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.

High Brow Edge Farm House is situated in the village of Backbarrow, 3 miles from Lakeside at the south end of Lake Windermere and the Windermere Steamers. The property dates back to the early 1700s, and it has recently been fully renovated to offer high-spec accommodation ideal for family holidays or friends to get away together. Large open-plan kitchen and dining area that comprises a large solid-wood 8-seat dining table in front of the log-burning stove. The modern kitchen offers a breakfast counter and modern appliances including a dishwasher, a 5-ring electric cooker and a double oven. Off the kitchen is the utility room, which has a washing machine, WC, and a door to the rear patio area. Living room with fabulously comfy sofas, a log-burning stove and a sliding door leading to the rear patio and garden. Four light-and-bright bedrooms, one of which benefits from exposed wooden beams, a roll-top bath in the bedroom and a separate en-suite shower and loo. There is loads of outside space for the warmer days, perfect for a BBQ or a few drinks while relaxing and enjoying the spectacular views across the whole valley. Please note: Pets are not permitted. High chair and travel cot request. Charging electric vehicles is not permitted.

Backbarrow was once a busy mill town with many corn mills dotted along the river. In 1711, the trade turned to iron due to the large iron blast furnace built in the village. Alongside the cotton mills, Backbarrow was a thriving area. In 1868 an extension of the Furness Railway was built through the village to transport iron and products from the mills. Though the line was closed in the 1960s with the demise of the forge, the section from Haverthwaite to Lakeside, which passes through Backbarrow, remains open as a heritage railway – Now referred to as the Haverthwaite Steam Railway. The village is now primarily residential, but the village's central location makes it ideal for exploring the Lake District or perhaps visiting Cartmel (8-miles) to watch the horseraces. Nearby in Ulverston (7-miles), passing by the Sir John Barrow Monument on Hoad Hill (a replica of Eddystone Lighthouse), you can take the Coastal Route to Barrow with Conishead Priory and miles of shingle beach. Head on down to Roa Island and have a wander around the lifeboat station and take the little ferry over to Piel Island and visit the King of Piel and the seals. Attractions within 3-miles include the Lakeside Aquarium, Haverthwaite Railway, Lakeland Motor Museum and the Windermere Lake Cruises linking you to Windermere, Brockhole Visitors Centre and Ambleside.