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Eden Lodge - 918339 - photo 1
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Bardsea, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps25
  • Bedrooms13
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A stunning Edwardian house in Bardsea with hot tub, sauna, woodburner, WiFi, en-suite bedrooms, mature grounds. Close to Ulverston, coast and Lake District National Park. (Ref. 918339)

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

3 nights from £3681

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High Cunsey Farm - 1042922 - photo 1
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Far Sawrey, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.5★

    Outstanding

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A deluxe, five-bedroom property set within nine acres of land, with access to the shores of Lake Windermere. Three floors. Ideal for large gatherings with family and friends. Woodburning stove. (Ref. 1042922)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Sky TV

3 nights from £1715

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Oak Cottage - 1143735 - photo 1
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Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Oak Cottage is a homely, reverse-level cottage in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria. Enclosed garden. Near Lake District National Park. Pet-friendly. Askham 13.2 miles; Penrith 13.9 miles; Glenridding 25.6 miles. (Ref. 1143735)

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

3 nights from £397

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Lonsdale Villa Retreat - 1125802 - photo 1
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Penrith, Cumbria, CA11
  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms7
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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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 £3743

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Crossways - 1021530 - photo 1
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Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.5★

    Outstanding

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This semi-detached house is nestled in the town of Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria. Woodburner. Sea views. Kendal 14.1 miles; Windermere 15.4 miles. (Ref. 1021530)

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

3 nights from £534

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4 Martindales Yard - 1128523 - photo 1
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Kendal, Cumbria, LA9
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A beautiful, three-storey cottage resting in the lovely town of Kendal, Cumbria. Off-road parking. Close to a shop. Close to a pub. Bowness-on-Windermere 10.4 miles; Ambleside 12.8 miles; Silverdale 15.9 miles. (Ref. 1128523)

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

3 nights from £624

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The Roost - 1159140 - photo 1
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Cumdivock near Dalston, Cumbria, CA5
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

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The Roost is a charming, semi-detached holiday home situated in the small village of Cumdivock near Dalston in Cumbria with a handy en-suite bedroom. Carlisle 7.5 miles; Keswick 23.1 miles, Penrith 18.4 miles. (Ref. 1159140)

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

3 nights from £429

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Lakeview Lodge - 1054419 - photo 1
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South Lakeland Leisure Village, Lancashire, LA6
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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A delightful three-bedroom lodge resting in the South Lakeland Leisure Village near Carnforth, Lancashire. All-ground-floor. En-suite. Pet-friendly. Carnforth 2.2 miles; 14.1 miles; Windermere 21.5 miles. (Ref. 1054419)

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

3 nights from £781

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Ella - 1168439 - photo 1
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Askam-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA16
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

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Ella is a neat lodge located in Askam-in-Furness, Cumbria, featuring a hot tub, washing machine, and Smart TV and with handy off-road parking available. Dalton-in-Furness 2 miles; Ulverston 5.8 miles. (Ref. 1168439)

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

3 nights from £886

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24 Sherwood - 1120281 - photo 1
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Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

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24 Sherwood is a pleasant lodge based on the outskirts of Carnforth, Lancashire, boasting ground-floor living with open plan and is close to amenities. Capernwray 3.1 miles; Lake District National Park 10.2 miles. (Ref. 1120281)

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

3 nights from £504

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The Hayloft - 941220 - photo 1
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Milton near Brampton, Cumbria, CA8
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A delightful, semi-detached, stone-build barn conversion on a working farm. Tastefully furnished. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Rural location. Great base for exploring Hadrian's Wall, the Northern Lakes and Cumbria. Brampton 2 mile. (Ref. 941220)

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

3 nights from £371

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Hardriggs Bank Cottage - 1167283 - photo 1
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Crosthwaite near Windermere, Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

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Hardriggs Bank Cottage is a wonderfully-romantic ground-floor apartment nestled in Crosthwaite near Windermere in the pretty Lake District National Park. Ambleside 10.8 miles; Kendal 11.7 miles. (Ref. 1167283)

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

3 nights from £572

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Frost - 1024709 - photo 1
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Far Sawrey, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.4★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

A superb, terraced cottage, on the shore of Windermere at the Freshwater Biological Association, one mile from Far Sawrey in the Lake District National Park. Modern features. Super king-size double. . Bowness-on-Windermere 1.5 miles via ferry. (Ref. 1024709)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £495

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6 Sherwood - 1166064 - photo 1
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Carnforth near Tewitfield, Lancashire, LA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

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6 Sherwood is a wonderful, holiday lodge resting on the South Lakeland Leisure Village Holiday Park in Carnforth, Lancashire with on-site facilities. Carnforth 2.2 miles; Kendal 17.1 miles; Windermere 24.5 miles. (Ref. 1166064)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £434

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Eastwood House - 983317 - photo 1
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Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA13
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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A quaint, detached cottage set on the coast, near to the market town of Barrow-in-Furness. Perfect for families. Pet-friendly. Barrow-in-Furness 3.4 miles. (Ref. 983317)

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

3 nights from £768

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Rainbow Cottage - 1069000 - photo 1
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Bolton near Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A contemporary three-bedroom cottage resting in Bolton near Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Countryside views. Near Lake District National Park. Pet-friendly. Appleby-in-Westmorland 4.3 miles; Penrith 12.1 miles. (Ref. 1069000)

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

3 nights from £633

Last booked 2 days ago
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The Bay Tree - 1130785 - photo 1
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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 £1005

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Groffa Crag Farmhouse - 929294 - photo 1
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Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Superb, beautifully-presented character farmhouse in an elevated position with stunning panoramic views to Coniston Water and the fells and coast. WiFi. Sky TV. Woodburning stoves. Spacious accommodation. Ulverston 3.5 miles. (Ref. 929294)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Games room
  • Sky TV

3 nights from £1378

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Cosy Cottage - 971918 - photo 1
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Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A stone-built, terraced cottage set in the town of Kirkby Lonsdale in Cumbria. Pet friendly. WiFi. End terrace. Near Yorkshire Dales Natonal Park. (Ref. 971918)

  • Wi-fi

3 nights from £393

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Larch House - 1133861 - photo 1
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King's Meaburn near Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA10
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.3★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

A charming, four-bedroom holiday home residing in King’s Meaburn near Appleby-in-Westmoreland, Cumbria. EV charger. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Near a National Park. Penrith 11.4 miles. (Ref. 1133861)

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

3 nights from £720

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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.