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An exterior view of a stone house with a door and windows at Daisy Cottage near Wigton
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5
Near Wigton, Cumbria, CA7
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Daisy Cottage is a charming holiday cottage resting near Wigton, Cumbria, with a hot tub, games room, and off-road parking. Carlisle 11.2 miles; Keswick 22.7 miles. (Ref. 1167604)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 3 nights From £1053

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A house with a garden and driveway at Old Riggs Paddock near Penrith
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5
near Penrith, Cumbria, CA11
  • Sleeps11
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Old Riggs Paddock is a delightful bungalow resting in the countryside near Penrith, Cumbria, near the Lake District National Park. Penrith 3 miles; Lake District National Park 6.2 miles; Ambleside 27.4 miles. (Ref. 1179056)

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


for 3 nights From £1172

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A house with a hot tub and garden at Barn Howe in Lyth near Levens
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5
Lyth near Levens, Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Barn Howe is a stunning, family-friendly and pet-friendly home, encompassed by picture-perfect scenery in Lyth in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria. Kendal 6.2 miles; Windermere 8.8 miles. (Ref. 1180254)

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


for 3 nights From £1330

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A white two-story house with garden and metal staircase at Hillhead in Ambleside
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5
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Hillhead is a welcoming house within the Lake District National Park, in the town of Ambleside, Cumbria, boasting a woodburning stove and a balcony. Grasmere 4.4 miles; Windermere 4.7 miles; Keswick 16.7 miles. (Ref. 1041531)

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


for 3 nights From £946

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Exterior of a two-story house with a small porch and garden pathway at Squirrel Cottage in Penruddock
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5
Penruddock, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Squirrel Cottage, a delightful reverse-level property resting in Penrith, Cumbria. Open-plan. Near Lake District National Park. On-site facilities. Keswick 10.9 miles; Lake District National Park 11.5 miles; Carlisle 20.3 miles (Ref. 1151941)

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


for 3 nights From £619

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A stone house with a tiled roof surrounded by trees and greenery at Longlands Farm Cottage in Cartmel
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5
Cartmel, Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A historic, characterful cottage set on the outskirts of Cartmel in a rural location. Hot tub. Picturesque views. Woodburning stove. Grange-over-Sands 3.3 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 11.8 miles. (Ref. 1130578)

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


for 3 nights From £919

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A wooden lodge with glass doors and windows a bench on the deck and trees around Brocklebank Lodge 35 in High Hesket near Armathwaite
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5

Holiday Park

High Hesket near Armathwaite, Cumbria, CA4
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Plot 35, a charming, single-storey lodge, rests on the outskirts of High Hesket near Armathwaite in Cumbria, with an open plan and near a National Park. Carlisle 9.3 miles; Penrith 8.8 miles; North Pennines AONB 30.9 miles. (Ref. 1161016)

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


for 3 nights From £470

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A white stone cottage with a small garden and stone wall at Carrock Cottage in East Woodside near Dalston
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5
East Woodside near Dalston, Cumbria, CA7
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A Grade II listed cottage nestled close to the village of Dalston, Cumbria. Ideal for families. Woodburning stove. Set on a working farm. Wigton 4.5 miles; Carlisle 9.3 miles. (Ref. 1049941)

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


for 3 nights From £607

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An outdoor view of a house with a brick wall and garden at Coney Garth Retreat in Beckermet
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5
Beckermet, Cumbria, CA21
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    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 From £535

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A large stone mansion surrounded by trees and hills at The Theobold Suite Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston
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5
Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A beautiful, first-floor apartment situated in the Grade II-listed Stone Cross Mansion, Ulverston, Cumbria. Luxury. Off-road parking. Open-plan. Superb finish. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1101629)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £734

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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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5
Rydal, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    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


for 3 nights From £1200

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An exterior view of a property with a stone wall and a bench at Coney Garth Cottage Beckermet
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5
Beckermet, Cumbria, CA21
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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An exceptional, semi-detached property resting within the village of Beckermet. Open-plan living room. WiFi. Hot Tub. Off-road parking. Egremont 3 miles; Whitehaven 8.5 miles. (Ref. 980466)

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


for 3 nights From £498

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A white two-story house with slate roof surrounded by trees and purple flowers with mountains in the background at Kirkstones in Keswick
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5
Keswick, Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Kirkstones, a pleasant house resting on the outskirts of Keswick, Cumbria, set within the Lake District National Park, with stunning elevated rural views. Bassenthwaite 7.3 miles; Cockermouth 10.3 miles; Ullswater 19 miles. (Ref. 1042899)

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


for 3 nights From £430

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A large stone mansion surrounded by trees and hills at The Emma Suite Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston
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5
Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A spacious, second-floor apartment sitting in the Grade II listed Stone Cross Mansion, Ulverston, Cumbria. Luxury. Off-road parking. Pet-free. Open-plan. Smart TV. Rural location. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1050478)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £667

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A garden with plants a birdbath and a wooden house with large windows at Greengarth Yanwath near Penrith
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5
Yanwath near Penrith, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA10
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A fabulous, three-bedroom lodge resting in Yanwath near Penrith, Cumbria. Countryside views. Ground-floor accommodation. Near National Park. Rural. Open-plan living. Keswick 19.2 miles; Carlisle 23.3 miles. (Ref. 1120428)

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


for 3 nights From £568

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A large stone mansion surrounded by trees and green fields at The Lucy Suite Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston
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5
Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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This fabulous, second-floor apartment rests within the Grade II listed Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston, Cumbria. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Rural location. Luxury. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1101603)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £697

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A stone house with a gravel driveway green lawn and a small stream flowing beside it at Fell View House in Lambrigg near Kendal
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5
Lambrigg near Kendal, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Fell View House is a beautiful detached holiday home near the town of Kendal in Cumbria with a hot tub, woodburning stove and spacious, enclosed garden. Kendal 5.5 miles; Windermere 13.5 miles. (Ref. 1143601)

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


for 3 nights From £821

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An exterior view of a house and garage with a gravel driveway at Thimble Hill near Armathwaite
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5
Nr Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

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Thimble Hill is a charming cottage in Wreay near Carlisle, offering four doubles, a woodburning stove, a snug, and wraparound gardens with patio. Settle 5 miles, Penrith 13.6 miles, Gretna Green 15.1 miles. (Ref. 1191103)

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


for 3 nights From £1181

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An outdoor hot tub with bubbling water next to a patio table with four chairs and a large umbrella overlooking a green field at Plot 32 High Hesket near Armathwaite
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5

Holiday Park

High Hesket near Armathwaite, Cumbria, CA4
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Plot 32, a wonderfully-presented holiday caravan resting in High Hesket, Cumbria. Smart TV. Electric fire. Open-plan living space. Countryside views. Penrith 8.8 miles; Carlisle 9.3 miles; North Pennines AONB 13.3 miles. (Ref. 1154008)

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


for 3 nights From £577

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A stone house with a grey door and windows under a blue sky with trees and a wooden gate at Damson Barn in Kirkby Lonsdale
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5
Kirkby Lonsdale, Yorkshire Dales, LA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A heart-warming barn conversion situated near the village of Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria. Working farm. Hot tub. Kendal 9 miles. (Ref. 961463)

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


for 3 nights From £760

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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.