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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)

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

3 nights from £913

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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

  • Sykes rating

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
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £738

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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
68
Outgate near Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • 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 £1272

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A large stone mansion with turrets and multiple windows surrounded by trees and hills at The Arthur Suite Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston
68
Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A stunning, first-floor apartment sitting in Ulverston, Cumbria. Luxury. Close to amenities. Beautiful views. Off-road parking. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1101469)

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

3 nights from £738

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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
58
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
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £938

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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
45
Grizedale near Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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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)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £687

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The exterior entrance of a property with a black door, a welcome mat, a bench with two potted plants and windows with red frames at Flat 6 Aikbank in Whitehaven
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41
Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Flat 6 Aikbank 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; Keswick 29.4 miles; Bowness- (Ref. 1169817)

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

3 nights from £490

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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★

    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 £840

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A canal with a red narrowboat moored next to a paved walkway and modern houses along the water at 9 Swan House in Tewitfield Marina
41
Tewitfield Marina, Lancashire, LA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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9 Swan House is a charming cottage tucked away within Tweitfield Marina near Carnforth in Lancashire, admiring marina views and nearby a National Park. Carnforth 2.7 miles; Kendal 13.7 miles; Windermere 21.1 miles. (Ref. 1169103)

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

3 nights from £443

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A white two-story building with two wooden front doors and flower pots by the doors at Betty's Loft in Hawkshead
32
Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A stylish, first-floor apartment residing in Hawkshead, Cumbria. Private parking. Smart TV. In a National Park. Close to amenities and lake. Pet-free. Ambleside 5.1 miles; Kendal 17.8 miles. (Ref. 1136067)

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

3 nights from £446

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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

  • Sykes rating

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)

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

3 nights from £738

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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 £484

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A stone house with a wooden gate and a gravel driveway surrounded by stone walls at Luham Cottage Edenhall near Langwathby
29
Edenhall near Langwathby, Cumbria, CA11
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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 £497

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A brown wooden cabin with a fenced deck and steps on a grassy plot at Walkers Rest in Warton near Carnforth
36
Warton near Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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This delightful, three-bedroom holiday lodge rests upon South Lakes Leisure Village in Warton, near Carnforth, Lancashire. Smart TV. Ground-floor living. Open-plan. Off-road parking. Capernwray 3 miles; Lake District 25.3 miles (Ref. 1131086)

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

3 nights from £485

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A stone house with a wooden deck overlooking boats on a river with trees in the background at Lund Far Sawrey
41
Far Sawrey, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.4★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

An end-terrace cottage located in the village of Far Sawrey in Cumbria, Open-plan living. Woodburning stove. Balcony. Views over the lake. En-suite bedrooms. Hawkshead 3. miles; Bowness (via ferry) 1.5 miles. (Ref. 1024703)

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

3 nights from £936

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A living room with a wooden table, sofa, two doors, and dining area with chairs at The Wonky Burrow in Bowness-On-Windermere
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21
Bowness-On-Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Wonky Burrow is a stylish, lower-ground-floor apartment nestled in the outskirts of Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria. Close to amenities. Pet-friendly. Windermere Train Station 1.3 miles: Ambleside 5.6 miles; Kendal 9.5 miles. (Ref. 1141446)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Baby-friendly

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3 nights from £579

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An exterior view of a stone and plaster building with multiple doors and windows surrounded by trees and gravel at The Byre in Troutbeck
24
Troutbeck, Lake District, CA11
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The Byre is a beautiful terraced holiday cottage, that is ideal for couples, resting in the little hamlet of Troutbeck in Cumbria in the Lake District. Watermillock 6.2 miles; Keswick 8.9 miles; Ambleside 20.9 miles. (Ref. 1163800)

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  • Washing machine

3 nights from £537

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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

  • 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 £701

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A backyard view of a house with large windows and steps leading to a patio at Pembroke in Cartmel
45
Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Pembroke is a delightful, Three-bedroom bungalow in Cartmel, Cumbria. Near National Park. Contemporary. Enclosed garden. Near amenities. Grange-over-Sands 2.1 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 14 miles. (Ref. 1129512)

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

3 nights from £614

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A white stone cottage with a small garden and stone wall at Carrock Cottage in East Woodside near Dalston
29
East Woodside near Dalston, Cumbria, 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)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £585

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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.