Herdwick House - UK42805 | Cottage in Keswick

10.0 (1 Review) |   Pet Friendly   4 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  12 Guests
Scales Cottage | Herdwick House - UK42805

4 Bedroom Cottage in Scales, Keswick

This large four bedroom barn conversion on the foothills of Blencathra is spacious and comfortable making for a great location for your next Cumbrian Holiday.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview Smart TV
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 4: 3 x Bunk (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Double Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included.. Back garden with courtyard and garden furniture. 2 small dogs welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times (sheep country). Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. Herdwick House is a modern barn conversion, recently finished in 2023 and part of the already popular Lowside Farm in the North Lakes near Keswick, already housing six very popular micro-lodges, the owners have now converted two of their barns. Herdwick House is a four bedroom house offering sleeping up to twelve guests with two bathrooms, one on each floor with a large open plan kitchen/diner and separate living room.
Herdwick House is in the shadow of one of the highest and most impressive fells in The Lake District National Park, Blencathra, perched on the lower slopes of Blencathra you’ll benefit from some great walking and cycling routes and amazing panoramic views across the countryside. Lowside Farm is situated just off the A66 which is the main route that cuts through Cumbria, from Penrith in the east and continuing to the west coast. There is easy access to all of the Northern Lake District Fells and much of the stunning scenery this part of the world has to offer. The popular town of Keswick is just 6½ miles away with an abundance of bars, shops, restaurants and nightlife as well as some great tourist attractions and a local market. Pub and restaurant ¾ mile.
Herdwick House (ref UK42805) can be booked together with Tarn Cottage (ref UK42803) to accommodate up to 16 guests.
Free WiFi
The property is located on a working farm.
Small dog/s only allowed.
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
Suitable for up to 2 pets

Herdwick House - UK42805 is located in Scales. Herdwick House - UK42805 provides accommodation, featuring Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, among other amenities. This Cottage features Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Herdwick House - UK42805 has 4 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 12 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Scales has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Scales, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
Bedroom
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Fishing on site
General
  • English
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Note from host: this property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s) pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Angela Still
Jul 7, 2025 01:18:01 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: We loved our visit to Herdwick House. The massive field at the front of the property was ideal for our kids to chuck a ball and run around. Kept the adults busy too. Everyone was exhausted every night and slept well. Kids loved the bunk room. Plenty of space. Thank you
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