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A stone cottage exterior with two windows and French doors a small round glass table with a coffee tray and two wicker chairs on gravel at Faraway Cottage in Kirklinton
20
Kirklinton, Cumbria, CA6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Delightful sandstone cottage on a working dairy farm. Access to 20 acres private ancient woodland and fishing rights on the river. Woodburning stove, private patio. Brampton 7 miles, Carlisle 10 miles. (Ref. 933471)

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


for 3 nights From $674

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A row of white and beige cottages on a street with windows and doors at Ashness in Bassenthwaite near Keswick
39
Bassenthwaite near Keswick, Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A superb one-bedroom cottage resting in Bassenthwaite, Cumbria. Pet-friendly. Smart TV. In Lake District National Park. Romantic. Cockermouth 7.7 miles; Ullswater 21.6 miles; Windemere 35.1 miles. (Ref. 1088863)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From $735

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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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A house with a garden and driveway at Old Riggs Paddock near Penrith
81
near Penrith, Cumbria, CA11
  • Sleeps11
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Old Riggs Paddock is a delightful bungalow resting in the countryside near Penrith, Cumbria, near the Lake District National Park. Penrith 3 miles; Lake District National Park 6.2 miles; Ambleside 27.4 miles. (Ref. 1179056)

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


for 3 nights From $2141

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A wooden lodge with glass doors and windows a bench on the deck and trees around Brocklebank Lodge 35 in High Hesket near Armathwaite
35

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High Hesket near Armathwaite, Cumbria, CA4
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Plot 35, a charming, single-storey lodge, rests on the outskirts of High Hesket near Armathwaite in Cumbria, with an open plan and near a National Park. Carlisle 9.3 miles; Penrith 8.8 miles; North Pennines AONB 30.9 miles. (Ref. 1161016)

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


for 3 nights From $850

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Exterior of a two-story house with a small porch and garden pathway at Squirrel Cottage in Penruddock
65
Penruddock, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Squirrel Cottage, a delightful reverse-level property resting in Penrith, Cumbria. Open-plan. Near Lake District National Park. On-site facilities. Keswick 10.9 miles; Lake District National Park 11.5 miles; Carlisle 20.3 miles (Ref. 1151941)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From $1099

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An outdoor view of a house with a brick wall and garden at Coney Garth Retreat in Beckermet
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Beckermet, Cumbria, CA21
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Semi-detached barn conversion located in the quiet village of Beckermet on the West Coast of Cumbria. Open-plan living with stunning countryside views. Patio with furniture and hot tub. Pub 4 mins walk. (Ref. 980465)

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


for 3 nights From $970

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A large stone mansion with turrets and multiple windows surrounded by trees and hills at The Arthur Suite Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston
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Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A stunning, first-floor apartment sitting in Ulverston, Cumbria. Luxury. Close to amenities. Beautiful views. Off-road parking. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1101469)

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


for 3 nights From $1293

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A house with a hot tub and garden at Barn Howe in Lyth near Levens
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Lyth near Levens, Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Barn Howe is a stunning, family-friendly and pet-friendly home, encompassed by picture-perfect scenery in Lyth in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria. Kendal 6.2 miles; Windermere 8.8 miles. (Ref. 1180254)

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


for 3 nights From $2433

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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
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    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
  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From $1084

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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
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Watermillock, Lake District, CA11
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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 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
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

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


for 3 nights From $3178

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A building with a balcony and parking area at Woodside West in Bowness
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Bowness, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Woodside West is a pleasant three-storey cottage set within the Lake District National Park in Bowness, Cumbria, boasting views of Lake Windermere. Windermere Train Station 1.5 miles: Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 7 miles. (Ref. 1041321)

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


for 3 nights From $900

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A patio area with two metal chairs and a small round table outside a building with a window and flower pots at Acorns in Brampton
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Brampton, Cumbria, CA8
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A lovely singe storey cottage nestled in the rural coutryside of Low Row village. Spacious. Beautiful views. TV and Hi-Fi system. Shop and pub 2 miles. Hadrian's Wall. Brampton 5 miles. (Ref. 985148)

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


for 3 nights From $531

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A paved pathway and flowerbed outside a building with white walls and stone corner at Tarn End Cottages 12 Talkin near Brampton Cumbria
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Talkin near Brampton, Cumbria, Cumbria, CA8
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A luxury cottage on the edge of Talkin Tarn near Brampton in Cumbia. Stunning views to Carrock Fell. Beautiful interiors. Off-road parking. Brampton 2.3 miles; Carlisle 10.1 miles. (Ref. 1074471)

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


for 3 nights From $1171

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A large stone mansion surrounded by trees and green hills at The Myles Suite Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston
80
Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A stunning ground-floor apartment resting within the Grade II listed Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston, Cumbria. Close to amenities. Enclosed patio. Luxury. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1050480)

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


for 3 nights From $1675

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An outdoor stone wall with a grey door under a wooden porch next to a wooden bench and picnic table at Church How Cottage in Nether Wasdale
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Nether Wasdale, Lake District, CA20
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Church Howe Cottage, a detached barn conversion settled in Nether Wasdale, Cumbria. Close to a shop and pub. Close to a lake. In National Park. Woodburning stove. Wast Water 3 miles; Seascale 6.9 miles. (Ref. 1130611)

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


for 3 nights From $822

Last booked 3 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
  • 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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Tram Lane Cottage - 1182560 - photo 1
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Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Tram Lane Cottage is an end-terrace holiday house in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, with parking and a prime location near local amenities. Kendal 12.3 miles. (Ref. 1182560)

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


for 3 nights From $1071

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A wooden cabin with a deck and outdoor chairs surrounded by bushes and trees at High Rigg Shepherd's Sunrise in Brampton Cumbria
31
Brampton, Cumbria, Cumbria, CA8
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A fantastic studio-style shepherds hut resting in Heads Nook, Cumbria. Open-plan. Romantic. Stunning views. Hot tub. Barbecue. Brampton 5.6 miles; Carlisle 8.2 miles; Penrith 19 miles. (Ref. 1107439)

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


for 3 nights From $1045

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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.