Short Breaks in the Lake District

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  • A house exterior with a bench and bushes at Pippins in Ambleside
    New property
    35
    Outgate near Hawkshead, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsYes

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    Pippins is a lovely pet-friendly cottage near Hawkshead, Cumbria, boasting a woodburning stove, ground-floor living and countryside views to admire. (Ref. 1168991)

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

    3 nights from £445

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  • A large stone mansion with multiple windows and towers under a blue sky at The Margaret Suite Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston
    68
    Ulverston, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsYes

      4.9★

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    A beautiful two-bedroom, ground-floor apartment set within the Grade II listed Stone Cross Mansion, Ulverston, Cumbria. (Ref. 1101460)

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

    3 nights from £622

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  • The front exterior of a stone house with two windows a door with a wreath and a metal fence at 3 Eden View in Lazonby
    43
    Lazonby, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps3
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsYes

      4.8★

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    3 Eden View is a lovely, pet-friendly cottage resting near the Lake District National Park in Lazonby, Cumbria, with woodburning stove and enclosed garden. (Ref. 1165996)

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    3 nights from £341

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  • A wooden cabin with a deck and outdoor furniture beside a lake with other similar cabins nearby at Otters Reach near Carnforth
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    near Carnforth, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsYes

      4.8★

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    Otters Reach is a gorgeous, single-storey lodge located on the outskirts of Carnforth in Lancashire, boasting lake views, an electric fire, and a Smart TV. (Ref. 1167827)

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    3 nights from £410

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  • A wooden lodge with a deck and stairs surrounded by gravel and grass with trees nearby at Robins Lodge in White Cross Bay near Troutbeck Bridge
    46
    White Cross Bay near Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsNo

      5.0★

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    Robin's Lodge is a beautiful, single-storey, contemporary, detached lodge located on White Cross Bay, Cumbria. (Ref. 1174778)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Swimming pool
    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Hot Tub
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    3 nights from £552

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  • A modern house with large windows behind a stone wall and grass with trees in the background at Driftwood Cottage in Ulverston
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    Ulverston, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps5
    • Bedrooms3
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    Driftwood Cottage is a stunning holiday home in Baycliff near Ulverston, Lancashire. (Ref. 1160332)

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    • Ground floor bedroom
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    3 nights from £912

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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
    • Bedrooms3
    • PetsNo

      4.9★

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    Lakeside View is part of the beautiful Landing How Estate at Lakeside, Cumbria. (Ref. 1140421)

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    • Baby-friendly

    3 nights from £553

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  • A gravel parking area next to a beige building with two windows and flower pots near the entrance at The Hideaway @ Waverton Villa in Wigton
    37
    Wigton, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsYes

      5.0★

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    Waverton Villa is a beautiful holiday home located in the small village of Waverton, just outside of Wigton in Cumbria. (Ref. 1149008)

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

    3 nights from £411

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  • A large stone house with multiple windows and chimneys next to a road with directional signs in front of a forested hill
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    87
    Keswick, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps10
    • Bedrooms5
    • PetsNo

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    Sunnycroft is a stunning house in the popular town of Keswick, Cumbria, boasting a woodburning stove, a private gym and countryside views to admire. (Ref. 1166426)

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    3 nights from £1010

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  • A wooden cabin on a gravel area with grassy hills and a partly cloudy sky at Howgills Retreat in Gatebeck near Kirkby Lonsdale
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    Gatebeck near Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
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    A stunning, two-bedroom lodge resting in Gatebeck near Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria. (Ref. 1105555)

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    3 nights from £506

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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: 

Bassenthwaite 

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. 

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. 

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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