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Last-Minute Cottages in the Lake District

1,228 properties found

A wooden cabin with a covered porch and seating area surrounded by trees and grass at High Rigg Shepherds Hideaway in Brampton Cumbria

High Rigg Shepherd's Hideaway

Brampton, Cumbria, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 3 nights

From

£486

A white two-story house with a gravel driveway and wildflowers in the foreground at Yew Fold in Kirkby-In-Furness

Yew Fold

Kirkby-In-Furness, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 3 nights

From

£303

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

Ling Farm Retreat

Penrith, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 3 nights

From

£370

An exterior view of a stone and white plaster house with multiple windows surrounded by plants at High Fold in Troutbeck

High Fold

Troutbeck, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 3 nights

From

£406

An exterior view of a stone and white painted cottage with plants and flowers at Honeysuckle Cottage in Bowness

Honeysuckle Cottage

Bowness, Cumbria & The Lake District

4 Guests
3 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 3 nights

From

£597

A stone house with a grassy area and parking at High Spy in Keswick

High Spy

Keswick, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 3 nights

From

£555

A house with multiple windows and a chair at The Gate House Annexe in Cockermouth

The Gate House Annexe

Cockermouth, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 3 nights

From

£389

A cottage exterior with a white bench and small table on a stone patio at Corner Cottage in Troutbeck

Corner Cottage

Troutbeck, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 3 nights

From

£420

A stone cottage with a mossy roof and garden with pink flowers and stone walls at The LA'AL Cragg in Kirkby Stephen

The LA'AL Cragg

Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 3 nights

From

£431

A wooden cabin with a deck and outdoor chairs surrounded by bushes and trees at High Rigg Shepherd's Sunrise in Brampton Cumbria

High Rigg Shepherd's Sunrise

Brampton, Cumbria, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 3 nights

From

£577

An outdoor area with stairs and plants at Hidden Gem

Hidden Gem

Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 3 nights

From

£372

A wooden cabin with a fenced garden and a seating area at High Rigg Shepherd's Retreat in Brampton Cumbria

High Rigg Shepherd's Retreat

Brampton, Cumbria, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 3 nights

From

£486

An outdoor area with a hot tub and wooden cabin at Rowan in Ulverston

Rowan

Ulverston, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 3 nights

From

£467

An outdoor jacuzzi with a bottle and two glasses near a stone cottage with a tree and wooden fence at Meadow Syke Byre in Bampton Cumbria

Meadow Syke Byre

Bampton, Cumbria, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 3 nights

From

£517

A row of stone cottages with green doors and trimmed hedges along a roadside at Oak Tree Cottage in Coniston
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Oak Tree Cottage

Coniston, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 3 nights

From£580

£462

A stone house with windows and trimmed bushes in front at The Pavillion in Kirklinton near Longtown
Offer

The Pavillion

Kirklinton near Longtown, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 3 nights

From£359

£358

A stone cottage exterior with two windows and French doors a small round glass table with a coffee tray and two wicker chairs on gravel at Faraway Cottage in Kirklinton

Faraway Cottage

Kirklinton, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 3 nights

From

£343

A living room with a gray sofa, a black chair, a small table, wall art, and a large window showing a stone building at Silver Howe in Grasmere
Offer

Silver Howe

Grasmere, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 3 nights

From£466

£462

Stone cottage with large windows wooden door and stone wall with metal gate at Cragfell Cottage Cartmel Fell

Cragfell Cottage

Cartmel Fell, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 3 nights

From

£490

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

Lands Brow Lodge

Wigton, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 3 nights

From

£353

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.

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