Herdwick Cottages is one of the last independent holiday letting agents in the Lake District. As a family-run business, we pride ourselves on excellent customer service and going that extra mile to ensure you have a memorable holiday in the beautiful Lake District. Herdwick Cottages operates as an agent on behalf of the owner is administering the bookings between the guest and the owner. We do not own any of the properties that we market.

Situated on the northern shores of Ullswater in the hamlet of Watermillock, No 3 Gowbarrow Cottages is one of three stone-built cottages dating back to 1922. They were formerly used as accommodation for staff working at the nearby Leeming House (now a hotel). Each has a pretty garden to the front, which offers great views of the fells. No 3 is the end terrace cottage, which spans two floors. The ground floor comprises a fully-equipped kitchen at the back of the building, with modern appliances, including the all-important dishwasher (who wants to do the dishes on holiday, right?). To the front of the building is the open-plan living room and dining room, a brilliant space for family or friends to gather for a meal or perhaps to relax in front of the roaring wood-burning fire while watching a film on Netflix. The views of the garden and the fells from the living room area are wonderful. Upstairs are the three bedrooms: One king-size double and two twin bedrooms. The Garden is enclosed but not escape-proof.

Watermillock is a small hamlet situated on the northern shores of Ullswater, a 5-minute drive from Pooley Bridge and the northern tip and a 10-minute drive from Patterdale and Glenridding and the southern tip of the Lake. The area is easily accessible from the M6 Motorway (Junction 40) at Penrith, the nearest large town. Here, you will find a choice of supermarkets, petrol stations, and the Penrith Train Station, which is a stop on the west coast mainline between London and Scotland. You'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to walking, with many routes nearby, including the Gowbarrow, Helvellyn Range, Place Fell and High Street. Conveniently, there is a bus stop nearby to reach these destinations without the car. You can catch the 508 bus service to nearby attractions, including Aira Force Waterfalls, or continue over Kirkstone Pass to Windermere. An added benefit is all single-journey bus fares throughout Cumbria are capped at GBP2.00 per person. In the opposite direction is Rheged Centre or further to Penrith, where you can explore the ruins of Penrith Castle. The bus service is particularly cost-effective now, with single fares capped at GBP2.00 until the end of 2024! Nearby Locations: Penrith: 7-Miles Keswick: 15-miles Windermere: 19-Miles