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.

Townend Farmhouse is a beautiful self-catering holiday home on the western shores of Lake Ullswater, surrounded by breathtaking scenery in all directions. The traditional four-bedroom farmhouse has been refurbished throughout with families in mind while still maintaining many of the original features, including the exposed wooden beams and mullioned stone windows. Four fabulous bedrooms, two double and two singles, plus two bathrooms. Three of the four bedrooms benefit from views of Ullswater and the surrounding fells, especially the main bedroom with a coffee table and chairs situated in front of the sash widow. It is a great space to relax with a book and admire the views. One dog is permitted. Travel cot and high chair on request. Parking for two cars.

Watermillock is a small hamlet situated on the western 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, which is the nearest large town where 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 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 many nearby attractions including Aira Force Waterfalls, or continue all the way, 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 Perith where you can explore the ruins of Penrith Castle. The Bus service is particularly cost-effective now with att single fares capped at GBP2.00 until the end of 2024! Nearby Locations: Penrith: 7-Miles Keswick: 15-miles Windermere: 19-Miles