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223 places · prices checked 15 Nov 2026

Last Minute Lodges & Cottages in the Lake District

This selection lists 223 places, usually £343 a night. A week in winter costs around £2,527 (£2,702 the rest of the year). Sleeps up to 48, 53% with a hot tub. Average guest rating: 8.9/10.

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Places
223
Usual night
£343
Week in winter
£2,527
Average rating
8.9/10
Sleeps up to
48 guests

Prices for 2 adults checked on Booking.com · updated 15 Nov 2026 · how we work

The best places right now

The cheapest last-minute nights tend to be in small cabins and cottages away from the main lakes. Examples sit around Plumbland, Brigham, Cockermouth, Dearham and Threlkeld, usually for two to five guests with a log burner or dog-friendly rules. One larger place near Penruddock, for eight guests, has a sauna and an indoor pool and still comes in cheap for its size. Ulverston has a six-guest cottage with a hot tub at a higher price. Check dates closely, as availability changes daily.

Top 48 of 223, ranked by guest rating and number of reviews. Pick your dates above to see every place free for your stay.

Threlkeld

1 2

2. Harrison's Lodge - Uk1259

7.7Good · 11 reviews

The garden is the feature that stands out at this detached holiday home in Threlkeld, Cumbria. It sleeps 2 people in one bedroom with a super king bed.

Guests love:Value 8.9

  • Dog friendly
2 nights from 15 Nov£188in total
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Brigham

2 4

4. Murphys

8.8Excellent · 34 reviews

Guests love:Value 9.5Cleanliness 9.4

  • Log burner / fireplace
2 nights from 15 Nov£198in total
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Cockermouth

2 5

5. Foxgloves and Ivy

9.6Exceptional · 119 reviews

Guests love:Hosts 9.8Cleanliness 9.6

  • Log burner / fireplace
  • Dog friendly
2 nights from 15 Nov£200in total
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Threlkeld

1 2

6. Darci's Lodge - Uk1297

7.7Good · 26 reviews

Threlkeld in Cumbria is the setting, with a paraglider landing field 1.0 miles away and Jubilee Croft 1.5 miles away.

  • Dog friendly
2 nights from 15 Nov£204in total
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Ivegill

1 2-6

7. Thanet Well Lodge Retreat

9.7Exceptional · 6 reviews

Ivegill is a village in Cumbria, and the nearest neighbour to this lodge is 650 yards away.

Guests love:Cleanliness 9.0Comfort 9.0

2 nights from 17 Nov£214in total
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Dearham

1 4

8. Wilson Lodge

9.9Exceptional · 7 reviews

Guests love:Location 9.6Hosts 9.6

  • Log burner / fireplace
  • Dog friendly
2 nights from 15 Nov£214in total
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Ulverston

1-3 2-6

9. The Old Brewery

9.0Exceptional · 208 reviews

Guests love:Cleanliness 9.5Comfort 9.4

  • Hot tub
2 nights from 16 Nov£220in total
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Holmrook

2-4 4-8

11. Parkgate Farm

9.3Exceptional · 120 reviews

Murthwaite Halt station is 0.7 miles from Parkgate Farm, and the nearest neighbour is 0.5 miles away.

Guests love:Hosts 9.8Location 9.5

  • Pets on request
2 nights from 15 Nov£224in total
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Gilcrux

2 6

12. 29 The Beeches

9.6Exceptional · 21 reviews

Guests love:Comfort 9.9Cleanliness 9.8

  • Log burner / fireplace
2 nights from 15 Nov£226in total
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Haverigg

3 6

13. KINGDOM HOLIDAY PARK

7.2Good · 58 reviews

The park is in Haverigg, Cumbria, and the accommodation has a water view and a lake view. Haverigg Beach is 340 yards away.

Guests love:Location 8.6

  • Water view
  • Pets on request
2 nights from 15 Nov£226in total
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Millom

1 2

15. Butterfly Cabin

9.6Exceptional · 51 reviews

Bootle station is 1.2 miles from the cabin, and the entrance to the Lake District National Park is 4.0 miles away, about 7 minutes by car.

Guests love:Location 9.8Cleanliness 9.7

2 nights from 15 Nov£228in total
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Ambleside

1 2

17. Chapel Lodge

9.3Exceptional · 21 reviews

This property is a holiday home in Ambleside, rated 3 stars, with a 9.3/10 overall score.

