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Last Minute Cottages in the Lake District

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Pollys Cottage - 1041989 - photo 1
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Langdale, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.1★

    Good

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Picture-perfect Lakeland cottage located in the rural village of Elterwater in the Langdale Valley. Family frinedly. Two dogs welcome. Woodburning stove. Short walk to the Britannia Inn. Nearby Ambleside. (Ref. 1041989)

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

3 nights from £664

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

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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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)

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

3 nights from £472

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The Elterwater Barn - 1161140 - photo 1
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Lamplugh, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA14
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

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The Elterwater Barn is a delightful, pet-friendly semi-detached holiday home located near the small town of Cleator Moor, Cumbria within the Lake District. Cockermouth 7.5 miles; Whitehaven 9.3 miles; Bassenthwaite 15.3 miles. (Ref. 1161140)

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

3 nights from £479

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1 Lake View - 1102157 - photo 1
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Coniston, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA21
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.1★

    Good

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This lovely, end-terrace traditional cottage sits on the outskirts of Coniston, Cumbria. Lake views. Private parking. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Hawkshead 4.4 miles; Ambleside 8.2 miles. (Ref. 1102157)

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

3 nights from £469

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Mell View Cottage - 972285 - photo 1
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Ullswater, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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Charming cosy cottage near Ullswater in Lake District overlooking Great Mell Fell. Wood burning stove, garden and patio. Countryside living perfect for active families. Pub/Shop 1 Mile. Parking. Wifi. Matterdale 1 mile, coast to coast cycle route. (Ref. 972285)

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

3 nights from £515

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Bay View Cottage - 1135640 - photo 1
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Flookburgh, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.1★

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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)

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

3 nights from £474

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Acorn Cottage - 1042153 - photo 1
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Grasmere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    3.9★

    Good

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With fabulous views this timber-built cottage is located close to the village of Grasmere. Beautifully furnished, this character cottage is perfect in all seasons. (Ref. 1042153)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £634

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Thimble Hall - 1041953 - photo 1
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Grasmere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    3.9★

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Detached Lakeland Cottage a minutes' walk from Grasmere. Woodland garden. Luxury. Woodburning stove and BBQ (Ref. 1041953)

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  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £1183

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Ellis Howe - 1096523 - photo 1
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Torver, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA21
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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An 18th-century, detached, pet-friendly cottage resting in Torver, Cumbria. Close to amenities. Enclosed garden. Beautiful views. Parking adjacent to cottage. Coniston 2.6 miles; Hawkshead 6.6 miles; Windermere 14.4 miles. (Ref. 1096523)

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3 nights from £524

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Garth Gill - 1110318 - photo 1
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Garsdale near Hawes, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA10
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A beautiful secluded, detached cottage overlooking the valley of Garsdale. Woodburning stove. Lawned garden. Smart TV. Hawes 7.3 miles; Leyburn 23.9 miles. (Ref. 1110318)

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

3 nights from £565

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Ghyll Heights - 1042121 - photo 1
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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.4★

    Good

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A modern riverside cottage converted from former bobbin mill. Close to the centre of Ambleside, with two fabulous bedrooms and bathrooms, a perfect property for two couples sharing. (Ref. 1042121)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £469

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The Byre - 905180 - photo 1
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Field Broughton near Cartmel, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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An unusual semi-detached cottage set over three floors with lovely long distance views. Cartmel 2 miles. (Ref. 905180)

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

3 nights from £355

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Linden Lea - 1033651 - photo 1
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Brough, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA17
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.5★

    Outstanding

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A character cottage based in the heart of the small town of Brough. Ideal for families or couples. Patio/garden. Kirkby Stephen 4.3 miles. (Ref. 1033651)

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  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £347

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Kirkstones - 1042899 - photo 1
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Keswick, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

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(Ref. 1042899)

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

  • 20% off - Sat 21st Dec to 28th Dec 2024

3 nights from £425

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Swallow's Nest - 914594 - photo 1
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Thornthwaite near Keswick, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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Superb, ground floor barn conversion cottage on the outskirts of Thornthwaite in the Lake District National Park. En-suite facility. Magnificent mountain views. Bassenthwaite Lake 10 mins walk. Keswick 4 miles. (Ref. 914594)

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

3 nights from £428

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Moorhurst Cottage - 1083405 - photo 1
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Kents Bank near Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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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)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Sky TV

3 nights from £436

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Winder Barn - 1131722 - photo 1
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Askham, Cumbria, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA10
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Winder Barn, a lovely holiday barn conversion resting near Askham, Cumbria. Smart TV. Family-friendly. Pet-friendly. En-suites. Off-road parking. Penrith 5 miles; Ambleside 30.2 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 33.4 miles. (Ref. 1131722)

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

3 nights from £629

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Summerhow Retreat - 1151286 - photo 1
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Kendal, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA9
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Summerhow Retreat is a charming abode in the outskirts of Kendal, a vibrant town in Cumbria. Family-friendly. Smart TV. Pet-friendly. Countryside views. Windermere 9.5 miles. (Ref. 1151286)

  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £506

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Yew Beck - 1131714 - photo 1
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Rusland near Ulverston, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Yew Beck is a beautiful, reverse-level, barn conversion in Rusland near Ulverston, Cumbria. In Lake District National Park. Countryside views. Woodburning Stove. Lake Windermere 8.8 miles; Coniston Water 9.2 miles; Kendal 23.1 miles. (Ref. 1131714)

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

3 nights from £517

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Hazel Cottage - 1042255 - photo 1
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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Beautifully renovated cottage in Ambleside. Three glorious bedrooms, two en-suite shower rooms and house bathroom. Perfect for those looking for a luxury property in a central location. (Ref. 1042255)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £761

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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

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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

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