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Last Minute Cottages in the Lake District

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Shepherds Cottage - 1138585 - photo 1
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Hawkshead, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Wonderful barn conversion on the outskirts of Hawkshead village in the Lake District National Park. Private hot tub. Lake views. Ambleside 5.6 miles. (Ref. 1138585)

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

3 nights from €838

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Summerhow Retreat - 1151286 - photo 1
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42
Kendal, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA9
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Summerhow Retreat is a charming abode in the outskirts of Kendal, a vibrant town in Cumbria. Family-friendly. Smart TV. Pet-friendly. Countryside views. Windermere 9.5 miles. (Ref. 1151286)

  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from €504

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Bay Tree Cottage - 1138887 - photo 1
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Keswick, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

  • Sykes rating

A well-positioned, two-bedroom, mid-terrace home resting in Keswick, Cumbria. In National Park. Near amenities and attractions. Stylish. Private garden. Bassenthwaite 7.4 miles; Cockermouth 14.1 miles; Ullswater 15.4 miles. (Ref. 1138887)

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

3 nights from €922

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The Annex - Eden House - 925449 - photo 1
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Edenhall near Penrith, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA11
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful first floor studio annexe in the charming, peaceful Eden Valley village of Edenhall. Character beams, studio accommodation. Ideal for a couple. Penrith 4 miles. (Ref. 925449)

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

3 nights from €359

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Mell View Cottage - 972285 - photo 1
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Ullswater, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Charming cosy cottage near Ullswater in Lake District overlooking Great Mell Fell. Wood burning stove, garden and patio. Countryside living perfect for active families. Pub/Shop 1 Mile. Parking. Wifi. Matterdale 1 mile, coast to coast cycle route. (Ref. 972285)

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

  • 5% off - Fri 3rd May to 31st May 2024

3 nights from €807

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The Hayloft - 931263 - photo 1
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Lindale, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.3★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

Stunning barn conversion set within the village of Lindale in Cumbria. Balcony. Lake District National Park. WiFi. (Ref. 931263)

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

3 nights from €522

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1 The Stables - 1090233 - photo 1
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Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A superb two-bedroom Grade II listed cottage resting in Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria. Close to amenities. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Cartmel 2.4 miles; Kendal 13 miles; Lake Windermere 14.8 miles. (Ref. 1090233)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from €697

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Parkers House - 1073338 - photo 1
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Alston, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA9
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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An idyllic stone cottage set within the quaint town of Alston, Cumbria. Fantastic countryside views. Pet-friendly. Ideal for families. Stanhope 18.6 miles; Haydon Bridge 18.8 miles; Penrith 20.9 miles. (Ref. 1073338)

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

  • 10% off - Sat 1st Jun to 9th Nov 2024

  • €157 off - Sat 9th Nov to 16th Nov 2024

  • 10% off - Sat 16th Nov 2024 to 4th Jan 2025

3 nights from €1260

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Carrock Cottage - 1049941 - photo 1
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East Woodside near Dalston, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA7
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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

3 nights from €697

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Ash Meadows - 1134805 - photo 1
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Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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This charming, two-bedroom holiday home rests in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria. Near a National Park. Bedrooms with Smart TVs. Off-road parking. Open plan. Kendal 13.9 miles. (Ref. 1134805)

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

3 nights from €608

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The Nook - 920262 - photo 1
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Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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Well-presented link-attached cottage, originally built as a stable block for a gentleman's residence on the outskirts of Bowness-on-Windermere. Ground floor accommodation. Flexible zip/link beds. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Lake Windermere 10 mins walk. (Ref. 920262)

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

3 nights from €768

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Stable Cottage - 1124783 - photo 1
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Hallbankgate, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA8
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming two-bedroom cottage resting in Hallbankgate, Cumbria. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Electric flame-effect stove. North Pennines AONB. Brampton 3.6 miles; Carlisle 12.9 miles; Penrith 22.6 miles. (Ref. 1124783)

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

3 nights from €548

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White House - 1119499 - photo 1
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Shap, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming, two-bedroom cottage resting in Keld near Shap, Cumbria. Near National Park. Countryside views. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Pretty garden. Characterful. Pooley Bridge 11.8 miles; Ullswater 16.1 miles; Kendal 17.7 miles. (Ref. 1119499)

  • Wi-fi
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3 nights from €674

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Swaledale Watch Garden Annexe - 1082545 - photo 1
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Caldbeck, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A delightful two-bedroom annexe resting in Caldbeck in Cumbria. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. In a National Park. Wigton 8.7 miles; Carlisle 14.3 miles; Keswick 15.4 miles. (Ref. 1082545)

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

3 nights from €569

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Little Crake Howe - 14607 - photo 1
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Selside near Kendal, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

An immaculately presented, purpose-built detached cottage nestling in stunning countryside in the beautiful Lake District. Spacious and open plan with woodburner. Working farm location. Kendal 4.5 miles. (Ref. 14607)

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

3 nights from €645

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Woodloft Cottage - 1116787 - photo 1
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Elterwater near Chapel Stile, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.4★

    Good

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A characterful single-storey cottage resting in Elterwater near Chapel Stile, Cumbria. Countryside views. Original features. Within National Park. Woodburning stove. Romantic. Grasmere, 2.8 miles; Ambleside 4.2 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 9.3 miles. (Ref. 1116787)

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

3 nights from €842

Last booked 2 days ago
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Clove Cottage - 973074 - photo 1
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Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA16
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A spacious, semi-detached cottage set on a hillside, near Appleby-in-Westmorland. Stunning views across to the North Pennines. Appleby-in-Westmorland 4 miles. (Ref. 973074)

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

3 nights from €558

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Pheasants Folly - 1079690 - photo 1
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Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A stylish, detached Lakeland home sitting in an elevated position overlooking Lake Windermere near Windermere, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Range cooker. Smart TV. Ambleside 10.5 miles; Kendal 11.7 miles. (Ref. 1079690)

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

3 nights from €1572

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Jakanori - 956372 - photo 1
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Staveley, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Charming cottage in the vibrant village of Staveley. Within 5 minutes walk to local amenities. Pet-friendly, enclosed courtyard and WIFI. Windermere 5 miles. (Ref. 956372)

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

3 nights from €600

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The Barn - 1130606 - photo 1
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Nether Wasdale, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA20
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

  • Sykes rating

The Barn is a detached barn conversion resting 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. 1130606)

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

3 nights from €670

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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 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 from 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. Alternatively, find even more getaways around the UK by checking out these last-minute UK holiday cottages.