Little Herdwick

If I could give 10 out of 5 stars I would.

Absolutely perfect in everyway. You could ask for nothing. It has all been thought of. From the kitchen , washer/drier to a fabulous shower/bath combo, comfy bed and relaxing family area this property is awesome. I would highly recommend and hope to return in 2028 with my family. A credit to the owners and also the person who cleans the property , it was spotless Thankyou for a fantastic stay.

A beautiful cottage, very comfortable and well furnished.

A ideal location as only a short walk from the station and the town centre. We loved our stay and would highly recommend it.

What a gem of a property!

I've stayed in a few and this one is right up there with the best. A really well stocked kitchen and so nice to have soap and toilet roll, etc! Location was great to get out and about exploring using the buses and we were able to leave the car behind. Parking wasn't an issue thankfully. If I had any negatives, it was only that we didn't find the pillows very comfortable (but I appreciate that is personal taste) and some of the pillow cases were stained a very off-white yellow colour. However, this would not put me off coming back!

Really lovely, comfortable, spacious house in the heart of town.

Bigger than it looks in the pictures. We had a fantastic stay and would be very happy to book again.

I visit the Lake District regularly for an escape from city life and this is without doubt the most beautiful cottage I have stayed in yet.

Beautifully furnished, clean and very convenient for Windermere village. Thank you to the owners for such a wonderful experience.

We loved our stay at Little Herdwick, the location is fantastic, right in the heart of Windermere and walking distance to Bowness and other walking routes.

The house is so cozy and has all the facilities you need for a great stay.

House is beautiful, just off the main road, everything on the door step This is the 2nd time we have stayed and we will book again Look forward to returning

A lovely little cottage right in the heart of Windermere, some places you go to look nothing like the promo photos this one looks exactly like them.

6th time at Little Herdwick.

I think that says it all, however, this property suits our needs exceptionally well. Location is excellent, facilities and overall cleanliness superb, home from home. Looking forward to a return in 2026, fingers crossed

We had a great week in the cottage , very clean & well presented on arrival , comfortable throughout our stay , The second double bedroom is a small double against wall , more difficult for larger & older guests staying , Overall we loved cottage & location is so handy , but on a quiet street .

parking was no problem.

Little Herdwick exceeded our expectations.

It is a beautifully furnished and welcoming cottage. The welcome pack was such a lovely touch too. The cottage had everything needed for a relaxing holiday and its central location and parking permit a real bonus. I would definitely stay there again and highly recommend it.

This is a cosy cottage in an excellent location for Windermere [or walking around the area/ down to Bowness].

The parking permit was great and made our stay much easier. Everything was clean and well-maintained and crockery/ cooking items were well-stocked. The main bedroom is a good size - the second double is small but adequate for a few days. I would recommend this property.

We had a lovely time on holiday made super special by the lovely cottage, which we choose for our accommodation for the week.

It was clean and comfortable, and we were made to feel at home and very welcome. It is ideally situated in Windermere. Parking was easy. I can highly recommend.

Woweee, Little Herdwick is an amazing property, situated in such an ideal location.

As said previously, it is far from little, offering spacious living. We felt right at home as soon as we walked in. Lovely welcome pack which was such an appreciated bonus. Quality of fixtures & fittings had been well thought out & everywhere smelt positively clean & fresh. For us parking was not a problem, although we were blessed with fantastic weather & barely used the car! Top quality accommodation in a beautiful part of the country. Would highly recommend x.

Beautiful house.

Third time staying there and it did not disappoint.

We had a brilliant stay at Little Herdwick.

Like many other reviews, it’s worth calling out that there’s nothing little about it! The open plan design works so well, and the house is just great overall with absolutely everything you could want or need. The welcome basket was a real unexpected bonus and the contents were very generous. The property’s location is amazing and meant that we didn’t have to touch the car from the minute we parked it until it was time to leave. Which was our intention and Little Herdwick helped achieve it. The neighbourhood is quiet, yet literally a stone’s through to the very centre of Windermere. We managed to walk to Bowness-on-Windermere in 20 minutes, too. Like so many others we have found a definite favourite in Little Herdwick and are already planning our next trips! Thank you

Amazing cottage equipped with all the comforts one would find at home.

The place is kept spotlessly clean and everything in the house is top notch. No expense was spared. Loved the furnishings and house decor especially the Little Herdwicks

Perfect cottage, images don’t do it justice.

Much bigger in person but still has a warm cosy vibe

A beautiful home in an amazing location.

The home was beautifully decorated, extremely clean and had everything you could possibly need. The only downside was getting parked at times however this would not stop us returning.

