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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
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3 nights from $747

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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★

    Outstanding

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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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A stone house with blue shuttered windows a wooden gate and green bushes at Hannakin Barn in Hawkshead
27
Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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A charming, 18th century Lakeland cottage, resting in the village of Hawkshead. Romantic dwelling. Lawned garden. Countryside setting. (Ref. 1042835)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from $1082

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Stone facade of a multi-story building with white doors and windows and cobblestone ground at The Mounting Steps in Ambleside
31
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Pretty Lakeland cottage set in cobbled courtyard just outside Ambleside. Cosy and welcoming with riverside garden close by. Private parking for one car. (Ref. 1041364)

  • Wi-fi
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3 nights from $905

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Stone cottage with steps leading to a wooden door and a cobblestone pathway surrounded by trees at Tipsy Gin Cottage in Crosthwaite
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Crosthwaite, Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

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A luxury holiday cottage in the Lyth Valley, Lake District. A cosy property that sleeps 2 guests and offers some wonderful features and oozes traditional charm. (Ref. 1041196)

  • Wi-fi
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3 nights from $813

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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★

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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

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3 nights from $991

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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★

    Outstanding

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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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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★

    Outstanding

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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 stone building exterior with a door, windows, potted plants, a table with chairs, and a small blue chair at The Old Bothy in Bolton Low Houses near Wigton
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Bolton Low Houses near Wigton, Cumbria, CA7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

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A lovely cottage on working farm close to the village of Bolton Low Houses. Character features, woodburning stove. Many places of interest nearby, including the Lake District National Park. Wigton 2.5 miles. Carlisle 12 miles. (Ref. 18929)

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

3 nights from $849

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A stone building with an external staircase and gravel courtyard at The Granary Loft in Bardsea
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Bardsea, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A tastefully decorated, first floor apartment located one mile from the Cumbrian village of Bardsea. Former granary. Views of Morecambe Bay. Open-plan living area. (Ref. 956062)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from $601

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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)

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  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
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3 nights from $918

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An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs in front of a white building at 5 Ladstock Hall in Thornthwaite near Keswick
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Thornthwaite, near Keswick, Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.4★

    Good

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5 Ladstock Hall is a welcoming duplex apartment located in the picturesque village of Thornthwaite, near Keswick, Cumbria. Countryside views. Smart TV. Bassenthwaite 9.1 miles, Ullswater 18.9 miles; Cockermouth 11.3 miles. (Ref. 1149304)

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3 nights from $822

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A wooden lodge with a deck and stairs surrounded by gravel and grass with trees nearby at Robins Lodge in White Cross Bay near Troutbeck Bridge
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46
White Cross Bay near Troutbeck Bridge, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

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Robin's Lodge is a beautiful, single-storey, contemporary, detached lodge located on White Cross Bay, Cumbria. Child friendly. Off-road parking. Decking with furniture. Hot tub. Windermere 1.7 miles; Ambleside 2.8 miles; Kendal 10.3 miles. (Ref. 1174778)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from $1191

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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★

    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)

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  • Electric vehicle charging
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from $833

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A garden with a stone path leading to a white house with a yellow door and a seating area with chairs and a table at Bonny Bits Cottage Garrigill near Alston
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Garrigill near Alston, Cumbria, CA9
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A quirky, three-storey cottage resting in Garrigill near Alston in Cumbria. Off-road parking. Smart TV with Sky. Woodburning stove. Melmerby 12.3 miles; Penrith 21.3 miles; Hexham 23.1 miles; Barnard Castle 28.2 miles; Carlisle 31.7 miles. (Ref. 1009511)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from $929

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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★

    Outstanding

  • 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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A stone cottage with a small garden and trees outside at Coachmans Cottage Cartmel near Grange-over-Sands
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Cartmel near Grange-over-Sands, Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Superb character Cartmel cottage overlooking duck pond. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Plenty to see and do in the area. Lake Windermere 6 miles. (Ref. 906801)

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

3 nights from $760

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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
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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)

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

3 nights from $1293

Last booked yesterday
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A group of stone and white houses surrounded by greenery and hills at Thyme Out in Troutbeck
25
Troutbeck, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.4★

    Good

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(Ref. 1041800)

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3 nights from $1074

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A house with stone walls and multiple windows behind a stone fence with a metal gate at Connies Cottage in Ambleside
38
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.4★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

A charming, two-bedroom home resting in Ambleside, Cumbria. In Lake District National Park. Countryside views. Close to amenities. Woodburning stove. Family-friendly. Grasmere 4.5 miles; Windermere 4.6 miles; Keswick 16.8 miles. (Ref. 1129461)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from $1608

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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.