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Top Notch - 1042584 - photo 1
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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.1★

    Good

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A delightful apartment enjoying an elevated position within the town of Ambleside, Lake District. Panoramic views. Ideal for a small family. (Ref. 1042584)

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  • Off-road parking
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €647

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Ploughmans Cottage - 1105187 - photo 1
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Corby Hill, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA8
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A contemporary two-bedroom house perched in Fenton, Cumbria. Near a National Park. Private garden. Carlisle 7.3 miles; Penrith 19.7 miles. (Ref. 1105187)

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  • Off-road parking

3 nights from €521

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Buttermere - 30135 - photo 1
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Spark Bridge near Greenodd, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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Comfortable log cabin set in tranquil and peaceful surroundings. Open plan living area and all ground floor. Greenodd 1.5 miles. (Ref. 30135)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom

3 nights from €481

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Little Gem - 1093013 - photo 1
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Dearham, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA15
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A charming one-bedroom 19th-century cottage resting in Dearham, Cumbria. Private garden. Close to amenities. Off-road parking. Cockermouth 4.8 miles; Bassenthwaite Lake 12 miles; Keswick 19.1 miles. (Ref. 1093013)

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  • Off-road parking

3 nights from €510

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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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Green Hills Lodge - 983532 - photo 1
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Ulverston, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

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A beautiful stone-built cottage resting on the outskirts of the market town of Ulverston, Cumbria. Electric fire. Pet-friendly. Ulverston 1.7 miles. (Ref. 983532)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €888

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The Annex - 1098257 - photo 1
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Ulverston, Cumbria & The Lake District, La12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

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A charming annex resting in a rural location on the outskirts of Ulverston, Lake District. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Romantic dwelling. Lake Windermere 17.7 miles; Ambleside 22.3 miles. (Ref. 1098257)

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3 nights from €1312

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Hillandale - 1042529 - photo 1
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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.5★

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Lovely, detached home resting in an elevated position within Ambleside, Lake District. Fine views. Garden patio. Off-road parking. (Ref. 1042529)

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3 nights from €959

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Church View - 1143279 - photo 1
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Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

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Church View is a charming, five-bedroom home residing in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Near Lake District National Park. Off-road parking. Cartmel 2.3 miles; Lake Windermere 15.4 miles; Kendal 13.8 miles. (Ref. 1143279)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €1124

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Beck House - 1057975 - photo 1
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Dovenby near Cockermouth, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA13
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

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A characterful semi-detached property resting in Dovenby near Cockermouth in Cumbria. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Off-road parking. Bassenthwaite 13.7 miles; Keswick 17 miles. (Ref. 1057975)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €504

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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★

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

    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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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €710

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Ellis Howe - 1096523 - photo 1
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Torver, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA21
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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An 18th-century, detached, pet-friendly cottage resting in Torver, Cumbria. Close to amenities. Enclosed garden. Beautiful views. Parking adjacent to cottage. Coniston 2.6 miles; Hawkshead 6.6 miles; Windermere 14.4 miles. (Ref. 1096523)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €792

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

    4.5★

    Outstanding

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

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €677

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Endgill Cottage - 1052304 - photo 1
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Ulverston, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.2★

    Good

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A wonderful holiday home resting in the heart of Ulverston, Cumbria. Dog-friendly. Next to a stream. Close to the Lake District National Park. Raised terrace. Close to local amenities. Coniston Water 11.8 miles; Windermere 17.7 miles. (Ref. 1052304)

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3 nights from €682

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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 €730

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Chimney Gill - 9984 - photo 1
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Sebergham near Penrith, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA5
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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Impressive Cumbria cottage, a detached farmhouse with woodburner, beams, en-suites, garden. On working farm near Sebergham. Penrith 10 miles. (Ref. 9984)

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

3 nights from €1466

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A River Runs By - 1041398 - photo 1
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Staveley, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.3★

    Good

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Cosy riverside conversion in the popular village of Stavely. Balcony, two bedrooms and contemporary furnishings. Private parking and courtyard. (Ref. 1041398)

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3 nights from €589

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Daffodils - 1042489 - photo 1
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Rydal, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.2★

    Good

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A pretty cottage resting next in the quaint village of Rydal in the heart of the Lake District. Next door to Rydal Mount. Woodburning stove. Short walk to pub. (Ref. 1042489)

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3 nights from €775

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Tiffle Bank - 1128774 - photo 1
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Hawkshead, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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Tiffle Bank is a charming, three-bedroom cottage residing in Hawkshead, Cumbria. In the Lake District National Park. Pretty views. Close to amenities. Pet-friendly. Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 17.7 miles. (Ref. 1128774)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €868

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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

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