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Pen-y-Ghent - 1153899 - photo 1
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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 £1147

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Edgemere Cottage - 1164612 - photo 1
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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 £635

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Bank Barn, Wreay - 1160532 - photo 1
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Watermillock, Cumbria & The 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

  • £1295 off - Sun 29th Dec 2024 to 5th Jan 2025

3 nights from £1690

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Edgemere Hideaway - 1158990 - photo 1
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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 £431

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The Knoll - 1064607 - photo 1
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Kirkby-In-Furness, Cumbria & The Lake District, La17
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

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The Knoll is a detached single-storey abode with spacious grounds with exceptional countryside views, in the village of Kirkby-In-Furness, Cumbria. Ulverston 5.1 miles; Coniston 12.6 miles; Windermere 10.9 miles. (Ref. 1064607)

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

3 nights from £483

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Loughrigg Suite - 1042483 - photo 1
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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.4★

    Good

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A spectacular second floor apartment created in a former Victorian residence and set in ten acres of peaceful wooded gardens with magnificent views of the Fairfield Horseshoe. Private parking. (Ref. 1042483)

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

3 nights from £503

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Swinside Lodge - 1109453 - photo 1
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Newlands Valley near Keswick, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps20
  • Bedrooms10
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Swinside Lodge is an elegant, detached, three storey Victorian house is set in the Newlands Valley, near Keswick, with a luxury interior and stunning walks from your door step. Bassenthwaite 9.1 miles; Cockermouth 13.7 miles; Ullswater 18.7 miles. (Ref. 1109453)

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

  • 15% off - Fri 6th Dec to 13th Dec 2024

3 nights from £3508

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Fairfield - 1165729 - photo 1
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Eskdale Green, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA19
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

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Fairfield is a delightful detached house boasting exceptional countryside views, within the picturesque Eskdale Valley in Eskdale Green, Cumbria. Coniston 20 miles. (Ref. 1165729)

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

3 nights from £812

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Eller Cottage - 1157928 - photo 1
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Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

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Eller Cottage is a substantial townhouse in Windermere, Cumbria. Family-friendly. Excellent location. Off-road parking. Immaculately presented. Ambleside 5.9 miles. Kendal 9 miles. Keswick 21.6 miles. (Ref. 1157928)

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3 nights from £870

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Fell View House - 1143601 - photo 1
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Lambrigg near Kendal, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

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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 £711

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Hannakin Barn - 1042835 - photo 1
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Hawkshead, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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A charming, 18th century Lakeland cottage, resting in the village of Hawkshead. Romantic dwelling. Lawned garden. Countryside setting. (Ref. 1042835)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £583

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Lyndhurst - 1157306 - photo 1
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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

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Lyndhurst is a delightful house within the Lake District National Park, close to shops and restaurants in the bustling town of Ambleside in Cumbria. Grasmere 4.8 miles; Windermere 4.8 miles; Keswick 16.5 miles. (Ref. 1157306)

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

3 nights from £624

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Elim - 1099944 - photo 1
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South Lakeland Leisure Village near Tewitfield, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA6
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A wonderful, detached lodge resting in South Lakeland Leisure Village near Tewitfield, Lancashire. Private jetty. Next to lake. Off-road parking. Carnforth 2.3 miles; Kendal 14.1 miles; Windermere 27.9 miles. (Ref. 1099944)

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

3 nights from £635

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1 Boarbank Farm - 1165385 - photo 1
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Allithwaite near Cartmel, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

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1 Boarbank Farm, a charming, ground-floor apartment set on the outskirts of Allithwaite in Cumbria, with an electric fire and nearby a National Park. Grange-over-Sands 2.4 miles; Bowness on Windermere 15.1 miles. (Ref. 1165385)

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

3 nights from £483

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Burnbank - 1157368 - photo 1
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Allonby near Maryport, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA15
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

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Burnbank is a delightful semi-detached abode with a toasty gas fire and accepting pets, close to a beach in the coastal village of Allonby in Cumbria. Cockermouth 9.6 miles; Keswick 22.8 miles. (Ref. 1157368)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £772

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Wellhope View Cottage - 1158462 - photo 1
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Alston, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA9
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

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Wellhope View Cottage is a quaint abode with a toasty woodburning stove and surrounded by fields, situated in an AONB near the town of Alston, Cumbria. Melmerby 12.7 miles; Stanhope 18 miles; Penrith 21.7 miles; Hexham 22.8 miles. (Ref. 1158462)

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

3 nights from £329

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High Winder House - 1131721 - photo 1
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Askham, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA10
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

  • Sykes rating

High Winder House, a beautiful holiday barn set within the Lake District National Park in rural Askham, Cumbria, enjoying games and a woodburning stove. Penrith 6 miles; Ambleside 33.8 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 33 miles. (Ref. 1131721)

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

3 nights from £773

Last booked 2 days ago
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Oakdene Country House - 1022219 - photo 1
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Sedbergh, Yorkshire Dales - North, LA10
  • Sleeps23
  • Bedrooms11
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful Victorian house lying amidst the hills in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in Sedbergh. Woodburning stove. Two hot tubs. Ideal for large families. Incredible views. Kendal 12.3 miles; Hawes 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1022219)

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

3 nights from £4078

Last booked 4 hours ago
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Beechgrove Manor - 1127078 - photo 1
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Workington, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA14
  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms8
  • PetsYes

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Beechgrove Manor is an elegantly detached house with a steamy hot tub, multiple woodburning stoves and welcoming pets, located in Workington, Cumbria. Maryport 6.5 miles; Cockermouth 7.3 miles; Bassenthwaite Lake 13.4 miles. (Ref. 1127078)

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

3 nights from £1854

Last booked yesterday
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Edgemere Retreat - 1164613 - photo 1
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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 £451

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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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