Herdwick Cabin

ID: S522129

  • Bedrooms 3
  • ・ Sleeps 6
  • ・ Pets 1

Guests say

Herdwick Cabin in Windermere offers a cosy and clean stay with a beautiful location ideal for exploring the Lakes. Guests have enjoyed the local scenery, convenient location, and the property's cleanliness, despite some concerns over mattress comfort and Wi-Fi availability.

The majority of guests found the cabin to be clean and tidy, with only a single mention of an unpleasant smell upon arrival which was quickly remedied by airing out the property.

The location is highly praised for its beauty and proximity to local attractions, making it a great base for exploring the surrounding towns and the lake.

While the cabin is described as cosy, there are several complaints about the quality of the mattresses and the size of the beds, suggesting that comfort could be improved.

Facilities are generally adequate, but guests have noted the lack of Wi-Fi and the park's amenities appear to be in need of investment. The oven was also reported to be slower than expected.

There are no mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the host, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.

About this property

Welcome to Herdwick Cabin, our little plot of Lake District loveliness.

We are located on the fabulous White Cross Bay Holiday Park, which has its own private access to the shores of beautiful Lake Windermere.

Take a picnic down there or make the most of the Parks outdoor sports court and play area for children, its swimming pool with Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room and its amusement arcade, which you will find in the club house and bar, where you can treat yourself to breakfast, lunch or dinner if you do not feel like cooking and which often has evening entertainment as well as children's entertainment and activities during school holidays.

Take the woodland path to wander back to Herdwick Cabin, which is a home from home, ideal for families or groups of friends.

We can loan you a travel cot and high chair for free and re configure our twin bedrooms to make you as comfortable possible.

We make your pet just as welcome too as you will see.

After your exploring, relax in Herdwick Cabins open-plan living area, which has a wide corner sofa at one end a large Smart TV so don't forget to connect your devices to the cabins router.

There is a dining table so you can share a sit down meal together and a fully equipped kitchen, which has a large gas oven and range, microwave, and fridge/freezer. Why not enjoy a brew or glass of wine on the patio, which is equipped with wooden seating. Take the cushions and throw out with you to ward off evening chills.

In the master bedroom, you will find a hairdryer. The shower room and bathroom (toilet) are also conveniently separate to one another.

On your doorstep is the park shop. For a bit more variety, there is a SPAR at the garage a right turn and short walk along the main road out of the Parks main entrance. For something special, including local produce, head to Booths in Bowness. If not from the area and you don not know Booths, you have to visit. It is the Waitrose of the North and some!

You are spoilt for choice when it comes to local restaurants, cafes and pubs but check out the Queens Head in Troutbeck and the cafe at Brockhole on Windermere, which is a fab place for families and a left turn and short walk along the main road from the Parks main entrance.

Don't drive there as you are too near and parking is expensive ? but do not miss visiting. Brockhole on Windermere offers boat and paddle board hire, kayak tours, mini golf, tree nets, tree trekking that ends with a great zip wire, an adventure playground and loads of other fun stuff. You can make a day of it.

Just over the lake is the National Trust's Wray Castle, there is Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's quaint home plus The World of Beatrix Potter Children's museum in Bowness. You can pick up leaflets on a host of local attractions at the Parks reception by the main entrance to its bar. They also have bus timetables and as there are bus stops right outside the Parks main entrance, public transport is something you may want to consider to save on car park fees and to help the environment.

Talking of which, if you are a walker, Herdwick Cabin is ideally situated. Go as if you are heading towards Brockhole and you will spot a signed path on the opposite side of the road that you can take to walk to Troutbeck and Ambleside as a little extra to whatever expeditions you already have planned.

And should the weather make outdoor activities unsafe (or just too

unpleasant), your booking comes with complimentary entry to Choices Health Club, Troutbeck Bridge. Just mention you are staying in Herdwick Cabin to enjoy a brilliantly equipped gym, choice of classes, a 15m level deck swimming pool and a relaxation zone with a roman sauna and fragranced steam room. You can also get beauty treatments there too but you have to pay for those!

So enjoy yourselves at Herdwick Cabin and do not be shy in letting us know if there is anything else we can help you with!

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of ?100.

Bowness and Windermere, the twin towns, are both dynamic, fun-filled villages nestled in the stunning backdrop of the Lake District. Both towns include a variety of attractions, shops, and restaurants to suit all interests, with Ambleside adding a boat ride to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium, and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at Sawrey to the mix. Grizedale Forest Park is a short drive away and offers a variety of activities such as excellent hiking, mountain biking, and the 'Go Ape' adventure park. For those looking for a more adrenaline-fueled excursion, the region also has a number of National Trust sites as well as a range of water sports. The 'World of Beatrix Potter' in Bowness will delight children, while the villages of Grasmere, Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick, and the Lakeland Mountains are all easily accessible.

Accommodation

Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 2 x twin (2ft 6in singles, which are
ideal for children, but we can reconfigure).

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, separate WC.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area.

Electric central heating with gas fire.

Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer.

Please provide your own travel cot and highchair, they are not provided, there is no room for a travel cot and will need to be placed in the living area, however, there is an open fire.

Smart TV.

Fuel and power included In rent.

Bed linen and towels included In rent.

Off-road parking for 2 cars.

Decking with furniture.

Sorry, no smoking.

1 well behaved pet allowed.

Please note, charging of electric vehicles is not permitted in this
lodge.

The nearest charging point can be found at Booths Supermarket in Windermere.

Complimentary WiFi is provided by the park and subject to fair usage guidelines, Quality and reliability of connection will vary based on the number of people using it, prevailing weather conditions and therefore maybe limited or slower than you are used to, WiFi is for personal use only and is not intended for high data usage, gaming and/or use for business purposes, This is only suitable for page browsing and sending emails, bookings cannot be accepted if they are solely reliant on the provision of uninterrupted and unlimited Wi-Fi, We are not held responsible or liable for the WiFi on the park, If you encounter any issues with the WiFi, please contact White Cross Bay Park reception.

Access to the local leisure facilities is complimentary and can be withdrawn at any time without financial penalty, we as the letting agent or the property owner cannot be held responsible for this provision in service, as it's subject to third-party provider located off site.

Nearby points of interest

  • Lake Windermere
  • Wastwater Lake
  • Wastwater Alpaca Trekking

Reviews (12)

  • Heather

    It was perfect for us.

  • Komal

    Everything else was perfect

  • Rebecca

    We had a lovely stay It’s a good base Property was clean and well equipped Only negative is size of single beds and a bit of a fusty smell in bedroom

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