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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

    Sykes Rating

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)

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

3 nights from €2278

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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

    Sykes Rating

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)

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

3 nights from €979

Last booked 2 days ago
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A two-story stone house with a small porch and white door surrounded by a stone wall and trees at Greywalls in Maulds Meaburn
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Maulds Meaburn, Yorkshire Dales, CA10
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.6

    Sykes Rating

A delightful, detached cottage resting in Maulds Meaburn near Shap, Cumbria. Enclosed garden. Ground-floor living. No pets. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Beautiful views. Pooley Bridge 15.8 miles; Kendal 21 miles. (Ref. 1073127)

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

  • €155 off - Thu 12th Jun to 19th Jun 2025

3 nights from €794

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A stone house with multiple windows and a stone wall beside a narrow road at Crows Nest in Arnside
56
Arnside, Cumbria, LA5
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A wonderful penthouse apartment settled in the heart of Arnside, Cumbria. Sea views. Washing machine. En-suite. Close to amenities. Kendal 11.7 miles; Windermere 21.4 miles. (Ref. 1061703)

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

3 nights from €908

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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

    Sykes Rating

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)

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

3 nights from €1786

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A white two-story house with multiple windows and chimneys surrounded by grass and trees at Westward Park in Westward near Wigton
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Westward near Wigton, Cumbria, CA7
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

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Westward Park is a characterful, period property located in Warblebank near Wigton in Cumbria, welcoming pets and nearby the Lake District National Park. Carlisle 12.2 miles; Keswick 20.9 miles. (Ref. 1170131)

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

  • 10% off - Tue 20th May to 1st Aug 2025

3 nights from €825

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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
35
Ulverston, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from €1175

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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

    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

3 nights from €774

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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
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Askham, Lake District, CA10
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

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)

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

3 nights from €1279

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A garden with a pond surrounded by rocks and a padded seating area outside a two-story house at Yamthwaite in Grizedale near Hawkshead
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Grizedale near Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Yamthwaite is a stunning holiday cottage located in the beautiful hamlet of Grizedale in Cumbria. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Garden with pond. Ambleside 8.1 miles; Kendal 20.4 miles. (Ref. 1094915)

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

3 nights from €959

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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)

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

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
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Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

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
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €2092

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A living room with a brown leather sofa cushions a wooden coffee table with fruit and mirrors on the wall at Flat 6 Aikbank in Whitehaven
39
Sandwith near Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Cosy Lake District Village Apartment is a lovely ground-floor apartment in Sandwith, Cumbria, boasting an open-plan living space and well-positioned to a nearby beach. St Bees 2.2 miles; Ennerdale 8.9 miles; Loweswater 16.1 miles; Wasdale 19 miles (Ref. 1169817)

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

3 nights from €679

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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

    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 €985

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An outdoor patio with a glass-top table and wooden chairs beside a house with large glass windows at Shore Beats Work - Capenwray 10 in South Lakeland Leisure Village
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South Lakeland Leisure Village, Lancashire, LA6
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.7

    Sykes Rating

This charming ground-floor detached lodge rests on the South Lakeland Leisure Village near Carnforth in Lancashire. Decked balcony. Lake views. Open-plan. Capernwray 3 miles; Kendal 14.2 miles. (Ref. 938446)

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

3 nights from €832

Last booked 3 hours ago
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A white stone cottage with a pebble garden path and red flowers at 1 Sunny Point Cottages in Crook
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Crook, Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A delightful three-bedroom semi-detached cottage resting in Crook, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Smart TV. Windermere 6.1 miles. (Ref. 1044404)

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

3 nights from €782

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A living room with two grey sofas with yellow pillows a wooden coffee table with a laptop and beer bottles a wall-mounted fireplace and TV a wooden staircase and a door with wallpaper at Sunnybank Cottage in Keswick
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Keswick, Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

A modern two-bedroom, both en-suite semi-detached property located in the heart of Keswick. Less than five minutes walk to the pub. Parking for one car. (Ref. 1041299)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €789

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A stone house with a red front door and two bay windows with plants in front at Eden Lodge in Bardsea
64
Bardsea, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps25
  • Bedrooms13
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Sykes Rating

A stunning Edwardian house in Bardsea with hot tub, sauna, woodburner, WiFi, en-suite bedrooms, mature grounds. Close to Ulverston, coast and Lake District National Park. (Ref. 918339)

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

3 nights from €5187

Last booked yesterday
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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

    Sykes Rating

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 €2658

Last booked yesterday
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A wooden lodge with a deck and glass railing in a grassy area at Curlew Lodge in Carnforth
20
Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A charming, detached lodge resting in a holiday park on the outskirts of Carnforth, Lancashire. Ground-floor living. On-site facilities. Off-road parking. Capernwray 3 miles; Lancaster 8.7 miles; Lake District 10.2 miles. (Ref. 1104017)

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

3 nights from €887

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