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14 Low Row - 29073 - photo 1
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Cark in Cartmel, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Excellent

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A delightful former mill worker's cottage in Cark in Cartmel. Charming riverside setting. En-suite facilities. Woodburner and open fire. WiFi. Cartmel 2 miles. (Ref. 29073)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £477

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3 Settlebeck Cottages - 1068723 - photo 1
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Sedbergh, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA10
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.6★

    Very good

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A quaint, three-storey mid-terrace cottage resting in Sedbergh, Cumbria. Gas fire. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Kendal 11.7 miles; Hawes 15.2 miles. (Ref. 1068723)

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3 nights from £531

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River Lodge - 1041806 - photo 1
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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    3.9★

    Good

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Immaculate large country house on the Rothay River close to Ambleside. Sleeps 8, 4 bedooms & 4 bathrooms. Beautiful views and outside space. (Ref. 1041806)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV

3 nights from £961

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Bella Cottage - 1076223 - photo 1
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Bolton near Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA16
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Excellent

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This elegant, semi-detached barn conversion sits in Bolton near Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria. Off-road parking. Pet-free. Smart TV. Rural location. Enclosed garden. Penrith 11.5 miles. (Ref. 1076223)

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  • Off-road parking
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £390

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Glenridding Cottage - 904101 - photo 1
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Flitholme near Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA16
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Superb, semi-detached cosy cottage in Cumbria. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Garden with furniture. Appleby-in-Westmorland 6.5 miles. (Ref. 904101)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £405

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Tom Heights - 972340 - photo 1
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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Excellent

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Stunning and spacious first floor apartment in an impressive Victorian building, located centrally in Ambleside, with easy access to the shops & restaurants. Wifi and bed linen included. Private parking.Short walk to local amenities. (Ref. 972340)

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3 nights from £405

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High Pike - 1041046 - photo 1
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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Excellent

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Spacious ground floor apartment short walk from Ambleside village. Great elevated views and outside patio area. Sleeps 2, King size room with floor to ceiling windows. Ensuite shower room & additional bathroom. (Ref. 1041046)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from £535

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Ballinorig Lodge - 1144114 - photo 1
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Cleator Moor, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA25
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

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Ballinorig Lodge is a wooden, detached lodge situated on the outskirts of Cleator Moor, Cumbria. Open-plan. Hot tub. Child-friendly. Smart TV. Whitehaven 3.4 miles; Cockermouth 13.5 miles. (Ref. 1144114)

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

3 nights from £577

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Meadow Rue - 1140280 - photo 1
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Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

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Meadow Rue is a well-appointed, first-floor apartment set centrally in Windermere, Cumbria. In National Park. Near amenities, attractions and lake. Stylish. Ambleside 4.6 miles; Kendal 8.7 miles. (Ref. 1140280)

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3 nights from £438

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Fell Haven - 1115724 - photo 1
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St Bees, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA27
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

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Fell Haven is a well-presented, first-floor apartment situated in the historic seaside village of St Bees, Cumbria. Sea views. Designated parking. Whitehaven 4.9 miles. (Ref. 1115724)

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3 nights from £490

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Dog Crag Cabin - 1140634 - photo 1
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Whicham near Silecroft, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA18
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

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Dog Crag Cabin is a charming bolthole, resting rurally in Whicham near Silecroft, Cumbria. Romantic. Countryside views. Pet-friendly. Near National Park. Millom 4.4 miles; Broughton-in-Furness 7.8 miles; Coniston 16.4 miles. (Ref. 1140634)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom

3 nights from £391

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T'whit T'woo - 1144235 - photo 1
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Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

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T'whit T'woo is an end-terrace bungalow set within the Priory Manor Estate, Windermere, Cumbria. In Lake District National Park. Near amenities and lake. Ambleside 4.2 miles; Kendal 9.3 miles. (Ref. 1144235)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from £461

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Sunnycote - 1115929 - photo 1
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Arnside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA5
  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsYes

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Sunnycote is a wonderful, detached holiday home in Arnside, Cumbria. In Lake District National Park. Original features. Electric stove. Dog-friendly. Carnforth 8 miles; Kendal 11.8 miles; Windermere 21.5 miles. (Ref. 1115929)

  • Wi-fi
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £1259

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Fairfield View - 1132227 - photo 1
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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

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Fairfield View, a three-storey property with stunning fell views settled on the edge of Ambleside, Cumbria. Child-friendly. Enclosed patio. Smart TV. Grasmere 5.2 miles. (Ref. 1132227)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom

3 nights from £601

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Larimar - 1143587 - photo 1
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Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA17
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

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Larimar is a well-positioned, two-bedroom cottage resting in the heart of Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria. Near National Park. Pet-friendly. Close to amenities. Appleby-in-Westmorland 10.5 miles; Sedbergh 14 miles; Barnard Castle 21.7 miles. (Ref. 1143587)

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3 nights from £387

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West Lakes Retreat - 1115721 - photo 1
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St Bees, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA27
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsYes

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West View Retreat is a three-storey property set in the historic seaside village of St Bees, Cumbria. Sea views. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Whitehaven 4.9 miles. (Ref. 1115721)

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  • Games room

3 nights from £1199

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The Courtyard - 1129281 - photo 1
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Kirklinton near Longtown, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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The Courtyard is a characterful, two-bedroom abode resting in Kirklinton near Longtown, Cumbria. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Original features. Gretna Green 8.6 miles; Brampton 8.6 miles; Carlisle 8.8 miles; Dumfries 32.2 miles. (Ref. 1129281)

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

3 nights from £404

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Barney's Retreat - 1115361 - photo 1
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Carnforth, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A fabulous lodge on the South Lakeland Leisure Village Centre in Carnforth, Lancashire. Smart TVs. Electric fire. Open-plan living space. Capernwray 2.9 miles; Lake District National Park 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1115361)

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

3 nights from £452

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The Waterfall Retreat - 1142474 - photo 1
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Tebay near Orton, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA10
  • Sleeps19
  • Bedrooms10
  • PetsYes

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Waterfall Retreat is a stunning, ten-bedroom home resting in Tebay near Orton, Cumbria. Near National Park. Waterfall views. Gym. Pet-friendly. Rural. Kirkby Stephen 10.6 miles; Kendal 14.3 miles; Penrith 18.9 miles; Keswick 35.5 miles. (Ref. 1142474)

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

3 nights from £3310

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The Pavillion - 1129282 - photo 1
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Kirklinton near Longtown, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Excellent

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The Pavillion is an elegant, one-bedroom holiday retreat resting in Kirklinton near Longtown, Cumbria. Near a National Park. Off-road parking. Romantic. Countryside. Gretna Green 8.6 miles; Carlisle 9.3 miles; Dumfries 32.1 miles. (Ref. 1129282)

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

3 nights from £347

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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 Lake District Cottages at the Last Minute?

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 Near Last-minute Lake District Breaks

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. Alternatively, find even more getaways around the UK by checking out these last-minute UK holiday cottages.