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Molly's Cottage - 999521 - photo 1
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Flookburgh, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.5★

    Outstanding

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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)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £298

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Crown & Mitre Hotel - 1076524 - photo 1
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Shap, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA10
  • Sleeps24
  • Bedrooms12
  • PetsNo

    4.2★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

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)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Games room

3 nights from £2570

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Chase View - 1132152 - photo 1
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Bowland Bridge near Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

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6 The Chase is a welcoming, single-storey apartment nestled in the countryside of Bowland Bridge, a quiet village in Cumbria. Family-friendly. Dishwasher. Windermere Train Station 7.3 miles: Ambleside 11.3 miles; Kendal 7.8 miles. (Ref. 1132152)

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

3 nights from £400

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The Hayloft - 1138662 - photo 1
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Keisley near Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA16
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

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The Hayloft is a charming, stone-fronted cottage perched in Keisley near Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria. Countryside views. In an AONB. Smart TV. Penrith 16.3 miles. (Ref. 1138662)

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

3 nights from £621

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Stable Cottage - 1124783 - photo 1
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Hallbankgate, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA8
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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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)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £351

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Egg Pudding Stone - 1136556 - photo 1
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Field Broughton near Cartmel, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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Egg Pudding Stone is a delightful, single-storey, former cow barn resting in the countryside of Field Broughton near Cartmel, Cumbria. Large garden. Dog-friendly. Private driveway. Open-plan. Grange-over-Sands 3.8 miles; Bowness on Windermere 12.3 miles. (Ref. 1136556)

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

3 nights from £425

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Riverside Hideaway - 1041474 - photo 1
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Newby Bridge, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Full of character and cosiness, Riverbank Hideaway is a romantic ground-floor portion of a traditional Lakeland Barn sleeping four (Ref. 1041474)

  • Wi-fi
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £396

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Harbour Retreat - 1112074 - photo 1
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Haverigg, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA18
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.4★

    Good

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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)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £473

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Sunny Hill - 986584 - photo 1
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Great Strickland near Penrith, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Charming, single-storey, detached cottage in Great Strickland. Beams. Woodburner. En-suite. Good views and peaceful location. Penrith 7 miles. (Ref. 986584)

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

3 nights from £371

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Stonegarth Mews - 972456 - photo 1
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Grasmere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Cosy contemporary cottage located on the edge of picturesque Grasmere, perfect for a couple seeking a quiet base to explore the northern lakes. short walk to pub and shops. (Ref. 972456)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £445

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The Old Vicarage - 972685 - photo 1
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Keswick, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

    4.4★

    Good

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Characterful spacious property sleeping 12 close to the market town of Keswick. Ideal for a large family or groups of friends with ample parking, large garden, WiFi, wood-burning stove and a pub within walking distance. (Ref. 972685)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

3 nights from £904

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1 Yew Tree Cottages - 1095938 - photo 1
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Langwathby, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A delightful two-bedroom reverse-level cottage resting in Culgaith, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Near National Parks. Off-road parking. Penrith 8 miles, Pooley Bridge 11.2 miles, Carlisle 23.3 miles. (Ref. 1095938)

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

3 nights from £400

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Jaspers Retreat - 1041375 - photo 1
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Bowness, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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5-star luxury residence with outstanding views. A property with the wow factor. Three stunning bedrooms with en-suite facilities and that open onto private patio or balcony. (Ref. 1041375)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £1744

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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★

    Outstanding

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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)

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

3 nights from £332

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Raceside Cottage - 8849 - photo 1
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Kirksanton near Millom, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA18
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Lovely stone built barn conversion in hamlet of Kirkstanton. Two bedrooms, open plan living area. WiFi Beach 1 mile. Millom 2 miles. (Ref. 8849)

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

3 nights from £303

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Leafy Nook - 1042536 - photo 1
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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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A lovely duplex apartment set in the town of Ambleside within the Lake District. Outstanding views. Family-friendly. Within National Park. (Ref. 1042536)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking

3 nights from £640

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The LA'AL Cragg - 1141343 - photo 1
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Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA17
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £390

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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)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £455

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Daisy Cottage - 1042894 - photo 1
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Grasmere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.2★

    Good

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A spacious property situated in the quaint village of Grasmere in the Lake District. Pet-friendly. Garden. Off-road parking. (Ref. 1042894)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £528

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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)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £415

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The Lake District is one of the country's finest National Parks, a perfect retreat for couples, friends and families alike. Embark on a Lake District short break for an experience filled with activity, scenery and a wealth of unique opportunities.

Why a Lake District Short Break Cottage?

It is no surprise that Lake District mini breaks are so popular, with the region displaying its idyllic lakes and fells. Avid hikers and climbers will adore a Lake District short break, with seemingly endless opportunities at your disposal. Hike one of the UK's highest peaks, Scafell Pike, or try your hand at some exhilarating water sports on Windermere. Return to your Lake District weekend break cottage to unwind after each day of adrenaline-pumping adventure. Choose to enjoy your Lake District getaway in a stone-built cottage, majestic manor or secluded lodge. Our Lake District Travel Guide is the perfect tool for making the most of the area's attractions.

Places to Visit in a Lake District Short Break Cottage

No matter if you're walking, cycling or driving through the Lake District, you are certain to stumble upon its characterful towns and villages. Explore a number of market towns exuding charm during your Lake District mini break, offering quirky cafés and first-class restaurants. Also find an array of attractions appealing to people of all tastes and ages, from the enthralling to the laid-back. If you're enjoying a long weekend in the Lake District, consider visiting; Ambleside, Bowness-on-Windermere, Coniston, Kendal, Keswick and Penrith.

Types of Lake District Holidays

A holiday in the Lake District can be enjoyed in many different ways, from your location to the style of your holiday home. Those looking for something different will adore a Lake District glamping holiday, while our country Lake District cottages offer a rural retreat. Include the entire family with our choice of dog-friendly Lake District cottages, or escape with your other half to a romantic Lake District cottage.

Alternatively, take a look at this full collection of short break cottages in the UK.