Last Minute Cottages in the Lake District

Within 10 miles
  • Within 1 mile
  • Within 2 miles
  • Within 3 miles
  • Within 5 miles
  • Within 10 miles
  • Within 20 miles
  • Within 30 miles
  • Within 50 miles
1
2
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
Pets
  • Pets
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • Property pet free
3
  • 7
  • 3
  • 4
  • -
  • 2
  • 5
  • 6
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
3 Days +/-
  • Exact Dates
  • 1 Day +/-
  • 2 Days +/-
  • 3 Days +/-

British Travel Award Winners!

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded 'Best UK Holiday Cottage/Self Catering Booking Company' at the British Travel Awards.

Popular property types See all properties

Pet friendly

1190 properties

Properties with hot tubs

267 properties

Luxury

232 properties

Log cabins

286 properties

Properties with character

771 properties

Remote

142 properties

24/7 “On Holiday” Support

Our friendly UK team are here to help, in case of any emergency.

Award Winning Holiday Experts

Over 30 years of experience in UK self-catering holidays.

B Corp Certified Business

Committed to making a positive social and environmental impact.

Safe & Secure Payments

Flexible payment options for peace of mind.

Last Minute Cottages in the Lake District

REFINE SEARCH

Your Lake District search returned 956 cottages

Powered by AI
  • Powered by AI
  • Price (lowest first)
  • Price (highest first)
  • Sleeps (lowest first)
  • Sleeps (highest first)
  • Tick Rating (lowest first)
  • Tick Rating (highest first)
20
  • 10
  • 20
  • 50
  • 100
Map View
West Border Farm - 1061482 - photo 1
55
Seaville near Abbeytown, Cumbria, CA7
  • Sleeps18
  • Bedrooms8
  • PetsYes

    4.4★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

A stunning detached house lying on the Solway Plains in Seaville, Cumbria. En-suites. Large barn with hot tub and bar. Spacious. Family-friendly. Pet-friendly. Silloth 4.8 miles; Wigton 8.9 miles; Cockermouth 18.5 miles. (Ref. 1061482)

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

3 nights from £1874

See more details
Bishop Fell - 1027058 - photo 1
51
Newby Bridge, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Spacious property with luxurious interior, immaculate and stunning panoramic views.Free use of leisure facilities Near Newby Bridge and Lake Windermere 1.4 miles. (Ref. 1027058)

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

3 nights from £993

See more details
The Arthur Suite Stone Cross Mansion - 1101469 - photo 1
68
Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A stunning, first-floor apartment sitting in Ulverston, Cumbria. Luxury. Close to amenities. Beautiful views. Off-road parking. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1101469)

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

3 nights from £686

Last booked yesterday
See more details
The Myles Suite Stone Cross Mansion - 1050480 - photo 1
80
Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A stunning ground-floor apartment resting within the Grade II listed Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston, Cumbria. Close to amenities. Enclosed patio. Luxury. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1050480)

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

3 nights from £886

See more details
The Violet Suite Stone Cross Mansion - 1101468 - photo 1
67
Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A superb three-bedroom second-floor apartment set within the Grade II listed Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston, Cumbria. Open-plan. Near a National Park. Off-road parking. Luxury. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1101468)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £686

Last booked 2 days ago
See more details
Low Melbecks House - 1024591 - photo 1
45
Bassenthwaite near Keswick, Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This detached property rests in Bassenthwaite, Cumbria within the Lake District National Park. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Games room. Keswick 8.8 miles; Ullswater 23.5 miles. (Ref. 1024591)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Games room

3 nights from £1172

See more details
Fern Bank - 1078897 - photo 1
48
Penrith, Cumbria, CA11
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Tourist Board rating Tourist Board ratings icon Tourist Board ratings icon Tourist Board ratings icon Tourist Board ratings icon Tourist Board ratings icon

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 £1712

Last booked yesterday
See more details
Longlands Farm Cottage - 1130578 - photo 1
75
Cartmel, Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

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 £911

See more details
The Theobold Suite Stone Cross Mansion - 1101629 - photo 1
57
Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful, first-floor apartment situated in the Grade II-listed Stone Cross Mansion, Ulverston, Cumbria. Luxury. Off-road parking. Open-plan. Superb finish. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1101629)

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

3 nights from £686

See more details
Low Cartmell Fold - 1041967 - photo 1
61
Crosthwaite, Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Tourist Board rating Tourist Board ratings icon Tourist Board ratings icon Tourist Board ratings icon Tourist Board ratings icon Tourist Board ratings icon

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 with friends. (Ref. 1041967)

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

3 nights from £1234

Last booked yesterday
See more details
Bank Barn, Wreay - 1160532 - photo 1
Offer
51
Watermillock, Lake District, CA11
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

  • Sykes rating

Bank Barn - Wreay is a magnificent barn conversion within extensive grounds with panoramic mountainous views towards Lake Ullswater, in Wreay, Cumbria. Penrith 7.8 miles. (Ref. 1160532)

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

  • £304 off - Fri 28th Feb to 7th Mar 2025

3 nights from £1924

See more details
Birkwray Barn - 1162435 - photo 1
68
Outgate near Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

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)

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

3 nights from £1090

See more details
Shepherd's Crook - 946739 - photo 1
25
Grasmere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A unique four bedroomed maisonette situated in the heart of Grasmere, Over three floors. Hillside views. Ambleside 5 miles; Windermere 9 miles. (Ref. 946739)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £850

Last booked yesterday
See more details
Edgemere Cottage - 1164612 - photo 1
39
Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

  • Sykes rating

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 £606

Last booked yesterday
See more details
Pennine View - 1082163 - photo 1
40
Penruddock near Ullswater, Cumbria, CA11
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.3★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

A charming, studio-style holiday home resting in the Whitbarrow Holiday Village near Greystoke, Cumbria. Decking with furniture. Romantic. Open-plan living. Smart TV. Ullswater 3 miles. Penrith 8.3 miles; Keswick 10.9 miles. (Ref. 1082163)

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

3 nights from £382

See more details
Parkers House - 1073338 - photo 1
64
Alston, Cumbria, CA9
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

An idyllic stone cottage set within the quaint town of Alston, Cumbria. Fantastic countryside views. Pet-friendly. Ideal for families. Stanhope 18.6 miles; Haydon Bridge 18.8 miles; Penrith 20.9 miles. (Ref. 1073338)

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

3 nights from £876

See more details
The Bay Tree - 1130785 - photo 1
53
Watermillock, Lake District, CA11
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This fabulous, four-bedroom converted barn rests in Watermillock, Cumbria. Smart TVs. Bedrooms with en-suites. In a National Park. Woodburning stove. Pooley Bridge 2.9 miles; Glenridding 6.2 miles; Penrith 8.3 miles. (Ref. 1130785)

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

3 nights from £1080

See more details
The Mary Maude Suite Stone Cross Mansion - 1101591 - photo 1
67
Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A stunning, first-floor apartment resting in the Grade II listed Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston, Cumbria. Beautiful views. Smart TV. Open-plan. Pet-free. Off-road parking. Luxury. Rural location. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1101591)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £850

Last booked yesterday
See more details
Cunsey Lodge - 1061172 - photo 1
47
Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Stunning cottage on the sought-after Graythwaite Estate. En-suites. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Lake Windermere 0.3 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 3.5 miles; Ambleside 9.4 miles. (Ref. 1061172)

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

3 nights from £1642

See more details
Murton Cottage - 1133507 - photo 1
30
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 £463

See more details
Map View

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.