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Herdwick Cottage is a former mill worker's cottage in the small village of Cark in Cartmel, two miles from Cartmel, close to the Lake District National Park. This terraced cottage sleeps three people, in two bedrooms, consisting of one double and one single, as well as a family bathroom. The cottage also has a fitted kitchen with dining area and a sitting room with woodburning stove. Outside there is roadside parking, a front patio with furniture and a rear courtyard. Herdwick Cottage is ideal for a small family and a couple, who wish to explore the villages and towns nearby, the stunning National Park and the coast. Please note: For 2025, the property only accepts a minimum of 3 nights and cannot accept a check in on Wednesday. Note: The stairs at this property are steep and narrow. For 2025, the property only accepts a minimum of 3 nights and cannot accept a check in on Wednesday.

The small village of Cark in Cartmel is set just two miles from Cartmel, and offers the Furness line railway, lovely walks, two traditional old pubs and a scattering of small shops, plus Holker Hall is close by.