Nothing little about Herdwick!

It's so spacious and thoughtfully decorated. All the liite touches left by the owners were a nice suprise and appreciated. The bed was so comfortable it was hard to get up! We had a few little issues dealt with promptly, even a courtesy call from Mark who takes pride in his home clearly. So well situated literally a few steps away from all windermere has to offer. We will certainly stay again when windermere beckons next time.

5th time here and never disappoints.

Always look forward to going to Little Herdwick and it now feels like home from home. The welcome pack is full of goodies, which is a really nice touch. Hopefully, we shall return again next year.

The property was lovely, as described and very comfortable.

It is tucked away in Windermere so close to everything and a two mins walk from the heart, but away from most traffic. We had a slight hiccup at the beginning and the owner phoned directly to ensure everything went smoothly. We appreciated the call and they are obviously on the ball. Would highly recommend!

We enjoyed our stay thoroughly and would recommend.

The cottage is in a perfect local, just a few minutes walk from Windermere train station and central location in town. Everything was immaculate. The welcome basket was a lovely touch and much appreciated!

Amazing location, fantastic property that was furnished to a very high standard.

We really enjoyed our time here! We had some troubles with the boiler during our stay, which was sorted within a couple hours! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a comfortable base to explore the lakes

Little Herdwick is a lovely property.

It was very clean, spacious and comfortable with everything you might need for a great holiday. The bed is one of the most comfortable I have slept in in a holiday home. The 'Box of Treats' was a lovely surprise. Thank you. The location is perfect. We were able to park opposite the property and didn't use the car again until we went home. The bus service around the Lakes is excellent. We will return.

Lovely comfortable cottage set in the centre of Windermere, nice walk down to Bowness.

Everything we needed, we stayed 2 nights. We had a tiny baby, parents and grandparents, access for pram was easier through backdoor. Welcome pack of drinks and snacks was a nice gesture. We would definitely return.

Really nice stay again at Little Herdwick.

This is our 4th stay at this property and it never disappoints . Always spotlessly clean and the decor is great! We continue to recommend and will come again soon!

Absolutely amazing cottage.

Spotlessly clean and gorgeous interior. The welcome box was a lovely touch. Thank you so much. The location was perfect as well. Would definitely come back again.

There was nothing wrong with the cottage itself, the location was great, decor was lovely, everything you can think of provided, the welcome basket was a nice touch.

The only thing that spoilt it a bit was the fact there are no curtains or blackout blinds in the bedrooms, which meant you were woken up at the crack of dawn, more so in the front bedroom. We’re not the first to comment on this, it has been mentioned in previous reviews and unfortunately the reason we wouldn’t come again.

lovely cottage perfectly positioned for holiday guests using public transport.

we liked the "uncluttered" feel of the cottage, which makes it easier to keep clean, although a brush to sweep the patio would be useful. We will definitely be booking again.

Beautiful property, as described and right in the heart of Windermere.

We had a lovely stay and would highly recommend. The only thing we would change is that there were no recycling facilities - we ended up taking a large bag of plastic, cardboard etc home with us.

Lovely house 2 minutes from the shops and restaurants etc.

easy parking right outside the door. Fantastic view of the Lake from Orrest Head. Walks from the door, great week.

Great location, the house was really nice and tidy, the welcome pack was excellent and the information guide was of great value.

All appliances worked well and we had no issues. The fireplace was a, excellent feature as we played board games (There is provided) next to this.

Absolutely fantastic stay!

It was our second stay at Little Herdwick and it did not disappoint. Comfortable and well equipped. Fantastic location with beautiful restaurants and shops. Look forward to visiting again next year.

Little Herdwick is a lovely place to stay!

It was absolutely spotless and very comfortable. The location is ideal as a base for exploring, easy to get to the bus stop/station and lots to do nearby. Thank you Andrea & Mark

A fabulous property with everything we needed.

It was a great location in the centre of town, but on a nice quiet road.

This was our second Christmas in your lovely cottage and it did not disappoint.

We looked forward to it all year and had a super week. The balance between traditional and modern within the property is spot on and we love the open plan living- especially on Christmas Day when the children were playing and we were cooking. It’s in a perfect location for walking to nearby Bowness, a short drive to Ambleside and there are some lovely National Trust locations nearby too. We can also recommend the Crafty Baa and Angel Inn for food and drinks and The Magic Wok Chinese take away. Thank you for another fab week! The Myers family

Beautiful cottage with everything you need for your stay.

