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A house surrounded by trees and a pond in the garden at Leathes Head Country House Borrowdale near Keswick
84
Borrowdale near Keswick, Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Leathes Head Country House, resting near Keswick, Cumbria, boasting a woodburning stove, hot tub, games room, and ample off-road parking. Bassenthwaite 10.7 miles; Cockermouth 16.7 miles; Ullswater 20.2 miles; Windermere 24.5 miles. (Ref. 1169905)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 3 nights From $5349

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A living room with a sofa and table at a holiday home in an outdoor setting
New property
15
Capernwray near Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Westfield Lodge Retreat Sleeps 6 Pet Friendly is a stylish lodge in Capernwray, Lancashire, featuring countryside views, WiFi, parking and open-plan living (Ref. 1206000)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom


for 3 nights From $1581

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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
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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


for 3 nights From $2326

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An outdoor area with a terrace and hot tub at Victoria Mount in Grange-Over-Sands
65
Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11
  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms7
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

An arresting detached dwelling sitting at the centre of excitement within the town of Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria. Outstanding sea views. Period features. En-suites. Newby Bridge 6.5 miles; Milnthorpe 11 miles; Kendal 13.6 miles. (Ref. 1024036)

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


for 3 nights From $4630

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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
58
Lambrigg near Kendal, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

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)

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


for 3 nights From $1492

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A large stone house with multiple windows and a slate roof in front of a lawn and trees at Bank Barn Wreay Watermillock
57
Watermillock, Lake District, CA11
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Bank Barn - Wreay is a magnificent barn conversion within extensive grounds with panoramic mountainous views towards Lake Ullswater, in Wreay, Cumbria. Penrith 7.8 miles. (Ref. 1160532)

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


for 3 nights From $3427

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A living room with a sofa and dining area at Sedbergh Penthouse - KingBed - Tv - Wifi, Sedbergh
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Sedbergh, Yorkshire Dales, LA10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

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Sedbergh Pentenouse - KingBed - Tv - Wifi is a delightful property with valley views, open-plan living space, a king-size bedroom and mezzanine double sofa bed. Kendal 10.9 miles, Kirby Lonsdale 11.3 miles, Appleby-in-Westmorland 23.1 miles. (Ref. 1201326)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From $1158

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A living room with a television and a sofa at 2 Bed House - Sleeps 4 - Garden - Parking - Wifi in Kendal
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Kendal, Cumbria, LA9
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

2 Bed House - Sleeps 4 - Garden - Parking - Wifi is a welcoming house in Kendal, Cumbria, with driveway parking, enclosed garden, WiFi and family space. Windermere 9.1 miles, Ambleside 13.6 miles, Penrith 27.6 miles. (Ref. 1199070)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher


for 3 nights From $2014

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A mobile home with steps and a garden at Scaféll in Penrith
27

Holiday Resort

Penrith, Cumbria, CA11
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

Scaféll is a stylish lodge situated on Ullswater Heights Holiday Park near Penrith, Cumbria, equipped with a hot tub, Smart TV, and electric fire. Keswick 14.2 miles; Carlisle 18.4 miles. (Ref. 1192756)

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


for 3 nights From $2071

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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
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • 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


for 3 nights From $898

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A large stone mansion with a manicured garden and hedges in front at The Violet Suite Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston
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Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A superb three-bedroom second-floor apartment set within the Grade II listed Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston, Cumbria. Open-plan. Near a National Park. Off-road parking. Luxury. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1101468)

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


for 3 nights From $1319

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A hut with a hot tub and patio furniture at Wellington in Wigton
23

Lodge Retreat

Aspatria, Cumbria, CA7
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

Wellington is a delightful lodge on North Lakes Holiday Park, near Aspatria, Cumbria, boasting a hot tub, en-suite bathroom, and open-plan living. Cockermouth 9.5 miles, Keswick 17.3 miles, Carlisle 19.3 miles. (Ref. 1189408)

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


for 3 nights From $2089

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An exterior view of a house and garage with a gravel driveway at Thimble Hill near Armathwaite
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Nr Carlisle, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA4
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

Thimble Hill is a charming cottage in Wreay near Carlisle, offering four doubles, a woodburning stove, a snug, and wraparound gardens with patio. Settle 5 miles, Penrith 13.6 miles, Gretna Green 15.1 miles. (Ref. 1191103)

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


for 3 nights From $2157

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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
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    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)

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


for 3 nights From $814

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A living room with a television and sofa at The Old Barn in Manchester
New property
16
Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

  • Sykes rating

2 Bed Caravan-Sleeps 6-Pet Friendly is a welcoming caravan in Carnforth, Lancashire, boasting a dog-friendly park, lake walks and open-plan living. Capernwray 2.4 miles; Lake District National Park 11.6 miles. (Ref. 1205743)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom


for 3 nights From $1581

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An outdoor deck with black patio furniture and potted plants next to a white building at Burlees Nest in Brigham near Great Broughton Cockermouth
17

Holiday Park

Brigham near Great Broughton, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This attractive, single-storey lodge rests in Brigham, Cumbria. Off-road parking. Ground-floor living. Open-plan. Cockermouth 2.5 miles; Workington 5.7 miles; Keswick 15.7 miles (Ref. 1080076)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom


for 3 nights From $626

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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
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • 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


for 3 nights From $824

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A stone cottage with wooden beams on the porch and outdoor furniture on the steps at Waters Edge in Talkin near Brampton Cumbria
Offer
35
Talkin near Brampton, Cumbria, Cumbria, CA8
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Waters Edge is a delightful, detached lodge settled into the countryside of Talkin, near Brampton, Cumbria. Close to a tarn. Woodburning stove. Countryside views. Brampton 2.4 miles; North Pennines AONB 9.4 miles; Carlisle 12.6 miles. (Ref. 1141976)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

  • $1767 off - Fri 18th Dec to 25th Dec 2026


for 3 nights From $1562

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A mobile home with steps and a patio area at Scaféll (Pet) in Penrith
27

Holiday Resort

Penrith, Cumbria, CA11
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

  • Sykes rating

Scaféll (Pet) is a beautiful lodge nestled on Ullswater Heights Holiday Park near Penrith, Cumbria, featuring a hot tub, electric fire, and Smart TV. Keswick 14.2 miles; Carlisle 18.4 miles. (Ref. 1192757)

  • Pet friendly (extra charges may apply)
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From $2071

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Bulrush Cabin - 1204176 - photo 1
New property
48
Carwinley near Longtown, Cumbria, CA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

Bull Rush Cabin is a delightful pet-friendly abode nestled in Carwinley near Longtown, Cumbria, featuring ground-floor living and countryside views. Gretna Green 7.4 miles; Carlisle 12.5 miles; Brampton 14.5 miles; Dumfries 31.1 miles (Ref. 1204176)

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


for 3 nights From $1575

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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.