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Mary Meadows Barn - 1042984 - photo 1
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Dockray, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A lovely, detached barn conversion situated in the tiny hamlet of Dockray. Rural location. Ideal for families. Patio garden. (Ref. 1042984)

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

3 nights from £464

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The Chard - 1016227 - photo 1
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Longtown, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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An idyllic lodge resting on the outskirts of Longtown. All ground floor. Hot tub. WiFi. Gretna Green 7.4 miles. (Ref. 1016227)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub

3 nights from £371

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South Stonethwaite Cottage - 1041390 - photo 1
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Troutbeck, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Outstanding cottage in pretty village of Troutbeck. Beautifully updated while retaining original features. Open fire, low ceilings and super bedrooms. Sleeps 3 in 2 bedrooms. (Ref. 1041390)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £415

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Kendal Cottage - 1103042 - photo 1
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Kendal, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA9
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    2.9★

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A centrally located three-storey cottage resting in Kendal, Cumbria. Near a National Park. Pet-friendly. Traditional. Woodburning stove. Permit parking. Windermere 8.1 miles. (Ref. 1103042)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £427

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Knotts Farmhouse - 1042540 - photo 1
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Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.4★

    Good

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(Ref. 1042540)

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

3 nights from £471

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Stanley Barn - 1019049 - photo 1
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Brampton, Cumbria, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA8
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A beautiful stone-built cottage resting on the outskirts of Brampton, Cumbria. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Off-road parking. Carlisle 13.6 miles; Gretna Green 20.2 miles. (Ref. 1019049)

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

3 nights from £602

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Crow's Nest - 1061703 - photo 1
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Arnside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA5
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A wonderful penthouse apartment settled in the heart of Arnside, Cumbria. Sea views. Washing machine. En-suite. Close to amenities. Kendal 11.7 miles; Windermere 21.4 miles. (Ref. 1061703)

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

3 nights from £481

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Hazelodge - 1104692 - photo 1
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Coniston, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA21
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

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Hazelodge, a delightful house resting in the charming village of Coniston in Cumbria. Single-storey. Near Coniston Water. In Lake District National Park. Hawkshead 4.1 miles; Ambleside 7.6 miles. (Ref. 1104692)

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

3 nights from £677

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Primrose Mount - 1042272 - photo 1
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Bowness, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.1★

    Good

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Contemporary architect designed open plan living with fabulous views & garden across Lake Windermere. Sleeps 5, + 1 dog. (Ref. 1042272)

  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £562

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Brookside - 1087711 - photo 1
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Grizebeck, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA17
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A stunning, semi-detached cottage resting in Grizebeck, Cumbria. Off-road parking. Beautiful views. Woodburning stove. Kirkby-in-Furness 1.9 miles; Ulverston 6.2 miles; Coniston 11.2 miles; Windermere 15.7 miles. (Ref. 1087711)

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

3 nights from £383

Last booked 2 days ago
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Honeypot Cottage - 955444 - photo 1
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Brigsteer, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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Attractive stone-built cottage overlooking the village of Brigsteer in the Lake District National Park. Woodburning stove and AGA Range cooker makes this cottage a cosy property in a great location. Kendal 5 miles. (Ref. 955444)

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

3 nights from £538

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Little Robin Cottage - 1087799 - photo 1
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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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An attractive terraced cottage nestled in Ambleside, Cumbria. Smart TV. Pet-friendly. Electric charge point. Windermere 5.3 miles; Grasmere 4.3 mile; Keswick 16.6 miles. (Ref. 1087799)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £638

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Castlerigg - 972549 - photo 1
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Keswick, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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Lovely modern maisonette in the heart of Keswick. 1 double bedroom and 1 master double bedroom with a single day bed. Easy access to Keswick and Derwentwater for watersports. Parking permit available. (Ref. 972549)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £400

Last booked 2 days ago
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Little Treasure Cottage - 972656 - photo 1
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Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA16
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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Pretty, modern clapboard cottage in idyllic woodland setting. WiFi. Washing machine. Dog-friendly. Walking, cycling and angling nearby. Appleby 10 minutes. (Ref. 972656)

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

3 nights from £436

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Cottage 3 - 1006494 - photo 1
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Braithwaite, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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An attractive all-ground-floor cottage offering an ideal layout for a family of four. Open-plan. In the Lake District National Park. 2 x TV. Whinlatter Forest Park 0.6 miles, Derwent Water Marina 1.7 miles. (Ref. 1006494)

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

3 nights from £334

Last booked 2 days ago
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Greenstyles - 1053395 - photo 1
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Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Fabulous rural Lakeland cottage with views of distant fells and lake, yet only a five minutes drive from restaurants and shops of Bowness. (Ref. 1053395)

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

3 nights from £644

Last booked 2 days ago
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Woodside Barn - 3735 - photo 1
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Pennington near Ulverston, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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One of four quality Pennington cottages, this detached barn conversion is in beautiful surroundings close to popular Ulverston. A charming Pennington cottage for a year-round break. Ulverston 3 miles. (Ref. 3735)

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

3 nights from £358

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Eastwood House - 983317 - photo 1
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Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA13
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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A quaint, detached cottage set on the coast, near to the market town of Barrow-in-Furness. Perfect for families. Pet-friendly. Barrow-in-Furness 3.4 miles. (Ref. 983317)

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

3 nights from £655

Last booked 2 days ago
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High Borrans - 1042586 - photo 1
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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.5★

    Outstanding

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A lovely first-floor apartment set in the town of Ambleside. Fantastic views. Private parking. Electric fire. (Ref. 1042586)

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

3 nights from £402

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Little How - 1110309 - photo 1
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Grasmere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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A characterful cottage resting in Grasmere, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. In Lake District National Park. Countryside Views. Off-road parking. Ambleside 5.1 miles; Windermere 10.2 miles; Keswick 12.1 miles. (Ref. 1110309)

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

3 nights from £519

Last booked 2 days ago
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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 Lake District Short Breaks?

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 near Lake District Short Break Cottages

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.