Herdwick Cottages

Herdwick Cottages Self Catering Holidays and Large Group Accommodation For a Get Together.

Local, Independent family owned Holiday Letting Agency offering Luxury Cottages Lodges Glamping Pods and Shepherds Huts up North in the Lake District Yorkshire Dales and Lancashire.

Our first attempt at an Itinerary! 😆 We know there is a lot to do in the Lakes, and 3 days may not even scratch the surf...
01/09/2026

Our first attempt at an Itinerary! 😆

We know there is a lot to do in the Lakes, and 3 days may not even scratch the surface of activities that you want to plan and do, but we have put together a small checklist for first-time visitors! 📝

With a variety of local knowledge in our team, we are always looking to give out tips and recommendations to visitors ☺️

Let us know in the comments if you would like to see more itineraries, whether that’s focused around the best food spots🍕, walking routes 🥾, places to stay🏡 … you name it!

- Chloe at Herdwick Cottages ☺️

📍 Bonscale House, Howtown - the house enjoys an elevated position with uninterrupted 180-degree views across Ullswater a...
30/08/2026

📍 Bonscale House, Howtown - the house enjoys an elevated position with uninterrupted 180-degree views across Ullswater and the surrounding fells!🤩

🛌 Sleeps 10
🐾 Dog Friendly
🚗 Parking
🎲 Games Room
🔗 https://hcott.co.uk/usj7t

What events are we looking forward to next month? 😀🐮 Westmorland County Show (9th & 10th): A fantastic day out and voted...
27/08/2026

What events are we looking forward to next month? 😀

🐮 Westmorland County Show (9th & 10th): A fantastic day out and voted as one of the UK's favourite shows! Livestock shows, food and drink tents, over 400 trade stands, plus lots more!

🐏 Eskdale Show (26th): Home of the world champion Herdwick sheep!! A traditional agricultural event, including competitions, entertainment, livestock and much more.

🧑‍🍳 Taste Cumbra Cockermouth (26th & 27th): A free-to-attend day out, with producer stalls, demonstrations, street parties, fairground rides and again... lots more to discover.

🏰 Hutton-in-the-Forrest (Various dates): Hutton-in-the-Forrest will be hosting a variety of events in September, including an animal rescue dog show, an airfield walk and 'Apple Day'. Check their site for info!

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We're looking forward to another month of events in the Lakes. Are you planning to attend any of the events above, or is there another event you'd recommend? Let us know in the comments.

📢 We're Looking for Self-Employed Cleaners / Cleaning Teams!Due to a number of new properties coming on board, Herdwick ...
26/08/2026

📢 We're Looking for Self-Employed Cleaners / Cleaning Teams!

Due to a number of new properties coming on board, Herdwick Cottages is looking for self-employed cleaners or an established cleaning team to support our holiday cottages in the Central Lakes (Ambleside area) and Kendal.

✅ Must be self-employed
✅ Must have your own Public Liability Insurance
✅ Reliable, professional, and able to maintain high standards of cleanliness

If you have availability in your schedule and would like to work with a friendly, local holiday cottage agency, we'd love to hear from you!

📧 Email: [email protected]
Please feel free to share this post with anyone who may be interested.

What would be your most important amenity to have at a large cottage?A. Hot tub🫧B. Games Room🎲 C. Sauna🧖D. All en-suite ...
23/08/2026

What would be your most important amenity to have at a large cottage?
A. Hot tub🫧
B. Games Room🎲
C. Sauna🧖
D. All en-suite bedrooms🛁

📍Ellie's Lodge in Ulverston has all 5 (and more!)... take a look for yourself: https://hcott.co.uk/uhTWl

📍 Garden Cottage, tucked away in the much-loved Lake District village of Brigsteer!💥 15% off last-minute stays until 4th...
21/08/2026

📍 Garden Cottage, tucked away in the much-loved Lake District village of Brigsteer!

💥 15% off last-minute stays until 4th September
🛌 Sleeps 3
🐾 Dog Friendly
🍻 Pub within 1 mile
🔗 https://hcott.co.uk/uslkO

5 short walk ideas for your next visit to the Lakes! ⛰️🌿⛰️ Silver How, Nab Scar & Black Fell are also Wainwrights, if yo...
19/08/2026

5 short walk ideas for your next visit to the Lakes! ⛰️🌿

⛰️ Silver How, Nab Scar & Black Fell are also Wainwrights, if you are looking to tick some off this year!

Follow for more walk inspo!

📍 Riverside, CaldbeckThe owners of Riverside have taken great care to create a lovely, homely feel throughout the cottag...
17/08/2026

📍 Riverside, Caldbeck

The owners of Riverside have taken great care to create a lovely, homely feel throughout the cottage!🏡
🛌 Sleeps 4
🍻 Pub within 1 mile
⭐ Top rated in 2025
🔗 https://hcott.co.uk/useCz

16/08/2026

We can see why guests don’t want to go home📸🙌🏼

Address

Herdwick House, 53 A-B Highgate Yard 57
Kendal
LA94ED

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+441539312290

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