Little Herdwick | Windermere | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.9★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

81 Customer Review(s)

Debbie
March 2024

“Absolutely fantastic stay!”

It was our second stay at Little Herdwick and it did not disappoint. Comfortable and well equipped. Fantastic location with beautiful restaurants and shops. Look forward to visiting again next year.

It was our second stay at Little Herdwick and it did not disappoint. Comfortable and well equipped. Fantastic location with beautiful restaurants and shops. Look forward to visiting again next year.

- Debbie, March 2024

Hi Debbie, lovely to see you return to Little Herdwick for a second time, we are delighted you had a lovely stay and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Thank you for your kind feedback. Regards Andrea & Mark Property Owner
Harriet March 2024

“Little Herdwick is a lovely place to stay!”

It was absolutely spotless and very comfortable. The location is ideal as a base for exploring, easy to get to the bus stop/station and lots to do nearby. Thank you Andrea & Mark

- Harriet, March 2024

Dear Harriet , thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and that Little Herdwick provided you with a comfortable base from which to explore the wonderful Lake District.We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards Andrea & Mark Property Owner
Eleanor February 2024

“A fabulous property with everything we needed.”

It was a great location in the centre of town, but on a nice quiet road.

- Eleanor, February 2024

Dear Eleanor, thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back in the future . Regards Andrea and Mark Property Owner
Rebecca December 2023

“This was our second Christmas in your lovely cottage and it did not disappoint.”

We looked forward to it all year and had a super week. The balance between traditional and modern within the property is spot on and we love the open plan living- especially on Christmas Day when the children were playing and we were cooking. It’s in a perfect location for walking to nearby Bowness, a short drive to Ambleside and there are some lovely National Trust locations nearby too. We can also recommend the Crafty Baa and Angel Inn for food and drinks and The Magic Wok Chinese take away. Thank you for another fab week! The Myers family

- Rebecca, December 2023

Dear Rebecca, we are thrilled you have enjoyed yet another family Christmas at Little Herdwick. We are very grateful for your kind and very helpful feedback. We love to hear about what you enjoy about the property and are always looking at ways to improve our guest’s experience. Thank you for all your support and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Wishing you and you family all the very best for the new year, Andrea and Mark. Property Owner
Janet November 2023

“Beautiful cottage with everything you need for your stay.”

Excellent location. This was our second stay and we will return. Only feedback is that the bedroom blinds are not that effective at blocking light. This may not be an issue for most people and it did not bother us as it was November when we stayed. Little Herdwick is a delightful place to stay and we will return

- Janet, November 2023

Dear Janet, lovely to see you return to Little Herdwick and we hope you had a nice stay. It’s a real pleasure to see guests return year after year. We note your comments regarding the bedroom blinds and this is something we have had little concern over , however we do provide complimentary eye masks for anyone who needs them. We will consider curtains when we next refurbish our rooms , but are always mindful to not spoil the contemporary look. We appreciate your feed back. Thanks Andrea & Mark Property Owner
Sam October 2023

“An absolutely fabulous holiday home!”

Cosy, convenient, clean and all needs catered for. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Many thanks

- Sam, October 2023

Dear Sam, thank you for your kind feedback, we are delighted you had a wonderful time at Little Herdwick. We hope to see you return in the future . Regards Andrea & Mark Property Owner
Roger September 2023

“Home from home.”

We love Little Herdwick and will be back. Always enjoyable, see you next year.

- Roger, September 2023

Dear Roger, how nice to welcome you back for yet another visit to Little Herdwick, your continued custom is very much appreciated along with your kind feedback. We look forward to seeing you again hope the weather is better for you next time …. Kind regards Andrea and Mark Property Owner
Theresia September 2023

“This is our second visit to the little Herdwick ,Warm and welcoming Spotless clean ,great location, everything you need with in walking distance would highly recommend it.”

- Theresia, September 2023

Dear Theresia, we are so pleased to welcome you back for a second time and are delighted you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your kind feedback and recommendation. We hope you get chance to return in the near future .. kind regards Andrea and Mark Property Owner
Lesley August 2023

“Outstanding!”

Beautiful, clean, great location, would book Again in a heartbeat one of the best cottages I have ever stayed in. On arrival we received a wonderful welcome basket filled with snacks, soft drinks, beers and a bottle of Prosecco, there was hand soap at both sinks (great touch), kitchen was supplied with fairy liquid, cloths and tea towel which again is a great touch. The log fire ( logs and kindling supplied) in the living space was wonderful. The decor throughout was stunning and the house was sparkling clean. We loved this cottage thank you.

