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Eller Close House - 1065969 - photo 1
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Grasmere, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This stunning three-bedroom property is nestled in the Lake District National Park in Grasmere, Cumbria. En-suite bathrooms. Smart TV. Beautiful views. Ambleside 4.8 miles; Keswick 12.2 miles; Windermere 14.8 miles. (Ref. 1065969)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £1664

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Birkwray Barn - 1162435 - photo 1
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Outgate near Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

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)

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

3 nights from £1272

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The Arthur Suite Stone Cross Mansion - 1101469 - photo 1
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Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

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)

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

3 nights from £738

Last booked 2 days ago
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Apple Tree Barn - 1164690 - photo 1
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Near Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA15
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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)

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

3 nights from £563

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Yew Cottage - 938717 - photo 1
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Backbarrow, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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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)

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

3 nights from £1320

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Bishop Fell - 1027058 - photo 1
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Newby Bridge, England, LA12
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

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

3 nights from £993

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Rowley House at Stone Cross Mansion - 1101421 - photo 1
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Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This luxury, ground-floor apartment rests in the the Grade II listed Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston, Cumbria. Dog-friendly. Off-road parking. Rural location. Smart TV. Ground-floor living. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1101421)

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

3 nights from £913

Last booked 2 days ago
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Flat 6 Aikbank - 1169817 - photo 1
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Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Flat 6 Aikbank is a lovely ground-floor apartment in Sandwith, Cumbria, boasting an open-plan living space and well-positioned to a nearby beach. St Bees 2.2 miles; Ennerdale 8.9 miles; Loweswater 16.1 miles; Wasdale 19 miles; Keswick 29.4 miles; Bowness- (Ref. 1169817)

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

3 nights from £490

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Oak Cottage - 938718 - photo 1
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Backbarrow, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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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)

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

3 nights from £1889

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3 Eden View - 1165996 - photo 1
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Lazonby, Cumbria, CA10
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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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)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £341

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The Florence Suite Stone Cross Mansion - 1101619 - photo 1
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Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £701

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Summerseat - 1100866 - photo 1
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Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA17
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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)

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

3 nights from £455

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Coney Garth Barn - 980462 - photo 1
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Beckermet, Cumbria, CA21
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Wonderful mid-terrace cottage based in the small village of Beckermet. Ideal for families. St Bees 5 miles. (Ref. 980462)

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

3 nights from £467

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Fell View Cottage - 26718 - photo 1
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Bootle near Millom, Lake District, LA19
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Detached luxury barn in rural location on working farm. Woodburning stove. Ideal touring base for discovering area. Bootle 0.8 miles. (Ref. 26718)

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

3 nights from £388

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Oak Lodge - 977687 - photo 1
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Pennington near Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

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

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

3 nights from £654

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Hilltop At Hawkshead Hill - 1064472 - photo 1
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Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A beautiful, detached Victorian property resting on the outskirts of Hawkshead, Lake District. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Ample off-road parking. Ambleside 5.2 miles; Windermere 9 miles. (Ref. 1064472)

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

  • £490 off - Fri 30th May to 6th Jun 2025

3 nights from £1532

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Burnbank - 1157368 - photo 1
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Allonby near Maryport, Cumbria, CA15
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

  • Sykes rating

Burnbank is a delightful semi-detached abode with a toasty gas fire and accepting pets, close to a beach in the coastal village of Allonby in Cumbria. Cockermouth 9.6 miles; Keswick 22.8 miles. (Ref. 1157368)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £632

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Carrock Cottage - 1049941 - photo 1
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East Woodside near Dalston, Cumbria, CA7
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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

3 nights from £585

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William Tower Suite Stone Cross Mansion - 1101595 - photo 1
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Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A spectacular, second-floor triplex apartment in the Grade II listed Stone Cross Mansion, Ulverston, Cumbria. Luxury. Beautiful views. Off-road parking. Pet-free. Smart TV. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1101595)

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

3 nights from £784

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Walkers Rest - 1131086 - photo 1
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Warton near Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This delightful, three-bedroom holiday lodge rests upon South Lakes Leisure Village in Warton, near Carnforth, Lancashire. Smart TV. Ground-floor living. Open-plan. Off-road parking. Capernwray 3 miles; Lake District 25.3 miles (Ref. 1131086)

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

3 nights from £485

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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 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.