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Last Minute Cottages in the Lake District

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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)

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3 nights from $777

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This charming terrace cottage rests in the ancient village of Flookburgh, in Cumbria. Woodburner. Enclosed garden. Grange-over-Sands 3.2 miles; Cartmel 3.5 miles. (Ref. 999521)

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3 nights from $528

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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)

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3 nights from $4067

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    4.8

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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)

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3 nights from $805

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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)

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3 nights from $637

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A fabulous three-storey cottage with bike/canoe storage, resting in Haverigg, Cumbria. Pet-friendly. Close to amenities and beach. Enclosed patio. Smart TVs. Contemporary. Millom 1.4 miles; Broughton-in-Furness 8.7 miles. (Ref. 1112074)

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3 nights from $896

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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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3 nights from $589

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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 $629

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    4.9

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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)

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3 nights from $701

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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)

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3 nights from $697

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    4.8

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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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3 nights from $896

  • Sleeps6
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    4.7

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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)

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3 nights from $767

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A classic, three-storey Lakeland cottage resting in Ambleside, Cumbria. Open-plan. Parking permit. Enclosed patio garden. Grasmere 4.2 miles; Windermere 4.9 miles; Keswick 16.5 miles. (Ref. 1104410)

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3 nights from $1370

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    4.8

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A delightful cottage located near the town of Broughton-In-Furness in Cumbria. Hot tub. BBQ. Pet-friendly. Excellent views. (Ref. 981012)

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3 nights from $875

  • Sleeps6
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    3.8

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A fabulous Victorian property situated on the outskirts of Windermere, Lake District. Gothic features. Off-road parking. Enclosed garden. Ambleside 3.9 miles; Kendal 9.3 miles. (Ref. 1041496)

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3 nights from $1096

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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    4.9

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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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3 nights from $2351

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    4.9

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A wonderful, detached period cottage set in its own grounds on the outskirts Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria. Off-road parking. Tranquil location. Windermere 2.2 miles; Ambleside 6.7 miles; Kendal 8.1 miles. (Ref. 1090865)

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3 nights from $1042

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    4.6

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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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3 nights from $872

  • Sleeps4
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    4.7

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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)

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3 nights from $824

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Beautiful contemporary new-build first floor apartment for adults only, with two private balconies’ adjacent to the river Leven (Ref. 1050394)

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3 nights from $702

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.