Herdwick Cottage

Lovely cottage ideal for our little dog Charlie.

The weather was good unfortunately the local pub had closed down so that was the only disappointment apart from that really had a lovely time would go back again.

This is our fourth visit to Herdwick and won’t be the last Couldn’t find visitors book and no milk and cake as previous but clean and cosy

We have stayed in Cark previously and are not disappointed this time either.

The Cottage was comfortable and clean and suitable for all our needs. We enjoyed our visit to Holker Hall which was only a short walk away from the Cottage. We visited Windermere, Cartmel and of course Grassmere to buy the delicious gingerbread. We walked the many paths within the area and enjoyed the beauty of the local scenery and wildlife. This area is perfect for hill walkers and ramblers alike. It is a great central location to all the lake district’s tourist attractions. We will no doubt be back.

Perfect cottage in beautiful rural location, but easily accessible by train.

An absolutely lovely setting for this cottage with outdoor seats and a babbling brook at the front.

Friendly pub 50 yards away. Cottage was warm, plenty of hot water and everything worked as it should …. Good internet, telly fine, clean kitchen with everything you’d expect. There was even a cupboard left empty to put stuff. A whole cupboard full of books and games. Nice laminate flooring so you could enter out of the rain and sort yourself out without feeling guilty about muddy wet dogs. Very quiet at night and we found 3 day walks from the door. Friendly neighbours, Local shop… this is somewhere I’d come back to. I had a great week!

Lovely cosy cottage and a great base for exploring the area.

Whilst the location was great as were the neighbors the cottage needed a good thorough cleaning.

The dishwasher, washing machine smelt. The towels were old/poor nothing matched in fact I've thrown better out. Tea towels nasty smell. The settee was most uncomfortable, the wood stove had been made up for me but was not emptied of ash and really full up. I even cleaned the inside of the living room window it was so dirty I couldn't see out. I've no idea when the floor was last mopped and there was the most disgusting stain on the piece of carpet at the front door which was obvious what it was some poor dog that needed to get out. I think the property was too small to accommodate 3 dogs as advertised. I was staying for 3 weeks from the USA and was so disappointed. I wonder when Sykes last reviewed the property? One more thing, I tried to get in touch with Sykes before I left from the States I called the customer service # and waited 20mins for someone to answer my call all to no avail. A 20 minute call on hold from the states was not cheap. A 3 week stay with no one cleaning, changing linen even doing a flick round was very disappointing. Then to be asked to leave the property clean, hoovered etc. for the next guest was rather insulting. I come over usually twice a year and have never stayed in a Sykes property before and will not be staying in one again.

Lovely stay perfect setting very peaceful

The cottage is in a great position .

Village shop and railway station within five minutes walk . Lovely neighbours . However the owner seems to be struggling to keep standards up . It is not 'immaculate' as described by Sykes .

Excellent stay.

Loved the added extras. Fresh milk flowers. Chocolates and fruit. Oven needs attention. Front garden area needs attention. Other than that fab stay would recommend. Great walks and easy access to other places to visit.

We’ve just returned home from a week at Herdwick cottage.

Whilst the location of the cottage is perfect, the neighbours very friendly, and the surrounding villages of Cartmel, Grange, and Arnside (a short train ride away) are beautiful, the cottage itself, although quite comfortable, falls a little short of ‘Sykes’ description of being “immaculately-presented” .It is tired and needs some TLC. A lot of the crockery is chipped, bed linen and towels have worn thin, the shower screen in the bathroom requires some attention in order to stop the bathroom flooding, the plinth beneath the dishwasher needs trimming and fixing to avoid being dislodged every time the dishwasher is opened, there is very limited storage space for provisions, and a general redecoration of the whole property, paying particular attention to the watermarks on the kitchen ceiling, and tidying up around where the gas boiler has obviously been replaced, wouldn’t go amiss.

The cottage smelled so bad of wet dogs it was impossible to remain in the house and we left early.

The general cleanliness wasn't that good either. To add to that the customer service from Sykes has been atrocious! They just don't want to know and you can never get through to their customer services. Will never use them again.

