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An outdoor hot tub with bubbling water next to a patio table with four chairs and a large umbrella overlooking a green field at Plot 32 High Hesket near Armathwaite
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Holiday Park

High Hesket near Armathwaite, Cumbria, CA4
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Plot 32, a wonderfully-presented holiday caravan resting in High Hesket, Cumbria. Smart TV. Electric fire. Open-plan living space. Countryside views. Penrith 8.8 miles; Carlisle 9.3 miles; North Pennines AONB 13.3 miles. (Ref. 1154008)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights €809

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An outdoor table with plates and wine glasses set on a wooden deck outside a wooden building at Holmedell in Greystoke
25
Greystoke, Cumbria, CA11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Contemporary log cabin at the heart of gated development in gorgeous Lakeland countryside. En-suite shower room. WiFi. Secure off road parking. 15 mins to Keswick and Penrith. Dog-friendly. (Ref. 972633)

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


for 3 nights €669

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A pathway leading to modern apartment buildings with lawns and small trees at Rivers Edge in Newby Bridge
46
Newby Bridge, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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A stylish duplex apartment resting in Backbarrow near Newby Bridge & the southerly end of Lake Windermere. Balcony. River views. Open-plan. Bowness-on-Windermere 9.3 miles. (Ref. 1071349)

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


for 3 nights €893

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A row of terraced houses along a stone-lined stream with a small stone bridge at Lavender Cottage in Cark In Cartmel
33
Cark In Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful cottage resting in the quaint village of Cark in Cartmel, Cumbria. Near National Park. Pet-friendly. Original features. Close to amenities. Romantic. Riverside views. Cartmel 3.6 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1119470)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights €610

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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 & The Lake District, 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
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights €1223

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An exterior view of a stone and white house with grey doors and a small fenced garden area at Coney Garth Retreat in Beckermet
32
Beckermet, Cumbria, CA21
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Semi-detached barn conversion located in the quiet village of Beckermet on the West Coast of Cumbria. Open-plan living with stunning countryside views. Patio with furniture and hot tub. Pub 4 mins walk. (Ref. 980465)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights €701

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A wooden lodge with glass doors and windows a bench on the deck and trees around Brocklebank Lodge 35 in High Hesket near Armathwaite
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36

Holiday Park

High Hesket near Armathwaite, Cumbria, CA4
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Plot 35, a charming, single-storey lodge, rests on the outskirts of High Hesket near Armathwaite in Cumbria, with an open plan and near a National Park. Carlisle 9.3 miles; Penrith 8.8 miles; North Pennines AONB 30.9 miles. (Ref. 1161016)

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

  • 15% off - Fri 15th May to 1st Jun 2026

  • 15% off - Sat 6th Jun to 19th Jun 2026


for 3 nights €634

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A stone building with windows next to a paved road and trees at Garth Gill in Garsdale near Hawes
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Garsdale near Hawes, Yorkshire Dales, LA10
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A beautiful secluded, detached cottage overlooking the valley of Garsdale. Woodburning stove. Lawned garden. Smart TV. Hawes 7.3 miles; Leyburn 23.9 miles. (Ref. 1110318)

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


for 3 nights €721

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A living room with a yellow armchair gray sofa and wooden coffee tables at The Belfry in Windermere
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Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.5★

    Outstanding

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The Belfry is a reverse-level converted Church cottage in Windermere, Cumbria, set within the Lake District National Park with an open-plan layout. Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 8.7 miles. (Ref. 1062324)

  • Wi-fi
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

  • €251 off - Fri 8th May to 15th May 2026

  • €258 off - Fri 15th May to 22nd May 2026

  • €245 off - Fri 29th May to 5th Jun 2026


for 3 nights €1234

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A stone building with greenery and windows at Garsdale Foot in Sedbergh
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Sedbergh, Yorkshire Dales, LA10
  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Garsdale Foot is a stylish, pet-friendly house near Sedbergh, Cumbria, boasting two woodburning stoves, original fixtures, and stunning countryside views. Hawes 13.7 miles; Kirkby Lonsdale 14.3 miles; Kendal 14.6 miles. (Ref. 1116041)