Guests love:Location 9.7Facilities 9.4

2 nights from 16 Nov£238in total
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Keswick

2

19. Lynton Lodge Studios

9.6Exceptional · 150 reviews

Rated 9.6/10 across 150 reviews, these self-catering studios in Keswick sleep up to 2 people each and suit couples or solo travellers planning a Lake…

Guests love:Cleanliness 9.9Hosts 9.9

2 nights from 15 Nov£240in total
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Plumbland

2 4

22. Regal Lodge

8.7Excellent · 9 reviews

Guests love:Comfort 9.2Location 9.2

  • Dog friendly
2 nights from 17 Nov£248in total
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Millom

1 4

24. Pepper's Luxury Lodge

9.6Exceptional · 8 reviews

Guests love:Cleanliness 10.0Comfort 10.0

  • Log burner / fireplace
  • Sea view
  • Water view
2 nights from 16 Nov£252in total
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Rydal

1 2-4

26. Rydal Lodge

7.3Good · 173 reviews

This place sits in Rydal, in Cumbria, and Windermere lies 450 yards away.

Guests love:Location 9.5Hosts 8.5

  • Dog friendly
2 nights from 15 Nov£256in total
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Millom

3 6

28. KINGDOM HOLIDAY PARK - Parrot

6.759 reviews

A family or small group of up to six will find enough room here. The accommodation is a caravan of 360 sq ft with three bedrooms and one private bathroom.

  • Pets on request
2 nights from 20 Nov£282in total
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Gosforth

2 4

39. Ash Lodge at The Barn

9.0Exceptional · 24 reviews

Guests love:Location 10.0Cleanliness 9.6

  • Log burner / fireplace
  • Dog friendly
2 nights from 15 Nov£310in total
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Silecroft

1 4-8

41. Brockwood Hall Lodges

9.0Exceptional · 41 reviews

A hot tub and a sauna are the two features that stand out at Brockwood Hall Lodges in Silecroft, Cumbria.

Guests love:Location 9.2Hosts 9.2

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
2 nights from 16 Nov£320in total
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Corney

1 4

42. Withy Bottom-Uk1393

9.7Exceptional · 16 reviews

A hot tub sits at the centre of this holiday home in Corney, Cumbria. It sleeps 4 and has one bedroom with a double bed and one private bathroom.

Guests love:Comfort 9.9Hosts 9.9

  • Hot tub
  • Dog friendly
2 nights from 16 Nov£326in total
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Corney

1 4

43. Manx View-Uk1396

8.1Very good · 9 reviews

Corney in Cumbria is a small village, and Bootle station is 1.7 miles away, 8 minutes by car.

Guests love:Cleanliness 8.5Comfort 8.5

  • Hot tub
  • Dog friendly
2 nights from 16 Nov£326in total
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Corney

1 5

44. Selker View-Uk1397

9.8Exceptional · 20 reviews

Corney, in Cumbria, has Bootle station 1.7 miles away, which is 8 minutes by car.

Guests love:Comfort 10.0Value 10.0

  • Hot tub
  • Dog friendly
2 nights from 16 Nov£326in total
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Ulverston

1-3 2-6

48. Newland Valley Log Cabins

9.7Exceptional · 437 reviews

The Laurel & Hardy Museum is 1.7 miles away, a 32 minute walk, and the nearest neighbour is 0.6 miles from the cabins.

Guests love:Cleanliness 9.8Location 9.8

  • Log burner / fireplace
2 nights from 18 Nov£360in total
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The Lake District covers a lot of ground, and last-minute stays here range from small dog-friendly cabins near Cockermouth and Threlkeld to large houses that sleep a whole extended family. Smaller places for two to four people are the easiest to fit into a short notice break, and several of them cost well under the usual level for the area. Around the Cumbrian edges, in places such as Plumbland, Brigham and Dearham, the cheapest nights are usually found.

The typical night is dearer than in many other regions, but the spread is wide. Prices climb quickly once a place sleeps ten or more, and the Windermere and Bowness area costs more than the western side. A bit over half of the places have a hot tub, and about half have a log burner, so both are easy to find. Around 58% accept dogs, which suits walkers. Guests rate the places highly, at about 8.9 out of 10, and the typical place sleeps about six.

