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Bulrush Cabin - 1204176 - photo 1
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48
Carwinley near Longtown, Cumbria, CA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

Bull Rush Cabin is a delightful pet-friendly abode nestled in Carwinley near Longtown, Cumbria, featuring ground-floor living and countryside views. Gretna Green 7.4 miles; Carlisle 12.5 miles; Brampton 14.5 miles; Dumfries 31.1 miles (Ref. 1204176)

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


for 3 nights From €1173

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A house with a deck and a bathtub at The Hare's Shack in Garnett Bridge, Longsleddale. Near Kendal
15
Garnett Bridge, Longsleddale. Near Kendal, Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A fantastic, detached lodge resting near Garnett Bridge, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Romantic. Off-road parking. Windermere 9.4 miles; Ambleside 15.5 miles. (Ref. 1066268)

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


for 3 nights From €879

Last booked 2 days ago
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An exterior view of a house with a porch and planters at Cobble Cottage Long Marton near Appleby-In-Westmorland
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Long Marton near Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA16
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Cobble Cottage is a single-storey holiday cottage resting in Long Marton near Appleby-in-Westmorland, with off-road parking, enclosed patio and Smart TV. Penrith 12.5 miles. (Ref. 1190446)

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


for 3 nights From €562

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A stone cottage with wooden beams on the porch and outdoor furniture on the steps at Waters Edge in Talkin near Brampton Cumbria
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35
Talkin near Brampton, Cumbria, Cumbria, CA8
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Waters Edge is a delightful, detached lodge settled into the countryside of Talkin, near Brampton, Cumbria. Close to a tarn. Woodburning stove. Countryside views. Brampton 2.4 miles; North Pennines AONB 9.4 miles; Carlisle 12.6 miles. (Ref. 1141976)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

  • €1520 off - Fri 18th Dec to 25th Dec 2026


for 3 nights From €1164

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Stone cottage with large windows wooden door and stone wall with metal gate at Cragfell Cottage Cartmel Fell
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Cartmel Fell, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Tourist Board rating

This picturesque sleepy hamlet is close to everything including with Bowness-on-Windermere being a short drive away. A real romantic hideaway with great views. Parking for two cars. (Ref. 1041295)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From €758

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Tram Lane Cottage - 1182560 - photo 1
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Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Tram Lane Cottage is an end-terrace holiday house in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, with parking and a prime location near local amenities. Kendal 12.3 miles. (Ref. 1182560)

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


for 3 nights From €729

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A stone exterior wall with a black door and a window with a sign reading Howgill 5 House at Howgill House in Sedbergh
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Sedbergh, Yorkshire Dales, LA10
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Howgill House is a charming three-storey abode resting in Sedbergh, a quaint market town in Cumbria. Open-plan. Near to shop and pub. Woodburning stove. Kendal 11.1 miles; Hawes 15.9 miles. (Ref. 1150042)

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


for 3 nights From €928

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A garden with a stone path leading to a white house with a yellow door and a seating area with chairs and a table at Bonny Bits Cottage Garrigill near Alston
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Garrigill near Alston, Cumbria, CA9
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A quirky, three-storey cottage resting in Garrigill near Alston in Cumbria. Off-road parking. Smart TV with Sky. Woodburning stove. Melmerby 12.3 miles; Penrith 21.3 miles; Hexham 23.1 miles; Barnard Castle 28.2 miles; Carlisle 31.7 miles. (Ref. 1009511)

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


for 3 nights From €692

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A living room with a gray sofa a small dining table with chairs patterned wallpaper and a wall-mounted tv at Fair Cop in Hawkshead
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Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A superb Victorian former police station resting in Hawkshead, Cumbria. Pet-friendly. In a National Park. Open fire. Close to amenities. Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 17.7 miles. (Ref. 1042813)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From €761

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A building exterior with windows and a door at The Old Bakehouse in Kendal
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Kendal, Cumbria, LA9
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The Old Bakehouse is a contemporary ground-floor apartment in Kendal, Cumbria, close to national parks, riverside walks, and local shops. Lake District National Park 6.4 miles; Windermere 8.9 miles; Yorkshire Dales National Park 20.4 miles. (Ref. 1200520)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From €755

