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Last Minute Cottages in the Lake District

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Riven Oak - 950504 - photo 1
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Lyth Valley near Levens, Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    3.5★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

A stunning stone barn conversion resting in the Lyth Valley, within Lake District National Park & close Levens. Kendal 7.8 miles; Lakeside 8.8 miles; Windermere 8.9 miles. (Ref. 950504)

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

3 nights from £939

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The Arthouse - 1159425 - photo 1
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Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    3.2★

  • Sykes rating

The Arthouse is a sophisticated holiday home resting in Ambleside, Cumbria. Bike and canoe storage. Remote controlled living flame gas fire. Near Lake. Windermere 4.1 miles; Kendal 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1159425)

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

3 nights from £1049

Last booked 2 days ago
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Fair Rigg - 1041802 - photo 1
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Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

    4.4★

    Good

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Gold star luxurious home on the quiet side of Windermere with amazing views, gardens & patio. Sleeps 12, 6 rooms, 5 ensuite. Woodburner, AGA, traditional features, SKY TV, storage for boats/bikes. WIFI, pub nearby, Babies & children welcome (Ref. 1041802)

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

3 nights from £1948

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The Ridge - 1165746 - photo 1
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Bowness-On-Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

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Ridge House is a luxury, three-storey house overlooking Lake Windermere near Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, boasting a cinema, games room, and boathouse. Windermere Train Station 4.8 miles; Ambleside 9 miles; Kendal 10.9 miles. (Ref. 1165746)

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

3 nights from £4263

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Hunters Chase - 972480 - photo 1
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Tirril near Penrith, Cumbria, CA10
  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.2★

    Good

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Stunning luxury home in Tirril just a few miles from Ullswater. Open fire. Luxury kitchen. Four bathrooms. WiFi. Off-road parking. Penrith 4 miles. (Ref. 972480)

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

3 nights from £751

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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
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £1321

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Pheasants Folly - 1079690 - photo 1
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Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A stylish, detached Lakeland home sitting in an elevated position overlooking Lake Windermere near Windermere, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Range cooker. Smart TV. Ambleside 10.5 miles; Kendal 11.7 miles. (Ref. 1079690)

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

  • 20% off - Sun 5th Jan to 28th Mar 2025

3 nights from £1087

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Fellside Lodge - 1065820 - photo 1
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Bowness-On-Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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This fabulous semi-detached, three-storey cottage is resting on the outskirts of Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria. In a National Park. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Bedrooms with en-suites. Windermere 1.7 miles: Ambleside 5.8 miles; Kendal 9 miles. (Ref. 1065820)

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

3 nights from £1204

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Fairhaven - 1041549 - photo 1
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Bowness, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

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(Ref. 1041549)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £562

Last booked 7 hours ago
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Cunsey Lodge - 1061172 - photo 1
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Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Stunning cottage on the sought-after Graythwaite Estate. En-suites. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Lake Windermere 0.3 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 3.5 miles; Ambleside 9.4 miles. (Ref. 1061172)

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

3 nights from £1448

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The Bird's Nest - 1124959 - photo 1
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Bowness-On-Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.4★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

A well-positioned, three-bedroom bungalow resting on the cusp of Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria. In National Park. Near amenities and attractions. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Windermere Train Station 1.1 miles; Ambleside 5.6 miles; Kendal 9.5 miles. (Ref. 1124959)

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

3 nights from £608

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Eusemere Lodge - 1026036 - photo 1
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Pooley Bridge, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA10
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

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An idyllic Lakes retreat in the heart of Pooley Bridge, Cumbria. Extensive garden. Pet Friendly. Fishing rights for Lake Ullswater. Stunning interior. Penrith 6.2 miles; Keswick 22.1 miles. (Ref. 1026036)

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

3 nights from £5235

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Rainbow Cottage - 1069000 - photo 1
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Bolton near Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A contemporary three-bedroom cottage resting in Bolton near Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Countryside views. Near Lake District National Park. Pet-friendly. Appleby-in-Westmorland 4.3 miles; Penrith 12.1 miles. (Ref. 1069000)

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

3 nights from £632

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Burnt Mill Cottage - 1097951 - photo 1
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Sedbergh, Yorkshire Dales, LA10
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This charming, stone-fronted cottage is perched on the outskirts of the attractive market town of Sedbergh, Cumbria. Character features. In the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Kendal 12.8 miles; Hawes 16.8 miles. (Ref. 1097951)

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

3 nights from £767

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Walker's Cottage - 1025099 - photo 1
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Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A superb terrace cottage situated on the outskirts of Windermere town. Close to shops and pubs. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Ambleside 5.8 miles; Kendal 9.7 miles. (Ref. 1025099)

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

3 nights from £558

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Ash Gill Cottage - 1129905 - photo 1
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Torver, Lake District, LA21
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This charming, three-bedroom cottage rests in Torver, Cumbria. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. In a National Park. Off-road parking. Coniston 2.6 miles; Ambleside 10.3 miles. (Ref. 1129905)

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

  • 5% off - Thu 16th Jan to 12th Feb 2025

3 nights from £647

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4 The Barns - 1157432 - photo 1
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Haverthwaite near Ulverston, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

  • Sykes rating

4 The Barns, a wonderfully-styled cottage rests in Haverthwaite near Ulverston in Cumbria, with a woodburning stove and in the Lake District National Park. Lake Windermere 10.7 miles; Coniston Water 14.6 miles. (Ref. 1157432)

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

3 nights from £598

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Brimstone - 1147357 - photo 1
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Backbarrow near Ulverston, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Brimstone is a sleek, duplex apartment over the second and third floors, resting in the village of Backbarrow near Ulverston, Cumbria. Off-road parking. Lake Windermere 10.1 miles; Coniston Water 11.2 miles. (Ref. 1147357)

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

3 nights from £576

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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 £446

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Casa Loma - 1055063 - photo 1
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Capernwray near Kirkby Lonsdale, Lancashire, LA6
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This spectacular lodge overlooking the Jackdaw Quarry rests in Capernwray near Kirkby Lonsdale, Lancashire. Woodburning stove. Stylish interior. Idyllic location. Morecambe 8.4 miles; Lancaster 8.6 miles. (Ref. 1055063)

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

3 nights from £1073

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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

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