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A white two-story house with garden and metal staircase at Hillhead in Ambleside
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Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

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Hillhead is a welcoming house within the Lake District National Park, in the town of Ambleside, Cumbria, boasting a woodburning stove and a balcony. Grasmere 4.4 miles; Windermere 4.7 miles; Keswick 16.7 miles. (Ref. 1041531)

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  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £967

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Coniston (Pet) - 1192737 - photo 1
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Penrith, Cumbria, CA11
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

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Coniston (Pet) is a serene lodge on Ullswater Heights Holiday Park near Penrith, Cumbria, with a hot tub, en-suite, Smart TV, and open-plan living. Keswick 14.2 miles; Carlisle 18.4 miles. (Ref. 1192737)

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


for 3 nights £581

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The exterior of a two story grey house with white windows and a gravel driveway at Dalegarth Hall Farm Cottage 2 Boot near Eskdale Green
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Boot near Eskdale Green, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA19
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

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Dalegarth Hall Farm Cottage 2 is a delightful holiday home situated in Boot, Eskdale, a quaint parish in Cumbria. In National Park. Smart TV. Pet-friendly. Eskdale 1.9 miles; Gosforth 7.3 miles; Seascale 9.9 miles; Wasdale Head 11.5 miles. (Ref. 1135822)

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  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £572

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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★

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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)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £1280

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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
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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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  • Ground floor bedroom
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for 3 nights £1003

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A white two-story house with a gravel driveway surrounded by trees and shrubs at Bridge Howe in Ambleside
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Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

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Bridge Howe, a delightful holiday cottage resting in Skelwith Bridge, Lake District. Private garden. Private parking. Smart TV. Secure bike storage. Grasmere 6.8 miles; Windermere 9.0 miles; Keswick 19.1 miles. (Ref. 1151608)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £1010

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A large stone mansion surrounded by trees and hills at The Theobold Suite Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston
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Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

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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)

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  • Electric vehicle charging
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  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £748

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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
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Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

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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)

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for 3 nights £675

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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
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Lambrigg near Kendal, Cumbria, LA8
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

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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)

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  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £932

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An outdoor area with a stone building and furniture at The Garden Suite at Fiddler Hall Barn Newby Bridge
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Newby Bridge, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

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A delightful single-storey cottage tucked away amongst the countryside in the south Lakes and a mile from Lake Windermere. Off-road parking. Fell views. Ground-floor living. Cartmel 4.3 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 8.8 miles. (Ref. 1095813)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom


for 3 nights £443

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A two story house with stone and white walls a gravel driveway a garage and a lawn at Grassings in Hawkshead
60
Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Grassings, a detached Lakeland property set just outside the village of Hawkshead, Cumbria. Five bedrooms. Luxury. Rural location. Quality furnishings. Ambleside 4.8 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1145292)

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


for 3 nights £1735

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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
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Kirkby Stephen, Yorkshire Dales, CA17
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

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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)

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


for 3 nights £991

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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
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Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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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)

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  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £738

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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
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Talkin near Brampton, Cumbria, Cumbria, CA8
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

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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)

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for 3 nights £648

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Exterior view of a single-story cream house with black roof and door surrounded by gravel and paved walkway with flowers at Lands Brow Lodge in Wigton
38
Wigton, Cumbria, CA7
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A delightful, one-bedroom lodge resting on the outskirts of Wigton, Cumbria. Romantic. Near National Park. Rural. Woodburning stove. Cinema Room. Contemporary. Private garden. Carlisle 13.2 miles; Keswick 16.6 miles. (Ref. 927117)

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


for 3 nights £379

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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
36
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)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher


for 3 nights £484

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A stone house with a central door and windows on either side and a path leading to the door at Honeywood House in Grasmere
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Grasmere, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

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Honeywood House offers a tasteful and tranquil escape for six over 3 floors and has private parking (Ref. 1041248)

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for 3 nights £959

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A stone cottage with a wooden door and multiple windows on a gravel driveway at Durham Bridge Barn in Crosthwaite
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Crosthwaite, Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

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A beautiful barn conversion in the Lyth Valley, Lake District. Sleeps 4 guests in comfort and has features such as vaulted ceilings and contemporary creature comforts. (Ref. 1042280)

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  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £536

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The exterior of Orchard Cottage with white walls stone fence metal gate and outdoor seating area in Troutbeck
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Troutbeck, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Orchard Cottage is a historic, two-bedroom holiday home resting in Troutbeck, Cumbria. In a National Park. Close to amenities. Open plan. Pet-free. Windermere 3.4 miles; Ambleside 3.9 miles. (Ref. 1072470)

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for 3 nights £625

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A stone house with two dormer windows and stairs leading to a door with surrounding bushes and trees at Oak Bank in Ambleside
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Ambleside, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A peaceful, stylish and spacious house located just outside Ambleside, with excellent facilities including three bedrooms and three bathrooms, patio, gardens and private parking (Ref. 1042496)

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  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights £666

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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.