- Lesley, August 2023

Dear Lesley, thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at little Herdwick. We would be delighted to welcome you back in the future ….. so pleased you had a wonderful stay. Thanks again Andrea and Mark Property Owner
Lianne July 2023

“Lovely property within a great location.”

Extremely clean and a lovely touch with the welcome pack provided. To comment on the parking, we only struggled on the day of arrival as we didn’t arrive till 9pm, but found permit parking a short walk round the corner, there is also a big car park a short walk away that does overnight parking for £1. We didn’t struggle the rest of the week at all! We very much enjoyed our stay and hope to return in the future!

- Lianne, July 2023

Dear Lianne, we are thrilled you enjoyed your stay at Little Herdwick and would be delighted to welcome you back in the future. We note your comments regarding parking and can confirm that it has never been an issue for us in the many years we have owned the property. Your advice on alternative parking is very helpful thankyou. Kind regards Andrea and Mark Property Owner
Laraine June 2023

“Well equipped.”

.Like most people and it’s only picky preferences, would like the main room to have curtains/blackout blind. Otherwise thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful house Laraine&Andrew

- Laraine, June 2023

Dear Laraine, thankyou for your feedback and constructive comments. We welcome all suggestions which are appreciated to help us create a home from home experience. We will give some thought to your comments. Thank you Andrea and Mark Property Owner
Emma June 2023

“Fantastic holiday cottage!”

! Despite the traditional Lakes weather, we had an amazing stay at Little Herdwick. The cottage is so comfortable, it really did feel like home…didn’t want to leave! We will definitely stay here again.

- Emma, June 2023

Dear Emma , thank you for your kind feedback and we are delighted you enjoyed your stay. It would be lovely to welcome you back in the future. Andrea and Mark Property Owner
Steven June 2023

“Loved the property.”

Great location, only 100m from the Main Street and some great restaurants. Great lounge area, kitchen and back yard. Also comfortable beds. Only improvement recommended would be to provide recycling facilities. We will be back!

- Steven, June 2023

Dear Steven, we are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay at little Herdwick and would be delighted to welcome you back in the near future . Thank you for your comments regarding recycling. I can assure you that our waste collectors ‘Cumbria Waste recycle our waste following collection. Full details of their recycling process are available on the Cumbria Waste website. Thanks again Andrea & Mark Property Owner
Aileen May 2023

“The cottage was everything you said it was .”

Location was great . No problems with parking , we caught busses at the end of the road . Shops were just down the road . The cottage was very comfortable . Would go back again we enjoyed every minute .

- Aileen, May 2023

Dear Aileen , we are delighted you enjoyed your stay. Thank you so much for your kind feedback and we would love to to welcome you back in the future . Kind regards Andrea and. Mark Property Owner
Debbie March 2023

“Fantastic week!”

Cottage was absolutely beautiful. Well equipped and beautifully decorated and furnishings too. The welcome gift was so nice and unexpected, thank you. Wonderful location and nice and quiet too. Will definitely be back soon.

- Debbie, March 2023

Dear Debbie, thank you for your kind feedback. We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay at Little Herdwick and would be delighted to welcome you back in the near future. Best regards Andrea & Mark Property Owner
Alice March 2023

“Loved our stay!”

The cottage is so perfectly located, super clean, beautiful decor and very comfortable. We only wish we’d booked longer! Can’t recommend Little Herdwick enough.

- Alice, March 2023

Dear Alice, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at little Herdwick …thank you for your kind feedback and we hope that welcome you back soon. Andrea & Mark Property Owner
Thomas January 2023

“Beautiful property in an amazing location.”

Really homely feel to it and it was immaculate too. Would 100% stay here again.

- Thomas, January 2023

Dear Thomas, thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted you had a lovely stay. Like many of our guests before, many comment on the location as it sits right in the heart of Windermere. It would be great to see you visit again. Kind regards Andrea & Mark Property Owner
Rebecca December 2022

“We didn’t want to go home!”

We think that says it all. Absolutely gorgeous cottage; comfortable, well equipped, quality pieces of furniture throughout and lovely finishing touches. The Christmas decorations really made us feel at home. We even booked again for next Christmas!

- Rebecca, December 2022

Dear Rebecca, We are delighted that you had a wonderful Christmas at Little Herdwick. Thank you so much for your lovely review. I must confess when we come up to the property in advance of Christmas to put the decorations up, we too find it hard to leave. It is fantastic that you have booked again for next year and we look forward to welcoming you again. Have a fabulous new year. K Property Owner
Nicholas December 2022

“Beautiful cottage with everything you need, definitely one of the best we've ever rented, spotlessly clean, lovely welcome box and so convenient for the town's restaurants and shops.”

