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A wonderful penthouse apartment settled in the heart of Arnside, Cumbria. Sea views. Washing machine. En-suite. Close to amenities. Kendal 11.7 miles; Windermere 21.4 miles. (Ref. 1061703)

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  • Off-road parking
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  • 10% off - Fri 25th Jul to 8th Aug 2025

  • 5% off - Sat 16th Aug to 13th Sep 2025

3 nights from £651

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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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)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom

3 nights from £380

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7

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Quality terraced cottage on the site of the Freshwater Biological Association at Mitchell Wyke Bay, one mile from Far Sawrey. King-size double. Balcony with views of Windermere. Bowness-on-Windermere 1.5 miles via ferry. (Ref. 1024721)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £481

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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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)

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  • Washing machine

3 nights from £436

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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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)

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  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £446

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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A stylish first-floor apartment lying in Windermere, Cumbria. Smart TV. En-suite bathroom. Close to amenities. Lovely views. Ambleside 4.6 miles; Kendal 8.8 miles. (Ref. 1065833)

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3 nights from £467

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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A well-presented cottage resting near the village of Cartmel in Lake District. Breakfast bar. Open-plan. Balcony. Grange-over-Sands 2 miles. (Ref. 906822)

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3 nights from £376

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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A delightful converted Methodist church in the village of Sandford in Cumbria. Original features. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Appleby-in-Westmorland 4.5 miles; Kirkby Stephen 6.1 miles; Penrith 18.1 miles. (Ref. 1050753)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £380

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  • Bedrooms1
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    4.8

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A delightful ground-floor annex in the heart of the Lake District in Keswick, Cumbria. National Park location. Romantic. WiFi. Braithwaite 1.9 miles; Bassenthwaite 6.7 miles; Ullswater 16.3 miles. (Ref. 1063127)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £557

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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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)

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3 nights from £585

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  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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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)

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

3 nights from £496

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3 nights from £446

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Lodge 1 is a pet-friendly, single-storey lodge nestled on a farm on the outskirts of Silverdale in Lancashire, nearby a beach and a national park. Arnside 3.2 miles; Carnforth 5 miles. (Ref. 1170915)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £411

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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This charming, semi-detached cottage rests in Embleton near Keswick, Cumbria. Off-road parking. Romantic. Woodburning stove. Beautiful views. Bassenthwaite Lake 1.9 miles; Cockermouth 4.9 miles; Keswick 9.6 miles. (Ref. 1069346)

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  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • £90 off - Fri 8th Aug to 15th Aug 2025

3 nights from £405

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A wonderful, detached lodge resting in South Lakeland Leisure Village near Tewitfield, Lancashire. Private jetty. Next to lake. Off-road parking. Carnforth 2.3 miles; Kendal 14.1 miles; Windermere 27.9 miles. (Ref. 1099944)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £652

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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9 Swan House is a charming cottage tucked away within Tweitfield Marina near Carnforth in Lancashire, admiring marina views and nearby a National Park. Carnforth 2.7 miles; Kendal 13.7 miles; Windermere 21.1 miles. (Ref. 1169103)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £422

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Luham Cottage is a charming, stone-built cottage settled into the countryside of Cumbria. Countryside views. Couple’s retreat. Edenhall near Langwathby 1.8 miles, Langwathby; Penrith 3.2 miles; Lake District National Park 7.5 miles. (Ref. 1138730)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £497

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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This traditional, stone cottage rests in Kirkby Stephen. Cumbria. Near amenities and the River Eden. Off-road parking. Enclosed garden. Near National Park. Kendal 23.5 miles. (Ref. 1133025)

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3 nights from £485

3 nights from £461

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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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)

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  • Electric vehicle charging
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £697

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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.