Lovely cottage would love to stay again

Many thanks for a lovely holiday at your holiday property, Andy & Deb

Gorgeous cottage, very comfortable stay.

Had everything we needed and more. Would recommend to others.

A lovely homely cottage, really enjoyed our stay

We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage, great location.

The locals (that we met) were very friendly. The welcome pack was a nice touch,including the treats for our dog. Lots to do in the surrounding area.

The cottage was charming had everything we needed.

The carpet was a bit stained but other than that the cottage was lovely and clean welcome pack and flowers were a nice touch. Lots of walks around the village nice pubs but one had closed another had closed for two weeks but the Engine was nice very old worldly

Had a great week in this cozy little cottage will recommend to friends and family.

This was the second time this year, that we have stayed in this cottage.

That shows how happy we were with this holiday let. the only reason we gave, one mark less for comfort, is that, we like a really firm mattress. We still slept OK, however. The cottage is ideal for two, plus a dog, and has walks close by. Try Caton Lane, it is a stones throw from the cottage, and leads down to Sandgate. It's a short walk to Holker Hall and the grounds are a good walk for a dog. Deer are on the grounds, so dogs must be kept on a lead. Dogs are allowed in the gardens on a lead. Sizergh Castle, on the way to Kendal, is good for dog walking too. If you go to Sizergh, go early, as the car park is small, and the NT refuse to enlarge it. Sue J

Nice little cottage.

Well equipped. Has a log burner and central heating for cooler days. Ideal location for visiting surrounding tourist spots. Dog friendly. Lots of 'goodies' left for our arrival which was unexpected but much appreciated!!

Had a brilliant holiday at Herdwick cottage Great location… travelled around on the train The cottage was really homely and comfortable Will definitely stay again

This is a lovely little cottage in a nice quiet village, perfect as a base for visiting other areas of the lake district.

The cottage had everything that we needed, it was a lovely touch to have been left with a bowl of fruit, milk in the fridge, tea coffee & sugar and even a bag of treats for our two dogs.

A lovely cosy clean cottage situated in a beautiful area of the lakes, situated in a small village with a small convenient shop and public house.

The cottage as all the amenities you need. Dish washer,washer, 2 decent sized bedrooms and large bathroom with overhead shower.The only downside but wasn't really a problem is no enclosed yard/garden. The welcome package left by the owner was a real treat chocolate and cakes which was enjoyed with a coffee after 4 hours of travelling, and a packet of chews for the dogs. The cottage is in easy reach of the sea , beautiful walks and eating out places that do great meals 5 min drive or a couple of miles walk away. This cottage as everything I would highly recommend it and looking forward to returning later in the year .

Lovely warm welcome on a cold rainy day, heating on, and a welcome pack for us, which even included the dog.

A cosy cottage with all the necessary equipment for us. Near to a well stocked local shop, a bus route, and not far from a station. The local pub unfortunately was not serving food, as they had no chef at present. Just a short walk to Holker Hall, or the village of Flookburgh and one could get a meal. The only downside was the weather, which of course made the cottage so much more important and comfortable! The ideal cottage for exploring the area, and coming 'home' to somewhere warm and welcoming. Thank you Neil & Sue Jones

A lovely cottage in a great location.

We really enjoyed our 3 night stay here. Walks from the doorstep and lots to see in the area.

We love this cottage ,its oir 3rd time and we've booked to go again.

Its warm comfortable and well equiped

Great cottage .

. cosy, quiet and comfortable. Welcome fruit , cakes and dog treats really lovely and thoughtful. Good information about local walks and places of interest. A couple of small things to feedback .. the kitchen knives in the block would benefit from sharpening and a cafetière would be a nice touch. A lovely cottage that met our needs. Thank you

lovely cosy cottage nice and warm definitely stay again next year location was great only 30mins drive away from Windermere.

We had a great break at Herdwick Cottage.