Excellent location. This was our second stay and we will return. Only feedback is that the bedroom blinds are not that effective at blocking light. This may not be an issue for most people and it did not bother us as it was November when we stayed. Little Herdwick is a delightful place to stay and we will return

An absolutely fabulous holiday home!

Cosy, convenient, clean and all needs catered for. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Many thanks

Home from home.

We love Little Herdwick and will be back. Always enjoyable, see you next year.

This is our second visit to the little Herdwick ,Warm and welcoming Spotless clean ,great location, everything you need with in walking distance would highly recommend it.

Outstanding!

Beautiful, clean, great location, would book Again in a heartbeat one of the best cottages I have ever stayed in. On arrival we received a wonderful welcome basket filled with snacks, soft drinks, beers and a bottle of Prosecco, there was hand soap at both sinks (great touch), kitchen was supplied with fairy liquid, cloths and tea towel which again is a great touch. The log fire ( logs and kindling supplied) in the living space was wonderful. The decor throughout was stunning and the house was sparkling clean. We loved this cottage thank you.

Lovely property within a great location.

Extremely clean and a lovely touch with the welcome pack provided. To comment on the parking, we only struggled on the day of arrival as we didn’t arrive till 9pm, but found permit parking a short walk round the corner, there is also a big car park a short walk away that does overnight parking for £1. We didn’t struggle the rest of the week at all! We very much enjoyed our stay and hope to return in the future!

Well equipped.

.Like most people and it’s only picky preferences, would like the main room to have curtains/blackout blind. Otherwise thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful house Laraine&Andrew

Fantastic holiday cottage!

! Despite the traditional Lakes weather, we had an amazing stay at Little Herdwick. The cottage is so comfortable, it really did feel like home…didn’t want to leave! We will definitely stay here again.

Loved the property.

Great location, only 100m from the Main Street and some great restaurants. Great lounge area, kitchen and back yard. Also comfortable beds. Only improvement recommended would be to provide recycling facilities. We will be back!

The cottage was everything you said it was .

Location was great . No problems with parking , we caught busses at the end of the road . Shops were just down the road . The cottage was very comfortable . Would go back again we enjoyed every minute .

Fantastic week!

Cottage was absolutely beautiful. Well equipped and beautifully decorated and furnishings too. The welcome gift was so nice and unexpected, thank you. Wonderful location and nice and quiet too. Will definitely be back soon.

Loved our stay!

The cottage is so perfectly located, super clean, beautiful decor and very comfortable. We only wish we’d booked longer! Can’t recommend Little Herdwick enough.

Beautiful property in an amazing location.

Really homely feel to it and it was immaculate too. Would 100% stay here again.

We didn’t want to go home!

We think that says it all. Absolutely gorgeous cottage; comfortable, well equipped, quality pieces of furniture throughout and lovely finishing touches. The Christmas decorations really made us feel at home. We even booked again for next Christmas!

Beautiful cottage with everything you need, definitely one of the best we've ever rented, spotlessly clean, lovely welcome box and so convenient for the town's restaurants and shops.

Only issue was parking when returning in the evening, had to park in town and retrieve before 9:00am but this isn't a criticism of the property, overall a fabulous place to stay and would happily recommend.

2nd visit to this wonderful cottage.

3rd visit booked for Xmas 2023.

Excellent cottage - comfortable and well appointed.

Close to all amenities with good good nearby. Great location for exploring the Lakes. We have already booked to return next year

Beautiful place to stay.

Very clean and cosy, had everything you possibly needed. Very easy to collect keys and drop off. No hassle at all. Brill

We like this property and this was our 3rd visit.

Great location, cosy, clean and comfortable. The goody box was a welcome surprise. Will be back next year.

Firstly, can I say that our holiday was for my husband's 60th birthday and the moment we stepped into Little Herdwick we both just went "WOW".

What an absolutely beautiful and tastefully decorated home. I personally have OCD and I think it's the first holiday home I have been to that has not triggered my OCD, and believe me, that is a major tick in the box. The attention to every little detail throughout the house is exceptional. Everywhere we turned there were little apt references to sheep, which tickled our sense of humour, like the salt and pepper shakers, slate wall plaques in the back garden, little sheep on the beds with "please leave me for the next visitors to enjoy" tags, dangly legged sheep ornaments in the bathroom to name but a few. Every inch of the cottage was spotlessly clean. Every facility and accessory had been carefully thought out. The beds were adorned with lovely cotton bedding and the comfort of the mattresses and pillows had us wakening up feeling totally refreshed. We honestly could not find anything negative that we would pass on to the next visitors. Please pass on to the owners our immense gratitude for letting us stay in their beautiful home. the welcome basket was very much appreciated and we look forward to staying again in the near future.

