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A house with a stone garage by a river and trees at Riverside Torver near Coniston
37
Torver near Coniston, Lake District, LA21
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Beautifully appointed, ground floor, detached cottage, overlooking Torver Beck, near Coniston Water. Private pedestrian bridge leading to a private jetty and beach. WiFi. En-suite facilities. Pet-friendly. Coniston village 4 miles. (Ref. 922436)

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


for 3 nights €1068

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A stone and white rendered house with a gravel driveway and shrubs at Thrang View Langdale
35
Langdale, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.3★

    Good

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Thrang View is a superb holiday home for 6 in the sought-after Great Langdale valley over one floor with provate parking (Ref. 1041456)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights €892

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A two-story house with stone chimney and hedges in front at The Birches in Windermere
51
Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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The Birches is a stunning detached property resting in a quiet location within walking distance of the centre of the town of Windermere. Off-road parking. Bowness-on-Windermere 0.8 miles; Ambleside 4.9 miles; Coniston 12.1 miles. (Ref. 1136763)

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


for 3 nights €1524

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A backyard view of a house with large windows and steps leading to a patio at Pembroke in Cartmel
45
Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Pembroke is a delightful, Three-bedroom bungalow in Cartmel, Cumbria. Near National Park. Contemporary. Enclosed garden. Near amenities. Grange-over-Sands 2.1 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 14 miles. (Ref. 1129512)

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


for 3 nights €695

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A stone cottage with a mossy roof and garden with pink flowers and stone walls at The LA'AL Cragg in Kirkby Stephen
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Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA17
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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The LA'AL Cragg is a characterful, one-bedroom cottage resting rurally in North Stainmore near Brough, Cumbria. Romantic. Countryside views. Near AONB. Kirkby Stephen 6.1 miles; Appleby-in-Westmorland 12.5 miles. (Ref. 1141343)

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


for 3 nights €609

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A wooden cabin with a fenced wooden deck and grassy area at 25 Sherwood in South Lakeland Leisure Village
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Holiday Park

South Lakeland Leisure Village, Lancashire, LA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

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A marvellous Scandinavian-style lodge nestled on the sought-after site of South Lakeland Leisure Village. Close to amenities. Open-plan. En-suite. Carnforth 2.2 miles; Kendal 14 miles; Windermere 21.4 miles. (Ref. 1082091)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom


for 3 nights €523

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A detached house with tiled roof a paved walkway and garden at Cherry Croft in Bowness-On-Solway
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Bowness-On-Solway, Dumfries & Galloway, CA7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Cherry Croft is a charming, detached bungalow resting rurally in Bowness-on-Solway nr Kirkbride, Cumbria. In AONB. Countryside views. Ground-floor living. Port Carlisle 3.2 miles; Wigton 12 miles; Silloth 17.6 miles. (Ref. 1145565)

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


for 3 nights €547

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A courtyard with a lawn and garden in front of residential buildings at Lakeside View in Lakeside near Bowness-On-Windermere
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Lakeside near Bowness-On-Windermere, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Lakeside View is part of the beautiful Landing How Estate at Lakeside, Cumbria. In Lake District National Park. Off-road parking. Private. Windermere Train Station 9.9 miles; Kendal 12.7 miles; Ambleside 13 miles. (Ref. 1140421)

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


for 3 nights €809

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A white house with three dormer windows stone walls and a driveway at Bishop Fell in Newby Bridge
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Newby Bridge, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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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)

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


for 3 nights €1283

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Elm Lodge - 958692 - photo 1
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Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

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Modern, detached lodge, 3 miles from the Cumbrian market town of Ulverston. Open-plan living. En-suite. Decking with hot tub and stunning views. Ulverston 3 miles. (Ref. 958692)

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


for 3 nights €770

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A cream cottage with green window frames and flower pots outside on a gravel driveway at West View in Leasgill near Milnthorpe
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Leasgill near Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A semi-detached cottage set in the village of Leasgill, Cumbria. Enclosed raised garden. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Near National Park. Bike storage. Arnside 5 miles; Silverdale 7.1 miles. (Ref. 1097754)

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

  • €31 off - Fri 14th Nov to 21st Nov 2025


for 3 nights €620

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An exterior view of a stone and white house with grey doors and a small fenced garden area at Coney Garth Retreat in Beckermet
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Beckermet, Cumbria, CA21
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Semi-detached barn conversion located in the quiet village of Beckermet on the West Coast of Cumbria. Open-plan living with stunning countryside views. Patio with furniture and hot tub. Pub 4 mins walk. (Ref. 980465)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights €687

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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


for 3 nights €911

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A stone house with windows and trimmed bushes in front at The Pavillion in Kirklinton near Longtown
40
Kirklinton near Longtown, Cumbria, CA6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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The Pavillion is an elegant, one-bedroom holiday retreat resting in Kirklinton near Longtown, Cumbria. Near a National Park. Off-road parking. Romantic. Countryside. Gretna Green 8.6 miles; Carlisle 9.3 miles; Dumfries 32.1 miles. (Ref. 1129282)

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

  • 5% off - Fri 14th Nov to 21st Nov 2025

  • 10% off - Fri 28th Nov to 6th Dec 2025


for 3 nights €465

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Front door entrance to a building with a pile of firewood and rubber boots outside at The Lodge in Newby Bridge
44
Newby Bridge, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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The Lodge is a delightful 2 floors cottage nestled into the countryside of Staveley near Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria. In national park. Near a lake. Grange-over-Sands 6.3 miles; Windermere 8.5 miles; Ulverston 9.2 miles. (Ref. 1138046)

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


for 3 nights €968

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A stone pathway with stairs leading to a wooden door surrounded by stone walls and plants at The Hay Loft in New Hutton near Kendal
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New Hutton near Kendal, Cumbria, LA8
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A charming, two-bedroom barn conversion located in a quiet valley in New Hutton near Kendal, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Near a National Park. Windermere 13 miles. (Ref. 1130226)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights €538

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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

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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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)

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


for 3 nights €1293

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Stone house exterior with white door and windows small garden and plants near entrance at The Cow Byre in Barras near Kirkby Stephen
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Barras near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Superb semi-detached Kirkby Stephen cottage in pretty hamlet, close to Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Park. Four poster bed. Kirkby Stephen 5 miles. (Ref. 7512)

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


for 3 nights €457

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A stone house with wooden door and bench outside in a rural area at Field Barn in Alston
44
Alston, Cumbria, CA9
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A quaint, secluded cottage resting on the outskirts of Alston in the North Pennines AONB. Rural setting. Romantic retreat. Open-plan. WiFi. Melmerby 14 miles; Penrith 23 miles. (Ref. 1020608)

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


for 3 nights €417

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A white gate with Glenridding Cottage sign leading to a white two-story house with garden at Glenridding Cottage in Flitholme near Appleby-in-Westmorland
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Flitholme near Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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


for 3 nights €527

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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.