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A living room with a wood burning stove a television and red curtains at Oak Cottage in Bowness
18
Bowness, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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Victorian terrace cottage in Bowness close to shores of Lake Windermere, Cosy log fire, Furnished patio and sun deck & Private parking. (Ref. 1041144)

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


for 3 nights £504

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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 £1870

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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

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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 stone building with a pointed roof and a white bay window on a street corner at Lonsdale Cottage in Kirkby Lonsdale
26
Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A wonderful cottage nestled in the historic market town of Kirkby Lonsdale. Woodburning stove. Ideal for families. Off-road parking. Patio. Kendal 12.4 miles. (Ref. 926573)

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


for 3 nights £664

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Exterior view of a stone house with blue bay windows black door and metal railing at The Willows in Windermere
60
Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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This fabulous, four-storey holiday home rests in Windermere, Cumbria. Hot tub. Cinema/games room. Smart TVs. Ambleside 4.6 miles; Kendal 8.7 miles. (Ref. 1069445)

  • Wi-fi
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 3 nights £1623

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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★

    Perfect

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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)

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


for 3 nights £473

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A wooden lodge with glass doors and windows a bench on the deck and trees around Brocklebank Lodge 35 in High Hesket near Armathwaite
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36

Holiday Park

High Hesket near Armathwaite, Cumbria, CA4
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Plot 35, a charming, single-storey lodge, rests on the outskirts of High Hesket near Armathwaite in Cumbria, with an open plan and near a National Park. Carlisle 9.3 miles; Penrith 8.8 miles; North Pennines AONB 30.9 miles. (Ref. 1161016)

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

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for 3 nights £484

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A hut with a hot tub and patio furniture at Wellington in Wigton
13

Holiday Park

Aspatria, Cumbria, CA7
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

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Wellington is a delightful lodge on North Lakes Holiday Park, near Aspatria, Cumbria, boasting a hot tub, en-suite bathroom, and open-plan living. Cockermouth 9.5 miles, Keswick 17.3 miles, Carlisle 19.3 miles. (Ref. 1189408)

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


for 3 nights £939

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A building with seating area and grass at Wordsworth in Wigton
12

Holiday Park

Aspatria, Cumbria, CA7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

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Wordsworth is a gorgeous lodge on North Lakes Holiday Park, near Aspatria, Cumbria, boasting a hot tub, Smart TV, and open-plan living space. Cockermouth 9.5 miles, Keswick 17.3 miles, Carlisle 19.3 miles. (Ref. 1189385)

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


for 3 nights £1049

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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
45
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
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £563

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A red door and window on a textured wall at Number Thirty-Nine in Ulverston
34
Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A stylish cottage sitting at the heart of Ulverton in Cumbria. Contemporary decor. Enclosed garden. Short walk to shop and pub. Near to the Lake District National Park and the coast. Barrow-in-Furness 9.3 miles; Windermere 17.7 miles. (Ref. 1026261)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights £384

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Two green static caravans with wooden stairs on gravel beside a paved road and trees in the background at Lodge 2 in Silverdale
40
Silverdale, Lancashire, LA5
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Lodge 2 is a lovely, single-storey lodge situated on the rural outskirts of Silverdale, on a farm in Lancashire, near to a beach and a national park. Arnside 3.2 miles; Carnforth 5 miles. (Ref. 1171413)

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


for 3 nights £411

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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

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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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A white cottage with windows and a door surrounded by a gravel path and various bushes at Rusland View Rusland near Newby Bridge
41
Rusland near Newby Bridge, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A beautiful cottage lying in the charming hamlet of Crosslands, in the rural valley of Rusland, Cumbria. Outstanding views. Within the Lake District National Park. Woodburning stove. Perfect for couples. Coniston 9.9 miles; Windermere 12.9 miles. (Ref. 1016597)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher


for 3 nights £389

Last booked 2 days ago
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An exterior view of a white cottage with a tiled roof and two black chairs outside at Two Side House Farm in Langdale
32
Langdale, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Two Side House Farm, a stunning farm house conversion in the Langdale valley, Cumbria. Spectacular views. Woodburning stove. In Lake District National Park. Ambleside 6.8 miles; Coniston 8.4 miles; Grasmere 10.8 miles. (Ref. 1140620)

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


for 3 nights £651

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A gravel courtyard with a stone house and garage next to a fenced grassy hill with trees at Goswick Hall in Bowland Bridge
39
Bowland Bridge, Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Converted Lakeland Barn in the hamlet of Bowland Bridge near Bowness, perfect for families. Private parking for 3 cars. Secure bike storage. Patio with furniture. (Ref. 1041741)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £446

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A wooden deck with railing and a chair overlooking a lake with trees in the background at Lilymere Boat House in Sedbergh
33
Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Lilymere Boat House, a stunning lakeside property is located near the historical town of Sedbergh. Between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. Kendal 7.7 miles; Hawes 19.3 miles. (Ref. 1149646)

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


for 3 nights £1190

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A garden with outdoor chairs and a picnic table at The Old Bunkhouse in Grasmere
45
Grasmere, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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The Old Bunkhouse is a detached holiday home in Grasmere, Cumbria, with en-suites, biomass heating and a gravelled garden. Ambleside 5.1 miles; Windermere 9.5 miles. (Ref. 1184748)

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


for 3 nights £1483

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A rural house with sloped roofs surrounded by trees and fields with hills in the background at Brookside in Grizebeck
40
Grizebeck, Cumbria, LA17
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A stunning, semi-detached cottage resting in Grizebeck, Cumbria. Off-road parking. Beautiful views. Woodburning stove. Kirkby-in-Furness 1.9 miles; Ulverston 6.2 miles; Coniston 11.2 miles; Windermere 15.7 miles. (Ref. 1087711)

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


for 3 nights £461

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Stone facade of a multi-story building with white doors and windows and cobblestone ground at The Mounting Steps in Ambleside
31
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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Pretty Lakeland cottage set in cobbled courtyard just outside Ambleside. Cosy and welcoming with riverside garden close by. Private parking for one car. (Ref. 1041364)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights £507

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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.