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Burlees Nest - 1080076 - photo 1
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Brigham near Great Broughton, Cockermouth, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA13
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This attractive, single-storey lodge rests in Brigham, Cumbria. Off-road parking. Ground-floor living. Open-plan. Cockermouth 2.5 miles; Workington 5.7 miles; Keswick 15.7 miles (Ref. 1080076)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom

3 nights from €471

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Pea Top Cottage - 940896 - photo 1
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Culgaith near Penrith, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A lovely detached cottage in a courtyard next to the owners’ home, on a non-working farm, in the small village of Culgaith. Great base for exploring the Lakes, Hadrian's Wall and the Dales. Pet-friendly, with parking. Penrith 8 miles. (Ref. 940896)

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

3 nights from €441

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Acorn Cottage - 1151883 - photo 1
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Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

  • Sykes rating

Acorn Cottage is a delightful cottage in Windermere in the Lake District. Family-friendly. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Front patio. Kendal 9.6 miles. Grasmere 9.9 miles. Carlisle 16.2 miles. (Ref. 1151883)

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

3 nights from €815

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The Postmasters House - 1027107 - photo 1
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Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Magnificent cottage resting in a desirable part of central Windermere, with parking & just a stroll to the shops and restaurants. Smart TV. Character features. Roadside parking. Ambleside 4.8 miles; Kendal 9 miles. (Ref. 1027107)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €823

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Bolton Cottage - 1133509 - photo 1
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Flakebridge near Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA16
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A stylish, single-storey abode perched in Flakebridge near Appleby-In-Westmoreland, Cumbria. Dog-friendly. Near an AONB. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Penrith 15.2 miles. (Ref. 1133509)

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

3 nights from €705

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Ash Meadows - 1134805 - photo 1
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Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This charming, two-bedroom holiday home rests in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria. Near a National Park. Bedrooms with Smart TVs. Off-road parking. Open plan. Kendal 13.9 miles. (Ref. 1134805)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from €609

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Gilson - 1024706 - photo 1
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Far Sawrey, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.5★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A wonderful end-terrace cottage situated on the site of the Freshwater Biological Association, one mile from Far Sawrey village. King-size double bedroom. WiFi. Dog-friendly. Luxury accommodation. Bowness-on-Windermere 1.5 miles via ferry. (Ref. 1024706)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from €678

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Luham Cottage - 1138730 - photo 1
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Edenhall near Langwathby, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA11
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

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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)

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

3 nights from €598

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Rose Cottage - 1079681 - photo 1
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Burneside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA9
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A semi-detached, two-bedroom cottage by the river in Burneside, Cumbria. Family-friendly. Off-road parking. Rural location. Close to amenities. Smart TV. Pet-free. Kendal 2.3 miles; Windermere 7.1 miles. (Ref. 1079681)

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

3 nights from €567

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Swaledale Watch Garden Annexe - 1082545 - photo 1
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Caldbeck, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A delightful two-bedroom annexe resting in Caldbeck in Cumbria. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. In a National Park. Wigton 8.7 miles; Carlisle 14.3 miles; Keswick 15.4 miles. (Ref. 1082545)

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

3 nights from €570

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Carrock Cottage - 1049941 - photo 1
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East Woodside near Dalston, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA7
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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)

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

3 nights from €698

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Croft End Cottage - 1041579 - photo 1
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Sawrey, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.3★

    Good

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Croft End Cottage is an enchanting and dreamy holiday cottage that we’re certain you’ll love just as much as we do. Located in the hamlet of Near Sawrey, a romantic country location (Ref. 1041579)

  • Wi-fi

3 nights from €746

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Underfell - 987473 - photo 1
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Burton-In-Kendal, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This semi-detached property is based in Burton-in-Kendal, Cumbria. Open-plan living. Perfect for friends. Kirkby Lonsdale 7 miles; Kendal 12 miles. (Ref. 987473)

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

3 nights from €593

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Station View - 1129927 - photo 1
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Kirkby-In-Furness, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA17
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This charming, two-bedroom cottage rests in Kirkby-in-Furness, Cumbria. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. Ulverston 5.2 miles; Broughton-in-Furness 6.9 miles. (Ref. 1129927)

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

3 nights from €646

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Endgill Cottage - 1052304 - photo 1
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Ulverston, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.3★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

A wonderful holiday home resting in the heart of Ulverston, Cumbria. Dog-friendly. Next to a stream. Close to the Lake District National Park. Raised terrace. Close to local amenities. Coniston Water 11.8 miles; Windermere 17.7 miles. (Ref. 1052304)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from €683

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Fleshbeck Cottage - 916 - photo 1
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Mansergh near Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Delightful 18th Century farmhouse in idyllic Mansergh near Kirkby Lonsdale. Quality accommodation, beams, range, mullion windows. A romantic retreat. Kirkby Lonsdale 3 miles. (Ref. 916)

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

3 nights from €668

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Brampton Cottage - 1133513 - photo 1
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Flakebridge near Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA16
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

  • Sykes rating

A sleek, single-storey abode set in within a shared courtyard in the village of Flakebridge near Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria. Smart TV. High-end. Off-road parking. Penrith 15.2 miles. (Ref. 1133513)

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

3 nights from €628

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The Stables - 1067089 - photo 1
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Broughton-In-Furness near Thwaites, Cumbria & The Lake District, la18
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.5★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming two-bedroom character cottage resting in Thwaites near Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria. Electric fire. In a National Park. Barbecue. Bike storage. Millom 5.2 miles; Coniston 11.3 miles; Ulverston 12.1 miles. (Ref. 1067089)

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

3 nights from €450

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Apartment 4 - 1144015 - photo 1
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Keswick, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

  • Sykes rating

Apartment 4 is a welcoming, first-floor apartment resting rurally in Keswick, Cumbria. Riverside views. Family-friendly. In National Park. Near amenities. Bassenthwaite 12.9 miles; Ullswater 14.9 miles; Cockermouth 15.9 miles. (Ref. 1144015)

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

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3 nights from €582

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Duddon Cottage - 923759 - photo 1
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Broughton-in-Furness., Cumbria & The Lake District, LA18
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Immaculately presented, semi-detached character cottage with numerous period features at the tip of the Duddon Valley. Beams, period fireplaces, and woodburner. Large garden and woodland to the rear. Broughton in Furness 1.3 miles. (Ref. 923759)

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

3 nights from €620

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