Where are they?

Ulverston and Bowness-on-Windermere cost clearly more and have a high share of hot tubs. Kendal looks dearest, though it has only nine places. Millom, Cockermouth and Plumbland are the cheapest, and none of the Cockermouth or Plumbland places has a hot tub. Keswick and Bassenthwaite sit near the middle, with fewer hot tubs than Windermere.

TownPlacesUsual nightWith hot tub
Windermere43£33953%
Ulverston20£56090%
Bowness-on-Windermere16£70881%
Keswick14£46129%
Millom12£14433%
Kendal9£1,75578%
Ambleside8£53425%
Bassenthwaite8£33112%
Penrith7£46471%
Cockermouth4£1340%
Tirril4£28625%
Plumbland3£1240%

Features

A garden is the most common feature, found at about three in four places. Hot tubs come next at 54%, then log burners at 48%. Places with a hot tub usually cost more than those with only a garden. Fishing places cost more still. BBQ, swimming pool and sauna places are rarer, and they are usually cheaper, since they are often found in bigger holiday parks or simpler lodges. Only about 9% have a sauna, so filter for it early if you want one.

FeaturePlacesShareUsual night
Garden17378%£376
Hot tub11953%£450
Log burner / fireplace11250%£411
High chair9944%£464
Fishing7132%£577
Swimming pool2511%£314
BBQ2511%£283
Sauna209%£266

By number of guests

Places for two guests are the most expensive per person. Prices per person fall as groups grow, with the lowest cost for groups of five to nine. Those places usually have three to four bedrooms. If your group is six, a single larger place usually works out cheaper than two small ones.

SleepsPlacesBedroomsUsual nightPer guest
Sleeps 2401£208£104
Sleeps 3-4602£251£63
Sleeps 5-6683£336£56
Sleeps 7-9254£459£57
Sleeps 10-11125£896£90
Sleeps 12-1486£1,170£98
Sleeps 15-1948£1,337£74
Sleeps 20+514£2,590£100

Prices month by month

Prices rise steadily from November through to April. November is the cheapest month, and each following month costs a little more, with April the dearest of the six. Availability is greater in February, March and April, when more places are free than in the early winter months. December has the fewest free places. For a last-minute break, midweek dates in November and January are usually the better value.

MonthUsual nightNights still free
November 2026 £339 63%
December 2026 £348 56%
January 2027 £369 62%
February 2027 £390 71%
March 2027 £401 75%
April 2027 £404 72%

FAQs

Are last-minute cottages in the Lake District cheaper?

Not always. Prices depend more on the area, the size and the month than on how late you book. Small cabins in the west, near Cockermouth or Plumbland, usually cost the least. Windermere and Bowness cost more.

Which area is cheapest for a short break?

Millom, Cockermouth and Plumbland usually have the lowest prices. They also have few hot tubs. Windermere offers the widest choice, and Keswick sits between the two.

Which months are cheapest?

November is the cheapest of the months ahead. Prices then rise through the winter and into spring. April costs the most of those months, although more places are free in spring.

Can I find a place for a large group at short notice?

Yes, but the choice is smaller. Only a few places sleep twenty or more, and they cost far more than a normal cottage. Groups of ten to fourteen have a better choice, though the price per person is higher than for groups of five to nine.

How much does a lodge or cabin in the Lake District cost?

Based on the prices we check every day, a night in one of these lodges or cabins in the Lake District usually costs £343, and a week in winter around £2,527 (£2,702 the rest of the year). Prices depend mostly on the dates and the size of the property.

Are there lodges with hot tubs in the Lake District?

Yes: 53% of the places on this page list a hot tub or spa bath on their property page.

Can I bring my dog?

60% of the places on this page accept pets, sometimes for a fee or on request. See also our dog friendly lodges.

What is the largest lodge in the Lake District?

The largest property in this selection sleeps up to 48 guests; the average is 6.1 guests.

When should I book?

In our data the busiest month is December 2026, with only 56% of nights still free. For Christmas, New Year and school holidays, book several weeks ahead; for a last-minute break, check the dates shown on each property.

Is there a minimum stay?

Many lodges and cottages accept short breaks of 2 to 4 nights, but some only take weekly bookings in peak periods. The calendar on each property page shows the minimum stay night by night.

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