Last-Minute Cottages in the Lake District

Within 10 miles
  • Within 1 mile
  • Within 2 miles
  • Within 3 miles
  • Within 5 miles
  • Within 10 miles
  • Within 20 miles
  • Within 30 miles
  • Within 50 miles
1
2
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
Pets
  • Pets
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • Property pet free
3
  • 7
  • 3
  • 4
  • -
  • 2
  • 5
  • 6
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
3 Days +/-
  • Exact Dates
  • 1 Day +/-
  • 2 Days +/-
  • 3 Days +/-
Our most popular properties are filling up fast!

British Travel Award Winners!

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded 'Best UK Holiday Cottage/Self Catering Booking Company' at the British Travel Awards.

Popular property types See all properties

Pet friendly

229 properties

Properties with hot tubs

46 properties

Luxury

39 properties

Log cabins

44 properties

Properties with character

164 properties

Remote

29 properties

Last-Minute Cottages in the Lake District

REFINE SEARCH

Your Lake District search returned 389 cottages

Most relevant
  • Most relevant
  • Price (lowest first)
  • Price (highest first)
  • Sleeps (lowest first)
  • Sleeps (highest first)
  • Tick Rating (lowest first)
  • Tick Rating (highest first)
20
  • 10
  • 20
  • 50
  • 100
Map View
A garden patio with a round wooden table and four wooden chairs surrounded by stone walls and potted plants at Bakers Cottage Kirkby Thore near Appleby-in-Westmorland
10
Kirkby Thore near Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA10
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Sykes Rating

Cosy sandstone cottage with charming original features in village of Kirkby Thore. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Ideal for a couple or small family. Plenty to see and do in the area. Appleby-in-Westmorland 5 miles. (Ref. 913554)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £336

See more details
A white exterior house with a light blue door and small garden area at The Fossa in Cartmel
New property
39
Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    Sykes Rating

The Fossa is a charming, semi-detached home set in the village of Cartmel in Cumbria, enjoying a woodburning stove and a short distance to a national park. Grange-over-Sands 2.3 miles; Bowness on Windermere 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1169478)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £420

See more details
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
Offer
19
Penrith, Cumbria, CA10
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    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

  • 15% off - Fri 27th Jun to 11th Jul 2025

3 nights from £556

See more details
A gravel driveway with a tree on a lawn beside a stone and brick house at The Roost in Cumdivock near Dalston
New property
45
Cumdivock near Dalston, Cumbria, CA5
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

The Roost is a charming, semi-detached holiday home situated in the small village of Cumdivock near Dalston in Cumbria with a handy en-suite bedroom. Carlisle 7.5 miles; Keswick 23.1 miles, Penrith 18.4 miles. (Ref. 1159140)

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

3 nights from £478

See more details
A stone house with blue shuttered windows a wooden gate and green bushes at Hannakin Barn in Hawkshead
27
Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7

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

3 nights from £606

See more details
A stone house with a wooden balcony overlooking a lake at Lowe-McConnell in Far Sawrey
26
Far Sawrey, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7

    Sykes Rating

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

Last booked 6 hours ago
See more details
Stone cottage with steps leading to a wooden door and a cobblestone pathway surrounded by trees at Tipsy Gin Cottage in Crosthwaite
19
Crosthwaite, Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7

A luxury holiday cottage in the Lyth Valley, Lake District. A cosy property that sleeps 2 guests and offers some wonderful features and oozes traditional charm. (Ref. 1041196)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £456

Last booked yesterday
See more details
An exterior entrance to a white building with a sloped roof surrounded by plants and gravel at Peony Cottage Lakeside near Newby Bridge
25
Lakeside near Newby Bridge, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A delightful, semi-detached cottage resting in Lakeside near Newby Bridge, Cumbria. Romantic. Hot tub. Near a lake. Graythwaite 2.6 miles; Windermere 7.2 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 9 miles. (Ref. 1097995)

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

3 nights from £559

See more details
A green corrugated metal hut with a white door and windows with two wooden chairs and a fire pit outside on gravel at The Pleasant Hut at MountPleasant Farm Roosebeck near Ulverston
18
Roosebeck near Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

This charming single-storey property rests in Ulverston near Roose, Cumbria. Smart TV. Close to a beach. Pretty views. Barrow-in-Furness 4.4 miles; Ulverston 8.2 miles; Kendal 32.7 miles. (Ref. 1120520)

