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A luxurious, first-floor apartment settled in Windermere, Cumbria. Near amenities. Smart TV. Private parking. Ambleside 4.9 miles; Kendal 9.1 miles. (Ref. 1110562)

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3 nights from £643

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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    4.9

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Birkwray Barn, a beautifully-luxurious, three-storey abode situated in Outgate near Hawkshead in Cumbria, with a woodburning stove and countryside views. Ambleside 3.8 miles; Kendal 16.3 miles. (Ref. 1162435)

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3 nights from £1272

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Superb spacious character luxury stone, terraced cottage. Private terrace courtyard garden with hot tub. Woodburning stove, beams, all en-suite bedrooms with Smart TVs. Newby Bridge 2.5 miles. (Ref. 938717)

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3 nights from £1320

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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An end-terrace cottage located in the village of Far Sawrey in Cumbria, Open-plan living. Woodburning stove. Balcony. Views over the lake. En-suite bedrooms. Hawkshead 3. miles; Bowness (via ferry) 1.5 miles. (Ref. 1024703)

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3 nights from £936

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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    4.9

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Spacious property with luxurious interior, immaculate and stunning panoramic views.Free use of leisure facilities Near Newby Bridge and Lake Windermere 1.4 miles. (Ref. 1027058)

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3 nights from £993

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    4.9

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A charming cottage situated by the village of Kirkby in Furness, Lake District. Open-plan. Countryside. Broughton-in-Furness 5 miles; Ulverston 5 miles. (Ref. 984344)

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3 nights from £340

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.8

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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)

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3 nights from £738

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.9

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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)

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3 nights from £651

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Allendale House is a wonderful holiday home resting in the rural village of Armathwaite in Cumbria with wonderful living rooms and en-suites. Carlisle 10.2 miles; Penrith 11.3 miles; North Pennines AONB 27.8 miles. (Ref. 1161688)

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3 nights from £1344

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    5.0

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Barn Conversion is a charming detached house near Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, with a woodburning stove, underfloor heating, and panoramic views. Ulverston 3.9 miles; Grange-over-Sands 18.8 miles; Windermere21.1 miles. (Ref. 1164690)

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3 nights from £563

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    4.6

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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)

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3 nights from £341

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  • Bedrooms11
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A beautiful Victorian house lying amidst the hills in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in Sedbergh. Woodburning stove. Two hot tubs. Ideal for large families. Incredible views. Kendal 12.3 miles; Hawes 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1022219)

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  • Games room

3 nights from £4865

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.9

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Elegant residence just five minutes from heart of Windermere village. Three en-suite bedrooms and basement games room make this a wonderful property for families with teenagers. (Ref. 1042206)

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3 nights from £940

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    4.9

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A delightful end-of-terrace stone cottage located in Bolton, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. Traditional cottage. Appleby-in-Westmorland 4.2 miles; Penrith 9.8 miles. (Ref. 1050736)

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3 nights from £451

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Outstanding luxury stone, terraced cottage. Private terrace courtyard garden with hot tub. Woodburning stove, beams, all en-suite bedrooms with smart TVs. Newby Bridge 2.5 miles. (Ref. 938718)

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3 nights from £1889

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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A beautifully-presented first-floor apartment in the Grade II listed Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston, Cumbria. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Rural. Communal gardens. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1101619)

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3 nights from £701

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A traditional, family-friendly cottage sitting in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Enclosed garden. Pet-free. Appleby-in-Westmorland 10.3 miles; Sedbergh 14.1 miles; Barnard Castle 21.7 miles; Kendal 23.5 miles. (Ref. 1100866)

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3 nights from £455

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.9

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A luxury lodge situated near the village of Ulverston. Hot tub. Countryside location. Ulverston 3 miles; Lake Windermere 10 miles. (Ref. 977687)

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3 nights from £654

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  • Bedrooms7
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    4.7

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A beautifully-impressive holiday home in Penrith, Cumbria. Woodburning stoves. Hot tubs. Enclosed garden. Dog-friendly. Close to Lake District National Park. Keswick 17.6 miles; Carlisle 19.4 miles. (Ref. 1125802)

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3 nights from £3743

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.8

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Stone-built, semi-detached cottage on a working farm near the Lake District village of Coniston. Dog-friendly. Patio Area with Hot Tub. Off-road parking. Shop and pub 3 miles. (Ref. 1004923)

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3 nights from £518

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 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 from 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. Alternatively, find even more getaways around the UK by checking out these last-minute UK holiday cottages.