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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
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Kirklinton, Cumbria, CA6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Delightful sandstone cottage on a working dairy farm. Access to 20 acres private ancient woodland and fishing rights on the river. Woodburning stove, private patio. Brampton 7 miles, Carlisle 10 miles. (Ref. 933471)

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


for 3 nights From €505

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Stone house exterior with white door and windows small garden and plants near entrance at The Cow Byre in Barras near Kirkby Stephen
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Barras near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Superb semi-detached Kirkby Stephen cottage in pretty hamlet, close to Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Park. Four poster bed. Kirkby Stephen 5 miles. (Ref. 7512)

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


for 3 nights From €482

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A brick house with multiple windows and a small garden with plants and a paved pathway at Beck Cottage in Pennington near Ulverston
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Pennington near Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Immaculately-presented, superbly located detached cottage in Pennington. Woodburning stove, bright sunny patio. Ideal touring base for Lakes and coast. Ulverston 2 miles. (Ref. 27034)

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


for 3 nights From €487

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A group of tents with a deck in an outdoor setting at Kruger in Penrith
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Holiday Resort

Penrith, Cumbria, CA11
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

Kruger is a serene safari tent on Ullswater Heights Holiday Park near Penrith, Cumbria, featuring a woodburning stove and undercover hot tub. Keswick 14.2 miles; Carlisle 18.4 miles. (Ref. 1192755)

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


for 3 nights From €1191

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A wooden outdoor table with a bottle of wine and two glasses in front of a stone cottage under a blue sky at Daisy Cottage in Catterlen
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Catterlen, Cumbria, CA11
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A romantic, charming rural cottage, one of two converted from a cow byre with exposed beams. WiFi. Patio and Garden. Private parking. Just 10 minutes to Ullswater, 3 miles from Penrith and 25 miles from Keswick. (Ref. 972361)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher


for 3 nights From €527

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A single-story house with stone and stucco walls surrounded by trees and a wooden gate at Little Barn in Grange-Over-Sands near Cartmel
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Grange-Over-Sands near Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A fantastic two-bedroom detached cottage resting on the outskirts of Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria. Smart TV. Sea views. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Family-friendly. Grange-over-Sands 1.3 miles; Bowness on Windermere 13.9 miles. (Ref. 1112453)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From €806

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A dining area with wooden chairs and a table set with a teapot cups and breakfast items next to a living room with blue sofas a wooden coffee table and a television at 3 Eden Lodge in Kirkby Stephen
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25
Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming cottage set within the village of Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria. Romantic dwelling. Open-plan living. Close to amenities. Ravenstonedale 4.8 miles; Sedbergh 14.1 miles; Kendal 23.5 miles. (Ref. 1059543)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher

  • 10% off - Tue 28th Jul to 5th Sep 2026


for 3 nights From €480

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A wooden garden gate with a trellis and a sign reading Nuthatch leading to a path and a building with wooden windows at Nuthatch High Head Castle Farm Ive Valley near Penrith
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High Head Castle Farm, Ive Valley near Penrith, Cumbria, CA4
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Delightful ground floor Lake District cottage in grounds of High Head Castle Farm in Ive Valley. Extended country walks. Penrith 13 miles. (Ref. 4560)

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


for 3 nights From €413

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Exterior view of a white house with three windows and a red door at Herdwick Heaf in Ennerdale
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Ennerdale, Lake District, CA23
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming white-washed end-terrace holiday home resting in Ennerdale, Cumbria. Countryside. Off-road parking. Patio garden. Pet-friendly. Whitehaven 7.7 miles; Keswick 22.6 miles. (Ref. 1064315)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From €495

Last booked 2 days ago
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A house with windows and a door at Milford in Wetheral
33
Great Corby, Wetheral, Cumbria, CA4
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Milford is a charming holiday cottage resting in Wetheral, Cumbria, with enclosed gardens, roadside parking, and a multi-fuel stove. Carlisle 6.2 miles. (Ref. 1184585)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From €655

Last booked 2 days ago
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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, 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.