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Beckfoot - 1042515 - photo 1
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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.2★

    Good

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This charming bungalow can be found resting in a quiet corner of Ambleside in the Lake District National Park. All-ground-floor. Contemporary open-plan living. Woodburning stove. (Ref. 1042515)

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

3 nights from £982

Last booked 2 days ago
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Lime Tree Cottage - 1142983 - photo 1
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Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA17
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

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Lime Tree Cottage is a beautiful, stone-front property resting in Winton near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria. Near Yorkshire Dales National Park. Pet-friendly. Appleby-in-Westmorland 9.8 miles; Sedbergh 16 miles; Barnard Castle 20.3 miles. (Ref. 1142983)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £395

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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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4 Fir Garth - 1153383 - photo 1
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Chapel Stile, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

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4 Fir Garth, a stunning stone cottage in the beautiful village of Chapel Stile in Ambleside, Cumbria. In Lake District National Park. Woodburning stove. Ambleside and Grasmere 5 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 10 miles. (Ref. 1153383)

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

3 nights from £1148

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Alfresco Lodge - 1089012 - photo 1
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Skiptory Howe 37B, White Cross Bay near Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

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Alfresco Lodge is a charming, single-storey cottage nestled in White Cross Bay holiday park in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria. Smart TV. Electric fire. Windermere 1.7 miles; Ambleside 2.8 miles. (Ref. 1089012)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £414

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Dalegarth Hall Farm Cottage 1 - 1135824 - photo 1
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Boot near Eskdale Green, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA19
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

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Dalegarth Hall Farm Cottage 2 is a delightful holiday home situated in Boot, Eskdale, a quaint parish in Cumbria. In National Park. Smart TV. Pet-friendly. Eskdale 1.9 miles; Gosforth 7.3 miles; Seascale 9.9 miles; Wasdale Head 11.5 miles. (Ref. 1135824)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £567

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Eden 2 - 1154744 - photo 1
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South Lakeland Leisure Village, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

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Liz's Lodge is a delightful, single-storey lodge resting in the South Lakeland Leisure Village, Carnforth. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Smart TV. Carnforth 2.2 miles; Kendal 14 miles; Windermere 21.4 miles. (Ref. 1154744)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
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3 nights from £375

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Larch Cottage at Esthwaite Water - 1131715 - photo 1
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Hawkshead, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Larch Cottage at Esthwaite Water, a lovely holiday bungalow nestled by Hawkshead, Cumbria. Single-storey. Off-road parking. Open-plan. Woodburning stove. Private garden. Ambleside 6.2 miles; Kendal 18.7 miles. (Ref. 1131715)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £565

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Flosh Cottage - 1152133 - photo 1
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Cleator near Cleator Moor, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

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Flosh Cottage, a lovely holiday cottage resting in the peaceful village of Cleator, Cumbria. Pet-friendly. Beautiful views. Close to Lake District. Whitehaven 5.2 miles; Cockermouth 13.9 miles; Bassenthwaite 21.7 miles. (Ref. 1152133)

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3 nights from £318

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Sunny Brae - 1149451 - photo 1
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Lindale, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

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Sunny Brae is gorgeous, detached cottage in Lindale near Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Driveway parking. Feature bath. Lovely views. Cartmel 3.9 miles; Kendal 11.4 miles; Lake Windermere 13.5 miles. (Ref. 1149451)

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3 nights from £585

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Old Watermill - 1148973 - photo 1
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Cartmel, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

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Old Watermill in a superb conversion of a 17th century watermill situated in Allithwaite, Cumbria. Open-plan living. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Cartmel 2 miles. (Ref. 1148973)

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3 nights from £462

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Yew Beck - 1131714 - photo 1
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Rusland near Ulverston, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Yew Beck is a beautiful, reverse-level, barn conversion in Rusland near Ulverston, Cumbria. In Lake District National Park. Countryside views. Woodburning Stove. Lake Windermere 8.8 miles; Coniston Water 9.2 miles; Kendal 23.1 miles. (Ref. 1131714)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £372

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The Wonky Burrow - 1141446 - photo 1
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Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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The Wonky Burrow is a stylish, lower-ground-floor apartment nestled in the outskirts of Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria. Close to amenities. Pet-friendly. Windermere Train Station 1.3 miles: Ambleside 5.6 miles; Kendal 9.5 miles. (Ref. 1141446)

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

3 nights from £363

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Deer Leap - 1143195 - photo 1
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Satterthwaite near Hawkshead, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

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Deer Leap is a detached farmhouse situated in the village of Satterthwaite, in heart of the Grizedale Forest, Cumbria. Detached. EV charging. Smart TV. Ambleside 9.3 miles; Kendal 18.6 miles. (Ref. 1143195)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £960

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Winder Ghyll - 1150898 - photo 1
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Askham, Cumbria, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

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Winder Ghyll is a charming cottage located near the quaint village of Askham in Cumbria. Single-storey. Pet-friendly. In the Lake District National Park. Penrith 5 miles; Ambleside 30.2 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 33.4 miles. (Ref. 1150898)

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

3 nights from £482

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Myrtle Cottage - 1152377 - photo 1
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Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

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This Pet Friendly spacious stone cottage located in the heart of Windermere, close to village centre with all its amenities. Roadside Permit Parking, En-Suites, WiFi. Wood-burner. (Ref. 1152377)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £393

Last booked 8 hours ago
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Baystones - 1154055 - photo 1
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Keswick, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

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Baystones, a lovely holiday apartment resting in the scenic town of Keswick, Cumbria. Smart TV. Permit Parking. Family-friendly. In National Park. Bassenthwaite 7.7 miles; Cockermouth 14.5 miles; Ullswater 15.9 miles. (Ref. 1154055)

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

3 nights from £481

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Natland Hall Cottage - 1145302 - photo 1
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Natland near Kendal, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA9
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Natland Hall Cottage is a delightful, stone-built abode resting in Natland near Kendal, Cumbria. Near National Park. Near AONB. Rural location. Couple’s. Kendal 2.5 miles; Lake District National Park 5 miles; Yorkshire Dales National Park 18 miles. (Ref. 1145302)

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

3 nights from £333

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8 Little Mell Fell - 1147673 - photo 1
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Watermillock near Pooley Bridge, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

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8 Little Mell Fell is a delightful cottage settled into the countryside of Watermillock, near Pooley Bridge, Cumbria. In National Park. Close to a lake. Rural. Ullswater 2.1 miles; Pooley Bridge 2.9 miles; Penrith 8.3 miles. (Ref. 1147673)

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

3 nights from £380

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5 Ladstock Hall - 1149304 - photo 1
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Thornthwaite, near Keswick, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

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5 Ladstock Hall is a welcoming duplex apartment located in the picturesque village of Thornthwaite, near Keswick, Cumbria. Countryside views. Smart TV. Bassenthwaite 9.1 miles, Ullswater 18.9 miles; Cockermouth 11.3 miles. (Ref. 1149304)

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

3 nights from £372

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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.