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A white house with a glass balcony and garden surrounded by shrubs and grass at Scarsdale in Crosthwaite
56
Crosthwaite, Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

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Immaculately presented, detached property in the centre of Crosthwaite in the Lyth Valley, Lake District. Valley views. Extensive garden. Balcony. Ample off-road parking. Kendal 5.4 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 6 miles; Ambleside 11.4 miles. (Ref. 1064507)

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


for 3 nights £1026

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Stone house exterior with large windows and wooden gate in front at The Elterwater Barn in Lamplugh
51
Lamplugh, Cumbria, CA14
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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The Elterwater Barn is a delightful, pet-friendly semi-detached holiday home located near the small town of Cleator Moor, Cumbria within the Lake District. Cockermouth 7.5 miles; Whitehaven 9.3 miles; Bassenthwaite 15.3 miles. (Ref. 1161140)

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  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £712

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A courtyard with a lawn and garden in front of residential buildings at Lakeside View in Lakeside near Bowness-On-Windermere
72
Lakeside near Bowness-On-Windermere, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

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Lakeside View is part of the beautiful Landing How Estate at Lakeside, Cumbria. In Lake District National Park. Off-road parking. Private. Windermere Train Station 9.9 miles; Kendal 12.7 miles; Ambleside 13 miles. (Ref. 1140421)

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  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £671

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A stone house with a slate roof solar panels and chimneys surrounded by grass and bushes at Sherriff in Troutbeck near Keswick
28
Troutbeck, near Keswick, Lake District, CA11
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

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Modern detached house midway between Keswick and Ullswater.Lovely views and gardne. Two Woodburning stoves and underfloor heating. Pub 15 min walk. Off road parking. (Ref. 1061490)

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for 3 nights £721

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A modern cottage with a stone wall and a gravel driveway with outdoor seating and umbrellas at Heathers Cottage in Dalston
26
Dalston, Cumbria, CA5
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

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Heather's Cottage is an outstanding, detached property in Dalston near Carlisle, Cumbria. Spacious. Open-plan. Gardens. Off-road parking. Great location. Carlisle 6.2 miles. Penrith 17.3 miles. Keswick 23.3 miles. (Ref. 1143921)

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


for 3 nights £1003

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The front exterior of a stone house with a green door a bay window a stone patio and a small fenced garden area at Roselea in Keswick
29
Keswick, Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

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A lovely terraced cottage situated in the village of Keswick in the Lake District. Over three floors. Woodburner. Spacious retreat. Perfect for families or travellers. Bassenthwaite 7 miles. (Ref. 977956)

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  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £732

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An exterior view of a stone cottage with multiple windows and a small garden area at Laithe Cottage in Pennington near Ulverston
42
Pennington near Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A beautiful stone cottage nestled in the hamlet of Pennington, South Lakeland. Spectacular views. Hot tub. Pet-free. Broughton Beck 3.7 miles; Dalton-in-Furness 4.1 miles; Bardsea 6.3 miles. (Ref. 1054351)

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


for 3 nights £520

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A row of stone and brick houses with bay windows and a small garden with flowers at Heatherlea in Keswick
43
Keswick, Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

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Heatherlea, an end-of-terrace townhouse nestled in the town centre of Keswick, Cumbria. Three-storey. Exceptional mountain views. Woodburning stove. Bassenthwaite 7.3 miles; Ullswater 15.4 miles. (Ref. 1137429)

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  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £898

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A house with a garage and garden at Redwood in Ambleside
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Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

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Redwood is a modern detached property occupying a slightly elevated spot on the lower slopes of Wansfell. Great location to all amenities (Ref. 1042136)

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  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £557

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A cabin with a deck and gravel area at Elm Lodge in Ulverston
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Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

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Modern, detached lodge, 3 miles from the Cumbrian market town of Ulverston. Open-plan living. En-suite. Decking with hot tub and stunning views. Ulverston 3 miles. (Ref. 958692)

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


for 3 nights £598

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Stone terraced houses with white doors and red tree in front at Hannah's Cottage in Bowness-On-Windermere
35
Bowness-On-Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

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Hannah's Cottage is a delightful terraced house resting in the town of Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria. Roadside parking. Smart TV. Enclosed patio. Open-plan. Windermere Train Station 1 mile; Ambleside 5.4 miles; Kendal 9.4 miles. (Ref. 1126710)

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


for 3 nights £710

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A stone cottage with a mossy roof and garden with pink flowers and stone walls at The LA'AL Cragg in Kirkby Stephen
32
Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

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The LA'AL Cragg is a characterful, one-bedroom cottage resting rurally in North Stainmore near Brough, Cumbria. Romantic. Countryside views. Near AONB. Kirkby Stephen 6.1 miles; Appleby-in-Westmorland 12.5 miles. (Ref. 1141343)

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  • Washing machine


for 3 nights £473

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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★

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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)

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  • Electric vehicle charging
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  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £660

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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★

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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 £536

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Stone exterior wall with a gray door and small window a plant in a pot and a bench outside at Coney Garth Cottage in Beckermet
24
Beckermet, Cumbria, CA21
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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An exceptional, semi-detached property resting within the village of Beckermet. Open-plan living room. WiFi. Hot Tub. Off-road parking. Egremont 3 miles; Whitehaven 8.5 miles. (Ref. 980466)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights £499

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An exterior view of a stone and plaster house with a paved patio and planters at Acorn in Bowness-on-Windermere
29
Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A characterful cottage located on the outskirts of Bowness-on Windermere, Lake District. Woodburner. Exposed beams. Balcony. Pleasant views. Ambleside 5 miles. (Ref. 951730)

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


for 3 nights £643

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Exterior stone wall of a house with wooden framed windows and door with metal gate and stone steps with flowers at Birkett Barn in Kirkby Stephen
37
Kirkby Stephen, Yorkshire Dales, CA17
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A superb four-bedroom barn conversion settled in Wharton near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria. Open-plan. Child-friendly. Hot tub. Sedbergh 12.8 miles; Reeth 25.5 miles; Penrith 29 miles. (Ref. 1073438)

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


for 3 nights £991

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A stone cottage with potted plants outside and a gravel driveway at Topiary Cottage in Ings near Windermere
26
Ings near Windermere, Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Superb ground floor barn conversion within walking distance to pub. WiFi. Secluded patio and garden. Windermere 2 miles. (Ref. 924892)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights £393

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A stone house with white framed windows and a black door next to a small driveway at Upper Sheriff's Place in Windermere
44
Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A contemporary, three-bedroom, two-storey apartment perfectly located between Windermere and Bowness, Cumbria. Open-plan. Luxury. Woodburning stove. Ambleside 5.2 miles; Kendal 9.4 miles. (Ref. 1064503)

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


for 3 nights £918

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An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs a wine bottle and glasses on the table a hot tub and stone walls at Old Stable in Roose
35
Aldingham, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A stylish, four-bedroom barn conversion resting in Aldingham near Ulverston, Cumbria. Hot tub. Countryside views. Close to beach. Near National Park. Ulverston 6 miles; Barrow-in-Furness 6.8 miles; Lakeside 15.8 miles; Windermere 22.9 miles. (Ref. 1115119)

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


for 3 nights £1375

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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.