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A large stone mansion surrounded by trees and hills at The Theobold Suite Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston
57
Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A beautiful, first-floor apartment situated in the Grade II-listed Stone Cross Mansion, Ulverston, Cumbria. Luxury. Off-road parking. Open-plan. Superb finish. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1101629)

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

3 nights from €1031

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An outdoor courtyard with stone walls plants and a paved walkway at Rowley House at Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston
53
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)

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  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €1278

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An exterior view of a stone house with glass balcony and gravel path surrounded by trees and lawn at Birkwray Barn Outgate near Hawkshead
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Outgate near Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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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)

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

3 nights from €1786

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A large stone mansion surrounded by trees and hills at The Emma Suite Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston
67
Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A spacious, second-floor apartment sitting in the Grade II listed Stone Cross Mansion, Ulverston, Cumbria. Luxury. Off-road parking. Pet-free. Open-plan. Smart TV. Rural location. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1050478)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €979

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An outdoor patio area with wooden table and chairs beside a peach colored house with green window frames surrounded by shrubs and trees at High Winder House in Askham
67
Askham, Lake District, CA10
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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High Winder House, a beautiful holiday barn set within the Lake District National Park in rural Askham, Cumbria, enjoying games and a woodburning stove. Penrith 6 miles; Ambleside 33.8 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 33 miles. (Ref. 1131721)

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  • Off-road parking
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

3 nights from €1279

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A stone house with a blue front door two side buildings and a gravel driveway at Eden House Edenhall near Penrith
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Edenhall near Penrith, Cumbria, CA11
  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

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A magnificent, detached Grade II listed house dating back to 1800's, situated in the pretty village of Edenhall. Period features throughout, open fires, snooker room, walled garden. A perfect base for families and friends. Penrith 4 miles. (Ref. 925455)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

3 nights from €2277

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A stone house with a gravel driveway green lawn and a small stream flowing beside it at Fell View House in Lambrigg near Kendal
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Lambrigg near Kendal, Cumbria, LA8
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Fell View House is a beautiful detached holiday home near the town of Kendal in Cumbria with a hot tub, woodburning stove and spacious, enclosed garden. Kendal 5.5 miles; Windermere 13.5 miles. (Ref. 1143601)

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

3 nights from €1332

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A wooden lodge with a deck and stairs surrounded by gravel and grass with trees nearby at Robins Lodge in White Cross Bay near Troutbeck Bridge
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White Cross Bay near Troutbeck Bridge, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

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Robin's Lodge is a beautiful, single-storey, contemporary, detached lodge located on White Cross Bay, Cumbria. Child friendly. Off-road parking. Decking with furniture. Hot tub. Windermere 1.7 miles; Ambleside 2.8 miles; Kendal 10.3 miles. (Ref. 1174778)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
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3 nights from €929

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A two story house with stone and white walls a gravel driveway a garage and a lawn at Grassings in Hawkshead
60
Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Grassings, a detached Lakeland property set just outside the village of Hawkshead, Cumbria. Five bedrooms. Luxury. Rural location. Quality furnishings. Ambleside 4.8 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1145292)

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

3 nights from €2327

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A living room with beige sofas and blue pillows a wooden cabinet and a blue ottoman at 21 Ironworks in Ulverston
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Ulverston, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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This superb three-storey cottage is resting in Backbarrow near Ulverston, Cumbria. In a National Park. Off-road parking. Bedroom with en-suite. Smart TV. Newby Bridge 1.8 mile; Lakeside 2.6 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 9.3 miles. (Ref. 1082569)

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  • Off-road parking
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3 nights from €1175

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An outdoor courtyard with a stone building and gravel area with fire pit at Oak Cottage in Backbarrow
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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 €2657

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Stone mansion surrounded by trees and hills at The Mabel Suite Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston
57
Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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An impressive, second-floor apartment sitting within the Grade II listed Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston, Cumbria. Luxury. Pet-free. Off-road parking. Rural location. Smart TV. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1100108)

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

3 nights from €825

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A white house with a glass balcony and garden surrounded by shrubs and grass at Scarsdale in Crosthwaite
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Crosthwaite, Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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Immaculately presented, detached property in the centre of Crosthwaite in the Lyth Valley, Lake District. Valley views. Extensive garden. Balcony. Ample off-road parking. Kendal 5.4 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 6 miles; Ambleside 11.4 miles. (Ref. 1064507)

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

3 nights from €1438

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Decking area with outdoor seating and a table beside water at Gressingham 7 in Warton near Carnforth
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Warton near Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Gressingham 7 is a delightful, single-storey lodge settled into Warton, near Carnforth, Lancashire. Close to a lake. Watersports facilities. In AONB. Lancaster 8.8 miles; Laker District National Park 9.9 miles; Forest of Bowland AONB 24.5 miles. (Ref. 1150607)

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

3 nights from €997

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A white stone house with a small front garden behind a stone wall and a white gate at Deer Leap in Satterthwaite near Hawkshead
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Satterthwaite near Hawkshead, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Deer Leap is a detached farmhouse situated in the village of Satterthwaite, in heart of the Grizedale Forest, Cumbria. Detached. EV charging. Smart TV. Ambleside 9.3 miles; Kendal 18.6 miles. (Ref. 1143195)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €1645

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A large stone mansion with a manicured garden and hedges in front at The Violet Suite Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston
67
Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A superb three-bedroom second-floor apartment set within the Grade II listed Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston, Cumbria. Open-plan. Near a National Park. Off-road parking. Luxury. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1101468)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €1031

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A wooden deck with a round glass table and four chairs outside a building with large windows at Barneys Retreat in Carnforth
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Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    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)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €685

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Exterior view of a stone and stucco cottage with four windows and a gravel driveway at Croft Cottage in Appleby-In-Westmorland
38
Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A charming mid-terrace cottage resting in the village of Long Marton, near Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. En-suite. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. Penrith 12.1 miles. (Ref. 1034118)

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

3 nights from €675

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A stone mansion with multiple windows a central tower and arched entrance at The Alfred Suite Stone Cross Mansion Ulverston
59
Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A luxurious first-floor apartment set in Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston, Cumbria. Smart TV. Communal grounds. Rural. Wine fridge. Allocated parking. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1101626)

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3 nights from €979

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A brown wooden lodge with a stone retaining wall and conifer trees at Mallard Lodge in Carnforth
18
Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A lovely, three-bedroom lodge perched on the South Lakeland Leisure Village site in Carnforth, Cumbria. Open-plan. On-site facilities. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Capernwray 3 miles; Lake District 10 miles. (Ref. 1120056)

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

3 nights from €696

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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.