Herdwick Cottage

4.9★

5 Guests
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Sky TV
Broadband / WiFi

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

16 Customer Review(s)

Jennifer
October 2024

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”

The cottage is beautifully furnished and very well equipped. The welcome goodies were much appreciated. Brampton is a lovely village and the cottage is ideally situated for easy access to the shops. The only downside is the church bells which chime throughout the night.

The cottage is beautifully furnished and very well equipped. The welcome goodies were much appreciated. Brampton is a lovely village and the cottage is ideally situated for easy access to the shops. The only downside is the church bells which chime throughout the night.

- Jennifer, October 2024

Thankyou Jennifer. So glad you liked my cottage. We love the bells! Property Owner
Annabelle September 2024

“This cottage is gorgeous.”

Sally the owner has paid so much attention to detail. Decor is lovely, bed very comfortable and kitchen equipped with everything you could possibly need. Welcome pack was very much appreciated. Would not hesitate to recommend

- Annabelle, September 2024

Thankyou so much Annabelle. I do enjoy welcoming guests and it’s a bonus when I know they enjoy staying at Herdwick Cottage. Property Owner
Lloyd September 2024

“The cottage was a fantastic place to stay.”

We loved the personal touches the owner had added around the place and it was very clean and welcoming. We will definitely be looking to book with Sykes Cottages again for our next UK holiday. We will be going to direct. Etc time rather than through Expedia who messed up the original booking.

- Lloyd, September 2024

Thankyou so much Lloyd. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Conor August 2024

“Nice property, clean and with everything you need for a short stay.”

We really enjoyed ourselves, thank you very much.

- Conor, August 2024

Thankyou Conor. So glad you liked Herdwick Cottage. Property Owner
Hayley February 2024

“The cottage was clean, well maintained and well equipped with everything we needed and more.”

The beds were comfortable and the cottage was warm and homely. Our only negative was the church bells that go through the night. Not great if you are a light sleeper.

- Hayley, February 2024
Anne January 2024

“Our second visit to Herdwick Cottage and it won't be our last.”

The cottage is clean, warm, well equipped and brilliantly located for walking in a village with all the facilities you could want.

- Anne, January 2024
Lesley December 2023

“The property was very clean and very well equipped.”

The lovely welcome hamper and Christmas decorations added to our family Christmas get together. A little confused by where "at the back" is for second vehicle parking. The parking space marked out for the cottage was fine but our second vehicle went to a free car park not too far away. Took us a while to fathom the heating, which was easy to use in the end. The child lock on the hob also provided an initial challenge but having the instructions was a great help. Wonderful shower and lovely large towels! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, inspite of very poor weather.

- Lesley, December 2023
Michael October 2023

“Herdwick Cottage is amongst the best places we have ever stayed in.”

The colours of the decor are excellent with friendly sheep watching you in every room. The quality of the kitchen and everything in it were the best we have ever experienced. There was just one thing you should be aware of before you book. If you are a light sleeper then this cottage might not be for you. The nearby church clock chimes on every quarter hour with each hour throughout the night marked with the corresponding amount of loud bongs. One of us got used to it by half way through the week, the other never did despite using earplugs. As much as we loved the cottage and the town and surrounding area we unfortunately won’t be able to return.

- Michael, October 2023
Paul July 2023

“Brilliant cottage with everything provided and then some.”

Beds and couches were very comfortable. The town is a good base for lots of attractions with a lovely independent food centre five minutes walk away. Hadrians Wall, Roman Army Museum and Vindolanda are nearby and well worth visiting. Parking at The Sill Centre and walking along the wall to Sycamore Gap is really unforgettable whatever the weather. Kids and adults enjoyed the Lakeland Pencil Museum. Good food and huge ice creams at Hayton Farm just along on A69. (The single bedroom was uncomfortably hot as the skylight would not open, so needs looking at)

- Paul, July 2023
Janice June 2023

“Gorgeous clean cottage ,was a bit disappointed with the location was not ...”

Gorgeous clean cottage ,was a bit disappointed with the location was not expecting it to be situated in a courtyard with other properties ,but as I say lovely position for any outings you cared to go on

- Janice, June 2023
Helen Jane June 2023

“Beautiful sheep decor.”

Very comfortable and spotlessly clean. Lots of extras such as guidebooks and maps. Well stocked with kitchen implements. Quick bus ride to Carlisle.

- Helen Jane, June 2023
Linda May 2023

“Recently returned from a lovely stay at Herdwick cottage.”