Only issue was parking when returning in the evening, had to park in town and retrieve before 9:00am but this isn't a criticism of the property, overall a fabulous place to stay and would happily recommend.

- Nicholas, December 2022

Dear Nicholas, thank you for your kind review. We note your comments regarding parking . We have owned the property a number of years now and parking has never been an issue. On the very rare occasion there hasn’t been a space we have utilised the parking in the centre which to be clear gives you until 10.00 am to move your car. One hour limit starts at 09.00. Thanks again and we hope to welcome you back soon. Regards Andrea & Mark Property Owner
Louise November 2022

“2nd visit to this wonderful cottage.”

3rd visit booked for Xmas 2023.

- Louise, November 2022

Hi Louise, lovely to see you return to Little Herdwick and thank you for your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you on your 3rd visit next Christmas. Kind regards Andrea & Mark Property Owner
Janet November 2022

“Excellent cottage - comfortable and well appointed.”

Close to all amenities with good good nearby. Great location for exploring the Lakes. We have already booked to return next year

- Janet, November 2022

Dear Janet, thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Little Herdwick and how fabulous that you have already booked again for next year. We have many guests who return and it’s lovely to welcome guests back. Kind regards Andrea & Mark Property Owner
Havannah October 2022

“Beautiful place to stay.”

Very clean and cosy, had everything you possibly needed. Very easy to collect keys and drop off. No hassle at all. Brill

- Havannah, October 2022

Dear Havannah , we are delighted you had a lovely stay and very many thanks for your kind feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Regards Andrea & Mark Property Owner
Roger September 2022

“We like this property and this was our 3rd visit.”

Great location, cosy, clean and comfortable. The goody box was a welcome surprise. Will be back next year.

- Roger, September 2022

Dear Roger , lovely to see you return to Little Herdwick for your third time. It’s a real please use to see our guests return time after time .We are very grateful for your feedback and nice comments. Kind regards Andrea and Mark Property Owner
Caroline September 2022

“Fantastic property, beautifully furnished, very comfortable, in a great location near to shops, galleries and some wonderful eateries, particularly the tapas bar, Tapios.”

A short walk to the lake area and easy access to other routes. Would highly recommend.

- Caroline, September 2022

Dear Caroline, thankyou got your feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Little Herdwick. Thankyou for your recommendation for Tapios…. We too have eaten there and had a wonderful meal in great surroundings. We hope to welcome you back in the near future. Property Owner
Annette August 2022

“Firstly, can I say that our holiday was for my husband's 60th birthday and the moment we stepped into Little Herdwick we both just went "WOW".”

What an absolutely beautiful and tastefully decorated home. I personally have OCD and I think it's the first holiday home I have been to that has not triggered my OCD, and believe me, that is a major tick in the box. The attention to every little detail throughout the house is exceptional. Everywhere we turned there were little apt references to sheep, which tickled our sense of humour, like the salt and pepper shakers, slate wall plaques in the back garden, little sheep on the beds with "please leave me for the next visitors to enjoy" tags, dangly legged sheep ornaments in the bathroom to name but a few. Every inch of the cottage was spotlessly clean. Every facility and accessory had been carefully thought out. The beds were adorned with lovely cotton bedding and the comfort of the mattresses and pillows had us wakening up feeling totally refreshed. We honestly could not find anything negative that we would pass on to the next visitors. Please pass on to the owners our immense gratitude for letting us stay in their beautiful home. the welcome basket was very much appreciated and we look forward to staying again in the near future.

- Annette, August 2022
Simon July 2022

“Really terrific cottage, only negative was master bed too small/short and i'm not 6ft.”

Other than that, Perfect!

- Simon, July 2022

Hi Simon, thank you for your feedback. It’s great you felt Little Herdwick was ‘perfect’. Regarding the bed I appreciate we all sleep in different ways and consequently some people need more room than others. I am 6ft 2” and Andrea is also tall and we are perfectly comfortable when we get the opportunity to stay at Little Herdwick. We appreciate your comments and we will consider upgrading to a king size bed when we come to change it in the future. Hope to see you again soon. Mark & Andrea Property Owner
Joanne July 2022

“We loved our week at little Herdwick.”

It’s a great little cottage, beautifully decorated and in a great location! Only a minutes walk to all the shops and cafes in Windermere. It has a good sized living area, good master bedroom and smaller second bedroom. Suited us perfect with two young children. We were able to get a parking space outside the house most days, a few times it was harder to find a space. The only thing missing was a dishwasher. We would definitely recommend this cottage!