We were a party of 3 adults and 3 dogs, the cottage had everything we needed for our stay. We were greeted with a nice welcome pack with homemade cake and dog treats which was a pleasant start. We had meals in 3 dog friendly pubs. The local pheasant inn which was excellent and The Kings Arms and Royal Oak in Cartmel which were very good. Back garden is not enclosed, but was not a problem for us and the neighbours were all very friendly. Would be very happy to stay here again in the future.

Although the cottage was nice we felt it could improved in some areas that would have made our stay more enjoyable.

There was nowhere to hang coats at all - hooks on the wall behind the front door or somewhere in the kitchen would have been great. A lot of the crockery was chipped and mis matched. Very limited cutlery meant we had to wash up after every meal rather than use the dishwasher. A mat at the back door - as we had such wet weather had to clean floor each time dogs came in. Putting a mirror nearer the plug in bedroom so can see what you doing when drying hair. We did enjoy our stay but with a few improvements my rating would have been height.

lovely little cottage nice welcome pack great location

Have stayed at this cottage several times before.

Location is lovely and handy for exploring South lakes area. It is quite dog friendly although we had an incident with dog at the far cottage trying to attack my youngest dog which put him on high alert for the rest of the holiday so if you are bringing a dog be careful because he roams around free at end of cottages. Few things in the cottage need tweaking- freezer box no longer works and bath hand rail is very loose but otherwise cottage is in good condition.

This is a lovely cottage in an idyllic setting.

The welcome pack was the best I have ever exprienced and thr fresh flowers were a lovely touch.

We had a wonderful stay at Herdwick Cottage.

The welcome pack of fresh tulips, fruit, home baked cake and treats for our dog were such a pleasant surprise. The cottage was lovely and situated in an idyllic location. Having the added pleasure of meeting the property owner before we left allowed us to confirm in person how much we enjoyed our stay as a family.

We had the most fantastic stay at the cottage.

Everything had been thought of and we so appreciated the extra touches, like the generous welcome gifts. It was very well-equipped, cosy and comfortable and we instantly felt at home. The location was great - with a pub, excellent shop and lovely walks on the doorstep. It was so peaceful and friendly and a brilliant base for exploring the South Lakes. We also hugely appreciated our two dogs being able to join us. I highly recommend a stay at Herdwick Cottage - thank you so much.

A great stay at a lovely cosy cottage!

lovely, cosy cottage.

Situated in easy reach of many places in the lake district. Fresh fruit, home made cakes and fresh milk in the fridge were an absolute delight. The stream in front of the cottage was lovely to listen to burbling along. Would definitely recommend this cottage. We had a lovely stay. Thank You.

Nice cottage and an enjoyable stay.

Great location. Unfortunate smell of dog in lounge perhaps a deodoriser needed. Not everyone has dogs!

Great stay couldn’t have been better bowl of fruit ,bottle of wine , biscuits and dog treats on arrival .

Books games and jigsaws all available would highly recommend will return

One thing that would have made our stay better (with our dogs) would have been an enclosed area at the rear of the property.

But conscious it is probably open for access reasons. A sign at the bottom of the stairs saying ‘mind you head, low ceiling’ would have also been welcome!

Have stayed at this cottage a few times as it suits our requirements.

Pretty location and very peaceful. On street parking but I have always found a space nearby but maybe not right outside cottages. Cottage has everything you need, it is very clean and cosy. We didn’t need the logburner this time ( June) but it was all set ready for us. There a is small backyard area with table to sit out it isn’t enclosed if that is important - my 3 dogs are ok with this. I love this area as plenty of lovely dog walks nearby or short drive- along Cartmel peninsula or High Dam or further along to Bardsea. Ulverston nearby has everything you need and good supermarket Booths. I definitely recommend it and we will revisit again.

clean and tidy lovely location would come again

The cottage was lovely.

Very home from home. Lovely location, very clean, everything was in the property I needed.

Great for a couple.

Very cosy and comfortable Clean, tidy and well equipped. We appreciated the welcome pack which is a nice touch. In a central area for sight seeing attractions.

Herdwick cottage was absolutely lovely and home from home with all the facilities you require.

Located in an idyllic spot next to the river in Cark it was super quiet and had great doggie walks from the door. Would highly recommend and will be returning in the Autumn/Winter for another week.