Everything in the cottage is of a very high quality, there is everything you could possibly need for a self catering holiday. The owner really has thought of everything. Thank you Sally. Brampton is a lovely town, the centre being a short walk from the cottage. It is in such a good position to visit so many places of interest whether you are a keen walker or like us by car

- Linda, May 2023
Roger April 2023

“Very comfortable cottage for the two of us in the market town of Brampton.”

Good walking area

- Roger, April 2023
Anne September 2022

“Herdwick Cottage was a perfect holiday base; clean, comfortable, really well-equipped and a short walk from a lovely market town with a good variety of shops, cafes and restaurants.”

- Anne, September 2022
Ann September 2022

“Fantastic cottage.”

..newly refurbished to an outstanding standard. Everything you want or need for a holiday. The situation in Brampton is excellent just outside the main street in a lovely quiet mews. The owner certainly knows what people need for a walking holiday in Cumbria. We are in our late seventies now so our walks are less strenuous and there are plenty of these in the countryside around Brampton. Thank you so much.

- Ann, September 2022
Mohammed August 2022

“Amazing cottage.”

Fully stocked - from the kitchen to the bedrooms. The decor is fantastic. The beds are very comfortable as is the property. Very safe and secluded. Would have like a hoover to give the carpet a once over in the evening. That said the place was spotless when we arrived. There was a welcome gift left by sally, which was greatly appreciated. Thank you Sally. Continue as you are. It really is perfect.

- Mohammed, August 2022

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x king, 1 x twin, 1 x single
Bathroom with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Kitchen/diner
Sitting room
Gas central heating
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and wine cooler
Smart TV with Sky Cinema and WiFi, 2 x Echo Dot, Pure CD player with bluetooth and Radio
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
One well-behaved dog allowed
Front patio with furniture
Allocated parking for 2 cars, 1 at the front and 1 at the back
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.1 miles and pub 0.2 miles NO PETS are allowed at this property from 1st January 2025.

The property

Nestled in the market town of Brampton in Cumbria on the fringes of the Lake District National Park and close to Hadrian’s Wall Path is Herdwick Cottage.

This beautifully presented cottage is just a five-minute stroll into the centre of Brampton and is an ideal base for walkers and families exploring Cumbria and the Scottish Borders.

After a busy day hiking, cycling, or wandering, kick off your walking boots before sinking into one of the plush velvet green sofas and flicking on the Smart TV; give your feet a rest and unwind here before preparing dinner in the fully equipped kitchen/diner.

The rustic wooden dining table is a good space for five to dine together, maybe with a glass of wine or perhaps wander onto the patio surrounded by a pretty garden with the sound of the church clock of St Martin’s.

When sleep calls, retire to any of the bedrooms: there is a king size double, a twin and a single room all serviced by a sleek modern bathroom.

Brampton offers a range of amenities including friendly pubs, Berry’s Tearoom, Cranston’s Foodhall, farm shop and gift shops.

Spend the day exploring the historic and beautiful Lanercost Priory close to Hadrian’s Wall; walk around the stunning Talkin Tarn; visit some of the many historic sites such as Birdoswald Roman Fort, or maybe wander in the beautiful and ancient Miltonrigg Woods.

All these are within a ten-mile radius of Brampton.

The Pennine Way is an amazing long-distance trail only half an hour’s drive away within the North Pennines AONB and The Lake District National Park is filled with walks and trails where you can experience yet more breath-taking countryside of Cumbria.

Choose Herdwick Cottage as your base for a relaxing countryside retreat to Brampton, Cumbria.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

BRAMPTON, CUMBRIA

Carlisle 10 miles.

The market town of Brampton is the ideal base for exploring Hadrian’s Wall. The town boasts a rich and colourful history going back to the Roman occupation, Border reivers from Scotland and the Jacobite uprisings, plus bonnie Prince Charlie established his headquarters in one of the old buildings in Brampton. In the centre of the town is Moot Hall, which was built in 1817, and now houses the Tourist Information Centre, and there is a large motte to the east of the town, which is 135 feet high and has the statue of the 7th Earl of Carlisle on it. A few miles outside Brampton is Talkin Tarn Country Park. It covers 120 acres of farmland and woodland, 65 of which make up the Tarn, a 10,000 year old glacial lake, fed by underwater springs. Two miles away is Gelt Woods, which is an ancient woodland and RSPB nature reserve and has the River Gelt running through it. Brampton is a wonderful base for exploring this historic and scenic area.

NO PETS are allowed at this property from 1st January 2025.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”

“This cottage is gorgeous.”

“The cottage was a fantastic place to stay.”

“Nice property, clean and with everything you need for a short stay.”

“The cottage was clean, well maintained and well equipped with everything we needed and more.”

“Our second visit to Herdwick Cottage and it won't be our last.”

“The property was very clean and very well equipped.”