- Joanne, July 2022

Hi Joanne , we are delighted you had a wonderful time at Little Herdwick and thank you for your kind comments. As with all feedback we take on board all our guests comments to help make improvements where necessary. We are grateful for your feedback regarding a dishwasher and it will form part of our considerations in the future should we come to re configure the kitchen. Naturally we are restricted somewhat with the space available, however, never say never. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Regards Andrea & Mark Property Owner
Kathleen July 2022

“Great property, great location, clean and comfortable.”

A dishwasher at this property really is the only thing missing. It is a super place to stay, will return and would recommend.

- Kathleen, July 2022

Dear Kathleen, we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Little Herdwick and would be delighted to welcome you back again. Thank you for the feedback regarding the dishwasher …. We take note of all our guests comments and we will give it some consideration when we come to refurbish the property further in the future . Thanks again Andrea and Mark Property Owner
Chelsea And Ashley June 2022

“Fantastic cottage, extremely clean!”

!!, well located and gorgeously decorated. We entertained ourselves all week with many hypothetical conversations about moving in. Parking is no issue considering it’s a busy holiday village - we stayed over the Jubilee weekend and only had to park on the next street once, at no cost. As a suggestion, curtains in the main bedroom would help with light & road noise. Would 100% recommend.

- Chelsea And Ashley, June 2022

Dear Chelsea and Ashley we are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Little Herdwick and appreciate your feedback. We love our guests to feel like it’s a real home from home experience which you clearly did given your lovely comment about hypothetically moving in. Thank you for your views about the blinds in the main bedroom , this is something we are considering at the moment, albeit we want to be careful not to spoil the contemporary feel with curtains…. You have given us some food for thought. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!! Kind regards Andrea & Mark Property Owner
Simon March 2022

“Little Herdwick is a 1st class holiday home within a 1st class location.”

The house was cleaned and furnished to a high standard, this is why I came back for the 2nd time. I'd recommend Little Herdwick to anyone who's wanting to escape to The Lakes... A BIG thank you to Andrea and Mark for the goodies on arrival. Simon & Sarah Wirral.

- Simon, March 2022

Dear Simon, so nice to see you return to Little Herdwick, thank you for your review. We love to see guests return and we always take careful note of the feedback we receive. We were pleased to hear you enjoyed your welcome pack, which is a small gesture from us to thank you for your custom and help you settle into your stay. Hopefully see you return again. Best wishes Andrea & Mark Property Owner
Nicola March 2022

“Was fabulous, spotless, trendy , central , cosy , loved it !”

- Nicola, March 2022

Hi Nicola, What great feedback….short and to the point . Fabulous and very much appreciated. We are delighted you had a nice time and to top it all had some fantastic weather as well . Hope to see you again in the future. Andrea and Mark Property Owner
Robert February 2022

“What a fantastic holiday cottage, it had everything that you needed and a little welcoming gift on arrival.”

The log fire was great in the evenings to keep us warm and the beds were so comfortable. Only a 2 minute walk from the centre of Windermere and a great location for walking around the surrounding areas. Would recommend this cottage 100% to anyone looking to stay there.

- Robert, February 2022

Dear Robert, thank you for your kind feedback . It is nice to hear you had a comfortable stay at Little Herdwick. We were pleased you enjoyed some cosy nights in front of the wood burner and hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards Andrea and Mark Property Owner
Nisha February 2022

“2nd stay at Little Herdwick - could not reccomend enough!”

! Beautifully furnished house equipped with everything you would need, Thankyou for such a lovely stay.

- Nisha, February 2022

Dear Nisha, how lovely to welcome you back for a second visit, we are delighted that you chose to stay yet again at our home from home in the Lake District. We value your feedback very much and are grateful for your kind recommendation. Hope to welcome you again in the future. All the best Andrea & Mark Property Owner
Simon February 2022

“The property was is fabulous and we loved our stay at little Herdwick, everything about the property was great even the location in the centre of Windermere.”

The only downside to our holiday was Sykes, the PERSISTANT bombardment of emails and texts from the time we booked to the time we left the property was incredible and could of ruined our holiday had we taken notice of them.....I will never use Sykes to book another holiday cottage..

- Simon, February 2022

Dear Simon, thank you for your feedback. We are unaware of the contact Sykes have with our guests and during their stays and we can’t really comment in that regard. However we note you enjoyed our property and we you had a comfortable and enjoyable stay which is what we like to hear . Regards Andrea and Mark Property Owner
Gillian January 2022

“What a beautiful cottage, it was spotless.”

