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The Cobbles - 1083899 - photo 1
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Langwathby, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA10
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This traditional, detached cottage rests in Winskill near Langwathby, Cumbria. Ground-floor living. Off-road parking. Bedroom with en-suite. Woodburning stove. Penrith 6.9 miles; Pooley Bridge 11.4 miles. (Ref. 1083899)

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

3 nights from €337

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Copper Beech Cottage - 25708 - photo 1
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Torver near Coniston, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA21
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A superb barn conversion set in tranquil and peaceful surroundings, with a hot tub. Luxury en-suite bathrooms and open plan living with woodburning stove. Torver 2 miles. (Ref. 25708)

  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV

3 nights from €714

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12 Eamont Park - 1112835 - photo 1
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Penrith, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A modest holiday home resting just outside of Penrith in Cumbria. Off-road parking. Garden. Family-friendly. Pet-free. Keswick 17.6 miles; Carlisle 20.3 miles. (Ref. 1112835)

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

3 nights from €314

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Bay Tree Cottage - 1138887 - photo 1
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Keswick, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

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A well-positioned, two-bedroom, mid-terrace home resting in Keswick, Cumbria. In National Park. Near amenities and attractions. Stylish. Private garden. Bassenthwaite 7.4 miles; Cockermouth 14.1 miles; Ullswater 15.4 miles. (Ref. 1138887)

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

3 nights from €674

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Summerhow Retreat - 1151286 - photo 1
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Kendal, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA9
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Summerhow Retreat is a charming abode in the outskirts of Kendal, a vibrant town in Cumbria. Family-friendly. Smart TV. Pet-friendly. Countryside views. Windermere 9.5 miles. (Ref. 1151286)

  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €406

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The Annex - Eden House - 925449 - photo 1
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Edenhall near Penrith, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA11
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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A delightful first floor studio annexe in the charming, peaceful Eden Valley village of Edenhall. Character beams, studio accommodation. Ideal for a couple. Penrith 4 miles. (Ref. 925449)

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

3 nights from €273

Last booked 4 hours ago
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Anneside - 1048651 - photo 1
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Cowan Bridge, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA6
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A large detached holiday home in a private corner of Cowan Bridge in Lancashire. Gym. Woodburning stove. Games room. Kirkby Lonsdale 2.9 miles; Ingleton 5.1 miles; Kendal 15.6 miles. (Ref. 1048651)

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

3 nights from €2547

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Glenridding Cottage - 904101 - photo 1
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Flitholme near Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA16
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Superb, semi-detached cosy cottage in Cumbria. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Garden with furniture. Appleby-in-Westmorland 6.5 miles. (Ref. 904101)

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

3 nights from €438

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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)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking

3 nights from €384

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High Ridge - 933760 - photo 1
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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.3★

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Spacious second floor apartment in the heart of Ambleside. Convenient for all amenities and for exploring the Lake District National Park. Windermere 4 miles. (Ref. 933760)

  • Wi-fi
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €485

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Park Cottage - 1042533 - photo 1
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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.2★

    Good

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A traditional cottage set within lovely Lake District scenery, close to Skelwith Bridge. Countryside setting. Pet-friendly. Ideal for families. (Ref. 1042533)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV

3 nights from €554

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Giddy Goose - 992355 - photo 1
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Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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Attractive, semi-detached cottage in Windermere, dog friendly, enclosed garden and close to all amenities.. (Ref. 992355)

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

3 nights from €754

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Swaledale Watch Garden Annexe - 1082545 - photo 1
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Caldbeck, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A delightful two-bedroom annexe resting in Caldbeck in Cumbria. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. In a National Park. Wigton 8.7 miles; Carlisle 14.3 miles; Keswick 15.4 miles. (Ref. 1082545)

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

3 nights from €433

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Birch Knoll - 1042142 - photo 1
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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.3★

    Good

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Close to the heart of Ambleside and shores of Lake Windermere, this well presented bungalow is ideal for a small family or couples sharing. (Ref. 1042142)

  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €502

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The Barn - 948409 - photo 1
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Sedbergh, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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Delightful semi-detached barn conversion just a mile from the centre of Sedbergh yet surrounded by countryside with views to fells. Character, dog-friendly and has woodburner. Superb for walking. (Ref. 948409)

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

3 nights from €417

Last booked 2 days ago
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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 €434

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Leven View - 1050394 - photo 1
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Backbarrow near Newby Bridge, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Beautiful contemporary new-build first floor apartment for adults only, with two private balconies’ adjacent to the river Leven (Ref. 1050394)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from €452

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

    4.4★

    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)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from €444

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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

  • Sykes rating

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 €411

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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 €433

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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.