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.

Pinewood Cottage is a gorgeous three-bedroom holiday cottage, half a mile from Lakeside, home to the Lakes Aquarium, the Haverthwaite Railway and the southern Pier for Windermere Cruise boats with sailings to Bowness and Ambleside. Off the kitchen is the spacious living room with dual aspect windows, comfy sofas, an internet-enabled TV (full fibre broadband), and a log-burning stove - perfect for the chiller months, although there is central heating throughout. Upstairs are three lovely bedrooms: two standard doubles, a king-size double, and the modern family bathroom. Outside is a fenced patio area with a table and chairs; this is ideal if you fancy alfresco dining! Pinewood Cottage also benefits from a private double garage, so you can securely store your bicycles or hang up your walking gear. Two dogs are permitted for an additional cost of GBP20 per dog per stay. Note that dogs are not permitted upstairs.

Surrounded by lush green woodland, the local area of Finsthwaite is beautiful at any time of the year. There are plenty of walks nearby, including one of our personal favourites, a circular walk through the woods to High Dam. You also get fantastic views of the length of Windermere. For the more adventurous guests, Grizedale Forest with cycle tracks suitable for all levels, and the Go Ape tree top adventure course is six miles away. Cartmel, a 15-minute drive away, is home to the UK's smallest race course, but don't let that put you off, as it holds fantastic race days throughout the summer months. The village also has the ancient 12th-century priory, and it is also home to the original sticky toffee pudding. If you fancy fine dining, try the famous L’enclume or sister restaurant Rogan and Co, which both have Michelin stars, but do make sure you book in advance. Pub - 1-mile Shop - 3-miles