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Stone exterior wall of a cottage with a white door and stairs leading to it at Rambling Rose Cottage in Ireby near Caldbeck
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Ireby near Caldbeck, Cumbria, CA7
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Rambling Rose Cottage, a beautiful cottage nestled in the village of Caldbeck in Cumbria. Reverse-level. Woodburning stove. In Lake District National Park. Wigton 7.6 miles; Keswick 13.9 miles; Carlisle 16.9 miles; Cockermouth 14.4 miles. (Ref. 1160760)

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

3 nights from £501

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Stone house with green window frames and door on a paved street with stone walls at 2 Kings Yard in Sedbergh
38
Sedbergh, Yorkshire Dales, LA10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A charming three-bedroom detached house resting in Sedbergh, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. In the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Kendal 11.1 miles; Hawes 15.7 miles. (Ref. 1055224)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £521

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An outdoor patio with a glass table and six chairs next to a house with ivy on the wall at Swaledale Watch House Annexe in Caldbeck
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Caldbeck, Lake District, CA7
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A fantastic semi-detached annex resting on the outskirts of Calbeck, Cumbria. In the Lake District National Park. Romantic. Private garden. Wigton 7.8 miles; Carlisle 14.3 miles; Keswick 15.4 miles. (Ref. 1101778)

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

3 nights from £417

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Exterior view of a single-story cream house with black roof and door surrounded by gravel and paved walkway with flowers at Lands Brow Lodge in Wigton
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Wigton, Cumbria, CA7
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A delightful, one-bedroom lodge resting on the outskirts of Wigton, Cumbria. Romantic. Near National Park. Rural. Woodburning stove. Cinema Room. Contemporary. Private garden. Carlisle 13.2 miles; Keswick 16.6 miles. (Ref. 927117)

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

3 nights from £411

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A green corrugated metal hut with a white door and windows with two wooden chairs and a fire pit outside on gravel at The Pleasant Hut at MountPleasant Farm Roosebeck near Ulverston
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Roosebeck near Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

This charming single-storey property rests in Ulverston near Roose, Cumbria. Smart TV. Close to a beach. Pretty views. Barrow-in-Furness 4.4 miles; Ulverston 8.2 miles; Kendal 32.7 miles. (Ref. 1120520)

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

3 nights from £384

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A white building with a wooden door and window next to a gravel area and road at Old Sawrey Stores Hawskhead
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Hawskhead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

Studio apartment for 2 in quaint village near Hawkshead. Private patio with furniture. Secure bike/canoe storage. Pub 5 min walk. Claife viewing station and Lake Windermere 1.2 miles. (Ref. 1054952)

  • Wi-fi

  • £20 off - Fri 11th Jul to 18th Jul 2025

3 nights from £434

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A living room with sofas dining table television and fireplace at High Borrans in Ambleside
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Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.6

A lovely first-floor apartment set in the town of Ambleside. Fantastic views. Private parking. Electric fire. (Ref. 1042586)

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

3 nights from £474

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Stone cottage with steps leading to a wooden door and a cobblestone pathway surrounded by trees at Tipsy Gin Cottage in Crosthwaite
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Crosthwaite, Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7

A luxury holiday cottage in the Lyth Valley, Lake District. A cosy property that sleeps 2 guests and offers some wonderful features and oozes traditional charm. (Ref. 1041196)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £456

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A stone entrance with a blue door and a wooden post supporting a roof at Macaw Cottages No 4A in Kirkby Stephen
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Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A superb reverse-level cottage set in the centre of Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria. Ideal for couples. Open-plan. Great touring base. Appleby-in-Westmorland 10.5 miles; Barnard Castle 21.7 miles. (Ref. 1059544)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £386

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An entrance area with a wooden bench and potted plant outside a stone cottage at Macaw Cottages No 4 in Kirkby Stephen
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Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

A splendid reverse-level cottage nestled at the heart of Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria. Pet-friendly. Open-plan living space. Central location. Ravenstonedale 4.7 miles; Appleby-in-Westmorland 10.5 miles; Barnard Castle 21.7 miles. (Ref. 1059546)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

