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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
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3 nights from £583

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Puddleduck - 1042911 - photo 1
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Skelwith Bridge near Chapel Stile, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.4★

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A bright and airy ground-floor apartment situated on the Neaum Crag Estate, near Skelwith Bridge. Perfect for a family or two couples. Off-road parking. Woodland setting. Ambleside 4.9 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1042911)

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

3 nights from £438

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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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Abbots Reading Mews 1 - 1041149 - photo 1
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Grizedale, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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The Abbots Reading Cottages are a perfect base to explore the South Lake District and set in their own natural woodland. (Ref. 1041149)

  • Wi-fi

3 nights from £533

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Duddon Cottage - 923759 - photo 1
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Broughton-in-Furness., Cumbria & The Lake District, LA18
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

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Immaculately presented, semi-detached character cottage with numerous period features at the tip of the Duddon Valley. Beams, period fireplaces, and woodburner. Large garden and woodland to the rear. Broughton in Furness 1.3 miles. (Ref. 923759)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £456

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Dalegarth Hall Farm Cottage 2 - 1135822 - photo 1
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Boot near Eskdale Green, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA19
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Dalegarth Hall Farm Cottage 2 is a delightful holiday home situated in Boot, Eskdale, a quaint parish in Cumbria. In National Park. Smart TV. Pet-friendly. Eskdale 1.9 miles; Gosforth 7.3 miles; Seascale 9.9 miles; Wasdale Head 11.5 miles. (Ref. 1135822)

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  • Baby-friendly

  • 5% off - Thu 14th Nov to 14th Dec 2024

3 nights from £497

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Walker's Retreat - 911820 - photo 1
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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A cosy, stylish apartment in an elevated position in Ambleside, in the Lake District. Wonderful views towards Loughrigg Fell from patio. Ground floor. WiFi. Lake Windermere 1 mile. Grasmere 4 miles. Bowness-on-Windermere 6 miles. (Ref. 911820)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from £396

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Applethwaite View - 1066264 - photo 1
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Troutbeck near Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.1★

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A fantastic ground-floor apartment resting in Troutbeck near Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria. Open-plan. WiFi. Off-road parking. Enclosed patio. Ground-floor living. Windermere 3.6 miles; Ambleside 4 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 4.5 miles. (Ref. 1066264)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

  • 35% off - Sat 21st Dec 2024 to 6th Jan 2025

3 nights from £450

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Ash Meadows - 1134805 - photo 1
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Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

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This charming, two-bedroom holiday home rests in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria. Near a National Park. Bedrooms with Smart TVs. Off-road parking. Open plan. Kendal 13.9 miles. (Ref. 1134805)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from £411

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The Hay Loft - 1130226 - photo 1
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New Hutton near Kendal, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

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A charming, two-bedroom barn conversion located in a quiet valley in New Hutton near Kendal, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Near a National Park. Windermere 13 miles. (Ref. 1130226)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
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3 nights from £407

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Abbey Farm House - 1138142 - photo 1
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St Bees, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA27
  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms8
  • PetsYes

    4.0★

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A large, semi-detached house situated in St Bees, on the west coast of Cumbria. Games room. Hot tub. Enclosed courtyard. Open fire. Whitehaven 4.1 miles; Workington 12.5 miles. (Ref. 1138142)

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

3 nights from £2280

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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)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £658

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Ghyll Bank Cow Shed - 11536 - photo 1
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Staveley near Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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Superb semi-detached cottage, set within a barn conversion near Staveley in Lake District National Park. Zip/link beds. Three bedrooms with two shower rooms and a separate bathroom. Underfloor heating. Beautiful fell views. Staveley 1.5 miles. (Ref. 11536)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £479

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Kestrel Cottage - 952692 - photo 1
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Beckside near Cartmel, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

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Semi-detached barn conversion set within beautiful countryside. Electric stove, shared gardens, lovely countryside views. Cartmel 2 miles. (Ref. 952692)

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3 nights from £416

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Camerton Hall Cottage - 1058181 - photo 1
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Cockermouth, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA14
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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A delightful single-storey holiday home nestled in Camerton, near Seaton, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Ground-floor living. Off-road parking. Rural. Workington 3.3 miles; Cockermouth 7.7 miles. (Ref. 1058181)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
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3 nights from £421

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

    5.0★

    Perfect

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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

  • 20% off - Sat 28th Dec 2024 to 4th Jan 2025

3 nights from £422

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The Nook - 920262 - photo 1
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Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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Well-presented link-attached cottage, originally built as a stable block for a gentleman's residence on the outskirts of Bowness-on-Windermere. Ground floor accommodation. Flexible zip/link beds. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Lake Windermere 10 mins walk. (Ref. 920262)

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

3 nights from £505

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Waters Edge - 1141976 - photo 1
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Talkin near Brampton, Cumbria, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA8
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Waters Edge is a delightful, detached lodge settled into the countryside of Talkin, near Brampton, Cumbria. Close to a tarn. Woodburning stove. Countryside views. Brampton 2.4 miles; North Pennines AONB 9.4 miles; Carlisle 12.6 miles. (Ref. 1141976)

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

3 nights from £809

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Grisedale View - 1043028 - photo 1
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Keswick, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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A deluxe, ground floor apartment, part of a Georgian Grade II listed property. Elevated position, three quarters of a mile, level footpath to Keswick. Hidden garden and summer house which boasts fine views to the fells. Ideal for that perfect romantic getaway. (Ref. 1043028)

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

3 nights from £488

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The LA'AL Cragg - 1141343 - photo 1
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Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA17
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The LA'AL Cragg is a characterful, one-bedroom cottage resting rurally in North Stainmore near Brough, Cumbria. Romantic. Countryside views. Near AONB. Kirkby Stephen 6.1 miles; Appleby-in-Westmorland 12.5 miles. (Ref. 1141343)

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  • Washing machine

3 nights from £403

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