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Exterior view of a house with stone stairs and metal railing a white door and outdoor seating with two chairs and a table at Lane Head in Cartmel
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Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A well-presented cottage resting near the village of Cartmel in Lake District. Breakfast bar. Open-plan. Balcony. Grange-over-Sands 2 miles. (Ref. 906822)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £376

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A large stone mansion with turrets and multiple windows surrounded by trees and hills at The Arthur Suite Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston
68
Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A stunning, first-floor apartment sitting in Ulverston, Cumbria. Luxury. Close to amenities. Beautiful views. Off-road parking. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1101469)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £714

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Exterior view of a stone house with white doors and windows and plants growing around at Hart Head Barn in Rydal
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Rydal, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Converted Lakeland barn located in the hamlet of Rydal near Grasmere. Family friendly. Open fire. Patio garden with hot tub, furniture and BBQ. Pub 5 mins walk. Ambleside 2 miles. (Ref. 1041027)

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

  • 10% off - Fri 10th Oct to 17th Oct 2025

3 nights from £1256

Last booked 6 hours ago
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A living room with two sofas a wooden coffee table a television on a wooden stand and curtains at Mrs Tiggywinkles in Windermere
39
Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Duplex apartment in courtyard development in central Windermere close to all, shops, restaurants. En-suite. WiFi. Dishwasher. Off road parking. Lake Windermere 5 mins. (Ref. 972586)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £451

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Stone exterior of a house with a covered porch and paved walkway at Low House in Ullswater
54
Ullswater, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA11
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A magnificent detached, single-storey house sitting in a delightful position with views of Ullswater. Perfect for families or several couples. Garden terrace. Ample parking. (Ref. 1042742)

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

3 nights from £947

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Exterior view of a row of terraced houses along a street including Crag View Cottage in Stainton with Adgarley near Dalton-In-Furness
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Stainton with Adgarley near Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA13
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Crag View Cottage is a wonderful end of terrace property that rests in Stainton With Adgarley, Cumbria. Hot Tub. Enclosed garden. Smart TV. Open-plan. Dalton-in-Furness 1.7 miles; Barrow-in-Furness 4.9 miles. (Ref. 1126745)

  • Wi-fi
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV

3 nights from £655

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A living room with dark sofas a wall-mounted tv illuminated shelves and large glass doors opening to an outdoor seating area at Underhowe in Grasmere
35
Grasmere, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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An exceptional property, presented to a very high standard in the heart of the village of Grasmere, one of the prettiest villages in the Lake District, with lovely local shops, country pubs, fine dining, beautiful scenery and a myriad of walks to choose f (Ref. 1041047)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £1440

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A courtyard with plants and outdoor seating in front of a white stone building at The Shippen Rusland near Crosslands
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Rusland near Crosslands, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A charming, cosy cottage, attached to the owner's 17th century Lakeland farmhouse in Rusland. Woodburning stove. King-size bed. Enclosed courtyard. Walks, cycling and Grizedale Forest nearby. Lakeside 5 miles. Hawkshead 6 miles. (Ref. 919747)

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

3 nights from £365

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A stone house with multiple windows and a picnic table outside surrounded by trees at The Barn in Nether Wasdale
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Nether Wasdale, Lake District, CA20
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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The Barn is a detached barn conversion resting in Nether Wasdale, Cumbria. Close to a shop and pub. Close to a lake. In National Park. Woodburning stove. Wast Water 3 miles; Seascale 6.9 miles (Ref. 1130606)

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

3 nights from £463

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An exterior door with greenery around it on a white building with gravel in front at Ghyll Cottage in Milnthorpe
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Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A well-appointed cottage nestled in the delightful hamlet of Leasgill near the village of Milnthorpe. Outstanding interiors. Close to National Park. Woodburning stove. Arnside 5.1 miles; Kendal 6.4 miles. (Ref. 1050582)

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

3 nights from £1001

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The front exterior of a stone house with two windows a door with a wreath and a metal fence at 3 Eden View in Lazonby
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Lazonby, Cumbria, CA10
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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3 Eden View is a lovely, pet-friendly cottage resting near the Lake District National Park in Lazonby, Cumbria, with woodburning stove and enclosed garden. Pooley Bridge 15.3 miles; Penrith 7.7 miles. (Ref. 1165996)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £474

