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Cedar Nook - 1041207 - photo 1
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Loweswater, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA13
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Luxurious Lakeland barn conversion. Character features. Juliet balcony. Spectacular rural location in North Western Fells. (Ref. 1041207)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £406

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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 £513

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11 Camden Building - 965847 - photo 1
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Kendal, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA9
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A stylish apartment located in the market town of Kendal in Cumbria. Open fire. Double bedrooms. Open plan sitting and dining area. Shared yard and balcony. Central location. Windermere 8 miles. (Ref. 965847)

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

3 nights from £331

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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 £421

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Deer Thwaite - 1121403 - photo 1
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Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.5★

    Outstanding

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A charming three-bedroom cottage resting in Ecclerigg near Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria. In National Park. Close to amenities and Lake Windermere. Rural. Private parking. Windermere 2.2 miles; Ambleside 2.5 miles. (Ref. 1121403)

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3 nights from £535

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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
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3 nights from £528

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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★

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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 £452

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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)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £422

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4 The Barns - 1157432 - photo 1
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Haverthwaite near Ulverston, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

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4 The Barns, a wonderfully-styled cottage rests in Haverthwaite near Ulverston in Cumbria, with a woodburning stove and in the Lake District National Park. Lake Windermere 10.7 miles; Coniston Water 14.6 miles. (Ref. 1157432)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £495

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Loughrigg View - 972228 - photo 1
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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

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Luxury apartment located in the centre of Ambleside, the perfect place for exploring nearby Lake Windermere and the fells. Free parking available. Short walk to local amenities. (Ref. 972228)

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

3 nights from £442

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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)

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

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

3 nights from £471

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Falls View Cottage - 1043177 - photo 1
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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.5★

    Outstanding

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A spacious upside-down cottage with patio and viewing area, situated by cascading falls and close to Ambleside’s centre with garage parking and additional parking. Bike store. (Ref. 1043177)

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

3 nights from £384

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Wetherlam - 1042822 - photo 1
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Grasmere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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A wonderful stone dwelling, nestled in the village of Grasmere within the Lake District. Spacious accommodation. Woodburning stove. Games room. (Ref. 1042822)

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

3 nights from £737

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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)

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

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

3 nights from £420

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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
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £390

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Rock Lea - 1043051 - photo 1
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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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Character cottage resting in a fantastic part of Ambleside in the Lake District. Ideal for families. Garden patio. WiFi. (Ref. 1043051)

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

3 nights from £442

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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★

    Outstanding

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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
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £350

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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★

    Perfect

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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)

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

3 nights from £391

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White Moss, Wood Close - 920048 - photo 1
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Grasmere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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Superb three-bedroom apartment with stunning views of Grasmere Lake. All ground floor. King-size bed. Pet-friendly. Great base for walking and touring the Lake District. Grasmere village 1 mile. (Ref. 920048)

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

3 nights from £372

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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)

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

3 nights from £630

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The Lake District is one of the country's finest National Parks, a perfect retreat for couples, friends and families alike. Embark on a Lake District short break for an experience filled with activity, scenery and a wealth of unique opportunities.

Why Lake District Short Breaks?

It is no surprise that Lake District mini breaks are so popular, with the region displaying its idyllic lakes and fells. Avid hikers and climbers will adore a Lake District short break, with seemingly endless opportunities at your disposal. Hike one of the UK's highest peaks, Scafell Pike, or try your hand at some exhilarating water sports on Windermere. Return to your Lake District weekend break cottage to unwind after each day of adrenaline-pumping adventure. Choose to enjoy your Lake District getaway in a stone-built cottage, majestic manor or secluded lodge. Our Lake District Travel Guide is the perfect tool for making the most of the area's attractions.

Places to visit near Lake District Short Break Cottages

No matter if you're walking, cycling or driving through the Lake District, you are certain to stumble upon its characterful towns and villages. Explore a number of market towns exuding charm during your Lake District mini break, offering quirky cafés and first-class restaurants. Also find an array of attractions appealing to people of all tastes and ages, from the enthralling to the laid-back. If you're enjoying a long weekend in the Lake District, consider visiting; Ambleside, Bowness-on-Windermere, Coniston, Kendal, Keswick and Penrith.

Types of Lake District Holidays

A holiday in the Lake District can be enjoyed in many different ways, from your location to the style of your holiday home. Those looking for something different will adore a Lake District glamping holiday, while our country Lake District cottages offer a rural retreat. Include the entire family with our choice of dog-friendly Lake District cottages, or escape with your other half to a romantic Lake District cottage.

Alternatively, take a look at this full collection of short break cottages in the UK.