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Last Minute Cottages in the Lake District

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Yamthwaite - 1094915 - photo 1
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Grizedale near Hawkshead, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

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Yamthwaite is a stunning holiday cottage located in the beautiful hamlet of Grizedale in Cumbria. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Garden with pond. Ambleside 8.1 miles; Kendal 20.4 miles. (Ref. 1094915)

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3 nights from £617

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Parkers House - 1073338 - photo 1
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Alston, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA9
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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An idyllic stone cottage set within the quaint town of Alston, Cumbria. Fantastic countryside views. Pet-friendly. Ideal for families. Stanhope 18.6 miles; Haydon Bridge 18.8 miles; Penrith 20.9 miles. (Ref. 1073338)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

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3 nights from £929

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Ling Fell Cottage - 971558 - photo 1
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Backbarrow, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Charming semi-detached cottage in the village of Backbarrrow in the Lake District National Park. Conservatory. Countryside views. Bowness-on-Windermere 10 miles. (Ref. 971558)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £468

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Lavender Cottage - 1119470 - photo 1
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Cark In Cartmel, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA11
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A delightful cottage resting in the quaint village of Cark in Cartmel, Cumbria. Near National Park. Pet-friendly. Original features. Close to amenities. Romantic. Riverside views. Cartmel 3.6 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1119470)

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3 nights from £446

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Thwaite House - 1091970 - photo 1
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Coniston, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA21
  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms7
  • PetsNo

    4.5★

    Outstanding

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A large, detached house enjoying the countryside in Coniston, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Mature gardens. Off-road parking. Hawkshead 3.3 miles; Ambleside 7 miles. (Ref. 1091970)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £2004

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Mell View Cottage - 972285 - photo 1
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Ullswater, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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Charming cosy cottage near Ullswater in Lake District overlooking Great Mell Fell. Wood burning stove, garden and patio. Countryside living perfect for active families. Pub/Shop 1 Mile. Parking. Wifi. Matterdale 1 mile, coast to coast cycle route. (Ref. 972285)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from £595

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Ecclerigg Old Farm - 1042482 - photo 1
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Nr. Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.3★

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(Ref. 1042482)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £677

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Stonegarth Cottage - 972396 - photo 1
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Grasmere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Ground floor apartment with open plan living space in the center of Grasmere, close to all amenities . En-suite wet room. Wi-Fi. Shared garden. Off road parking. Close to Dove Cottage. Central location, all amenities walkable. (Ref. 972396)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from £496

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Green Hills Lodge - 983532 - photo 1
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Ulverston, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A beautiful stone-built cottage resting on the outskirts of the market town of Ulverston, Cumbria. Electric fire. Pet-friendly. Ulverston 1.7 miles. (Ref. 983532)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £657

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

    4.9★

    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)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from £451

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Woodloft Cottage - 1116787 - photo 1
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Elterwater near Chapel Stile, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.4★

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A characterful single-storey cottage resting in Elterwater near Chapel Stile, Cumbria. Countryside views. Original features. Within National Park. Woodburning stove. Romantic. Grasmere, 2.8 miles; Ambleside 4.2 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 9.3 miles. (Ref. 1116787)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from £624

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Ellis Howe - 1096523 - photo 1
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Torver, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA21
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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An 18th-century, detached, pet-friendly cottage resting in Torver, Cumbria. Close to amenities. Enclosed garden. Beautiful views. Parking adjacent to cottage. Coniston 2.6 miles; Hawkshead 6.6 miles; Windermere 14.4 miles. (Ref. 1096523)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £587

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Winder Fell View - 1103323 - photo 1
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Sedbergh, Yorkshire Dales - North, LA10
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.5★

    Outstanding

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A well-positioned two-bedroom cottage resting in Sedbergh, Cumbria. Contemporary. Close to amenities. Enclosed garden. Woodburning stove. Kendal 11.6 miles; Hawes 15.3 miles. (Ref. 1103323)

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3 nights from £397

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Top Notch - 1042584 - photo 1
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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.1★

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A delightful apartment enjoying an elevated position within the town of Ambleside, Lake District. Panoramic views. Ideal for a small family. (Ref. 1042584)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £479

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Millans Garth - 1042668 - photo 1
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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

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A traditional terrace cottage situated in the village of Ambleside, the Lake District. Family-friendly. Central location. Within National Park. (Ref. 1042668)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £580

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Daffodils - 1042489 - photo 1
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Rydal, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.2★

    Good

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A pretty cottage resting next in the quaint village of Rydal in the heart of the Lake District. Next door to Rydal Mount. Woodburning stove. Short walk to pub. (Ref. 1042489)

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3 nights from £575

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Kirkstone Cottage - 998245 - photo 1
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Outgate near Hawkshead, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.5★

    Outstanding

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This wonderful cottage is situated in Outgate, Cumbria. Off-road parking. En-suite. Romantic. Ambleside 4 miles; Kendal 24 miles. (Ref. 998245)

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  • Off-road parking

3 nights from £400

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Swaledale Watch House Annexe - 1101778 - photo 1
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Caldbeck, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA7
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A fantastic semi-detached annex resting on the outskirts of Calbeck, Cumbria. In the Lake District National Park. Romantic. Private garden. Wigton 7.8 miles; Carlisle 14.3 miles; Keswick 15.4 miles. (Ref. 1101778)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom

3 nights from £406

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Bank Cottage - 998027 - photo 1
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Alston, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA9
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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A smart and welcoming mid-terrace cottage in the market town of Alston. Pet friendly, balcony, WiFi, shops and pubs two minutes walk. Stanhope 12 miles. (Ref. 998027)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £377

Last booked 2 days ago
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Harbour Side - 967037 - photo 1
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Maryport, Cumbria & The Lake District, CA15
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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Delightful apartment in the town of Maryport, Cumbria. Overlooking harbour. Amenities short walk. All first floor. Cockermouth 7 miles. (Ref. 967037)

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3 nights from £391

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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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