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

3 nights from £384

See more details
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
New property
46
White Cross Bay near Troutbeck Bridge, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    Sykes Rating

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

See more details
A dining area with a wooden table surrounded by plaid chairs next to a grey sofa with plaid cushions at 1 Boarbank Farm in Allithwaite near Cartmel
30
Allithwaite near Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    Sykes Rating

1 Boarbank Farm, a charming, ground-floor apartment set on the outskirts of Allithwaite in Cumbria, with an electric fire and nearby a National Park. Grange-over-Sands 2.4 miles; Bowness on Windermere 15.1 miles. (Ref. 1165385)

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

3 nights from £496

See more details
A house with stone walls and multiple windows behind a stone fence with a metal gate at Connies Cottage in Ambleside
38
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.4

    Sykes Rating

A charming, two-bedroom home resting in Ambleside, Cumbria. In Lake District National Park. Countryside views. Close to amenities. Woodburning stove. Family-friendly. Grasmere 4.5 miles; Windermere 4.6 miles; Keswick 16.8 miles. (Ref. 1129461)

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

3 nights from £896

See more details
A brown wooden lodge with a stone retaining wall and conifer trees at Mallard Lodge in Carnforth
18
Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A lovely, three-bedroom lodge perched on the South Lakeland Leisure Village site in Carnforth, Cumbria. Open-plan. On-site facilities. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Capernwray 3 miles; Lake District 10 miles. (Ref. 1120056)

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

3 nights from £499

See more details
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs in front of a white building at 5 Ladstock Hall in Thornthwaite near Keswick
29
Thornthwaite, near Keswick, Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.4

    Sykes Rating

5 Ladstock Hall is a welcoming duplex apartment located in the picturesque village of Thornthwaite, near Keswick, Cumbria. Countryside views. Smart TV. Bassenthwaite 9.1 miles, Ullswater 18.9 miles; Cockermouth 11.3 miles. (Ref. 1149304)

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

3 nights from £461

See more details
A house with a patio table and umbrella on a grassy lawn with trees at Ash Meadows in Kirkby Lonsdale
28
Kirkby Lonsdale, Lancashire, LA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7

    Sykes Rating

This charming, two-bedroom holiday home rests in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria. Near a National Park. Bedrooms with Smart TVs. Off-road parking. Open plan. Kendal 13.9 miles. (Ref. 1134805)

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

3 nights from £443

See more details
An outdoor patio with a wicker sofa and table set beside a stone building with windows and a mint green door at Market Square Maisonette in Kirkby Lonsdale
23
Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

7A Market Square is a fabulous, two-bedroom holiday home in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria. Close to amenities. Smart TV. Near Yorkshire Dales National Park. Kendal 12.5 miles. (Ref. 1143092)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £459

See more details
A stone cottage with a small garden and trees outside at Coachmans Cottage Cartmel near Grange-over-Sands
22
Cartmel near Grange-over-Sands, Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

Superb character Cartmel cottage overlooking duck pond. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Plenty to see and do in the area. Lake Windermere 6 miles. (Ref. 906801)

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

3 nights from £427

See more details
A stone cottage with a tiled roof next to a narrow road surrounded by trees at Honeypot Cottage in Brigsteer
12
Brigsteer, Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.5

    Sykes Rating

Attractive stone-built cottage overlooking the village of Brigsteer in the Lake District National Park. Woodburning stove and AGA Range cooker makes this cottage a cosy property in a great location. Kendal 5 miles. (Ref. 955444)

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

3 nights from £587

Last booked yesterday
See more details
A stone and plaster cottage with wooden windows and a car parked nearby at Fell View Cottage in Bootle near Millom
9
Bootle near Millom, Lake District, LA19
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Detached luxury barn in rural location on working farm. Woodburning stove. Ideal touring base for discovering area. Bootle 0.8 miles. (Ref. 26718)

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

3 nights from £388

Last booked 2 days ago
See more details
A row of small terraced houses with different colored doors and walls along a street at No 7 Spark Bridge near Ulverston
19
Spark Bridge near Ulverston, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.6

    Sykes Rating

Lovely, cosy cottage with river views in Spark Bridge.Social open plan living area. One-minute walk to pub. Walks from the door. In beautiful Lake District National Park. Ulverston 5.5 miles. (Ref. 919963)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £328

See more details
Map View

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.