Lake District Cottages, Pods & Lodges

Independent Lake District Cottage Company

Herdwick Cottages is the trusted choice when it comes to booking a Lake District holiday cottage.

Our Lake District cottages offer luxurious and comfortable surroundings with all the modern amenities you could wish for. With a wide selection of options to choose from, Herdwick Cottages offers something to suit any budget and requirement.

You can choose from cosy cottage retreats or larger family-sized lodges with spectacular views of the stunning Lakeland countryside. Each property has been lovingly furnished and fitted with everything you need for a relaxing break in the Lake District’s outdoor paradise. From on-site facilities such as gardens and private parking to thoughtful touches like welcome hampers and complimentary toiletries, Herdwick Cottages ensures a stress-free experience for visitors of all ages.

So why not make your next Lake District Cottage Holiday something special by booking with Herdwick Cottages today?

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Popular Locations

We have excellent self-catering holiday cottages in many popular Lake District holiday destinations, from the bustling honeypots of Windermere and Ambleside to the quieter reaches of the Lake District National Park, including Ulverston, Buttermere and Bampton Common near Ullswater. Browse our properties by location.

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Herdwick Cottages is a family-run holiday cottage letting business based in Kendal, Cumbria. We offer an ever-growing choice of cottages and apartments to rent, as well as glamping units and lodges across the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.

Holiday Cottages in the Lake District are an excellent option for UK-based holidays, especially for couples, families and groups of friends. It offers spectacular scenery, beautiful attractions, and many fell walks that offer majestic views! Herdwick Cottages offers holiday accommodation across Windermere, Ambleside, Kendal, Kirkby Lonsdale, Ulverston, Buttermere, Cockermouth, SedberghEden Valley, Penrith & Ullswater.

There, you will find water sports, land sports, adrenaline activities, festivals and pretty much everything else to meet guests’ needs – plus a fantastic choice of award-winning restaurants, pubs and cafes!

Booking through Herdwick Cottages will give you the peace of mind that comes with using a reputable agent who always puts the customer first.

Herdwick Cottages Supports the Great North Air Ambulance Service

We are also pleased to support the Great North Air Ambulance Service by allowing guests to add a voluntary donation when booking. For each £1 donated, we will donate the same!

Guest Donations Herdwick Donation Match Total Donation
2022 £180 £180 £360
2023 £535 £535 £1070

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