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Last Minute Cottages in the Lake District

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Comfortable first floor apartment in central Keswick that is pet friendly, sleeping in 2 bedrooms.   (Ref. 972292)

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3 nights from $830

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A semi-detached cottage resting in the Cumbrian village of Haverigg. Close to coast. Close to Lake District National Park. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. Millom 1.6 miles; Broughton-in-Furness 8.4 miles. (Ref. 1050911)

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3 nights from $715

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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A lovely, single-storey lodge resting in South Lakeland Leisure Village near Carnforth, Lancashire. On-site facilities. Close to a lake. Off-road parking. Carnforth 2 miles; Capernwray 3.6 miles; Lake District 10.2 miles. (Ref. 1136189)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from $827

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes
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Kellet Lodge (Lakeside 26) is a charming holiday lodge situated in the charming town of Carnforth in Lancashire with an electric fire and Smart TV. Capernwray 3.2 miles; Lake District 9.9 miles (Ref. 1165405)

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3 nights from $940

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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The Annex is a welcoming property ideal for couples, with a balcony and accepting pets, situated near the Lake District National Park in Brigham, Cumbria. Cockermouth 2.9 miles; Keswick 15.3 miles; Carlisle 27.6 miles. (Ref. 1164501)

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  • Ground floor bedroom

3 nights from $726

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  • Bedrooms1
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The School Room is a charmingly renovated, one-bedroom property resting in Cartmel, Cumbria. Smart TV. Near Lake District National Park. Couples. Grange-over-Sands 2.9 miles; Bowness on Windermere 13 miles. (Ref. 1162731)

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3 nights from $1178

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Cartmel Old Grammar is a beautifully-presented, country house resting in the historic, South Lakeland village Cartmel, Cumbria with a woodburning stove. Grange-over-Sands 2.9 miles; Bowness on Windermere 13 miles. (Ref. 1162730)

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3 nights from $4689

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The Fold is a beautiful holiday house, that is ideal for couples, situated in the little hamlet of Troutbeck in Cumbria within the Lake District. Watermillock 6.2 miles; Keswick 8.9 miles; Ambleside 20.9 miles. (Ref. 1163798)

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3 nights from $686

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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Edgemere Retreat is a homely cottage with countryside views with sea glimpses and a toasty electric fire, resting near the village of Cartmel in Cumbria. Grange-over-Sands 3.4 miles; Bowness on Windermere 15 miles. (Ref. 1164613)

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3 nights from $731

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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Birkwray Barn, a beautifully-luxurious, three-storey abode situated in Outgate near Hawkshead in Cumbria, with a woodburning stove and countryside views. Ambleside 3.8 miles; Kendal 16.3 miles. (Ref. 1162435)

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3 nights from $1986

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The Byre is a beautiful terraced holiday cottage, that is ideal for couples, resting in the little hamlet of Troutbeck in Cumbria in the Lake District. Watermillock 6.2 miles; Keswick 8.9 miles; Ambleside 20.9 miles. (Ref. 1163800)

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3 nights from $686

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes
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Edgemere Hideaway is a contemporary cottage with countryside views with sea glimpses and accepting pets, resting near the village of Cartmel in Cumbria. Grange-over-Sands 3.4 miles; Bowness on Windermere 15 miles. (Ref. 1158990)

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3 nights from $701

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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Lily Cottage, a lovely, three-storey terrace set within the Lake District National Park in Windermere, Cumbria, with a toasty woodburning stove. Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 8.9 miles. (Ref. 1163653)

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3 nights from $1088

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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4 Grasmere is a lovely, pet-friendly holiday lodge positioned on a well-kept holiday park on the edge of Troutbeck Bridge set in the Lake District. Windermere 2.3 miles; Ambleside 3.3 miles. (Ref. 1161842)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from $1024

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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Heather's Cottage is an outstanding, detached property in Dalston near Carlisle, Cumbria. Spacious. Open-plan. Gardens. Off-road parking. Great location. Carlisle 6.2 miles. Penrith 17.3 miles. Keswick 23.3 miles. (Ref. 1143921)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from $1425

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  • Sleeps4
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The Knoll is a detached single-storey abode with spacious grounds with exceptional countryside views, in the village of Kirkby-In-Furness, Cumbria. Ulverston 5.1 miles; Coniston 12.6 miles; Windermere 10.9 miles. (Ref. 1064607)

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3 nights from $774

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes
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Pen-y-ghent is a contemporary home with a hot tub, conveniently located within walking distance of shops and restaurants, in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria. Kendal 12.1 miles. (Ref. 1153899)

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3 nights from $1862

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Boundary House, a homely, semi-detached cottage set in the beautiful location of Windermere, Cumbria. Family-friendly, close to the local recreation ground and rural walks. (Ref. 1152686)

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3 nights from $1216

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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Edgemere is a luxurious cottage with exceptional countryside views, ideally situated to explore the Southern Lake District, near Cartmel, Cumbria. Grange-over-Sands 3.4 miles; Bowness on Windermere 15 miles. (Ref. 1164612)

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3 nights from $1004

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Inglenook is a wonderful cottage situated in the little village of Backbarrow, near Ulverston in Cumbria with toasty woodburning stoves and Smart TVs. Lake Windermere 9.4 miles; Coniston Water 14.5 miles. (Ref. 944583)

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  • Games room

3 nights from $1227

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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 Last Minute Lake District Cottages?

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 from a Last-minute Lake District Break

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.