Fantastic property, beautifully furnished, very comfortable, in a great location near to shops, galleries and some wonderful eateries, particularly the tapas bar, Tapios.

A short walk to the lake area and easy access to other routes. Would highly recommend.

really terrific cottage, only negative was master bed too small/short and i'm not 6ft.

Other than that, Perfect!

We loved our week at little Herdwick.

It’s a great little cottage, beautifully decorated and in a great location! Only a minutes walk to all the shops and cafes in Windermere. It has a good sized living area, good master bedroom and smaller second bedroom. Suited us perfect with two young children. We were able to get a parking space outside the house most days, a few times it was harder to find a space. The only thing missing was a dishwasher. We would definitely recommend this cottage!

Great property, great location, clean and comfortable.

A dishwasher at this property really is the only thing missing. It is a super place to stay, will return and would recommend.

Fantastic cottage, extremely clean!

!!, well located and gorgeously decorated. We entertained ourselves all week with many hypothetical conversations about moving in. Parking is no issue considering it’s a busy holiday village - we stayed over the Jubilee weekend and only had to park on the next street once, at no cost. As a suggestion, curtains in the main bedroom would help with light & road noise. Would 100% recommend.

Little Herdwick is a 1st class holiday home within a 1st class location.

The house was cleaned and furnished to a high standard, this is why I came back for the 2nd time. I'd recommend Little Herdwick to anyone who's wanting to escape to The Lakes... A BIG thank you to Andrea and Mark for the goodies on arrival. Simon & Sarah Wirral.

Was fabulous, spotless, trendy , central , cosy , loved it !

What a fantastic holiday cottage, it had everything that you needed and a little welcoming gift on arrival.

The log fire was great in the evenings to keep us warm and the beds were so comfortable. Only a 2 minute walk from the centre of Windermere and a great location for walking around the surrounding areas. Would recommend this cottage 100% to anyone looking to stay there.

2nd stay at Little Herdwick - could not reccomend enough!

! Beautifully furnished house equipped with everything you would need, Thankyou for such a lovely stay.

The property was is fabulous and we loved our stay at little Herdwick, everything about the property was great even the location in the centre of Windermere.

The only downside to our holiday was Sykes, the PERSISTANT bombardment of emails and texts from the time we booked to the time we left the property was incredible and could of ruined our holiday had we taken notice of them.....I will never use Sykes to book another holiday cottage..

What a beautiful cottage, it was spotless.

The cottage is tastefully decorated and modern yet still has the countryside charm. Every little detail has been thought of, we could have moved in! It was lovely and warm even without the Log Burner. 2 min walk to the shops and the centre of Windermere, perfect location. This cottage has been so well looked after and clearly loved, we would love to stay again, Thank you Mr and Mrs Flynn

This should say 5star.

Lovely accommodation, very clean . Nice touch with the welcoming pack

Lovely clean house with so many nice touches including christmas decorations and tree.

Happy New Year.

Another great stay, very nice house, very homely.

Will book again soon. Merry Christmas :)

Beautiful property.

Well maintained, situated 1 minutes walk from the centre of Windermere. Great location. Cottage was very comfortable. Would not have any hesitation to recommend this cottage to others, absolutely superb.

Fabulous property.

I wanted to move in. We booked it again for next winter. Thank you

we have just arrived back home after our stay at herdwick, we had an amazing 5 days here a home from home, close facilities everything you need, no need for a car which we didn't have, lovely lake cruise near by.

the wood burner stove was the bit that made the cottage, i would love to come back here again. the little details made it and touches were well thought out. and much appreciated.

Excellent stay will definitely be back!

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Brilliant cottage !

Excellent facilities and lovely wood burner, location in the centre of Windermere is great for exploring the lakes !

Second visit to this cottage.

It is well maintained, comfortable and near to all amenities in Windermere. Definitely return.

Little Herdwick is a beautiful holiday cottage.

The location is perfect. The property is beautifully decorated and everything in it was very tasteful. We’d definitely recommend the property to our friends and family as a perfect place to stay. Our only negative observation (not criticism) is the bathroom. We felt it would benefit from removing the bath and installing a walk in shower along the back wall after relocating the towel rail. That done the bathroom would have more room in which to move the washbasin and toilet. The toilet seat didn’t fit and the space was a tad on the tight side for comfort.

Beautiful cottage, very well equipped for a comfortable home from home stay

Cottage was beautiful - had everything we needed and really clean when we arrived!

Location was good too - very central to Windermere - would love to return sometime!

Thanks for a fantastic time.

