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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 £843

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A living room with a sofa and coffee table at 29 Chapel Street in Appleby-In-Westmorland
29
Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

  • Sykes rating

29 Chapel Street is a charming holiday home in Appleby-in-Westmorland, featuring a woodburning stove and private hot tub. Penrith 13.9 miles. (Ref. 1193700)

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


for 3 nights £1447

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A garden with bushes and patio chairs at High Dyke Cottage
30
Cockermouth, Lake District, CA13
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

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High Dyke Cottage is a traditional rural cottage near Cockermouth in Cumbria, featuring period features, free parking, beautiful gardens and allows pets. Bassenthwaite Lake 7 miles; Keswick 13 miles. (Ref. 1190788)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher


for 3 nights £880

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A view of rooftops and hills at Luxury 2 Bed Room Lake View Apt Bowness Parking Bowness-On-Windermere
23
Bowness-On-Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

  • Sykes rating

Luxury 2 Bed Room Lake View Apt Bowness Parking is an appealing apartment in the Lake District, offering lake views, spacious living and central location. Ambleside 5.5 miles, Kendal 9.7, Ullswater 32.7 miles. (Ref. 1199124)

  • Wi-fi


for 3 nights £1166

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A living room with a sofa and television at Coworth Deluxe Cabin with Garden
New property
20
Capernwray near Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

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Coworth Deluxe Cabin is a welcoming lodge in Capernwray near Carnforth, Lancashire, featuring countryside views, wrap-around decking, and dog-friendly grounds. Capernwray 2.4 miles; Lake District National Park 11.6 miles. (Ref. 1203806)

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


for 3 nights £921

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A living room with a sofa and mirror at Studio Apartment at High Dyke Farm Cockermouth
20
Cockermouth, Lake District, CA13
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

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Studio Apartment at High Dyke Farm is a charming pet-friendly apartment close to Cockermouth in Cumbria offering parking and a garden with a barbecue. Bassenthwaite Lake 7 miles; Keswick 13 miles. (Ref. 1193643)

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


for 3 nights £580

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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 & 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 £932

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A house with a hot tub and garden at Barn Howe in Lyth near Levens
New property
87
Lyth near Levens, Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

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Barn Howe is a stunning, family-friendly and pet-friendly home, encompassed by picture-perfect scenery in Lyth in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria. Kendal 6.2 miles; Windermere 8.8 miles. (Ref. 1180254)

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


for 3 nights £1244

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An aerial view of houses and fields near a mountain at The School at Mungrisdale in Mungrisdale near Keswick
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Mungrisdale near Keswick, Lake District, CA11
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The School is a stunning, three-storey Grade II listed property situated in Mungrisdale, Cumbria, boasting a woodburning stove and enclosed garden. Wigton 17.4 miles; Carlisle 20.4 miles; Keswick 9.3 miles; Cockermouth 22.3 miles. (Ref. 1172777)

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


for 3 nights £1280

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A large stone mansion surrounded by trees and hills at The Emma Suite Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston
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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


for 3 nights £667

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A large stone mansion surrounded by trees and green fields at The Lucy Suite Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston
54
Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This fabulous, second-floor apartment rests within the Grade II listed Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston, Cumbria. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Rural location. Luxury. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1101603)

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


for 3 nights £697

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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★

    Outstanding

  • 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


for 3 nights £662

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An outdoor space with a table and chairs at Waters Edge Lodge Windermere
51

Holiday Park

Lakeview 8, White Cross Bay near Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Waters Edge Lodge is an inviting single-storey lodge on Whitecross Bay, Windermere, Cumbria, with amazing lake views and an electric fire. Ambleside 3 miles; Kendal 10.2 miles. (Ref. 1196119)

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


for 3 nights £743

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

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


for 3 nights £585

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A large stone house with multiple windows and a slate roof in front of a lawn and trees at Bank Barn Wreay Watermillock
53
Watermillock, Lake District, CA11
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Bank Barn - Wreay is a magnificent barn conversion within extensive grounds with panoramic mountainous views towards Lake Ullswater, in Wreay, Cumbria. Penrith 7.8 miles. (Ref. 1160532)

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


for 3 nights £1924

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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

  • Sykes rating

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 £422

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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
33

Holiday Park

High Hesket near Armathwaite, Cumbria & The Lake District, 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 £594

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A paved pathway and flowerbed outside a building with white walls and stone corner at Tarn End Cottages 12 Talkin near Brampton Cumbria
26
Talkin near Brampton, Cumbria, Cumbria, CA8
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A luxury cottage on the edge of Talkin Tarn near Brampton in Cumbia. Stunning views to Carrock Fell. Beautiful interiors. Off-road parking. Brampton 2.3 miles; Carlisle 10.1 miles. (Ref. 1074471)

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


for 3 nights £663

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A house with a red door and windows at The Old Post Office in Whitehaven
New property
32
near Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

  • Sykes rating

The Old Post Office is a lovely house near the beach in Whitehaven, Cumbria, featuring an open-fire, off-road parking, and inviting open-plan living. St Bees 2.1 miles; Ennerdale 8.9 miles; Loweswater 16.1 miles; Wasdale 19.1 miles; Keswick 30.4 miles. (Ref. 1201230)

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


for 3 nights £424

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Tram Lane Cottage - 1182560 - photo 1
37
Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Tram Lane Cottage is an end-terrace holiday house in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, with parking and a prime location near local amenities. Kendal 12.3 miles. (Ref. 1182560)

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


for 3 nights £502

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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.