Last-minute weekend break deals in the Lake District

The Cavendish Arms is a 450 year old coaching inn set in the picturesque village of Cartmel. Located on the outskirts of the English Lake District, Morecambe Bay is just 11 minutes’ drive away.

Boasting free W-Fi, there is also a restaurant that serves either a continental breakfast or a cooked breakfast in the mornings. It is served within the cosy dining room that is complete with a burning log fire. There is also a dinner menu available.

The quaint, low beamed rooms at The Cavendish Arms each feature an en suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities and a hairdryer.

In the evening, guests can relax and unwind with a drink at the bar after exploring one of the many surrounding walking routes Cartmel has to offer.

From the inn, Cartmel Racecourse is a 2-minute walk away. Lake Windermere is also a 15-minute car journey away.

With a stay at The Pennington Hotel in Ravenglass, you'll be 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Muncaster Castle and 25.4 mi (40.9 km) from Lake Windermere. This beach hotel is within the region of Hill Top Farm and Ullswater.

With a stay at Augill Castle in Kirkby Stephen, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Brough Castle. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Eden Valley and 1.9 mi (3 km) from North Pennines.

With a stay at Keld Green House in Seascale, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Seascale Playground and Seascale Library. This beach hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Seascale Golf Club and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from The Square.

With a stay at Maindee Guest House in Barrow-in-Furness, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Barrow Park and 13 minutes by foot from Park Leisure Centre. This guest house is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Holker Street Stadium and 1 mi (1.6 km) from The Dock Museum.

Set in Morecambe, 300 metres from Morecambe North Beach, The Morecambe Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a business centre. Guests can make use of a bar.

At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

At The Morecambe Hotel you will find a restaurant serving local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested.

The accommodation offers a children's playground. Guests at The Morecambe Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Morecambe, like fishing.

Trough of Bowland is 6.2 km from the hotel, while North Pier is 45 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 99 km from the property.

With a stay at The Homestead in Carnforth, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and The Dukes. This bed & breakfast is 5.6 mi (9 km) from The Enchanted Chocolate Mine and 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from St Mary’s Church.

With a stay at Pine Lake Resort in Carnforth, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Arnside and Silverdale. This family-friendly aparthotel is 21 mi (33.8 km) from Lake Windermere and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Carnforth Station Heritage Centre.

Situated in Appleby and with Askham Hall reachable within 21 km, Crown and Cushion Appleby features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is around 14 km from Brough Castle, 19 km from Brougham Castle and 19 km from Whinfell Forest. Some rooms at the property have a patio with a river view.

At the inn, all rooms include a wardrobe. Rooms include a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while certain rooms have a kitchen fitted with a fridge. The rooms in Crown and Cushion Appleby are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an à la carte or a Full English/Irish breakfast. At Crown and Cushion Appleby you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested.

Kendal Castle is 40 km from the inn, while Bowes Museum is 42 km from the property. Teesside International Airport is 81 km away.

With a stay at The Inn at Ravenglass in Ravenglass, you'll be just steps from Ravenglass Railway Museum and Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway. This inn is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Muncaster Castle and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Hallsenna Moor National Nature Reserve.

With a stay at this cottage in Frizington, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Frizington Library and Ennerdale Brewery. This cottage is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from High Leys National Nature Reserve and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Rowrah Circuit.

The Kings Arms Temple Sowerby features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Temple Sowerby. Each accommodation at the 4-star inn has garden views and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 15 km from Askham Hall.

All units in the inn are fitted with a kettle. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Kings Arms Temple Sowerby, every room is equipped with a seating area.

Breakfast is available, and includes continental, Full English/Irish and vegetarian options.

The accommodation offers a sun terrace.

Derwentwater Lake is 41 km from The Kings Arms Temple Sowerby, while Brougham Castle is 8.6 km away. Teesside International Airport is 91 km from the property.

With a stay at Georgian House Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Whitehaven, steps from The Rum Story and within a 5-minute walk of The Beacon. This inn is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from North Beach and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Fleswick Bay.

With a stay at The Heather Glen Country House in Carlisle, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Saint Nicholas and Talkin Tarn Country Park. This bed & breakfast is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Lacy's Caves and 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Calthwaite Hall.

Located in Cockermouth, Ouse Bridge House is a 1-minute drive from Bassenthwaite Lake and 7 minutes from Lake District Wildlife Park. This guest house is 6.8 mi (11 km) from Derwentwater and 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Theatre By The Lake.

Located in Wigton, Overwater Hall is within a 10-minute drive of Lake District Wildlife Park and Mirehouse & Gardens. This hotel is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Isel Hall and 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Keswick Museum and Art Gallery.

Featuring 3-star accommodation, The Pavilion Guest House is set in Millom, 23 km from Muncaster Castle and 40 km from Lake Windermere. The guest house is 42 km from Wasdale. This pet-friendly guest house also has free WiFi.

At the guest house, units come with a desk, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels.

A Full English/Irish breakfast is available at The Pavilion Guest House.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Millom, like cycling.

Leeds Bradford International Airport is 152 km from the property.

With a stay at this cottage in Penrith, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Ullswater. This cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Eden Valley and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Lowther Park.

Situated in the scenic market town of Sedbergh within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, The Dalesman Country Inn features an on-site restaurant and free Wi-Fi. The Lake District and scenic town of Windermere can be reached in just a 30-minute drive.

An en suite bathroom, a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities are provided in each room at The Dalesman.

A variety of grilled options, pizzas and classic British dishes are served in the restaurant, with all ingredients sourced locally. The property even makes their own ice cream, fudge and toffee. The bar offers a range of cask ales, wines and spirits. A full English breakfast is available each morning.

The local area offers riverside walks, a 9-hole golf course and a tennis club. Fishing is also available and pony trekking can be arranged.

With a stay at Royal Kings Arms, you'll be centrally located in Lancaster, within a 10-minute drive of Lancaster University and Cottage Museum. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Judges' Lodgings and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lancaster Castle.