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A stone house with multiple windows and doors next to a stream surrounded by trees at The Old Water Mill in Kendal
67
Kendal, Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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An exceptional, detached holiday retreat on the outskirts of Kendal. River views. Off-road parking. WiFi. Hot tub. Windermere 9.4 miles; Ambleside 15.5 miles. (Ref. 1066269)

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

3 nights from £1303

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An exterior view of a stone house with glass balcony and gravel path surrounded by trees and lawn at Birkwray Barn Outgate near Hawkshead
68
Outgate near Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Birkwray Barn, a beautifully-luxurious, three-storey abode situated in Outgate near Hawkshead in Cumbria, with a woodburning stove and countryside views. Ambleside 3.8 miles; Kendal 16.3 miles. (Ref. 1162435)

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

3 nights from £1272

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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

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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

3 nights from £651

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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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Penrith, Cumbria, CA10
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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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

3 nights from £556

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A stone house with a wooden deck overlooking boats on a river with trees in the background at Lund Far Sawrey
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Far Sawrey, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.3★

    Good

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An end-terrace cottage located in the village of Far Sawrey in Cumbria, Open-plan living. Woodburning stove. Balcony. Views over the lake. En-suite bedrooms. Hawkshead 3. miles; Bowness (via ferry) 1.5 miles. (Ref. 1024703)

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

3 nights from £936

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

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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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

3 nights from £457

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An outdoor patio area with wooden table and chairs beside a peach colored house with green window frames surrounded by shrubs and trees at High Winder House in Askham
67
Askham, Lake District, CA10
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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High Winder House, a beautiful holiday barn set within the Lake District National Park in rural Askham, Cumbria, enjoying games and a woodburning stove. Penrith 6 miles; Ambleside 33.8 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 33 miles. (Ref. 1131721)

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

3 nights from £914

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A garden with a pond surrounded by rocks and a padded seating area outside a two-story house at Yamthwaite in Grizedale near Hawkshead
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Grizedale near Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Yamthwaite is a stunning holiday cottage located in the beautiful hamlet of Grizedale in Cumbria. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Garden with pond. Ambleside 8.1 miles; Kendal 20.4 miles. (Ref. 1094915)

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3 nights from £687

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A living room with gray sofa and patterned cushions next to a dining table and kitchen area at Coniston in Kendal
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Kendal, Cumbria, LA9
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A fantastic first-floor apartment resting in Kendal, Cumbria. Open-plan. Close to amenities. Pet-friendly. Smart TV. Near a National Park. Windermere 8.6 miles. (Ref. 1099180)

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  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £521

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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

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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)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £585

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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

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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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)

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

3 nights from £738

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A stone house with a wooden balcony overlooking a lake at Lowe-McConnell in Far Sawrey
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Far Sawrey, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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Quality terraced cottage on the site of the Freshwater Biological Association at Mitchell Wyke Bay, one mile from Far Sawrey. King-size double. Balcony with views of Windermere. Bowness-on-Windermere 1.5 miles via ferry. (Ref. 1024721)

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

3 nights from £481

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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
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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)

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

3 nights from £1656

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An outdoor patio with a dining table and chairs and a hot tub beside a stone building at Hill Side Barn Pennington near Ulverston
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Pennington near Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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One of our fabulous Lake District cottages with a hot tub. A superbly converted barn with upside down accommodation in Pennington. Spacious, beamed living area. Close walking, cycling. Ulverston 3 miles. (Ref. 2964)

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

3 nights from £614

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A wooden lodge with a deck and stairs surrounded by gravel and grass with trees nearby at Robins Lodge in White Cross Bay near Troutbeck Bridge
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White Cross Bay near Troutbeck Bridge, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

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Robin's Lodge is a beautiful, single-storey, contemporary, detached lodge located on White Cross Bay, Cumbria. Child friendly. Off-road parking. Decking with furniture. Hot tub. Windermere 1.7 miles; Ambleside 2.8 miles; Kendal 10.3 miles. (Ref. 1174778)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £666

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

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This stunning, ground-floor apartment sits within the Grade II listed Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston, Cumbria. Luxury. Ground-floor living. Off-road parking. Rural location. Smart TV. Open-plan. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1101581)

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

3 nights from £1006

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A wooden deck with a round glass table and four chairs outside a building with large windows at Barneys Retreat in Carnforth
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Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A fabulous lodge on the South Lakeland Leisure Village Centre in Carnforth, Lancashire. Smart TVs. Electric fire. Open-plan living space. Capernwray 2.9 miles; Lake District National Park 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1115361)

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

3 nights from £491

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A stone building with multiple windows and a gray door surrounded by a green lawn at Wansfell at Lipwood House in Windermere
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Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A beautifully-presented first-floor apartment resting in Windemere, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Smart TV. In the Lake District National Park. Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 9 miles. (Ref. 1118307)

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

3 nights from £813

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A stone house with a bay window and a blue door behind a hedge and a metal gate with the name Gowanlea in Ambleside
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Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.4★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

Gowanlea is a charming, Victorian, terrace abode nestled in the village of Ambleside, in the heart of the Lake District National Park. Woodburning stove. Grasmere 4.2 miles; Windermere 8.8 miles; Keswick 16.5 miles. (Ref. 1111401)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £624

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An outdoor patio with a dining table and chairs next to a stone house surrounded by bushes and trees at Bobbin Mill Cottage Lakeside near Newby Bridge
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Lakeside near Newby Bridge, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Superb slate luxury end-terraced cottage in the hamlet of Lakeside, near Newby Bridge. Quality accommodation with en-suite bedrooms. Woodburner. Landscaped garden. Newby Bridge 1.2 miles. (Ref. 939978)

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

3 nights from £1615

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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. Alternatively, find even more getaways around the UK by checking out these last-minute UK holiday cottages.