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A courtyard with stone buildings surrounding a gravel area and a paved walkway at Rowan Cottage in Backbarrow near Newby Bridge
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Backbarrow near Newby Bridge, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Superb unique stone terraced cottage. Private hot tub, beamed vaulted ceilings woodburning stove, underfloor heating, WiFi. Two private terrace courtyards with duel aspect and views overlooking grounds. Newby Bridge 2.5 miles. (Ref. 938719)

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

3 nights from £1307

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A stone house with outdoor seating on a patio and a grassy lawn at Ada's Hideaway in Stainton near Sizergh Cumbria
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Stainton near Sizergh, Cumbria, Cumbria, LA8
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A delightful barn conversion nestled in Stainton near Sizergh, Cumbria. Near Lake District National Park. Stylish. Exposed beams. Woodburning stove. Kendal 5.2 miles; Burnside 8.8 miles; Windermere 14.2 miles. (Ref. 1122844)

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

3 nights from £602

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An outdoor patio with a dining table and chairs and a hot tub beside a stone building at Hill Side Barn Pennington near Ulverston
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Pennington near Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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One of our fabulous Lake District cottages with a hot tub. A superbly converted barn with upside down accommodation in Pennington. Spacious, beamed living area. Close walking, cycling. Ulverston 3 miles. (Ref. 2964)

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

3 nights from £614

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A stone exterior house with a patio hot tub and outdoor seating area at Keepers Cottage in Backbarrow near Newby Bridge
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Backbarrow near Newby Bridge, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Majestic stone detached cottage, 1.5 miles from Backbarrow. Private hot tub, woodburning stove, slate interior wall and beams, underfloor heating, WiFi. Large terrace courtyard garden with stunning views. Newby Bridge 2.5 miles. (Ref. 923820)

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

3 nights from £965

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A stone house with white framed windows and a black door next to a small driveway at Upper Sheriff's Place in Windermere
44
Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A contemporary, three-bedroom, two-storey apartment perfectly located between Windermere and Bowness, Cumbria. Open-plan. Luxury. Woodburning stove. Ambleside 5.2 miles; Kendal 9.4 miles. (Ref. 1064503)

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

3 nights from £1011

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A single story house with two windows and a door on a gravel ground with hills in the background at Fox Howe in Thornthwaite
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Thornthwaite, Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Fox Howe is a charming, single-storey cottage resting in the village of Thornthwaite in Cumbria, boasting a woodburning stove and enclosed garden. Braithwaite 1.2 mile; Bassenthwaite Lake 3.5 mile; Keswick 3.7 miles; Whitehaven 23.1 miles. (Ref. 1164528)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

  • 10% off - Fri 10th Oct to 17th Oct 2025

  • 10% off - Fri 17th Oct to 25th Oct 2025

3 nights from £682

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Stone terraced houses with white doors and red tree in front at Hannah's Cottage in Bowness-On-Windermere
35
Bowness-On-Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Hannah's Cottage is a delightful terraced house resting in the town of Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria. Roadside parking. Smart TV. Enclosed patio. Open-plan. Windermere Train Station 1 mile; Ambleside 5.4 miles; Kendal 9.4 miles. (Ref. 1126710)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £707

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A small outdoor patio with a glass table and two chairs with flowers on the table and an open door leading into a living room at The Sunflower in Windermere
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Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This brilliant, one-bedroom holiday home rests in Windermere, Cumbria. In a National Park. Ground-floor living. Enclosed garden. Smart TV. Ambleside 5.3 miles; Kendal 9.5 miles. (Ref. 1122936)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £487

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A stone house with multiple windows behind a stone wall and surrounded by trees at High Cunsey Farm in Far Sawrey
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Far Sawrey, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.5★

    Outstanding

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A deluxe, five-bedroom property set within nine acres of land, with access to the shores of Lake Windermere. Three floors. Ideal for large gatherings with family and friends. Woodburning stove. (Ref. 1042922)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Sky TV

3 nights from £1681

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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 Book 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 during 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

Looking to plan more in advance than stay at these last-minute Lake District cottages? There are a plethora of Lake District holidays to choose from. On the other hand, if you're ready to book and only hoping to go away for a few days, then there's also plenty of availability for short breaks in the Lake District too, as well as plenty of cheap cottages in the Lake District if you're hoping to make a saving. Alternatively, find even more getaways around the UK by checking out these last-minute UK holiday cottages.