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

201 properties

Properties with hot tubs

65 properties

Luxury

67 properties

Log cabins

55 properties

Properties with character

156 properties

Remote

29 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 676 cottages

Most relevant
  • Most relevant
  • 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
Pen-y-Ghent - 1153899 - photo 1
New property
49
Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA6
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

  • Sykes rating

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

See more details
Ingleborough - 1153898 - photo 1
New property
59
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

See more details
Edgemere Cottage - 1164612 - photo 1
New property
39
Cartmel, Cumbria & The Lake District, 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 £571

Last booked 2 days ago
See more details
Cartmel Old Grammar - 1162730 - photo 1
New property
37
Cartmel, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps18
  • Bedrooms9
  • PetsNo

  • Sykes rating

Cartmel Old Grammar is a beautifully-presented, country house resting in the historic, South Lakeland village Cartmel, Cumbria with a woodburning stove. Grange-over-Sands 2.9 miles; Bowness on Windermere 13 miles. (Ref. 1162730)

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

3 nights from £2627

See more details
Edgemere Hideaway - 1158990 - photo 1
New property
31
Cartmel, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

  • Sykes rating

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)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £400

See more details
Fell View House - 1143601 - photo 1
New property
57
Lambrigg near Kendal, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

  • Sykes rating

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)

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

3 nights from £827

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

  • 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 £1119

Last booked yesterday
See more details
Ada's Cottage - 1160544 - photo 1
New property
46
Ravenglass near Holmrook, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA18
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

  • Sykes rating

Ada's Cottage is a delightful home within the Lake District National Park, with interrupted sea views, in the quaint village of Ravenglass, Cumbria. Seascale 6.5 miles; Whitehaven 17.5 miles. (Ref. 1160544)

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

3 nights from £425

See more details
Craggy View - 1156533 - photo 1
New property
41
Staveley, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

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

See more details
Bridge Howe - 1151608 - photo 1
50
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

See more details
Edgemere Retreat - 1164613 - photo 1
New property
31
Cartmel, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

  • Sykes rating

Edgemere Retreat is a homely cottage with countryside views with sea glimpses and a toasty electric fire, resting near the village of Cartmel in Cumbria. Grange-over-Sands 3.4 miles; Bowness on Windermere 15 miles. (Ref. 1164613)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £417

Last booked 2 days ago
See more details
Fern Bank - 1078897 - photo 1
48
Penrith, Cumbria & The Lake District, 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 £1571

See more details
Plot 41 - 1163987 - photo 1
New property
31
High Hesket near Armathwaite, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA4
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

  • Sykes rating

Plot 41, a lovely, single-storey caravan perched in High Hesket near Armathwaite, Cumbria, with a pet-friendly policy, a hot tub, and welcoming pets. Carlisle 9.3 miles; Penrith 8.8 miles; North Pennines AONB 13.7 miles. (Ref. 1163987)

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

3 nights from £407

See more details
Inglenook - 944583 - photo 1
New property
60
Backbarrow near Ulverston, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

  • Sykes rating

Inglenook is a wonderful cottage situated in the little village of Backbarrow, near Ulverston in Cumbria with toasty woodburning stoves and Smart TVs. Lake Windermere 9.4 miles; Coniston Water 14.5 miles. (Ref. 944583)

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

3 nights from £695

See more details
Rambling Rose Cottage - 1160760 - photo 1
New property
20
Ireby near Caldbeck, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA7
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

  • Sykes rating

Rambling Rose Cottage, a beautiful cottage nestled in the village of Caldbeck in Cumbria. Reverse-level. Woodburning stove. In Lake District National Park. Wigton 7.6 miles; Keswick 13.9 miles; Carlisle 16.9 miles; Cockermouth 14.4 miles. (Ref. 1160760)

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

3 nights from £421

See more details
Mrs Tiggywinkles - 972586 - photo 1
22
Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Duplex apartment in courtyard development in central Windermere close to all, shops, restaurants. En-suite. WiFi. Dishwasher. Off road parking. Lake Windermere 5 mins. (Ref. 972586)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £448

See more details
Beech Lea - 1092963 - photo 1
54
Lakeside near Newby Bridge, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A super, four-bedroom dwelling residing in Lakeside near Newby Bridge, Cumbria. In a National Park. Close to lake. Woodburning stove. Grange-over-Sands 7.7 miles; Bowness on Windermere 8.6 miles. (Ref. 1092963)

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

3 nights from £1332

Last booked yesterday
See more details
Lonsdale Villa Retreat - 1125802 - photo 1
88
Penrith, Cumbria & The Lake District, 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

3 nights from £3358

See more details
Oak Cottage - 938718 - photo 1
57
Backbarrow, Cumbria & The 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 £1734

See more details
Lily Cottage - 1163653 - photo 1
New property
41
Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

  • Sykes rating

Lily Cottage, a lovely, three-storey terrace set within the Lake District National Park in Windermere, Cumbria, with a toasty woodburning stove. Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 8.9 miles. (Ref. 1163653)

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

3 nights from £618

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