What a beautiful cottage loved our stay here , so relaxing and chill out place just what we need after working all though covid, the dogs loved all the walking round the beautiful Countryside , took them to the beach which was about 15 mins in the car , cottage had anything you need for your break away a lovely welcome pack on the table for us & the dogs , will be booking again to stay ,

A really great stay at Herdwick Cottage.

The place was spotless and there was a fantastic welcome pack waiting for us. A perfect cottage in a perfect location.

Superb cottage, all perfect.

Amazing welcome package, very much appreciated. Cozy, welcoming, cottage. Lovely for Christmas, nicely decorated with tree etc. Major problem parking, 50 yard to struggle from car to cottage, both arriving and leaving in pouring rain. Unloading, a huge problem. Ability to unload at front or back door, was essential in Winter. Not acceptable to arrive with wet luggage, food, provisions. Appart from parking, fabulous break.

Gorgeous cosy cottage.

Well equipped. Lovely welcome goodies even something for the dogs! Definitely recommend and we will stay again.

Lovely little cottage with a really good kitchen.

Just what we wanted. Thank you!

Lovely cosy cottage in a beautiful location, really generous welcome pack.

The cottage was very clean and well equipped.We were very fortunate with the gorgeous weather so we’re able to sit outside next to the stream. Plenty of safe places to walk the dogs and the village has 2 dog friendly pubs both usually serving good food however one didn’t have a chef at the time of our stay. Cark is only 10 - 15 minutes away from Cartmel and Grange over Sands, both lovely villages to explore and enjoy a coffee or a meal. Well located to explore further afield if desired.

The double bed wasnt level probably due to the floor not being level this made it an uncomfortable sleep experience.

Also every time we used the shower the fire alarm went off outside the bathroom door. These two things need addressing. The leather settee was small and uncomfotable and the carpet needed replacing with wood flooring, especially where dogs are. We found it too small compared to what we're used to i.e. a log cabin. It's ideal for a couple but not a couple with a teenager. The outside area of most of the cottages looked a little tired and not as pretty as the picture shown. Also there's not designated parking , it's first come and we had to park along the road which isn't ideal.

Fab cottage in a beautiful, scenic area.

Really cosy. Dogs had a great time! We went out everyday and it’s so beautiful, lots to do and see. There’s lots of lovely pubs to! One thing that did put a dampener on our holiday was there the two pubs that were in the village closed for some days and when open they didn’t have the staff to cater for everyone , so we often had to drive to find somewhere to eat but it was difficult due to staff shortages in the Lake District. We would definitely come back , the scenery is breathtaking.

Amazing little cottage and a great base for the lakes.

Was so quiet and loads of little extras when we arrived! Thank you

Cottage as described and well situated for exploring the lakes peninsular.

Enjoyed our stay and would recommend

Had a fabulous week at Herdwick cottage, fab location and glorious weather and a pub with good food about 500 yards away.

lovely cottage, fresh flowers and gorgeous welcome pack of homemade cake and fresh fruit Had a wonderful stay , will definitely be back!

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Really nice touch to find a greeting card, cake and some treats for the dogs, It made it feel very welcoming and personal.

We were so glad to find a cottage available for just a couple of nights, rather than a full week.

It was absolutely beautiful.

Amazing location for a nice cottage for a small family!

We were we welcomed with so many gifts from home made chocolate cake to fresh flowers.

There was even treats for the dogs. The cottage had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay. The location is perfect for some fabulous local walks but also to drive out to other places in the lake district

The cottage was lovely and warm, comfortable and clean in a great location for the southern outskirts of the Lake District.

We loved coming back to it at the end of our days out.

WHAT A BRILLIANT COTTAGE AND SO WELL LOCATED

I have been to this property on previous occasions and hope to go again.

