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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 £1172

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A stone house with a central door and windows on either side and a path leading to the door at Honeywood House in Grasmere
Offer
34
Grasmere, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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Honeywood House offers a tasteful and tranquil escape for six over 3 floors and has private parking (Ref. 1041248)

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

  • £55 off - Fri 28th Aug to 4th Sep 2026


for 3 nights From £869

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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

  • 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


for 3 nights From £612

Last booked 2 days ago
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A dining area with plates and cups on a table at The Old Barn in Manchester
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22
Haverigg, Cumbria, LA18
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

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2 Bed Lodge - Sleeps 6 - Parking - Pets - Wifi is a inviting lodge in Haverigg, Cumbria, boasting enclosed decking, lake views and pet-friendly stays. Millom 1.8 miles; Broughton-in-Furness 8 miles. (Ref. 1206310)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV


for 3 nights From £1213

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A stone house with a tiled roof surrounded by trees and greenery at Longlands Farm Cottage in Cartmel
75
Cartmel, Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A historic, characterful cottage set on the outskirts of Cartmel in a rural location. Hot tub. Picturesque views. Woodburning stove. Grange-over-Sands 3.3 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 11.8 miles. (Ref. 1130578)

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


for 3 nights From £919

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A house surrounded by trees and a pond in the garden at Leathes Head Country House Borrowdale near Keswick
84
Borrowdale near Keswick, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Leathes Head Country House, resting near Keswick, Cumbria, boasting a woodburning stove, hot tub, games room, and ample off-road parking. Bassenthwaite 10.7 miles; Cockermouth 16.7 miles; Ullswater 20.2 miles; Windermere 24.5 miles. (Ref. 1169905)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 3 nights From £2909

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An exterior view of a house and garage with a gravel driveway at Thimble Hill near Armathwaite
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Nr Carlisle, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA4
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

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Thimble Hill is a charming cottage in Wreay near Carlisle, offering four doubles, a woodburning stove, a snug, and wraparound gardens with patio. Settle 5 miles, Penrith 13.6 miles, Gretna Green 15.1 miles. (Ref. 1191103)

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


for 3 nights From £1181

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A stone house with gravel yard and outdoor table with chairs surrounded by bushes at Hollins Farm Barn New Hutton near Kendal
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New Hutton near Kendal, Cumbria, LA8
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A romantic New Hutton cottage in lovely countryside, with king-size bed, south-facing garden and easy access to Lakes and Dales. Kendal 3 miles. (Ref. 3778)

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


for 3 nights From £378

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A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking the sea at The Plover in St Bees
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Holiday Park

St Bees, Cumbria, CA27
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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The Plover is a welcoming caravan in St Bees, Cumbria, with a TV, enclosed decking, off-road parking, and a superb position near the beach. Whitehaven 4.9 miles; Cockermouth 18.6 miles. (Ref. 1197595)

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


for 3 nights From £450

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An exterior view of a modern house with large windows at Darwin Retreat in Wigton
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Lodge Retreat

Aspatria, Cumbria, CA7
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

Darwin Retreat is a lovely lodge on North Lakes Holiday Park, near Aspatria, Cumbria, boasting a hot tub, open-plan layout, veranda, and sauna. Cockermouth 9.5 miles, Keswick 17.3 miles, Carlisle 19.3 miles. (Ref. 1189368)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £1386

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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
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • 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


for 3 nights From £380

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A white house with surrounding trees and green fields at Low Cartmell Fold in Crosthwaite
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61
Crosthwaite, Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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A superb traditional Lakeland farmhouse where period features abound, located in the pretty village of Crosthwaite in the beautiful Lyth Valley. This characterful property is ideal for special family celebrations, special occasions or simply spending time (Ref. 1041967)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

  • £800 off - Fri 28th Aug to 4th Sep 2026

  • £105 off - Fri 16th Oct to 22nd Oct 2026

  • £450 off - Fri 23rd Oct to 30th Oct 2026


for 3 nights From £1239

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A stone cottage with wooden beams on the porch and outdoor furniture on the steps at Waters Edge in Talkin near Brampton Cumbria
Offer
35
Talkin near Brampton, Cumbria, Cumbria, CA8
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Waters Edge is a delightful, detached lodge settled into the countryside of Talkin, near Brampton, Cumbria. Close to a tarn. Woodburning stove. Countryside views. Brampton 2.4 miles; North Pennines AONB 9.4 miles; Carlisle 12.6 miles. (Ref. 1141976)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

  • £1299 off - Fri 18th Dec to 25th Dec 2026


for 3 nights From £859

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A country house with driveways surrounded by fields and hills at Oakdene Country House in Sedbergh
27
Sedbergh, Yorkshire Dales - North, LA10
  • Sleeps23
  • Bedrooms11
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful Victorian house lying amidst the hills in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in Sedbergh. Woodburning stove. Two hot tubs. Ideal for large families. Incredible views. Kendal 12.3 miles; Hawes 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1022219)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 3 nights From £4673

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A living room with beige sofas and blue pillows a wooden cabinet and a blue ottoman at 21 Ironworks in Ulverston
Offer
35
Ulverston, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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This superb three-storey cottage is resting in Backbarrow near Ulverston, Cumbria. In a National Park. Off-road parking. Bedroom with en-suite. Smart TV. Newby Bridge 1.8 mile; Lakeside 2.6 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 9.3 miles. (Ref. 1082569)

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

  • 10% off - Tue 28th Jul to 5th Sep 2026


for 3 nights From £810

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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
45
Cumdivock near Dalston, Cumbria, CA5
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • 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
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 3 nights From £424

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A living room with a brown leather sofa with red cushions a wooden dining table and chairs and a fireplace at Honeypot Cottage in Ambleside
18
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.4★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

A delightful Victorian cottage resting within the town of Ambleside, the Lake District. Original features. Gas fire. Central location. (Ref. 1042650)

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


for 3 nights From £530

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A cottage exterior with a door and windows at Little Plumtree in Milnthorpe
27
Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

Little Plum Tree is a lovely ground-floor apartment in Heversham near Milnthorpe, Cumbria, close to the coast and Lake District walks. Lake DIstrict National Park 2.6 miles; Kendal 6.6 miles; Silverdale 6.9 miles. (Ref. 1197455)

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


for 3 nights From £448

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A white two-story house with black windows and a slate roof surrounded by a green lawn a red-leafed tree and stone garden walls at Wynford in Ambleside
55
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Large contemporary residence. Great views. Underfloor heating in all bathrooms. French doors to pretty patio. Five minute walk to Ambleside village. (Ref. 1041191)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 3 nights From £2265

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A static caravan with a deck and garden area at Hedgerow Lodge Haven Lakeside near Grange-Over-Sands
26
Haven Lakeside near Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

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Hedgerow Lodge is a welcoming holiday lodge near Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, featuring open-plan living, an en-suite bedroom and enclosed decking. Cartmel 3.4 miles; Lake Windermere 17.5 miles; Kendal 18 miles. (Ref. 1199951)

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


for 3 nights From £513

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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.