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Stone house with green window frames and door on a paved street with stone walls at 2 Kings Yard in Sedbergh
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Sedbergh, Yorkshire Dales, LA10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A charming three-bedroom detached house resting in Sedbergh, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. In the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Kendal 11.1 miles; Hawes 15.7 miles. (Ref. 1055224)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from $931

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A white cottage with chimneys surrounded by flowering bushes and a stone wall at Old Droomer in Windermere
32
Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.6

A delightful character cottage from the 1700s placed on the outskirts of Windermere village in Cumbria. Pet-friendly. Ample parking. Enclosed garden. (Ref. 1042893)

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

3 nights from $1480

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A house with a front lawn and garden with bushes and flowers at Eildon Lodge in Gosforth
75
Gosforth, Lake District, CA20
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    Sykes Rating

Eildon Lodge is a detached, pet-friendly holiday home resting in the quaint little village of Gosforth in Cumbria with two bathrooms and a large Smart TV. Wasdale Head 9.2 miles; Eskdale 5.4 miles; Seascale 3.3 miles. (Ref. 1095892)

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

3 nights from $1451

Last booked 6 hours ago
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An exterior view of a house with stone walls and a fenced entrance at Fell View Cottage Lambrigg near Kendal
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Lambrigg near Kendal, Cumbria, LA8
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

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Fell View Cottage is a delightful, reverse-level cottage near Lambrigg, Cumbria, boasting a hot tub, ground-floor living, and stunning countryside views. Windermere 13.4 miles; Lancaster 25.9 miles. (Ref. 1143600)

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

3 nights from $1344

Last booked 2 days ago
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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

    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

  • 10% off - Fri 4th Jul to 18th Jul 2025

3 nights from $991

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A house with garden and pathway at Burnbank Cottage in Grange-Over-Sands
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Lindale near Grange-Over-Sands, Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

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Burnbank Cottage, a pleasant semi-detached cottage resting in the village of Lindale in Cumbria, with driveway parking and a lovely garden with a river. Cartmel 3.5 miles; Lake Windermere 13 miles; Kendal 12 miles. (Ref. 1160211)

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3 nights from $1003

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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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Arnside, Cumbria, LA5
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

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)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from $1164

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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
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Askham, Lake District, CA10
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

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 $1486

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A white cottage with black trim and two chimneys surrounded by plants and a stone wall at Fellside Lodge in Bowness-On-Windermere
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Bowness-On-Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8

This fabulous semi-detached, three-storey cottage is resting on the outskirts of Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria. In a National Park. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Bedrooms with en-suites. Windermere 1.7 miles: Ambleside 5.8 miles; Kendal 9 miles. (Ref. 1065820)

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

  • 5% off - Fri 11th Jul to 18th Jul 2025

3 nights from $2470

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A large stone mansion surrounded by trees and hills at The Emma Suite Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston
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Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A spacious, second-floor apartment sitting in the Grade II listed Stone Cross Mansion, Ulverston, Cumbria. Luxury. Off-road parking. Pet-free. Open-plan. Smart TV. Rural location. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1050478)

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

3 nights from $1255

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A stone exterior wall with a black door and a window with a sign reading Howgill 5 House at Howgill House in Sedbergh
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Sedbergh, Yorkshire Dales, LA10
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

Howgill House is a charming three-storey abode resting in Sedbergh, a quaint market town in Cumbria. Open-plan. Near to shop and pub. Woodburning stove. Kendal 11.1 miles; Hawes 15.9 miles. (Ref. 1150042)

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

3 nights from $1122

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A stone mansion with multiple windows a central tower and arched entrance at The Alfred Suite Stone Cross Mansion Ulverston
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Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A luxurious first-floor apartment set in Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston, Cumbria. Smart TV. Communal grounds. Rural. Wine fridge. Allocated parking. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1101626)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from $1255

Last booked 6 hours ago
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The front view of a white building with an arched entrance and a bell tower with driveway and stone walls at The Oaks in Bowness Windermere
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Bowness & Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps25
  • Bedrooms12
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A magnificent country house set in beautiful woodlands high above lake windermere. leisure suite and two hot tubs with twelve bedrooms. (Ref. 942045)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room
  • Sky TV

3 nights from $8829

Last booked 4 hours ago
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A stone cottage exterior with a door decorated with a heart ornament two windows and a metal bench outside with plants at Yew Beck in Rusland near Ulverston
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Rusland near Ulverston, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Yew Beck is a beautiful, reverse-level, barn conversion in Rusland near Ulverston, Cumbria. In Lake District National Park. Countryside views. Woodburning Stove. Lake Windermere 8.8 miles; Coniston Water 9.2 miles; Kendal 23.1 miles. (Ref. 1131714)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from $958

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A white two-story house with black windows and a stone wall in front near a road at Station View in Kirkby-In-Furness
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47
Kirkby-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA17
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

This charming, two-bedroom cottage rests in Kirkby-in-Furness, Cumbria. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. Ulverston 5.2 miles; Broughton-in-Furness 6.9 miles. (Ref. 1129927)

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

  • 20% off - Fri 25th Jul to 2nd Aug 2025

  • 10% off - Fri 8th Aug to 25th Aug 2025

  • 10% off - Fri 29th Aug to 5th Sep 2025

3 nights from $867

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An outdoor patio area with a table and six chairs on artificial grass surrounded by stone and plaster walls at Summerseat in Kirkby Stephen
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Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A traditional, family-friendly cottage sitting in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Enclosed garden. Pet-free. Appleby-in-Westmorland 10.3 miles; Sedbergh 14.1 miles; Barnard Castle 21.7 miles; Kendal 23.5 miles. (Ref. 1100866)

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

3 nights from $794

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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

    Sykes Rating

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 $1681

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A stone and white house with a garden and metal bird sculpture at Timley Knott in Coniston
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Coniston, Lake District, LA21
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8

A beautifully presented, semi-detached home set in Coniston, with superb lake views. Off-road parking. EV charging. Pet-friendly. Hawkshead 4.6 miles; Ambleside 8.2 miles. (Ref. 1128089)

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

3 nights from $1551

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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

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 $1688

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An outdoor patio with a glass table and six chairs next to a house with ivy on the wall at Swaledale Watch House Annexe in Caldbeck
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Caldbeck, Lake District, CA7
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A fantastic semi-detached annex resting on the outskirts of Calbeck, Cumbria. In the Lake District National Park. Romantic. Private garden. Wigton 7.8 miles; Carlisle 14.3 miles; Keswick 15.4 miles. (Ref. 1101778)

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

3 nights from $741

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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.