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Ingleborough - 1153898 - photo 1
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Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA6
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

  • Sykes rating

Ingleborough is a detached, contemporary home with a hot tub and walking routes from the doorstep, resting in the heart of Kirkby Lonsdale in Cumbria. Kendal 12.9 miles. (Ref. 1153898)

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

3 nights from £1154

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Pen-y-Ghent - 1153899 - photo 1
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Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA6
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

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Pen-y-ghent is a contemporary home with a hot tub, conveniently located within walking distance of shops and restaurants, in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria. Kendal 12.1 miles. (Ref. 1153899)

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

3 nights from £1050

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Edgemere Cottage - 1164612 - photo 1
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Cartmel, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

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Edgemere is a luxurious cottage with exceptional countryside views, ideally situated to explore the Southern Lake District, near Cartmel, Cumbria. Grange-over-Sands 3.4 miles; Bowness on Windermere 15 miles. (Ref. 1164612)

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

3 nights from £571

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No.35 Meadows Retreat Lodge Park - 1145038 - photo 1
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Moota near Aspatria, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA13
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    3.3★

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No.35 Meadows Retreat Lodge Park is a lovely, single-storey lodge in Moota near Aspatria, Cumbria. Lake District National Park. Ground-floor. Electric fire. Maryport 10.2 miles; Wigton 10.2 miles; Silloth 13 miles. (Ref. 1145038)

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

3 nights from £383

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Fell Haven - 1115724 - photo 1
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St Bees, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA27
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    3.4★

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Fell Haven is a well-presented, first-floor apartment situated in the historic seaside village of St Bees, Cumbria. Sea views. Designated parking. Whitehaven 4.9 miles. (Ref. 1115724)

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3 nights from £506

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Eller Cottage - 1157928 - photo 1
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Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

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Eller Cottage is a substantial townhouse in Windermere, Cumbria. Family-friendly. Excellent location. Off-road parking. Immaculately presented. Ambleside 5.9 miles. Kendal 9 miles. Keswick 21.6 miles. (Ref. 1157928)

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3 nights from £870

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Edgemere Hideaway - 1158990 - photo 1
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Cartmel, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

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Edgemere Hideaway is a contemporary cottage with countryside views with sea glimpses and accepting pets, resting near the village of Cartmel in Cumbria. Grange-over-Sands 3.4 miles; Bowness on Windermere 15 miles. (Ref. 1158990)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £400

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Gillybeck - 1042542 - photo 1
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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.2★

    Good

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A charming cottage set in an idyllic location within the town of Ambleside. Accessible accomodation. Close to amenities. Within National Park (Ref. 1042542)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £452

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Birkwray Barn - 1162435 - photo 1
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Outgate near Hawkshead, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

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Birkwray Barn, a beautifully-luxurious, three-storey abode situated in Outgate near Hawkshead in Cumbria, with a woodburning stove and countryside views. Ambleside 3.8 miles; Kendal 16.3 miles. (Ref. 1162435)

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

3 nights from £1119

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Cedars - 1082961 - photo 1
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Temple Sowerby near Penrith, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA10
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Cedars is a characterful, Grade II listed home resting in Temple Sowerby near Penrith, Cumbria. Open fire. Near Lake District National Park. Large. Keswick 23.9 miles; Carlisle 27.9 miles. (Ref. 1082961)

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3 nights from £697

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Fell View House - 1143601 - photo 1
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Lambrigg near Kendal, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

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Fell View House is a beautiful detached holiday home near the town of Kendal in Cumbria with a hot tub, woodburning stove and spacious, enclosed garden. Kendal 5.5 miles; Windermere 13.5 miles. (Ref. 1143601)

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

3 nights from £827

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Greywalls - 1073127 - photo 1
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Maulds Meaburn, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA10
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A delightful, detached cottage resting in Maulds Meaburn near Shap, Cumbria. Enclosed garden. Ground-floor living. No pets. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Beautiful views. Pooley Bridge 15.8 miles; Kendal 21 miles. (Ref. 1073127)

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

3 nights from £490

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Archers - 972342 - photo 1
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Keswick, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    3.9★

    Good

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Ground floor apartment in the centre of the market town of Keswick. On street parking. Wi-Fi. Short walk to Derwentwater Lake and the town centre. Perfect for families or couples looking for a great base to explore the Lake District. (Ref. 972342)

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

3 nights from £452

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Eller Riggs Cottage - 7004 - photo 1
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Eller Riggs Brow near Ulverston, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Wonderful Ulverston cottage with lovely views of the countryside. Contemporary and stylish. Ulverston 1.5 miles. (Ref. 7004)

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

3 nights from £396

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Tiptoes Lodge - 1131323 - photo 1
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Carnforth, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    3.8★

    Good

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This charming lodge rests on the South Lakeland Leisure Village near Carnforth in Lancashire. Decked balcony. Contemporary style. Excellent location. Capernwray 3.2 miles; Windermere 21.9 miles (Ref. 1131323)

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

3 nights from £488

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The Crook - 9837 - photo 1
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Great Urswick near Ulverston, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Charming semi-detached wing of the owner's cottage in the centre of Great Urswick in Cumbria. Romantic getaway. Open plan accommodation. Ulverston 3 miles. (Ref. 9837)

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

3 nights from £283

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Craggy View - 1156533 - photo 1
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Staveley, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Craggy View is a charming bungalow with a spacious rear garden in the heart of the Lake District National Park, in the village of Staveley in Cumbria. Windermere 4.2 miles; Kendal 5 miles. (Ref. 1156533)

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

3 nights from £502

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Casa Loma - 1055063 - photo 1
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Capernwray near Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA6
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This spectacular lodge overlooking the Jackdaw Quarry rests in Capernwray near Kirkby Lonsdale, Lancashire. Woodburning stove. Stylish interior. Idyllic location. Morecambe 8.4 miles; Lancaster 8.6 miles. (Ref. 1055063)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

3 nights from £1046

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Bridge Howe - 1151608 - photo 1
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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Bridge Howe, a delightful holiday cottage resting in Skelwith Bridge, Lake District. Private garden. Private parking. Smart TV. Secure bike storage. Grasmere 6.8 miles; Windermere 9.0 miles; Keswick 19.1 miles. (Ref. 1151608)

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

3 nights from £954

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1 Park Nook Close - 977538 - photo 1
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Waberthwaite, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA19
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.2★

    Good

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A homely, upside-down cottage set in the hamlet of Waberthwaite in Cumbria. Countryside and sea views. Upside down living. En-suite. Millom 11 miles. (Ref. 977538)

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

3 nights from £252

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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

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