It is ideal for our requirements. The walks are good for the dogs. The neighbouring natives are friendly and welcoming - as is the owner! A personal observation: on my penultimate evening the lounge light blew. When I checked the fuse box, all the other fuses blew, so there was no power. I could not get a signal on my mobile 'phone, so tried to contact your agents from the nearest Call-box - a spider's nest in Kent's Bank. The first number I dialled did not take calls; the second one gave me a number for emergencies; ninety minutes later, when I had run out of cash, I gave up - 'though I had been assured frequently that my call was extremely important to you. I left a note in the kitchen for the owner who, with local help, managed to fix the problem before the next guests arrived. The owner has been extremely helpful and understanding. I would not wish any other client of yours to have a similar experience Thank you. The following question - "at your discretion."

The cottage and the setting were perfect it was in walking distance of two pubs both of which were welcoming and served good food.

Also the owner of the property went above and beyond to make our stay really lovely.The cottage was really clean and cosy I would book it again.

We had a fabulous time, the cottage was just perfect for our young family and the location was just beautiful.

The cottage was very clean and nicely decorated and the little extras such as the cakes, chocolates, milk etc were just lovely. I would and have already recommended this cottage :-)

A lovely rustic cottage in a beautiful setting.

There is a small river to the front of the property that creates a lovely relaxing atmosphere. The cottage has all the amenities to create a home from home but with a cosy feel. The stone chimney adds charm to this character full cottage and I would definitely recommend a stay here. The only negative would be the mattress on the double bed could benefit with an upgrade.

Lovely cottage in a quiet village great walks lot's to see and do

Just returned from a couple of nights away.

Really lovely little cottage with a beautiful view. Cark is lovely with a fantastic little pub the Engine inn. Lovely food and we were made to feel really welcome. Cartmel which is a short drive away is absolutely beautiful full of little shops and restaurants. The surrounding areas are really stunning and a lovely drive around. If you’re after a relaxing chilled break this is exactly what you need. Would recommend this place.

Perfect cosy cottage with all facilities you require.

Very comfortable bed, wonderful wood burning stove, lovely location. Would highly recommend

Absolutely perfect cosy cottage to be based at to explore the lakes.

We felt at home as soon as we arrived and the owner went out of their way to make you feel welcome with a generous welcome pack for the whole family. The cottage is well equipped and everything has been thought of - we will certainly be going back next year!

Lovely cosy cottage in a quiet village .

.. 25 mins drive to Windermere and Coniston has a lovely break.

Lovely cottage, great location, cannot fault it.

The cottage was superb and in a beautiful location.

Rose & Crown pub highly recommended, pie and pud night (Wednesday) excellent for under a tenner. 2 gripes, firstly the dishwasher was half full with dirty pots and dishes, secondly, I don't pay the amount is costs to then be expected to also be chamber maid before I leave, that's surely a service we pay for, or, are you cutting corners, hence the dirty dishwasher?

Perfect beautiful location the cottage facilities were fantastic had everything you could ever nees and the welcome box was so lovely.

We always find Sykes cottages comfortable and as described.

We appreciated the quality of the accommodation and the fact we could have our dog there too. Despite the rain a great week! The cottage owner quickly sorted out a problem with a leaking toilet.

Just one point, the parking is not as easy as the details suggest.

The village has now got more double yellow line resrictions. This could present a problem for less well able guests. Otherwise it was great and a loveley village to relax in.

Quaint little cottage in a quiet village within easy driving to the Lake District.

Beautiful setting with a stream running past front of cottage. The cottage was well equipped with everything possible one could need. It was like being at home. Linen and towels excellent quality. Mattress on bed could be better but duvet great quality also. Not enclosed for dogs but walks nearby.

everything except the weather

This cottage was in a beautiful area, and lovely and warm ,the problem we had was we hadn't noticed they allowed dogs, for all the cottage was clean it was obviously used a lot by dog lovers.

For this reason we wouldn't use this cottage again,

everything about the cottage was perfect, the only drawback was the open back yard having to keep an eye on the dogs

We enjoyed our stay at Herdwick Cottage,my only reservation was in the fact that the yard is communal behind a row of terrace cottages and our dogs don't stray , but in the main season it could be a problem if there are dogs in a few of the cottages.

Other than that,we were gappy with the cottage and the welcome treats made you feel soecial.Thankyou.

