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.

Three Bridges is a traditional two-bedroom Victorian terraced house on the outskirts of the attractive market town of Ulverston. The house has benefited from a complete refurbishment in 2025 and is surprisingly spacious inside with good-sized bedrooms. The brand new kitchen and bathroom facilities are very smart and you have a choice of seating areas in which to relax. The property is on the main road (A590) with a pavement route into Ulverston centre, which is 1 mile away. The nearby village of Swarthmoor has a pub which is a 10-minute walk away. The property is in a handy location for exploring the Furness Peninsula, and there's easy access to both the southern Lake District and coastal areas. Private parking for two cars 30m down road. Travel cot and high chair on request.

Ulverston: Your Cosy Cumbrian Escape Ulverston isn't your typical tourist trap. This little gem on the edge of the Lake District is perfect for a relaxing getaway packed with history, stunning scenery, and enough pubs to keep you happy for days. Ulverston is a traditional and historic small market town - think cobbled streets, Georgian architecture, small cosy pubs, independent shops and cafes and bracing walk up to an inland 'lighthouse' . Read on... Located in south-western Cumbria,Ulverston is within a few miles of the Furness coastline, and a must-do is a trip to the woodland / seaside walk at the amazing Buddhist temple at Conishead Priory. Here there is a meditation centre and the Centre for World Peace (see if you can make that happen...). If fell walks are your thing, the Coniston range is only a 30-minute drive away and you can easily reach other Lake District gems such as Hawkshead, Ambleside, and Windermere lake. In Ulverston itself, you'll find unique shops and cafes, such as the two bookshops and the Fourpence Cafe - a quirky place like no other. For evening entertainment, there are live performances and cinema at the listed Art Deco Coro nation Hall (visit The Coro). For a leg stretch, walk up through Ford Park to reach 'The Hoad', which is a hilltop copy of the original Eddystone lighthouse and the 'lighthouse without a light'. From here, you get great views of the town spread out below, and Morecambe Bay beyond. Ulverston is known as the 'Festival Town', with a big variety of events throughout the year. Check out this website for everything Ulverston has to offer. Ulverston: Small town, big charm: So ditch the crowds and embrace Ulverston's unique blend of history, cosiness, and stunning scenery. Whether you're a history buff, an outdoor adventurer, or need a pub crawl with a view, Ulverston promises a memorable escape. Coniston: 14 Miles Cartmel (Cartmel Racecourse and Cartmel Priory): 12 Miles Newby Bridge (for...