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A living room with a television and a sofa at 2 Bed House - Sleeps 4 - Garden - Parking - Wifi in Kendal
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5
Kendal, Cumbria, LA9
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

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2 Bed House - Sleeps 4 - Garden - Parking - Wifi is a welcoming house in Kendal, Cumbria, with driveway parking, enclosed garden, WiFi and family space. Windermere 9.1 miles, Ambleside 13.6 miles, Penrith 27.6 miles. (Ref. 1199070)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher


for 3 nights From £1104

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Stone house exterior with large windows and wooden gate in front at The Elterwater Barn in Lamplugh
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5
Lamplugh, Cumbria, CA14
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

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)

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


for 3 nights From £721

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A stone house with multiple windows and a stone wall beside a narrow road at Crows Nest in Arnside
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1 of 56
5
Arnside, Cumbria, LA5
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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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

  • 5% off - Wed 8th Jul to 31st Aug 2026


for 3 nights From £662

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A wooden deck with glass railing and outdoor seating next to a house with green siding at Solway Cottage in Bowness-on-Solway near Wigton
1 of 44
5
Bowness-on-Solway near Wigton, Cumbria, CA7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Superb, detached coastal cottage on the stunning Solway Firth in Bowness-on-Solway. Breathtaking views. WiFi. Underfloor heating. Direct access to the sea. Pub 2 mins walk. Carlisle 13.5 miles. (Ref. 911744)

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


for 3 nights From £463

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A brick house with a blue door and white framed windows with a garden path leading to the entrance at The Hollies in Thurstonfield near Carlisle
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5
Thurstonfield near Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A Grade II listed farmhouse situated in Thurstonfield near Carlisle. Sauna. Hot tub. Character features. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Gretna Green 14.2 miles; Penrith 25.3 miles. (Ref. 1113061)

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


for 3 nights From £716

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A balcony with a metal table bottle and glass overlooking a town with a church and hills at Loughrigg in Ambleside
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5
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Loughrigg is a unique, duplex apartment situated in the heart of Ambleside, Cumbria. Stunning views of the mountain range. Near a shop and pub. Grasmere 4.9 miles; Keswick 17.2 miles. (Ref. 1142032)

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


for 3 nights From £558

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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
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5
Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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 From £473

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A backyard view of a house with large windows and steps leading to a patio at Pembroke in Cartmel
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5
Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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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


for 3 nights From £558

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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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5
Penrith, Cumbria, CA10
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • 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


for 3 nights From £496

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A stone house with windows and trimmed bushes in front at The Pavillion in Kirklinton near Longtown
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Kirklinton near Longtown, Cumbria, CA6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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The Pavillion is an elegant, one-bedroom holiday retreat resting in Kirklinton near Longtown, Cumbria. Near a National Park. Off-road parking. Romantic. Countryside. Gretna Green 8.6 miles; Carlisle 9.3 miles; Dumfries 32.1 miles. (Ref. 1129282)

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


for 3 nights From £367

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The exterior of a two story white house with a white front door and windows along a driveway at Jennys Cottage in Cark In Cartmel
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5
Cark In Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A charming semi-detached cottage nestled in Cark-in-Cartmel, Cumbria. Electric fire. Pet-friendly. Grange-over-Sands 3.8 miles. (Ref. 1027114)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £435

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A house with windows and a door at Linden Lea in Grange-Over-Sands
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5
Field Broughton near Cartmel, Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Linden Lea is a welcoming bungalow in Field Broughton, Cumbria, featuring enclosed gardens and off-road parking. Grange-over-Sands 3.7 miles; Bowness on Windermere 11.1 miles. (Ref. 1199769)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom


for 3 nights From £432

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A house with a patio and umbrella at The Coach House Carnforth
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5
Arnside, Cumbria, LA5
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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The Coach House, a charming two-bedroom property resting in the village of Arnside, in Cumbria, boasts an open-plan, garden and off-road parking. Carnforth 7.8 miles; Morecambe 14.3 miles; Windermere 19 miles. (Ref. 1193606)

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


for 3 nights From £426

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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
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5
Silverdale, Lancashire, LA5
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

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 From £403

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Stone mansion surrounded by trees and hills at The Mabel Suite Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston
1 of 57
5
Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

An impressive, second-floor apartment sitting within the Grade II listed Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston, Cumbria. Luxury. Pet-free. Off-road parking. Rural location. Smart TV. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1100108)

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


for 3 nights From £528

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Exterior view of a stone building with windows a door a bench and potted plants at Lady Barn in Grange-Over-Sands
1 of 37
5
Grange-Over-Sands, Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Lady Barn is a homely cottage in Meathop in Cumbria, boasting a woodburning stove, an enclosed garden, allows pets and is in Lake District National Park. Newby Bridge 6.5 miles; Kendal 10.9 miles; Windermere 15.3 miles. (Ref. 1166477)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £553

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A small harbor with fishing boats docked near houses during sunset at Harbour Side in Maryport
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5
Maryport, Cumbria, CA15
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Delightful apartment in the town of Maryport, Cumbria. Overlooking harbour. Amenities short walk. All first floor. Cockermouth 7 miles. (Ref. 967037)

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


for 3 nights From £392

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A stone house with blue shuttered windows a wooden gate and green bushes at Hannakin Barn in Hawkshead
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5
Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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A charming, 18th century Lakeland cottage, resting in the village of Hawkshead. Romantic dwelling. Lawned garden. Countryside setting. (Ref. 1042835)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher


for 3 nights From £606

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A stone exterior with a blue door and red door at Dove Cottage Ambleside
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5
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Dove Cottage is a charming, three-storey property near Ambleside, Cumbria, boasting ground-floor living, EV charging, Smart TVs, and countryside views. Grasmere 4.3 miles; Windermere 5.3 miles; Keswick 16.6 miles. (Ref. 1173343)

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


for 3 nights From £609

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A gravel courtyard with stone path wooden bench chairs and potted plants outside a stone building at Knott Lodge in Sedbergh
1 of 19
5
Sedbergh, Yorkshire Dales, LA10
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful newly converted stone built barn conversion on the owner's working farm with views of the valley and Howgill Fells. All ground floor with under floor heating and a wet room. Open plan living area. WiFi. Sedbergh 2 miles away. (Ref. 968844)

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


for 3 nights From £450

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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.