The cottage is tastefully decorated and modern yet still has the countryside charm. Every little detail has been thought of, we could have moved in! It was lovely and warm even without the Log Burner. 2 min walk to the shops and the centre of Windermere, perfect location. This cottage has been so well looked after and clearly loved, we would love to stay again, Thank you Mr and Mrs Flynn

- Gillian, January 2022

Dear Gillian , thank you for your feedback. it is great to hear you had a lovely stay at Little Herdwick. We take a lot of pride in maintaining the property and it is nice when it is appreciated. We always look at ways to improve and take our feedback very seriously. We would be very pleased to welcome you in the future , thanks again Andrea and Mark . Property Owner
Stuart December 2021

“This should say 5star.”

Lovely accommodation, very clean . Nice touch with the welcoming pack

- Stuart, December 2021

Dear Stuart, thank you for your feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and are grateful for your rating. We try to make it a home from home experience for all our guests particularly at Christmas and the new year and we are glad you enjoyed your welcome pack. Hope to welcome you back in the future . Andrea & Mark Property Owner
Steven December 2021

“Lovely clean house with so many nice touches including christmas decorations and tree.”

Happy New Year.

- Steven, December 2021

Dear Steven, Happy New Year to you. Thank you for your kind feedback. We are pleased that you had a lovely Christmas break and that the decorations helped you to get into the Christmas spirit. We hope to see you again in the near future. Best wishes, Andrea and Mark Property Owner
Ben December 2021

“Another great stay, very nice house, very homely.”

Will book again soon. Merry Christmas :)

- Ben, December 2021

Dear Ben Lovely to welcome you back to Little Herdwick we are delighted that you have returned and had another enjoyable stay. Looking forward to you returning in the future. Andrea and Mark Property Owner
Andrew November 2021

“Beautiful property.”

Well maintained, situated 1 minutes walk from the centre of Windermere. Great location. Cottage was very comfortable. Would not have any hesitation to recommend this cottage to others, absolutely superb.

- Andrew, November 2021

Dear Andrew Thank you for your feedback, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Little Herdwick and we would love to welcome you back in the future. Andrea and Mark Property Owner
Louise November 2021

“Fabulous property.”

I wanted to move in. We booked it again for next winter. Thank you

- Louise, November 2021

Dear Louise, we are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay at Little Herdwick and are very pleased to be able to welcome you again next year. We love to hear our guests comments and particularly that you felt so at home you could have moved in !! Thank you Andrea & Mark Property Owner
Amy November 2021

“We have just arrived back home after our stay at herdwick, we had an amazing 5 days here a home from home, close facilities everything you need, no need for a car which we didn't have, lovely lake cruise near by.”

the wood burner stove was the bit that made the cottage, i would love to come back here again. the little details made it and touches were well thought out. and much appreciated.

- Amy, November 2021

We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay at Little Herdwick and thank you for your kind comments. We would be delighted to see you return in the future. Andrea & Mark Property Owner
Danielle November 2021

“Excellent stay will definitely be back!”

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- Danielle, November 2021

Thank you for your feedback . We are glad you enjoyed your stay at Little Herdwick. Andrea & Mark Property Owner
Joanne November 2021

“Brilliant cottage !”

Excellent facilities and lovely wood burner, location in the centre of Windermere is great for exploring the lakes !

- Joanne, November 2021

Hi Joanne, great to hear you had a wonderful stay. We hope to welcome you back on the near future. Andrea and Mark Property Owner
Roger October 2021

“Second visit to this cottage.”

It is well maintained, comfortable and near to all amenities in Windermere. Definitely return.

- Roger, October 2021

Hi Roger, lovely to see you have returned to Little Herdwick. Thanks for the feedback. Hopefully see you return again soon. Andrea & Mark Property Owner
Jen, Rachel and Charlotte Oct 2021

“Great house, great location.”

We will definitely return. Love the sheep vibes!

- Jen, Rachel and Charlotte, Oct 2021
Caz September 2021

“Little Herdwick is a beautiful holiday cottage.”

The location is perfect. The property is beautifully decorated and everything in it was very tasteful. We’d definitely recommend the property to our friends and family as a perfect place to stay. Our only negative observation (not criticism) is the bathroom. We felt it would benefit from removing the bath and installing a walk in shower along the back wall after relocating the towel rail. That done the bathroom would have more room in which to move the washbasin and toilet. The toilet seat didn’t fit and the space was a tad on the tight side for comfort.

- Caz, September 2021
Joanne September 2021

“Beautiful cottage, very well equipped for a comfortable home from home stay”

- Joanne, September 2021
Marjorie and Gerald Sep 2021

“Have enjoyed our stay, very comfortable cottage and well equipped.”

Good location, very well presented. A high quality holiday property finished to a high standard. Another excellent holiday property from Sykes. Thank you.

