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A stone cottages with a sloped roof surrounded by greenery and a stone path at The Cragg in Hawkshead
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22
Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

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This Grade II listed farmhouse can be found in Hawkshead, in the Lake District National Park. Characterful cottage. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. (Ref. 1173253)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £603

Last booked 3 days ago
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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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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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19
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

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

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
41
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 row of stone cottages with green doors and trimmed hedges along a roadside at Oak Tree Cottage in Coniston
21
Coniston, Lake District, LA21
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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This quaint, stone-front cottage rests in Coniston, in the Lake District National Park. End-terrace. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Mountain views. WiFi. Hawkshead 4.1 miles; Ambleside 7.5 miles. (Ref. 1045377)

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

3 nights from £537

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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)

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

3 nights from £1657

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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
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  • Washing machine

3 nights from £585

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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★

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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)

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

  • 10% off - Sat 14th Jun to 27th Jul 2025

3 nights from £687

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A white house with a glass balcony and garden surrounded by shrubs and grass at Scarsdale in Crosthwaite
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Crosthwaite, Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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Immaculately presented, detached property in the centre of Crosthwaite in the Lyth Valley, Lake District. Valley views. Extensive garden. Balcony. Ample off-road parking. Kendal 5.4 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 6 miles; Ambleside 11.4 miles. (Ref. 1064507)

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

3 nights from £1026

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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)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £512

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Stone exterior wall with a gray door and small window a plant in a pot and a bench outside at Coney Garth Cottage in Beckermet
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Beckermet, Cumbria, CA21
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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An exceptional, semi-detached property resting within the village of Beckermet. Open-plan living room. WiFi. Hot Tub. Off-road parking. Egremont 3 miles; Whitehaven 8.5 miles. (Ref. 980466)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £514

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A white two story house with chimneys beside a river surrounded by trees at Loughrigg Cottage in Ambleside
45
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.5★

    Outstanding

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Loughrigg Cottage is a luxuriously grand detached Lakeland residence located in a beautiful spot with spectacular views by the banks of the River Rothay close to the famed 'Stepping Stones (Ref. 1041486)

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

3 nights from £1843

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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 £1616

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Exterior view of a two-story house with a gravel driveway and surrounding trees at The Grange in Windermere
21
Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Elegant residence just five minutes from heart of Windermere village. Three en-suite bedrooms and basement games room make this a wonderful property for families with teenagers. (Ref. 1042206)

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

3 nights from £940

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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
32
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 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

3 nights from £457

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The front entrance of a building with a red door and two small circular windows on either side at Coney Garth Barn in Beckermet
29
Beckermet, Cumbria, CA21
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Wonderful mid-terrace cottage based in the small village of Beckermet. Ideal for families. St Bees 5 miles. (Ref. 980462)

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

3 nights from £467

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A wooden cabin with large glass doors and a stone chimney surrounded by trees at The Badger's Shack in Garnett Bridge Longsleddale Near Kendal
30
Garnett Bridge, Longsleddale. Near Kendal, Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A delightful, detached lodge resting in Garnett Bridge, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Windermere 9.4 miles; Ambleside 15.5 miles. (Ref. 1066267)

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

3 nights from £722

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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
21
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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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.