The personal touch of leaving a note and chocolates and tea/coffee etc was lovely

Wonderful setting lovely cottage well equipped over exceeded already high expextstions.

Sykes provides a great service without being overly 'pushy'. Have actually rebooked immediately

This holiday home exceeded our expectations, we had a lovely Christmas welcome pack that was so appreciated and it was like home from home.

We especially appreciated all utensils available to cook a great Christmas dinner and the sloping floor seemed quite level after a couple of glasses of the Prosecco left for us in our welcome pack. We would thoroughly recommend this place and can't wait to come back. Thank you so much, one of our best Christmas's ever!

The cleanliness of this cottage was terrible.

the place had clearly not been vacuumed. there was dog hair and dog biscuits on the floor. such a disappointment. Also one tiny frying pan, no sharp knife and DVD player doesn’t work.

Another wonderful week.

Another wonderful welcome. The weather was wet - but that's what you get, when you visit The Lakes in December. The dogs love the walks - and I love the talks, with the wonderful neighbours of Herdwick. (P.S. If your dogs need a garden, don't go - but the walks give a wonderful glow.) (P.P.S. I only gave a 'met expectations' because I pretty much knew what to expect - and wasn't disappointed.)

A real gem!

Welcome pack most welcome. Ideal for the dogs. Right size for me. Right location for visiting friends and family. Very friendly neighbours - locals and visitors. Didn't want to leave. A pity it's over 330 miles from home!

Lovely cottage.

Had a great stay. Everything we needed was in the cottage. There was a lovely welcome gift of wine cakes fruit flowers and milk. The cottage was in a good position to go out exploring and great walks from the doorstep. Great that we could take three dogs. Even treats gifted for them. Neighbours were lovely. Very quiet location but nice pubs serving good food two minutes walk from the property. Love bakery same distance. Would highly recommend for price and comfort.

We enjoyed our stay and the cottage was comfortable and equipped with everything we needed.

A freshly baked cake, flowers, fruit and wine were a lovely touch.

Lovely, cosy cottage in a very friendly village.

The owner has included lots of things to make self catering easy. Holker Hall is a short stroll away, we popped round for coffee. It is very dog friendly. A nice cottage in an off the beaten track, edge of the Lake District location.

We had a lovely stay and the weather was great!

We could sit in the sun from eight in the morning until ten at night the cottage was spotless but we could not get wifi and some TV programs and a shelf in the bathroom would have been helpful. We would definitely go back again

Beautiful location.

Lovely village. Very friendly people. Although the back is not enclosed the cottage owners left an explanation. We didn't find it a problem with our dogs but Sykes should make it clear as not all dogs are as well behaved as ours.

The cottage was in a lovely location with great amenities close by and within easy access to the National Park.

The locals were very welcoming and we ate at the 3 local establishments and walked to a food fayre at Holker Hall just a 5 minutes walk away. The cottage itself was comfortable enough in most respects but my friend and I both felt our beds to be uncomfortable. The lack of somewhere to hang coats and walking straight into the lounge from the front door onto a cream carpet is a recipe for disaster. Luckily for us it was beautiful weather but I would suggest it would be difficult with dogs if the weather was wet. The nice touch of providing provisions on arrival including dog biscuits and home made cakes with a welcoming card was very pleasant. It is stated that dogs are welcome in the cottage but nowhere does it state until on arrival that they must be locked in the kitchen overnight. Therefore, I would question whether they are actually really welcome! The weather was stunning for our visit to Cumbria and overall it was a very enjoyable experience. I am now hoping that I will not be hounded by Sykes cottages as I was last year trying to encourage me to book my next year's holiday. I appreciate the need for proactive marketing but it bordered on the ridiculous last year and did make me think twice about booking through them again and is the reason for the lower recommendation score.

Lovely little cottage in a tranquil location.

Lots to see and do nearby. Pubs in the village serve delicious food and are both dog friendly. Our favourite though was the Rose and Crown (better selection of food) The cottage is extremely clean and has everything you need for a home from home stay. Locals are very friendly. Highly recommend!