- Marjorie and Gerald, Sep 2021
Eddie, Carolyne and Rosemary Aug 2021

“Very comfortable house, in an ideal location.”

- Eddie, Carolyne and Rosemary, Aug 2021
Mrs Cox-Cooper Aug 2021

“Really lovely, amazing, cottage felt really homely!”

Nicely decorated, lovely sheep! Thank you.

- Mrs Cox-Cooper, Aug 2021
Kim July 2021

“Cottage was beautiful - had everything we needed and really clean when we arrived!”

Location was good too - very central to Windermere - would love to return sometime!

- Kim, July 2021
Susan June 2021

“Thanks for a fantastic time.”

Pick up of keys and parking permit was very straightforward. The cottage was well equipped and beautifully clean. Beds super comfy! Only feedback would be it would be good if there was information on recycling as only seemed to be domestic waste.

- Susan, June 2021
Bethany & Anthony Jun 2021

“A beautiful cottage, which made for a beautiful week in the lakes!”

Would definitely come back!

- Bethany & Anthony, Jun 2021
Mrs Johal Jun 2021

“Beautiful House, wonderful house.”

It was much needed, thank you!

- Mrs Johal, Jun 2021
Laura & Michael Jun 2021

“Fantastic Cottage, cosy and comfy and well equipped.”

Great location and cottage was very clean. Fab for our honeymoon, thank-you!

- Laura & Michael, Jun 2021
Lesley May 2021

“It was great ,after lockdown.”

to have a change of scenery in the comfort of Little Herdwick Cottage in our favourite part of the world.

- Lesley, May 2021
Ray & Gwyneth May 2021

“Enjoyable stay in a well equipped and lovely comfortable cottage”

- Ray & Gwyneth, May 2021
Lesley & Jim May 2021

“Fabulous Cottage, very very comfortable and cosy and in a great location.”

Had a great week. Loved the location!

- Lesley & Jim, May 2021
Lorna April 2021

“This is a fantastic house.”

Clean and modern. The only thing I would change is to put a blackout blind on the front bedroom window. As soon as the sun came up we couldn't sleep which made for.a.tiring holiday.

- Lorna, April 2021
Laura, Mac, Hannah & Angus Apr 2021

“Lovely Stay, spotless and homely.”

We'll be back, thank you.

- Laura, Mac, Hannah & Angus, Apr 2021
Norman December 2020

“Beware of Borris making another announcement the day after you arrive”

- Norman, December 2020
Ms Belevicius Dec 2020

“Lovely cottage and amazing sheep decorations!”

House was very clean and cosy. Thank you.

- Ms Belevicius, Dec 2020
Ms J Higgins Nov 2020

“Brilliant cottage, had everything we needed, ideal location and will be recommending!”

We look forward to returning.

- Ms J Higgins, Nov 2020
David October 2020

“Great property to stay in, everything you need is there and ideally located”

- David, October 2020
Simon September 2020

“Probably the "Best" property (in its price range/location), we have stayed in at The Lakes over the last decade!”

5* Accommodation with central location to Windermere. A Very clean and comfortable home with a nice welcome pack to help settle straight in. We could have stayed and made it a second home as it felt like a "Home from Home". Looking to book again at "least once" in 2021. We would Highly recommend a stay, "but won"t as it might book out" (spoken about this little gem to family & friends who would also like this).

- Simon, September 2020
Miss S Anderson Sep 2020

“Lovely Cottage.”

Very clean. Good location. Love the sheep in the property! Will visit again, thank you!

- Miss S Anderson, Sep 2020
Mrs E Conner Sep 2020

“Lovely cottage, great location.”

Had a great stay and would love to return. Thank you.

- Mrs E Conner, Sep 2020
Mrs S Barnfather Sep 2020

“Fantastic lovely touches, prefect location.”

Can't wait to return. Thanks.

- Mrs S Barnfather, Sep 2020
Mr P Grundy Sep 2020

“We have loved staying here!”

Everything you could ask for. Very comfortable. Will definitely be returning!

- Mr P Grundy, Sep 2020
Rachel August 2020

“The cottage is in an excellent location.”

Literally in the centre, next to local shops and restaurants and about a mile walk into Bowness on Windermere. The cottage itself is lovely with all the facilities you will need, including a washer and dryer. Only mishap we had was that it hadn't been cleaned but this was sorted with half an hour of reporting it to the office. Something to do with their systems. Would highly recommend.

- Rachel, August 2020

Thank you for your feedback. We are very happy you enjoyed the cottage and would recommend it. We apologise that there was a delay in the cleaning, and glad this did not impact your stay. We hope to welcome you back to Little Herdwick in the future. Property Owner
Natalie August 2020

“The cottage was really lovely and everything we hoped it would be.”

