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

    4.8★

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  • Wi-fi
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £562

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26 Dukes Meadow - 963935 - photo 1
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Greystoke near Penrith, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA11
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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A charming, cosy log cabin near Greystoke in the Lake District. Open plan. Close to Lake District National Park. Delightful outdoor areas. Penrith 5 miles. (Ref. 963935)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from £412

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Lonsdale House - 1083699 - photo 1
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Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A magnificent, mid-terrace house resting in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria. Near a lake. Near a railway station. Ample off-road parking. Ambleside 5.8 miles; Kendal 9.6 miles. (Ref. 1083699)

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3 nights from £1063

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Howgill House - 1150042 - photo 1
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Sedbergh, Yorkshire Dales - North, LA10
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Howgill House is a charming three-storey abode resting in Sedbergh, a quaint market town in Cumbria. Open-plan. Near to shop and pub. Woodburning stove. Kendal 11.1 miles; Hawes 15.9 miles. (Ref. 1150042)

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3 nights from £629

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Millwood Lodge - 1085583 - photo 1
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Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA14
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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A remarkable six-bedroom holiday home nestled in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. En-suites. Ground-floor living. Enclosed garden. Woodburning stove. Dalton-in-Furness 1.7 miles; Ulverston 6.3 miles. (Ref. 1085583)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £1209

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The Byre - 1163800 - photo 1
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Troutbeck, Cumbria & The 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)

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3 nights from £473

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Tethera Cottage - 1167981 - photo 1
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Bampton, Cumbria, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

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Tethera Cottage is a charming holiday cottage resting in the quaint little village of Bampton in Cumbria near the local shop and pub and with an open fire. Penrith 8.8 miles; Carlisle 27.3 miles. (Ref. 1167981)

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3 nights from £456

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Swallowdale - 1166741 - photo 1
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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

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Swallowdale is a ground-floor apartment resting within the Lake District National Park with countryside views and near amenities, in Ambleside, Cumbria. Windermere 4.9 miles; Grasmere 4.2 miles; Keswick 16.5 miles. (Ref. 1166741)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from £413

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Walla Crag, Royal Oak House - 1145719 - photo 1
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Keswick, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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A fantastic first-floor apartment resting in the heart of Keswick in Cumbria. Open-plan. Central location. In the Lake District National Park. Off-road parking. Bassenthwaite 7.1 miles, Ullswater 15.6 miles; Cockermouth 14 miles. (Ref. 1145719)

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3 nights from £468

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Apartment 6 - 1144017 - photo 1
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Keswick, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

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Apartment 6 is a fabulous, second-floor apartment resting in Keswick, Cumbria. Riverside views. Family-friendly. Near amenities and attractions. Rural. Bassenthwaite 12.9 miles; Ullswater 14.9 miles; Cockermouth 15.9 miles. (Ref. 1144017)

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3 nights from £362

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Cherry Croft - 1145565 - photo 1
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Bowness-On-Solway, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Cherry Croft is a charming, detached bungalow resting rurally in Bowness-on-Solway nr Kirkbride, Cumbria. In AONB. Countryside views. Ground-floor living. Port Carlisle 3.2 miles; Wigton 12 miles; Silloth 17.6 miles. (Ref. 1145565)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £410

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The Ridge - 1165746 - photo 1
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Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria & The 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)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

3 nights from £4263

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Seahaven - 1162577 - photo 1
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Allonby, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA15
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

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Seahaven is a contemporary, four-storey, mid-terrace home resting in the village of Allonby in Cumbria, enjoying coastal views and a pet-friendly policy. Maryport 5 miles; Cockermouth 11.8 miles; Keswick 23.2 miles; Carlisle 23.4 miles. (Ref. 1162577)

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3 nights from £386

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Rydal Apartment Ambleside - 1146749 - photo 1
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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

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Rydal Apartment Ambleside is a beautiful apartment resting in the heart of Ambleside, Cumbria. On-site parking. Smart TV. Xbox. Record player. Toiletries. Grasmere 6.9 miles; Windermere 4.9 miles; Keswick 31.9 miles. (Ref. 1146749)

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3 nights from £556

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Lilymere Boat House - 1149646 - photo 1
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Sedbergh, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA10
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Lilymere Boat House, a stunning lakeside property is located near the historical town of Sedbergh. Between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. Kendal 7.7 miles; Hawes 19.3 miles. (Ref. 1149646)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from £1128

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Tandarra - 1145188 - photo 1
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Keswick, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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Tandarra is a contemporary, three-bedroom abode resting in Keswick, Cumbria. In Lake District National Park. Close to amenities and lake. Woodburning stove. Bassenthwaite 6.3 miles; Ullswater 15.9 miles; Cockermouth 12.2 miles. (Ref. 1145188)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £840

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No.35 Meadows Retreat Lodge Park - 1145038 - photo 1
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Moota near Aspatria, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA13
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    3.4★

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No.35 Meadows Retreat Lodge Park is a lovely, single-storey lodge in Moota near Aspatria, Cumbria. Lake District National Park. Ground-floor. Electric fire. Maryport 10.2 miles; Wigton 10.2 miles; Silloth 13 miles. (Ref. 1145038)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from £393

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Lakeside View - 1140421 - photo 1
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Lakeside near Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Lakeside View is part of the beautiful Landing How Estate at Lakeside, Cumbria. In Lake District National Park. Off-road parking. Private. Windermere Train Station 9.9 miles; Kendal 12.7 miles; Ambleside 13 miles. (Ref. 1140421)

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3 nights from £653

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Riverbank - 1143050 - photo 1
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Grasmere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.3★

    Good

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Riverbank is a well-positioned, duplex apartment overlooking River Rothay in Grasmere, Cumbria. Lake District National Park. Close to amenities. Pet-friendly. Ambleside 4.3 miles; Windermere 8.6 miles; Keswick 13 miles. (Ref. 1143050)

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3 nights from £528

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River Cottage - 1150541 - photo 1
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Eamont Bridge, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA10
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Pretty terraced character cottage with a riverside location, in quiet village, with character beams & exposed stone & just 10 minutes from Ullswater. Wet room. WiFi. Off road parking. Dog friendly. Pub within walking distance. . (Ref. 1150541)

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3 nights from £411

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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

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