Guests say
Guests generally appreciate the spacious, well-equipped apartment in a central Kendal location, ideal for exploring the town and Lake District. The property's cleanliness and comfort are praised, though some mention hard beds. The parking is noted as tight but manageable. The owner's responsiveness and the property's charm add to its appeal.
The apartment is consistently described as clean by guests, indicating high standards of cleanliness. There are no significant complaints regarding this aspect.
The central location is highly praised for its convenience to shops, public transport, and local attractions, making it an excellent base for exploring Kendal and the surrounding areas.
While the apartment is generally found to be comfortable with good beds and spacious living areas, there are several mentions of the beds being hard, which suggests that comfort levels may vary among guests.
Facilities are well-regarded, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen and good WiFi. However, some guests suggest improvements to kitchen equipment and mention minor maintenance issues.
There is insufficient information to assess thoughtfulness as it relates to gifts or special touches for guests. While some guests suggest the addition of tea, coffee, and local information, there are no consistent references to gifts or personal touches provided by the host.
About this property
A charming second floor cottage, a short walk from the centre of the bustling Cumbrian market town of Kendal. Located in Yard 23, this quaint cottage apartment provides spacious accommodation with a large dining/kitchen area with beams, together with a sitting room with original stone features. This Kendal apartment has three bedrooms and a lovely bathroom which is perfect for relaxing in at the end of the day. Kendal is a thriving market town with many fine restaurants and cafes located down "Yards" - small narrow alleyways which branch off from the main streets. A traditional market is held twice a week in the square and a farmers' market is held on the last Friday of each month, a perfect opportunity to sample some of the delights produced in the area. The Brewery Arts Centre regularly hosts specialist exhibitions including the Mountain Film Festival in November and Mintfest, Kendal's International Festival of Street Art, which runs at the end of August each year. With the Lake District on your doorstep, this Kendal cottage offers a superb base to explore the spectacular mountains and lakes returning to enjoy the fabulous amenities in this "auld grey town".
Kendal is set on the banks of the River Kent offering old cobbled lanes and byways, ruins of a 12th Century castle, The Abbot Hall Art Gallery, shops and pubs. Close by is Sizergh Castle and Levens Hall, plus there are walking routes in the area.
Accommodation
All second floor.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with TV, 1 x double, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Fitted kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with gas stove.
Gas central heating with underfloor heating in kitchen and bathroom and gas stove in sitting room.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with FreeSat HD, DVD, Bose music system with iPod dock, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair on request.
Off road parking for 1 car.
Secure bike storage.
Sorry, no pets or smoking.
Shop and pub 2 mins walk.
Note: Access is via external steps from the ground floor to a balcony on the first floor.
The property is entered from the balcony and once inside private internal stairs lead up to the second floor.
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
- Lake District National Park
- Esthwaite Water
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- Lakes Aquarium
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
Reviews (31)
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Heather
The property is very spacious and has some lovely original features and lots of character, our grandchildren particularly love the coloured lights which illuminate the âloftâ space visible above the kitchen. Well equipped kitchen and comfortable beds, excellent location close to bus and train stations and town centre shops. Parking space is an unusual asset in central Kendal. The property owner is very friendly and helpful. We have been visiting Kendal for some years now as we have family living locally, and we enjoy the feeling of it still being a real town rather than somewhere wholly geared to tourists.
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Diane
Thank you!
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Kevin
Also, it was difficult to get the central heating to work efficiently - we switched it off at night to stop over heating.