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Last Minute Cottages in the Lake District

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The Oaks - 942045 - photo 1
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Bowness & Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps25
  • Bedrooms12
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

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  • Sykes rating

A magnificent country house set in beautiful woodlands high above lake windermere. leisure suite and two hot tubs with twelve bedrooms. (Ref. 942045)

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

3 nights from £4599

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High Fellside Hall - 1163095 - photo 1
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Sedbergh, Yorkshire Dales, LA6
  • Sleeps18
  • Bedrooms7
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

An imposing three storey former farmhouse set on a high hillside amongst wonderful moorland with fantastic views. Seven bedrooms and a magnificent leisure facility with indoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi and steam room. Not to be missed! Sedburgh 3.5 miles. (Ref. 1163095)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £4856

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Fairhaven - 1041549 - photo 1
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Bowness, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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(Ref. 1041549)

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

3 nights from £562

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Fern Bank - 1078897 - photo 1
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Penrith, Cumbria, CA11
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A superb Grade II listed house resting in Penrith, near Ullswater, Cumbria. En-suite bathrooms. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Carlisle 17.7 miles; Keswick 18.1 miles. (Ref. 1078897)

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

3 nights from £1662

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The Ridge - 1165746 - photo 1
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Bowness-On-Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

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Ridge House is a luxury, three-storey house overlooking Lake Windermere near Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, boasting a cinema, games room, and boathouse. Windermere Train Station 4.8 miles; Ambleside 9 miles; Kendal 10.9 miles. (Ref. 1165746)

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

3 nights from £4263

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Hilton Cottage - 1128931 - photo 1
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Flakebridge near Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A contemporary, single-storey conversion set in within a shared courtyard in Flakebridge, Cumbria. Smart TV. Quality finish. Off-road parking. Penrith 15.2 miles. (Ref. 1128931)

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

3 nights from £474

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Garden Cottage No 1 - 1132916 - photo 1
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Keswick, Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.5★

    Outstanding

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Garden Cottage No 1 is a contemporary cottage situated on the edge of Keswick, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Near amenities. Pet-friendly. Bassenthwaite 8.2 miles; Ullswater 15 miles. (Ref. 1132916)

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

3 nights from £689

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High View Barn - 1163097 - photo 1
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Sedbergh, Yorkshire Dales, LA6
  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

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This delightful stone cottage rests in the rural countryside, on the outskirts of Middleton, Cumbria, near to Sedburgh. Hot tub. All en-suites bedrooms. Bowling green. Pool table. Sauna. Luxury open-plan living. Sedburgh 3.5 miles; Kendal 12.8 miles. (Ref. 1163097)

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

3 nights from £3429

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Fernleigh Cottage - 27583 - photo 1
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Allithwaite near Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A wonderful end-terrace cottage on the edge of the village of Allithwaite, close to Cartmel and Grange-over-Sands. Woodburning stove, Jacuzzi bath, 3D TV. Pub next door. Grange-over-Sands 2 miles. (Ref. 27583)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £346

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The Cow Byre - 7512 - photo 1
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Barras near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

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Superb semi-detached Kirkby Stephen cottage in pretty hamlet, close to Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Park. Four poster bed. Kirkby Stephen 5 miles. (Ref. 7512)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £343

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Longlands Farm Cottage - 1130578 - photo 1
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Cartmel, Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    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

3 nights from £886

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Keepers Cottage - 923820 - photo 1
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Backbarrow near Newby Bridge, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Majestic stone detached cottage, 1.5 miles from Backbarrow. Private hot tub, woodburning stove, slate interior wall and beams, underfloor heating, WiFi. Large terrace courtyard garden with stunning views. Newby Bridge 2.5 miles. (Ref. 923820)

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

3 nights from £966

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Swinside Lodge - 1109453 - photo 1
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Newlands Valley near Keswick, Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps20
  • Bedrooms10
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Swinside Lodge is an elegant, detached, three storey Victorian house is set in the Newlands Valley, near Keswick, with a luxury interior and stunning walks from your door step. Bassenthwaite 9.1 miles; Cockermouth 13.7 miles; Ullswater 18.7 miles. (Ref. 1109453)

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

3 nights from £3919

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Mill End - 1131973 - photo 1
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Eamont Bridge, near Penrith, Cumbria, CA10
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A charming three-bedroom detached property resting in the riverside village of Eamont Bridge, near Penrith, Cumbria. Pet-friendly. Close to a pub. Riverside view. Penrith 1.6 miles; Windermere 33.6 miles; Lancaster 48.9 miles. (Ref. 1131973)

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

3 nights from £604

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Rowan - Woodland Cottages - 958713 - photo 1
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Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Outstanding cottage in 6 acres of woodland within walking distance to Bowness-on-Windermere. Spacious rooms with woodburning stove. Large gardens with hot tub. Ambleside 5 miles. (Ref. 958713)

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

3 nights from £1455

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Lonsdale Villa Retreat - 1125802 - photo 1
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Penrith, Cumbria, CA11
  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms7
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautifully-impressive holiday home in Penrith, Cumbria. Woodburning stoves. Hot tubs. Enclosed garden. Dog-friendly. Close to Lake District National Park. Keswick 17.6 miles; Carlisle 19.4 miles. (Ref. 1125802)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

  • 5% off - Tue 31st Dec 2024 to 31st Mar 2025

3 nights from £3825

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Silverholme - 1061174 - photo 1
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Graythwaite near Hawkshead, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps18
  • Bedrooms9
  • PetsYes

  • Sykes rating

A stunning eco-friendly Georgian manor house overlooking Lake Windermere. Cinema. Eco-friendly. Woodburning stove. Ambleside 10.4 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 11 miles; Kendal 15.2 miles. (Ref. 1061174)

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

3 nights from £4585

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Murton Cottage - 1133507 - photo 1
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Flakebridge near Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

  • Sykes rating

This wonderfully-decorated single-storey dwelling resides in Flakebridge near Appleby-In-Westmoreland, Cumbria. Ground-floor living. Near an AONB. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Penrith 15.2 miles. (Ref. 1133507)

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

3 nights from £474

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Oak Cottage - 938718 - photo 1
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Backbarrow, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Outstanding luxury stone, terraced cottage. Private terrace courtyard garden with hot tub. Woodburning stove, beams, all en-suite bedrooms with smart TVs. Newby Bridge 2.5 miles. (Ref. 938718)

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

3 nights from £1777

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The Furness Haven - 1125437 - photo 1
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Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14
  • Sleeps23
  • Bedrooms12
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Barrie House Hotel is a holiday home set over three floors resting in the town of Barrow-In-Furness in Cumbria with a hot tub and a woodburning stove. Ulverston 8.7 miles; Windermere 25.8 miles. (Ref. 1125437)

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

3 nights from £2288

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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.