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Last Minute Cottages in the Lake District

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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)

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3 nights from £407

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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)

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3 nights from £422

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This spacious, semi-detached, Georgian house rests in Lindale, The Lake District National Park, just 10 mins to Newby Bridge/Lake Windermere. Close to amenities. Grange-over-Sands 2.3 miles; Cartmel 3.9 miles; Windermere 14.4 miles. (Ref. 1089073)

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3 nights from £688

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The LA'AL Cragg is a characterful, one-bedroom cottage resting rurally in North Stainmore near Brough, Cumbria. Romantic. Countryside views. Near AONB. Kirkby Stephen 6.1 miles; Appleby-in-Westmorland 12.5 miles. (Ref. 1141343)

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3 nights from £402

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Detached luxury barn in rural location on working farm. Woodburning stove. Ideal touring base for discovering area. Bootle 0.8 miles. (Ref. 26718)

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3 nights from £377

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A sleek, single-storey abode set in within a shared courtyard in the village of Flakebridge near Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria. Smart TV. High-end. Off-road parking. Penrith 15.2 miles. (Ref. 1133513)

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3 nights from £450

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A stunning second-floor apartment nestled in Casterton near Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria. Private parking. Open-plan living. Balcony. Smart TV. Kendal 15.4 miles; Lancaster 16.8 miles; Windermere 22.6 miles. (Ref. 1093917)

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3 nights from £499

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This delightful, three-bedroom holiday home rests in Flookburgh, Cumbria. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Near a National Park. Off-road parking. Cartmel 2.4 miles; Grange-over-Sands 2.8 miles. (Ref. 1135640)

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3 nights from £521

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A quaint single-storey annexe located near Silloth, Cumbria. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Ground-floor living. Romantic. Maryport 11.3 miles; Workington 17.4 miles; Carlisle 22.9 miles. (Ref. 1100496)

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3 nights from £447

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A former gate-lodge on the outskirts of the village of Eskdale Green. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Coniston 20.4 miles. (Ref. 1022109)

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3 nights from £556

  • Sleeps6
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A beautifully appointed bungalow resting the village of Plumbland near Aspatria. All-ground-floor accommodation. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Silloth 11.5 miles; Keswick 15.2 miles. (Ref. 1061824)

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3 nights from £489

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This charming, two-bedroom cottage rests in Kirkby-in-Furness, Cumbria. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. Ulverston 5.2 miles; Broughton-in-Furness 6.9 miles. (Ref. 1129927)

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3 nights from £478

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A superb semi-detached cottage in Kents Bank near Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria. Sky TV. WiFi. On-street parking. Enclosed patio. Near the coast. Near railway station. Cartmel 2.6 miles; Lake Bowness-on-Windermere 15.4 miles; Kendal 15.4 miles. (Ref. 1083405)

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3 nights from £476

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Superb slate luxury end-terraced cottage in the hamlet of Lakeside, near Newby Bridge. Quality accommodation with en-suite bedrooms. Woodburner. Landscaped garden. Newby Bridge 1.2 miles. (Ref. 939978)

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3 nights from £1488

  • Sleeps4
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Cherry Tree Cottage is a lovely little cottage in the sleepy hamlet of Satterthwaite, flanked by Hawkshead on one side and Lake Windermere on the other. (Ref. 1041445)

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3 nights from £483

  • Sleeps4
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A contemporary two-bedroom house perched in Fenton, Cumbria. Near a National Park. Private garden. Carlisle 7.3 miles; Penrith 19.7 miles. (Ref. 1105187)

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3 nights from £387

  • Sleeps4
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This welcoming bungalow sits in Seascale, Cumbria. Off-road parking. Ground-floor living. Enclosed patio. Smart TV. Open-plan. Close to amenities and beach. Ravenglass 7.6 miles; Eskdale 8 miles; Wasdale Head 11.5 miles. (Ref. 1107445)

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3 nights from £491

  • Sleeps4
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An immaculate seafront apartment. Ground floor. Uninterrupted sea views. Parking. In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Solway Firth. Silloth 2 miles. (Ref. 947755)

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3 nights from £393

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.8

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This charming, mid-terrace cottage rests in Seatoller near Keswick, Cumbria. In a National Park. Open fire. Off-road parking. Open-plan living. Bassenthwaite 14.4 miles; Cockermouth 15.9 miles; Ullswater 23.9 miles. (Ref. 1110189)

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3 nights from £775

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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A charming, eco-friendly barn conversion set rurally in Soulby near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria. Near National Park. Pet-friendly. Countryside views. Appleby-in-Westmorland 8 miles; Sedbergh 15.6 miles; Barnard Castle 23.9 miles. (Ref. 1127915)

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3 nights from £620

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 Lake District Cottages at the Last Minute?

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 Near Last-minute Lake District Breaks

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.