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.

Ghyll Foot is a cute two-bedroom property in a magical setting in Patterdale, surrounded by majestic mountain views and just a mile away from Ullswater. All on ground level, Ghyll Foot is the lower portion of the house that is occasionally visited by the property owners. The property is in a peaceful position at the foot of Place Fell and just a few steps from the famous Ullswater Way walking route, as well as lots of other routes, including the unforgettable lakeshore walk along Ullswater. Great views both inside and out and the all important comfortable beds and sofa after your day on the fells. Beautiful, secluded gardens with outdoor furniture and generous parking. The village pub is within easy walking distance. Smoking and vaping are not permitted indoors, and no EV charging facilities are available on site. Pets are no longer permitted at this property.

Patterdale is a picturesque village situated southern end of Ullswater Lake. This Lakeland village benefits from two pubs, The White Lion, and Patterdale Hotel, and a pretty church, which is a favourite starting point for walks. The 508 bus route operates between Penrith and Windermere, passing the end of the lane. There is a village shop and mini-market in Glenrididing for grocery essentials, an outdoor gear shop, cafe, and a National Park information centre. Adjacent to Patterdale, within walking distance, is Glenridding village and the Glenridding Ullswater Steamer pier. You can hop on board one of the steamers to Howtown, Aira Force (seasonally) or further to the northern shores of Ullswater Lake at Pooley Bridge. The fabulous Ullswater Way footpath can be joined directly from the cottage, and hugs the eastern shore to Pooley Bridge via Howtown. Without needing to use your car, there are several popular fell walks you can start from the cottage, including the Striding Edge path up to Helvellyn, Place Fell, High Street, Glenridding Dodd, the Helvellyn range, Fairfield and St Sunday Crag, so you'll be spoilt for choice! The Ullswater Steamers ply the entire length of Ullswater, with the main departure points being at Glenridding and Pooley Bridge. The steamers also stop at Howtown to allow for a lakeshore walk back to Glenridding, or vice versa. There is also a seasonal service stopping at Aira Force, one of the Lake District's most impressive waterfalls, with lovely woodland walks through the National Trust land between the lake and the waterfall. The famous village of Ambleside is a 30-minute drive away, over the dramatic Kirkstone Pass, where you have a variety of pubs, restaurants and cafes. At the northern tip of Windermere Lake, you can again hop on board one of the Windermere Lake Cruises to Bowness Pier, or further to Lakeside at the southern tip, where you'll find the Lakeside Aquarium and Haverthwaite Steam Railway. This is truly a special...