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


for 3 nights €1292

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Exterior view of a stone cottage with four windows a wooden door under a small porch and a picnic table in a gravel yard at Church How Cottage in Nether Wasdale
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Nether Wasdale, Lake District, CA20
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Church Howe Cottage, a detached barn conversion settled in Nether Wasdale, Cumbria. Close to a shop and pub. Close to a lake. In National Park. Woodburning stove. Wast Water 3 miles; Seascale 6.9 miles. (Ref. 1130611)

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


for 3 nights €606

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A row of gray houses with white doors and windows with blinds a green lawn and stone path in front at Oxen Park Farm Cottage Oxen Park near Ulverston
27
Oxen Park near Ulverston, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A well-presented, mid-terrace cottage nestled in Oxen Park near Ulverston, Cumbria. Rural. Dishwasher. Off-road parking. Coniston Water 7 miles; Broughton-in-Furness 9.4 miles; Lake Windermere 9.8 miles. (Ref. 1086723)

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


for 3 nights €552

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A wooden cabin with a small deck and chairs near trees and a body of water at High Rigg Shepherd's Delight in Brampton Cumbria
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Brampton, Cumbria, Cumbria, CA8
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Beautifully furnished, luxury shepherd's hut.Located next to the lake at Highrigg, near the Cumbria village of Wetheral. Open country views. Close to Hadrian's Wall. Decked area with hot tub. Carlisle 8.3 miles. (Ref. 1002051)

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


for 3 nights €756

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A hut with a hot tub and patio furniture at Wellington in Wigton
13

Holiday Park

Aspatria, Cumbria, CA7
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

  • Sykes rating

Wellington is a delightful lodge on North Lakes Holiday Park, near Aspatria, Cumbria, boasting a hot tub, en-suite bathroom, and open-plan living. Cockermouth 9.5 miles, Keswick 17.3 miles, Carlisle 19.3 miles. (Ref. 1189408)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights €1193

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A building with seating area and grass at Wordsworth in Wigton
12

Holiday Park

Aspatria, Cumbria, CA7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

  • Sykes rating

Wordsworth is a gorgeous lodge on North Lakes Holiday Park, near Aspatria, Cumbria, boasting a hot tub, Smart TV, and open-plan living space. Cockermouth 9.5 miles, Keswick 17.3 miles, Carlisle 19.3 miles. (Ref. 1189385)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights €1312

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A small black corrugated metal shepherd hut with open door on a gravel area with bench table and chairs and fire pit at La'al Ling in Penrith
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Penrith, Cumbria, CA10
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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)

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


for 3 nights €649

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A stone building with glass doors and six metal chairs around a table on a tiled patio at Riddings Barn in Howgill near Sedbergh
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Howgill near Sedbergh, Yorkshire Dales, LA8
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Excellent barn conversion in stunning Cumbrian countryside. Four spacious bedrooms, two with en-suites. Fabulous walking all around. Sedbergh 3 miles. (Ref. 20016)

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


for 3 nights €783

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Exterior view of a row of connected white cottages with multiple windows and a central door at Fellside Cottage in Embleton near Keswick
29
Embleton near Keswick, Lake District, CA13
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

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)

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


for 3 nights €563

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A stone house with two front doors and bay windows with parking spaces in front at Park Beck in Windermere
34
Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Park Beck is a magnificent, three-storey property situated in the town of Windermere, Cumbria. Smart TV. En-suites. Off-road parking. Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 9.3 miles. (Ref. 1139531)

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


for 3 nights €1106

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A house surrounded by trees and a pond in the garden at Leathes Head Country House Borrowdale near Keswick
84
Borrowdale near Keswick, Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Leathes Head Country House, resting near Keswick, Cumbria, boasting a woodburning stove, hot tub, games room, and ample off-road parking. Bassenthwaite 10.7 miles; Cockermouth 16.7 miles; Ullswater 20.2 miles; Windermere 24.5 miles. (Ref. 1169905)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 3 nights €3836

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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.