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Last Minute Cottages in the Lake District

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A delightful ground-floor annex in the heart of the Lake District in Keswick, Cumbria. National Park location. Romantic. WiFi. Braithwaite 1.9 miles; Bassenthwaite 6.7 miles; Ullswater 16.3 miles. (Ref. 1063127)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from £532

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3 nights from £618

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This charming lodge rests on the South Lakeland Leisure Village near Carnforth in Lancashire. Decked balcony. Contemporary style. Excellent location. Capernwray 3.2 miles; Windermere 21.9 miles (Ref. 1131323)

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3 nights from £466

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Yew Beck is a beautiful, reverse-level, barn conversion in Rusland near Ulverston, Cumbria. In Lake District National Park. Countryside views. Woodburning Stove. Lake Windermere 8.8 miles; Coniston Water 9.2 miles; Kendal 23.1 miles. (Ref. 1131714)

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Old Watermill in a superb conversion of a 17th century watermill situated in Allithwaite, Cumbria. Open-plan living. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Cartmel 2 miles. (Ref. 1148973)

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3 nights from £598

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Lodge with hot tub and views over Lake Windermere. Sleeps 2, Four poster bed, woodburning stove.WIFI available. up to 3 medium dogs welcome. No babies/children. Not suitable for the infirm due to layered decking area. (Ref. 1041749)

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3 nights from £597

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Garden Cottage is a charming cottage situated in Great Salkeld near Lazonby, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Near Lake District National Park. Penrith 5.3 miles; Pooley Bridge 11 miles. (Ref. 1141145)

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3 nights from £441

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Brimstone is a sleek, duplex apartment over the second and third floors, resting in the village of Backbarrow near Ulverston, Cumbria. Off-road parking. Lake Windermere 10.1 miles; Coniston Water 11.2 miles. (Ref. 1147357)

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3 nights from £616

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Gressingham 7 is a delightful, single-storey lodge settled into Warton, near Carnforth, Lancashire. Close to a lake. Watersports facilities. In AONB. Lancaster 8.8 miles; Laker District National Park 9.9 miles; Forest of Bowland AONB 24.5 miles. (Ref. 1150607)

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3 nights from £708

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The Lodge is a delightful 2 floors cottage nestled into the countryside of Staveley near Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria. In national park. Near a lake. Grange-over-Sands 6.3 miles; Windermere 8.5 miles; Ulverston 9.2 miles. (Ref. 1138046)

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Winder Barn, a lovely holiday barn conversion resting near Askham, Cumbria. Smart TV. Family-friendly. Pet-friendly. En-suites. Off-road parking. Penrith 5 miles; Ambleside 30.2 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 33.4 miles. (Ref. 1131722)

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3 nights from £673

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Driftwood Studio is a charming and stylish abode resting along the coast in Goadsbarrow, near Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. Romantic. Countryside views. Barrow-in-Furness 5.4 miles; Ulverston 7.3 miles; Windermere 24.8 miles. (Ref. 1135154)

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3 nights from £451

  • Sleeps6
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Bridge Howe, a delightful holiday cottage resting in Skelwith Bridge, Lake District. Private garden. Private parking. Smart TV. Secure bike storage. Grasmere 6.8 miles; Windermere 9.0 miles; Keswick 19.1 miles. (Ref. 1151608)

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3 nights from £1053

  • Sleeps5
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Eden Vale, a rustic cottage is located in the lovely market town of Broughton-in-Furness in Cumbria. Pet-friendly. Within Lake District National Park. Millom 7.2 miles; Coniston 9.2 miles; Ulverston 11.4 miles (Ref. 1150549)

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3 nights from £585

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The Tower is a charming, two-bedroom abode tucked away in Kirklinton, a small village in Cumbria. Romantic. Underfloor heating. Smart TV. Longtown 4.7 miles; Gretna Green 8.6 miles; Brampton 8.6 miles; Carlisle 9 miles; Dumfries 32. (Ref. 1102745)

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3 nights from £386

  • Sleeps4
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86 Market Street is a welcoming, duplex apartment located in the heart of Ulverston, a small market town in Cumbria. Open-plan. Close to shop and pub. Lake Windermere 16.7 miles; Coniston Water 11.9 miles. (Ref. 1147912)

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3 nights from £411

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Winder Green is a well-presented cottage situated near the lovely village of Askham in Cumbria. Tranquil rural setting. Pet-friendly. Reverse-level. Penrith 5 miles; Ambleside 30.2 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 33.4 miles. (Ref. 1131723)

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3 nights from £890

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Printers Cottage, a lovely little holiday cottage resting in Cockermouth, Cumbria. Smart TV. Open-plan. Bedrooms with en-suites. Close to amenities. Bassenthwaite Lake 7.7 miles; Keswick 13.9 miles. (Ref. 1045451)

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3 nights from £458

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3 Forest House is a pleasant second-floor apartment situated in Penrith, a market town in Cumbria. Near Lake District National Park. Off-road parking. Keswick 17.7 miles; Carlisle 19.3 miles. (Ref. 1132683)

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3 nights from £607

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Crag View Cottage is a wonderful end of terrace property that rests in Stainton With Adgarley, Cumbria. Hot Tub. Enclosed garden. Smart TV. Open-plan. Dalton-in-Furness 1.7 miles; Barrow-in-Furness 4.9 miles. (Ref. 1126745)

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3 nights from £701

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

Looking to plan more in advance than stay at these last-minute Lake District cottages? There are a plethora of Lake District holidays to choose from. Alternatively, find even more getaways around the UK by checking out these last-minute UK holiday cottages.