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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 $1678

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Littlebeck - 948906 - photo 1
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Seatoller near Rosthwaite and Keswick, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.5★

    Outstanding

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Traditional Lakeland terraced cottage with enclosed patio and garden in the beautiful Borrowdale Valley. Outdoor activity centre close by. Woodburning stove. Pet friendly. WiFi. Rosthwaite 1.3 miles. (Ref. 948906)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from $611

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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 $995

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Parkers House - 1073338 - photo 1
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Alston, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA9
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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An idyllic stone cottage set within the quaint town of Alston, Cumbria. Fantastic countryside views. Pet-friendly. Ideal for families. Stanhope 18.6 miles; Haydon Bridge 18.8 miles; Penrith 20.9 miles. (Ref. 1073338)

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

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3 nights from $1442

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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 $1017

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Millans Garth - 1042668 - photo 1
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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A traditional terrace cottage situated in the village of Ambleside, the Lake District. Family-friendly. Central location. Within National Park. (Ref. 1042668)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from $897

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Ash Meadows - 1134805 - photo 1
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Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

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This charming, two-bedroom holiday home rests in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria. Near a National Park. Bedrooms with Smart TVs. Off-road parking. Open plan. Kendal 13.9 miles. (Ref. 1134805)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from $697

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Ling Fell Cottage - 971558 - photo 1
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Backbarrow, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

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Charming semi-detached cottage in the village of Backbarrrow in the Lake District National Park. Conservatory. Countryside views. Bowness-on-Windermere 10 miles. (Ref. 971558)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from $723

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Lavender Cottage - 1119470 - photo 1
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Cark In Cartmel, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

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A delightful cottage resting in the quaint village of Cark in Cartmel, Cumbria. Near National Park. Pet-friendly. Original features. Close to amenities. Romantic. Riverside views. Cartmel 3.6 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1119470)

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3 nights from $689

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Ecclerigg Old Farm - 1042482 - photo 1
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Nr. Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.3★

    Good

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(Ref. 1042482)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from $1048

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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★

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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 $551

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Stonegarth Cottage - 972396 - photo 1
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Grasmere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Ground floor apartment with open plan living space in the center of Grasmere, close to all amenities . En-suite wet room. Wi-Fi. Shared garden. Off road parking. Close to Dove Cottage. Central location, all amenities walkable. (Ref. 972396)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from $767

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Winder Fell View - 1103323 - photo 1
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Sedbergh, Yorkshire Dales - North, LA10
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.5★

    Outstanding

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A well-positioned two-bedroom cottage resting in Sedbergh, Cumbria. Contemporary. Close to amenities. Enclosed garden. Woodburning stove. Kendal 11.6 miles; Hawes 15.3 miles. (Ref. 1103323)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine

3 nights from $612

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Thwaite House - 1091970 - photo 1
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Coniston, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA21
  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms7
  • PetsNo

    4.5★

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A large, detached house enjoying the countryside in Coniston, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Mature gardens. Off-road parking. Hawkshead 3.3 miles; Ambleside 7 miles. (Ref. 1091970)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from $3120

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Over Ghyll - 1042630 - photo 1
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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.3★

    Good

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An attractive first-floor apartment close to Ambleside’s heart. Fantastic views. Private parking. Within National Park. (Ref. 1042630)

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  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from $753

Last booked 2 days ago
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3 Springfort Cottages - 1080448 - photo 1
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Newton Reigny near Penrith, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A contemporary end-terrace cottage nestled in the quaint village of Newton Reigny, Cumbria. Off-road parking. Electric fire. Family-friendly. Penrith 2.9 miles; Keswick 17.4 miles. (Ref. 1080448)

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  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from $662

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Capenwray - 1155576 - photo 1
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Carnforth, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA6
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

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Carpenwray, a wonderful holiday lodge resting in the South Lakes Leisure Park, Carnforth, Lancashire. Single-storey. Open-plan. Lake views. Capernwray 3 miles; Lake District 10 miles. (Ref. 1155576)

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

3 nights from $804

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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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  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from $889

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The Nook - 920262 - photo 1
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Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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Well-presented link-attached cottage, originally built as a stable block for a gentleman's residence on the outskirts of Bowness-on-Windermere. Ground floor accommodation. Flexible zip/link beds. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Lake Windermere 10 mins walk. (Ref. 920262)

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

3 nights from $881

Last booked 2 days ago
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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 $908

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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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