Our only negative feedback would be the lack of onsite parking. We understood that this was difficult due to the location, but nevertheless, it made our holiday slightly more difficult than it otherwise would have been.

- Natalie, August 2020
Rebecca July 2020

“The Little Herdwick is a beautiful property and is in the most fantastic location.”

The property is spacious and well equipped with everything that you could possibly need to have an enjoyable holiday. We have stayed in several properties over the years but we by far, felt the most relaxed at Little Herdwick - so much so, that before we left we even discussed the possibility of rebooking it for next year!

- Rebecca, July 2020
Stewart July 2020

“A very comfortable, spacious and pleasant cottage, clean, tidy and well equipped and close to the town centre.”

The only drawback was the parking but that's Windermeres problem NOT the cottage.

- Stewart, July 2020
Mr Ben Welsby Jul 2020

“Really nice house.”

Well equipped. Great location. Very clean throughout. Would definitely recommend.

- Mr Ben Welsby, Jul 2020
Ms E Doherty Jul 2020

“Loved our stay, well equipped house that was beautifully decorated.”

Would definitely stay again and recommend!

- Ms E Doherty, Jul 2020
Miss Ellie Doherty Jul 2020

“Loved our stay, well equipped house that was beautifully decorated.”

Would definitely stay again and reccommend.

- Miss Ellie Doherty, Jul 2020
Philip March 2020

“A superb property that exceeded all expectations, extremely well equipped and the owners have clearly taken a great deal of pride in all of the meaningful touches they have made to the property.”

Perfectly situated for exploring the town and the Southern Lakes and I will definitely be returning.

- Philip, March 2020
Ms E Galley Mar 2020

“Fabulous! Probably one of the best houses I have stayed in over the last 15 years!”

Spotless, beautiful decor and everything you would want it to be 'home from home'. Beds are very comfy, duvet and pillows lovely! Thank you and well done!

- Ms E Galley, Mar 2020
Richard February 2020

“The property was more than what we expected.”

Pictures did not do it justice. Modern, contemporary, very clean and welcoming with all that you need. Will definitely stay again

- Richard, February 2020
Claire January 2020

“Had a lovely stay at Little Herdwick.”

Beautifully decorated and a minutes walk to the shops and restaurants. Lots of nice little touches with the sheep theme and the fire made it very cozy. Will definitely come back.

- Claire, January 2020
Mr & Mrs Frain Jan 2020

“We have stayed in a lot of places in The Lakes and this is by far the nicest, and we will definitely stay again.”

- Mr & Mrs Frain, Jan 2020

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 2 x doubles
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen
Living/dining room with woodburning stove.
Oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer
Central heating
TV and WiFi
Fuel (1 complimentary basket of logs) and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Roadside parking with permit. Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub within 0.1 miles.

The property

Perfectly positioned for a holiday full of outdoor adventure, the terraced cottage of Little Herdwick is ideal for a group of four to explore all of the excitement that Cumbria has to offer. Found at the centre of the action of Windermere within the Lake District National Park, this desirable location is perfect for a getaway full of fun. Be greeted into the homely abode by a captivating open-plan living/dining area, with a woodburning stove taking centre stage in the room providing an extra sense of comfort in the cooler months. Take a seat within one of the stylish sofas in the sitting area and flick on the television for a film night, or sit around the dining table together for an evening of board games, as well as this making a great spot for more formal dining occasions. Following through to the rear of the property will bring you to the kitchen, where you can find all of the essentials to assist you in your culinary requirements, as well as this room being a fantastically contemporary-styled spot for the chef of the group to enjoy. On the first floor are two equally delightful bedrooms, serviced by a shared, gleaming shower room, this floor is perfect for the whole group to catch up on their rest after a day of adventure. Enjoy some time on the decking in the mornings before heading out to explore the wonder of the town, a great spot for your morning coffee. Windermere is home to all of the simplicities of amenities, shops and eateries you could wish for, as well as hosting a golf course, a wondrous lake with various watersporting opportunities and stunning surrounding views. Explore the lands by foot or bike, or even climb up the encompassing peaks if you're feeling adventurous. In easy reach of Ambleside, Kendal and Keswick, Little Herdwick is a wondrous base for a retreat to Cumbria.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

WINDERMERE

Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 8.7 miles.

The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the additional attraction of a boat ride to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Grizedale Forest Park is within easy driving distance and is home to a range of activities including many good walks, mountain biking and the 'Go Ape' adventure park. The region also boasts many National Trust properties as well as a variety of water sports for those who prefer a more adrenaline-fuelled trip. Children will enjoy a trip to the 'World of Beatrix Potter' in Bowness whilst the villages of Grasmere, Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains are all within easy reach.

