Short Breaks in the Lake District

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  • The front exterior of a stone house with a green door a bay window a stone patio and a small fenced garden area at Roselea in Keswick
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    Keswick, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps6
    • Bedrooms3
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    A lovely terraced cottage situated in the village of Keswick in the Lake District. (Ref. 977956)

    • Wi-fi
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    • Baby-friendly

    3 nights from £732

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  • An exterior view of a stone and white painted cottage with outdoor seating on a gravel patio at Shepherds Cottage in Hawkshead
    29
    Hawkshead, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
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      4.8★

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    Wonderful barn conversion on the outskirts of Hawkshead village in the Lake District National Park. (Ref. 1138585)

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

    3 nights from £561

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  • An outdoor balcony with two chairs a glass table and a storage box attached to a stone house at Bronte House in Kirkby Lonsdale
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    Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
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      4.9★

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    A stunning second-floor apartment nestled in Casterton near Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria. (Ref. 1093917)

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    3 nights from £470

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  • A wooden cabin with a fenced deck and outdoor furniture in a wooded area at Brightwater Lodge White Cross Bay near Windermere
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    White Cross Bay near Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps6
    • Bedrooms3
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    Brightwater Lodge is a wonderful lodge resting on the popular White Cross Bay Park in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria with On-site facilities and hot tub. (Ref. 1160670)

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    • Ground floor bedroom
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    3 nights from £492

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  • A courtyard with a lawn and garden in front of residential buildings at Lakeside View in Lakeside near Bowness-On-Windermere
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    Lakeside near Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps6
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    Lakeside View is part of the beautiful Landing How Estate at Lakeside, Cumbria. (Ref. 1140421)

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    3 nights from £553

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  • A rocky shoreline with a white building on the right and a sailboat on the left at Waterside in Ravenglass
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    Ravenglass, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps5
    • Bedrooms3
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      4.9★

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    A delightful coastal holiday home resting in Ravenglass, Cumbria. (Ref. 1007857)

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    3 nights from £497

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  • A large stone mansion surrounded by trees and green fields at The Lucy Suite Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston
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    Ulverston, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps4
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    This fabulous, second-floor apartment rests within the Grade II listed Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston, Cumbria. (Ref. 1101603)

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    3 nights from £627

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  • A detached house with tiled roof a paved walkway and garden at Cherry Croft in Bowness-On-Solway
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    Bowness-On-Solway, Cumbria & The Lake District
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    Cherry Croft is a charming, detached bungalow resting rurally in Bowness-on-Solway nr Kirkbride, Cumbria. (Ref. 1145565)

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    3 nights from £376

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  • Stone house with white doors and windows gravel pathway stone steps and bench at Roger Pot in Garsdale near Sedbergh
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    Garsdale near Sedbergh, Cumbria & The Lake District
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    A beautiful, detached house resting in the countryside of Garsdale near Sedbergh, Cumbria. (Ref. 1131260)

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    3 nights from £501

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  • A stone entrance with a blue door and a wooden post supporting a roof at Macaw Cottages No 4A in Kirkby Stephen
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    Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria & The Lake District
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    A superb reverse-level cottage set in the centre of Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria. (Ref. 1059544)

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    3 nights from £366

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Pause for a moment and escape the hustle and bustle with a much-needed short break in the Lake District. Whether you’re looking for a mid-week or a weekend break, you’re sure to find the perfect holiday home with Lakelovers.

Why choose a Short Break in the Lake District?

A weekend break in the Lake District gives you the chance to escape the 9-5 and relax amongst some of the region's most picture-perfect surroundings. Fresh air, dramatic scenery and unspoilt landscapes are at the heart of the Lake District, and these Lake District short break cottages are geared up to make your experience effortless and comfortable. With some holiday homes boasting lakeside locations, woodburning stoves, WiFi and pet-friendly living, there’s nowhere better for a short getaway than one of these mini breaks in the Lake District.

Places to Visit during your Lake District Short Break

Renowned as England’s favourite national park, there’s an abundance of exciting things to see and do during a stay in a Lake District short break cottage.

Get some fresh air and immerse yourself in the great outdoors of the Grizedale Forest or the Eastern Fells, or visit the home of famed English poet, William Wordsworth, in Grasmere. Set sail with a boat trip upon the tranquil waters of Lake Windermere, travelling between the towns of Bowness and Ambleside. If retail therapy is what you’re looking for, there’s a range of boutiques and artisans to choose from in Keswick, where you can have a go at taking on the popular Catbells trail or explore the ancient Castlerigg Stone Circle. You'll be spoilt for choice on a Lake District getaway!

Other Popular Destinations near Lake District Getaways:

Ambleside

Coniston

Hawkshead

Near & Far Sawrey

Newby Bridge

Ullswater

Types of Lake District Short Breaks

Whether you’re looking for a 2, 3 or 4-night break, there’s a collection of wonderful holiday homes to choose from, including this selection of short breaks in Windermere and cheap short breaks in the Lake District. 

Whether you're looking for a cottage with an open fire, lodge with a swimming pool, or a Windermere cottage with a hot tub, Lakelovers has something for everyone. Why not bring the whole family along to join the fun with a pet-friendly cottage? Or take a look at glamping pods in Windermere which are a great choice for adventure lovers! Or choose a property with plenty of space with a large holiday cottage. 

Still considering other options? Then take a look at this collection of cottages near pubs, cottages for family holidays, farm stays, spa breaks, cottages with hot tubs, luxury cottages, cottages for last-minute getaways, cottages for romantic breaks, rural cottages and cottages for short breaks too.

Or, if you're after something truly special, then be sure to check out these unique cottages in Lake District and the Lake District holiday apartments as well.

Fancy a getaway in the Lake District? Book one of these fabulous Lake District short breaks today and start planning your Lakeland adventure!

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