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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
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5
Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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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 £455

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A house with a hot tub and garden at Barn Howe in Lyth near Levens
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5
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 £1330

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A modern cottage with a stone wall and a gravel driveway with outdoor seating and umbrellas at Heathers Cottage in Dalston
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5
Dalston, Cumbria, CA5
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Heather's Cottage is an outstanding, detached property in Dalston near Carlisle, Cumbria. Spacious. Open-plan. Gardens. Off-road parking. Great location. Carlisle 6.2 miles. Penrith 17.3 miles. Keswick 23.3 miles. (Ref. 1143921)

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


for 3 nights From £959

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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
1 of 68
5
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 £704

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A large stone mansion surrounded by trees and hills at The Theobold Suite Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston
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5
Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A beautiful, first-floor apartment situated in the Grade II-listed Stone Cross Mansion, Ulverston, Cumbria. Luxury. Off-road parking. Open-plan. Superb finish. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1101629)

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


for 3 nights From £734

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A garden with outdoor chairs and a picnic table at The Old Bunkhouse in Grasmere
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5
Grasmere, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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The Old Bunkhouse is a detached holiday home in Grasmere, Cumbria, with en-suites, biomass heating and a gravelled garden. Ambleside 5.1 miles; Windermere 9.5 miles. (Ref. 1184748)

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


for 3 nights From £1432

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A stone house with multiple windows and a stone wall beside a narrow road at Crows Nest in Arnside
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5
Arnside, Cumbria, LA5
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A wonderful penthouse apartment settled in the heart of Arnside, Cumbria. Sea views. Washing machine. En-suite. Close to amenities. Kendal 11.7 miles; Windermere 21.4 miles. (Ref. 1061703)

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


for 3 nights From £590

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A large stone mansion surrounded by trees and hills at The Emma Suite Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston
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5
Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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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


for 3 nights From £667

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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

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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


for 3 nights From £496

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A white stone cottage with a small garden and stone wall at Carrock Cottage in East Woodside near Dalston
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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 £607

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An aerial view of houses and fields near a mountain at The School at Mungrisdale in Mungrisdale near Keswick
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5
Mungrisdale near Keswick, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA11
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The School is a stunning, three-storey Grade II listed property situated in Mungrisdale, Cumbria, boasting a woodburning stove and enclosed garden. Wigton 17.4 miles; Carlisle 20.4 miles; Keswick 9.3 miles; Cockermouth 22.3 miles. (Ref. 1172777)

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


for 3 nights From £1342

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An outdoor view of a cabin with a deck at Feather Hill Lodge White Cross Bay near Troutbeck Bridge
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5

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White Cross Bay near Troutbeck Bridge, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Feather Hill Lodge is a charming holiday lodge resting near Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria, with enclosed decking, en-suite bedroom, and access to an on-site pool and clubhouse. Windermere 1.7 miles; Ambleside 2.8 miles. (Ref. 1184105)

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


for 3 nights From £559

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A large stone mansion surrounded by trees and green fields at The Lucy Suite Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston
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5
Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This fabulous, second-floor apartment rests within the Grade II listed Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston, Cumbria. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Rural location. Luxury. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1101603)

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


for 3 nights From £697

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A row of gray houses with white doors and windows with blinds a green lawn and stone path in front at Oxen Park Farm Cottage Oxen Park near Ulverston
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5
Oxen Park near Ulverston, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A well-presented, mid-terrace cottage nestled in Oxen Park near Ulverston, Cumbria. Rural. Dishwasher. Off-road parking. Coniston Water 7 miles; Broughton-in-Furness 9.4 miles; Lake Windermere 9.8 miles. (Ref. 1086723)

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


for 3 nights From £416

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A balcony with a metal table and four chairs overlooking a green field and distant hills at Harrison Stickle in Bowness-On-Windermere
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5
Bowness-On-Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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Harrison Stickle is a wonderful former coach house just a minutes' walk from Bowness. Children over 9 years only. Underfloor heating and woodburning stove. Private parking for 2 cars. Secure bike shed. Shop and pub 2 mins walk. (Ref. 1042045)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher


for 3 nights From £667

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A large stone mansion surrounded by trees and hills at William Tower Suite Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston
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5
Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • 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


for 3 nights From £690

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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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5
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 £646

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A stone mansion with multiple windows a central tower and arched entrance at The Alfred Suite Stone Cross Mansion Ulverston
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5
Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A luxurious first-floor apartment set in Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston, Cumbria. Smart TV. Communal grounds. Rural. Wine fridge. Allocated parking. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1101626)

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


for 3 nights From £667

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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
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5
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 £578

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An exterior view of a house with a porch and planters at Cobble Cottage Long Marton near Appleby-In-Westmorland
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5
Long Marton near Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA16
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Cobble Cottage is a single-storey holiday cottage resting in Long Marton near Appleby-in-Westmorland, with off-road parking, enclosed patio and Smart TV. Penrith 12.5 miles. (Ref. 1190446)

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


for 3 nights From £417

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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.