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Last Minute Cottages in the Lake District

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Lodge 4 - 1171415 - photo 1
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Silverdale, Lancashire, LA5
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

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Lodge 4 is a pleasing, single-storey lodge positioned on the rural outskirts of Silverdale, on a farm in Lancashire, only a short distance to a beach. Arnside 3.2 miles; Carnforth 5 miles. (Ref. 1171415)

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

3 nights from £442

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Fell View - 1041315 - photo 1
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Keswick, Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Modern, comfortable and well equipped, sleep six property in the a fabulous location of Keswick, with all amenities and walks on your doorstep. (Ref. 1041315)

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

3 nights from £693

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Grassings - 1145292 - photo 1
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Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Grassings, a detached Lakeland property set just outside the village of Hawkshead, Cumbria. Five bedrooms. Luxury. Rural location. Quality furnishings. Ambleside 4.8 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1145292)

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

3 nights from £1658

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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 £1066

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The Nook - 920262 - photo 1
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Bowness-On-Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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Well-presented link-attached cottage, originally built as a stable block for a gentleman's residence on the outskirts of Bowness-on-Windermere. Ground floor accommodation. Flexible zip/link beds. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Lake Windermere 10 mins walk. (Ref. 920262)

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

3 nights from £518

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Garden Cottage - 1141145 - photo 1
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Great Salkeld, Cumbria, CA11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Garden Cottage is a charming cottage situated in Great Salkeld near Lazonby, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Near Lake District National Park. Penrith 5.3 miles; Pooley Bridge 11 miles. (Ref. 1141145)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £495

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High Moor Cottage - 929973 - photo 1
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Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

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Semi-detached cottage in Bowness-on-Windermere. Woodburner. WiFi. Close to Lake Windermere. Ideal base for exploring. Lake Windermere 7 mins walk. (Ref. 929973)

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  • Off-road parking
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £472

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Lund - 1024703 - photo 1
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Far Sawrey, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.4★

    Good

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An end-terrace cottage located in the village of Far Sawrey in Cumbria, Open-plan living. Woodburning stove. Balcony. Views over the lake. En-suite bedrooms. Hawkshead 3. miles; Bowness (via ferry) 1.5 miles. (Ref. 1024703)

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

3 nights from £936

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Oakdene Country House - 1022219 - photo 1
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Sedbergh, Yorkshire Dales, LA10
  • Sleeps23
  • Bedrooms11
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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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
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

3 nights from £4089

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Crow's Nest - 1061703 - photo 1
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Arnside, Cumbria, LA5
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    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)

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  • Off-road parking
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3 nights from £651

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Eller Close House - 1065969 - photo 1
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Grasmere, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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This stunning three-bedroom property is nestled in the Lake District National Park in Grasmere, Cumbria. En-suite bathrooms. Smart TV. Beautiful views. Ambleside 4.8 miles; Keswick 12.2 miles; Windermere 14.8 miles. (Ref. 1065969)

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

3 nights from £1666

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The Gatehouse - 1132126 - photo 1
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Levens, Cumbria, LA8
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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The Gatehouse is a superb, five-bedroom holiday home resting in Levens, at the south of The Lake District. Ground-floor living. Open plan. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Kendal 5 miles; Windermere 12.3 miles. (Ref. 1132126)

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

3 nights from £1165

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Tipsy Bee - 1116108 - photo 1
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Bowness-On-Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Tipsy Bee (4 Elim Mews) is a stylish property situated in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District. Feature electric fire. Smart TV. Washing machine. Windermere 1 mile; Ambleside 5.6 miles. (Ref. 1116108)

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

3 nights from £747

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Lakeside Haven - 1144415 - photo 1
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Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Lakeside Haven is a delightful lodge settled into the countryside of a holiday village in Warton, near Carnforth, Lancashire. Close to lake. Close to pub. Carnforth 2 miles; Lake District National Park 9.9 miles; Yorkshire Dales National Park 16.4 miles. (Ref. 1144415)

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

3 nights from £405

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Bonny Bits Cottage - 1009511 - photo 1
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Garrigill near Alston, Cumbria, CA9
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A quirky, three-storey cottage resting in Garrigill near Alston in Cumbria. Off-road parking. Smart TV with Sky. Woodburning stove. Melmerby 12.3 miles; Penrith 21.3 miles; Hexham 23.1 miles; Barnard Castle 28.2 miles; Carlisle 31.7 miles. (Ref. 1009511)

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

3 nights from £520

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The Byre - 1163800 - photo 1
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Troutbeck, Lake District, CA11
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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The Byre is a beautiful terraced holiday cottage, that is ideal for couples, resting in the little hamlet of Troutbeck in Cumbria in the Lake District. Watermillock 6.2 miles; Keswick 8.9 miles; Ambleside 20.9 miles. (Ref. 1163800)

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

3 nights from £537

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River Falls View - 1041096 - photo 1
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Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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(Ref. 1041096)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £613

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Timley Knott - 1128089 - photo 1
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Coniston, Lake District, LA21
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A beautifully presented, semi-detached home set in Coniston, with superb lake views. Off-road parking. EV charging. Pet-friendly. Hawkshead 4.6 miles; Ambleside 8.2 miles. (Ref. 1128089)

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

3 nights from £865

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Greety Gate House - 972536 - photo 1
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Foxfield, Lake District, LA20
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Delightful character house with high-quality accommodation for 8. Dog-friendly. WiFi. En-suite shower rooms. Conservatory and lovely gardens with summer house, pond. Short walk to shops, pub. 15 minutes Lake Windermere. (Ref. 972536)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £654

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21 Ironworks - 1082569 - photo 1
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Ulverston, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    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

3 nights from £840

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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. 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. Alternatively, find even more getaways around the UK by checking out these last-minute UK holiday cottages.