This property offers the following short breaks:

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Reviews & Ratings

“Absolutely fantastic stay!”

“Little Herdwick is a lovely place to stay!”

“A fabulous property with everything we needed.”

“This was our second Christmas in your lovely cottage and it did not disappoint.”

“Beautiful cottage with everything you need for your stay.”

“An absolutely fabulous holiday home!”

“Home from home.”

“This is our second visit to the little Herdwick ,Warm and welcoming Spotless clean ,great location, everything you need with in walking distance would highly recommend it.”

“Outstanding!”

“Lovely property within a great location.”

“Well equipped.”

“Fantastic holiday cottage!”

“Loved the property.”

“The cottage was everything you said it was .”

“Fantastic week!”

“Loved our stay!”

“Beautiful property in an amazing location.”

“We didn’t want to go home!”

“Beautiful cottage with everything you need, definitely one of the best we've ever rented, spotlessly clean, lovely welcome box and so convenient for the town's restaurants and shops.”

“2nd visit to this wonderful cottage.”

“Excellent cottage - comfortable and well appointed.”

“Beautiful place to stay.”

“We like this property and this was our 3rd visit.”

“Fantastic property, beautifully furnished, very comfortable, in a great location near to shops, galleries and some wonderful eateries, particularly the tapas bar, Tapios.”

“Firstly, can I say that our holiday was for my husband's 60th birthday and the moment we stepped into Little Herdwick we both just went "WOW".”

“Really terrific cottage, only negative was master bed too small/short and i'm not 6ft.”

“We loved our week at little Herdwick.”

“Great property, great location, clean and comfortable.”

“Fantastic cottage, extremely clean!”

“Little Herdwick is a 1st class holiday home within a 1st class location.”

“Was fabulous, spotless, trendy , central , cosy , loved it !”

“What a fantastic holiday cottage, it had everything that you needed and a little welcoming gift on arrival.”

“2nd stay at Little Herdwick - could not reccomend enough!”

“The property was is fabulous and we loved our stay at little Herdwick, everything about the property was great even the location in the centre of Windermere.”

“What a beautiful cottage, it was spotless.”

“This should say 5star.”

“Lovely clean house with so many nice touches including christmas decorations and tree.”

“Another great stay, very nice house, very homely.”

“Beautiful property.”

“Fabulous property.”

“We have just arrived back home after our stay at herdwick, we had an amazing 5 days here a home from home, close facilities everything you need, no need for a car which we didn't have, lovely lake cruise near by.”

“Excellent stay will definitely be back!”

“Brilliant cottage !”

“Second visit to this cottage.”

“Great house, great location.”

“Little Herdwick is a beautiful holiday cottage.”

“Beautiful cottage, very well equipped for a comfortable home from home stay”

“Have enjoyed our stay, very comfortable cottage and well equipped.”

“Very comfortable house, in an ideal location.”

“Really lovely, amazing, cottage felt really homely!”

“Cottage was beautiful - had everything we needed and really clean when we arrived!”

“Thanks for a fantastic time.”

“A beautiful cottage, which made for a beautiful week in the lakes!”

“Beautiful House, wonderful house.”

“Fantastic Cottage, cosy and comfy and well equipped.”

“It was great ,after lockdown.”

“Enjoyable stay in a well equipped and lovely comfortable cottage”

“Fabulous Cottage, very very comfortable and cosy and in a great location.”

“This is a fantastic house.”

“Lovely Stay, spotless and homely.”

“Beware of Borris making another announcement the day after you arrive”

“Lovely cottage and amazing sheep decorations!”

“Brilliant cottage, had everything we needed, ideal location and will be recommending!”

“Great property to stay in, everything you need is there and ideally located”

“Probably the "Best" property (in its price range/location), we have stayed in at The Lakes over the last decade!”

“Lovely Cottage.”

“Lovely cottage, great location.”

“Fantastic lovely touches, prefect location.”

“We have loved staying here!”

“The cottage is in an excellent location.”

“The cottage was really lovely and everything we hoped it would be.”

“The Little Herdwick is a beautiful property and is in the most fantastic location.”

“A very comfortable, spacious and pleasant cottage, clean, tidy and well equipped and close to the town centre.”

“Really nice house.”

“Loved our stay, well equipped house that was beautifully decorated.”

“Loved our stay, well equipped house that was beautifully decorated.”

“A superb property that exceeded all expectations, extremely well equipped and the owners have clearly taken a great deal of pride in all of the meaningful touches they have made to the property.”