Pick up of keys and parking permit was very straightforward. The cottage was well equipped and beautifully clean. Beds super comfy! Only feedback would be it would be good if there was information on recycling as only seemed to be domestic waste.

It was great ,after lockdown.

to have a change of scenery in the comfort of Little Herdwick Cottage in our favourite part of the world.

This is a fantastic house.

Clean and modern. The only thing I would change is to put a blackout blind on the front bedroom window. As soon as the sun came up we couldn't sleep which made for.a.tiring holiday.

Beware of Borris making another announcement the day after you arrive

great property to stay in, everything you need is there and ideally located

Probably the "Best" property (in its price range/location), we have stayed in at The Lakes over the last decade!

5* Accommodation with central location to Windermere. A Very clean and comfortable home with a nice welcome pack to help settle straight in. We could have stayed and made it a second home as it felt like a "Home from Home". Looking to book again at "least once" in 2021. We would Highly recommend a stay, "but won"t as it might book out" (spoken about this little gem to family & friends who would also like this).

The cottage is in an excellent location.

Literally in the centre, next to local shops and restaurants and about a mile walk into Bowness on Windermere. The cottage itself is lovely with all the facilities you will need, including a washer and dryer. Only mishap we had was that it hadn't been cleaned but this was sorted with half an hour of reporting it to the office. Something to do with their systems. Would highly recommend.

The cottage was really lovely and everything we hoped it would be.

Our only negative feedback would be the lack of onsite parking. We understood that this was difficult due to the location, but nevertheless, it made our holiday slightly more difficult than it otherwise would have been.

The Little Herdwick is a beautiful property and is in the most fantastic location.

The property is spacious and well equipped with everything that you could possibly need to have an enjoyable holiday. We have stayed in several properties over the years but we by far, felt the most relaxed at Little Herdwick - so much so, that before we left we even discussed the possibility of rebooking it for next year!

A very comfortable, spacious and pleasant cottage, clean, tidy and well equipped and close to the town centre.

The only drawback was the parking but that's Windermeres problem NOT the cottage.

A superb property that exceeded all expectations, extremely well equipped and the owners have clearly taken a great deal of pride in all of the meaningful touches they have made to the property.

Perfectly situated for exploring the town and the Southern Lakes and I will definitely be returning.

The property was more than what we expected.

Pictures did not do it justice. Modern, contemporary, very clean and welcoming with all that you need. Will definitely stay again

Had a lovely stay at Little Herdwick.

Beautifully decorated and a minutes walk to the shops and restaurants. Lots of nice little touches with the sheep theme and the fire made it very cozy. Will definitely come back.

We have stayed in a lot of places in The Lakes and this is by far the nicest, and we will definitely stay again.

Fabulous!

Probably one of the best houses I have stayed in over the last 15 years! Spotless, beautiful decor and everything you would want it to be 'home from home'. Beds are very comfy, duvet and pillows lovely! Thank you and well done!

Loved our stay, well equipped house that was beautifully decorated.

Would definitely stay again and recommend!

Loved our stay, well equipped house that was beautifully decorated.

Would definitely stay again and reccommend.

Really nice house.

Well equipped. Great location. Very clean throughout. Would definitely recommend.

Really lovely, amazing, cottage felt really homely!

Nicely decorated, lovely sheep! Thank you.

Lovely cottage, great location.

Had a great stay and would love to return. Thank you.

Fantastic lovely touches, prefect location.

Can't wait to return. Thanks.

We have loved staying here!

Everything you could ask for. Very comfortable. Will definitely be returning!

Lovely Cottage.

Very clean. Good location. Love the sheep in the property! Will visit again, thank you!

Brilliant cottage, had everything we needed, ideal location and will be recommending!

We look forward to returning.

Lovely cottage and amazing sheep decorations!

House was very clean and cosy. Thank you.

Lovely Stay, spotless and homely.

We'll be back, thank you.

Enjoyable stay in a well equipped and lovely comfortable cottage

Fabulous Cottage, very very comfortable and cosy and in a great location.

Had a great week. Loved the location!

Beautiful House, wonderful house.

It was much needed, thank you!

Fantastic Cottage, cosy and comfy and well equipped.

Great location and cottage was very clean. Fab for our honeymoon, thank-you!

A beautiful cottage, which made for a beautiful week in the lakes!

Would definitely come back!

Very comfortable house, in an ideal location.

Have enjoyed our stay, very comfortable cottage and well equipped.

Good location, very well presented. A high quality holiday property finished to a high standard. Another excellent holiday property from Sykes. Thank you.

Great house, great location.

We will definitely return. Love the sheep vibes!