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A bedroom with a brass bed white bedding floral pillows two wooden bedside tables with lamps a brown armchair a window with dark curtains and patterned wallpaper at Greety Gate House in Foxfield
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Foxfield, Lake District, LA20
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

Delightful character house with high-quality accommodation for 8. Dog-friendly. WiFi. En-suite shower rooms. Conservatory and lovely gardens with summer house, pond. Short walk to shops, pub. 15 minutes Lake Windermere. (Ref. 972536)

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

3 nights from $1169

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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 $858

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An exterior entrance to a white building with a sloped roof surrounded by plants and gravel at Peony Cottage Lakeside near Newby Bridge
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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 $996

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

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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 $747

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The exterior view of a two story building with grey brick walls and multiple windows surrounded by green bushes and colorful flowers at Baytree Apartment in Grange-over-Sands
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Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7

    Sykes Rating

This comfortable first floor apartment in Grange-over-Sands has pretty views across to Morecambe Bay and is close to the Lake District National Park. Cartmel 2 miles. (Ref. 18913)

  • Off-road parking

3 nights from $483

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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 $853

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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

3 nights from $991

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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
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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 $681

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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
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Beckermet, Cumbria, CA21
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

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 $833

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A stone cottage with a tiled roof next to a narrow road surrounded by trees at Honeypot Cottage in Brigsteer
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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 $1047

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Exterior wall of a cottage with a sign saying Eller Riggs Cottage and a stone wall with fields beyond at Eller Riggs Cottage Eller Riggs Brow near Ulverston
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Eller Riggs Brow near Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

Wonderful Ulverston cottage with lovely views of the countryside. Contemporary and stylish. Ulverston 1.5 miles. (Ref. 7004)

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

3 nights from $721

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A stone and plaster cottage with wooden windows and a car parked nearby at Fell View Cottage in Bootle near Millom
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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 $689

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Exterior view of a stone and stucco cottage with four windows and a gravel driveway at Croft Cottage in Appleby-In-Westmorland
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Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

A charming mid-terrace cottage resting in the village of Long Marton, near Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. En-suite. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. Penrith 12.1 miles. (Ref. 1034118)

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

3 nights from $864

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A large stone mansion surrounded by trees and hills at The Emma Suite Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston
67
Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    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

Last booked 2 days ago
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A green static caravan with black trim and steps leading to a side entrance at 12A Borwick Lakes South Lakeland Leisure Village
13
South Lakeland Leisure Village, Lancashire, LA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A lovely ground-floor lodge situated on the South Lakeland Leisure Village, Lake District. Carnforth 2.3 miles; Lancaster 6.9 miles; Kirkby Lonsdale 11.6 miles. (Ref. 1061746)

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

3 nights from $718

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A stone building with multiple windows a curved stone structure a covered driveway with satellite dishes and a private parking sign at River Walk in Kendal
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Kendal, Cumbria, LA9
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

A lovely first-floor apartment perched in Kendal, Cumbria. Open-plan. Smart TV. Near a National Park. Close to amenities. Off-road parking. Romantic. Windermere 8.6 miles. (Ref. 1108662)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from $729

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A group of stone and white houses surrounded by greenery and hills at Thyme Out in Troutbeck
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Troutbeck, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.4

(Ref. 1041800)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from $1074

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A white cottage exterior with four wooden framed windows a wooden door a black bench and a central lamppost at Fryston Cottage in Keswick
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Keswick, Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A charming white-washed cottage in Keswick, Cumbria. Close to amenities. Pet-free. In a National Park. Electric fire. Bassenthwaite 7.6 miles; Cockermouth 14.5 miles; Ullswater 14.9 miles. (Ref. 1080100)

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

3 nights from $836

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Two green static caravans with wooden stairs on gravel beside a paved road and trees in the background at Lodge 2 in Silverdale
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Silverdale, Lancashire, LA5
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    Sykes Rating

Lodge 2 is a lovely, single-storey lodge situated on the rural outskirts of Silverdale, on a farm in Lancashire, near to a beach and a national park. Arnside 3.2 miles; Carnforth 5 miles. (Ref. 1171413)

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

3 nights from $731

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A large stone mansion surrounded by trees and hills at William Tower Suite Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston
61
Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A spectacular, second-floor triplex apartment in the Grade II listed Stone Cross Mansion, Ulverston, Cumbria. Luxury. Beautiful views. Off-road parking. Pet-free. Smart TV. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1101595)

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

3 nights from $1403

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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.