  • 10% off - Sat 28th Jun to 15th Aug 2025

3 nights from £386

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A stone cottage with flower pots on the wall and a wooden gate at Thimble Cottage in Pennington near Ulverston
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Pennington near Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

A superb romantic retreat; a cosy Lake District cottage in spectacular countryside with woodburner and galleried bedroom. Ulverston 3 miles. (Ref. 2965)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £400

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A small black corrugated metal shepherd hut with open door on a gravel area with bench table and chairs and fire pit at La'al Ling in Penrith
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Penrith, Cumbria, CA10
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

La'al Ling, a beautifully-presented shepherd's hut in the quaint village of Cliburn near Penrith, Cumbria. Romantic. Hot tub. Barbecue. Woodburning stove. Keswick 22.2 miles; Carlisle 24.8 miles. (Ref. 1154800)

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

  • 10% off - Fri 4th Jul to 18th Jul 2025

3 nights from £556

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A gravel driveway with a tree on a lawn beside a stone and brick house at The Roost in Cumdivock near Dalston
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Cumdivock near Dalston, Cumbria, CA5
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

The Roost is a charming, semi-detached holiday home situated in the small village of Cumdivock near Dalston in Cumbria with a handy en-suite bedroom. Carlisle 7.5 miles; Keswick 23.1 miles, Penrith 18.4 miles. (Ref. 1159140)

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

3 nights from £478

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A white brick house with a wooden gate and green grass lawn at Tight Lyne Cottage in Longtown
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Longtown, Cumbria, CA6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A delightful annexe situated on a working cattle farm just outside of Longtown, Cumbria. Ideal for couples. Idyllic location. Carlisle 6.2 miles; Brampton 10.4 miles. (Ref. 1040214)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £380

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A stone wall with a stone sign reading Hardriggs Bank Cottage at Hardriggs Bank Cottage Crosthwaite near Windermere
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Crosthwaite near Windermere, Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Hardriggs Bank Cottage is a wonderfully-romantic ground-floor apartment nestled in Crosthwaite near Windermere in the pretty Lake District National Park. Ambleside 10.8 miles; Kendal 11.7 miles. (Ref. 1167283)

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

3 nights from £572

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A white house with black window frames and a slate roof surrounded by plants and flowers at Fell Cottage in Sandale near Ireby
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Sandale near Ireby, Cumbria, CA7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

Attractive character cottage in Sandale. Quality pet-friendly accommodation with woodburner, superb views, character feel. Close to walking and the Lake District National Park. Ireby 1.5 miles. (Ref. 20187)

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

3 nights from £454

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A garden with trees flowers and shrubs in front of a white house at 1 Leesrigg Cottages Mealsgate near Aspatria
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Mealsgate near Aspatria, Cumbria, CA7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A tasteful, semi-detached cottage close to the delightful Cumbrian town of Aspatria. Woodburner in Inglenook fireplace. Near Lake District and Solway Coast. Lovely gardens. (Ref. 956806)

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

3 nights from £328

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An exterior view of a wooden lodge with steps leading to the entrance surrounded by grass and trees at Cartmel Lodge in Allithwaite near Grange-over-Sands
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Allithwaite near Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.6

    Sykes Rating

Detached lodge with private hot tub. Woodburning stove, dog-friendly. Lake Windermere 6 miles. (Ref. 925513)

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

3 nights from £698

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A two story house front with a blue facade dark door and windows garden and bench at 32 Friar Row Caldbeck
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Caldbeck, Cumbria, CA7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

32 Friar Row is a lovely cottage settled into the town of Caldbeck, Cumbria. In Lake District National Park. Close to a shop and a pub. Local Walks. Carlisle 13.3 miles; Keswick 16.7 miles; North Pennines AONB 24.2 miles. (Ref. 1124723)

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

3 nights from £526

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Exterior view of a stone cottage with wooden doors and glass sliding doors with small shrubs and gravel path at Bolton Cottage in Flakebridge near Appleby-In-Westmorland
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Flakebridge near Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A stylish, single-storey abode perched in Flakebridge near Appleby-In-Westmoreland, Cumbria. Dog-friendly. Near an AONB. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Penrith 15.2 miles. (Ref. 1133509)

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

3 nights from £536

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