District. Gas fire. All-ground-floor. Close to amenities. Off-road parking. (Ref. 1042725)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €710

Last booked 2 days ago
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Station View - 1129927 - photo 1
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Kirkby-In-Furness, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA17
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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This charming, two-bedroom cottage rests in Kirkby-in-Furness, Cumbria. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. Ulverston 5.2 miles; Broughton-in-Furness 6.9 miles. (Ref. 1129927)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from €645

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Honeypot Cottage - 1042650 - photo 1
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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.4★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

A delightful Victorian cottage resting within the town of Ambleside, the Lake District. Original features. Gas fire. Central location. (Ref. 1042650)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €677

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Tanner Croft Cottage - 972385 - photo 1
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Grasmere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.2★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

Cosy Lakeland stone semi-detached cottage. Wood burning stove. WiFi. Private garden with village views. Off road parking. Central village location. (Ref. 972385)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €763

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The Cottage - 1127102 - photo 1
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Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA14
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.3★

    Good

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A semi-detached cottage resting in the coastal town of Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. Pet-friendly. Close to a pub. Off-road parking. Windermere 24.9 miles; Silverdale 34.6 miles; Lancaster 46.1 miles. (Ref. 1127102)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €616

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Looking for Lake District cottages at the last minute? With over 600 cottages in the national park in some of the most desirable locations, we're sure you'll find the perfect hand-picked cottage for your last-minute holiday in the Lake District

Why Lake District Cottages at the Last Minute?

With its UNESCO World Heritage status, last-minute Lake District breaks are bound to please all guests. The national park entices visitors from all over the world for its unique scenery, wildlife, history and culture. Guided walks are within reach of last-minute Lake District log cabins and are available across diverse landscapes to suit all levels of mobility, including wheelchair and pushchair-friendly footpaths. Whether you seek tranquillity or bustling villages to discover local produce and heritage, these last-minute Lake District breaks truly have it all. Visit our Lake District Travel Guide to discover more popular attractions.

Places to Visit Near Last-minute Lake District Breaks

These last-minute Lake District holidays provide an ideal base for exploring further afield, St Bees and Barrow-in-Furness lie on the outskirts of the Lake District on the Cumbrian coast, perfect for those craving sea views, dramatic coastlines and sandy beaches. During your last-minute holiday in the Lake District, you may want to enjoy a visit to the iconic towns of the park! Ambleside is a must, hosting the stunning waterfall of Stock Ghyll Force. Bowness-on-Windermere is another delight, home to a charming marina that backs onto Lake Windermere.

Other places to visit include:

Grasmere

Hawkshead

Keswick

Types of Lake District Holidays

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