Guests say
The Orchard in Kendal is highly praised for its cleanliness, welcoming owners, and well-equipped facilities. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches, including a welcome tray and homemade cake, contributing to a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The property's location offers a perfect base for exploring the Lake District, with the added convenience of a local village shop and pub nearby.
Guests consistently note the property as 'spotlessly clean' and well-maintained, indicating exceptional standards of cleanliness.
The property is commended for its ideal placement, offering easy access to scenic walks and the Lake District, with a friendly neighbourhood and a good village shop.
Numerous reviews mention the property as cosy and comfortable, with a particularly comfortable bed and a cosy atmosphere enhanced by a wood burner.
The cottage is described as well-equipped and thoughtfully furnished, though there are minor suggestions for improvement such as updated photos and clearer garden descriptions.
The owners are frequently mentioned for their warm welcome and thoughtful gestures, such as baking a cake and providing a welcome tray. While these gifts are greatly appreciated, they are personal touches and may vary with each stay.
About this property
A pretty, stone-built, 300-year old, semi-detached cottage, located in a quiet backwater of the Lakeland village of Levens, just five miles from Kendal. Boasting lovely views across the Lyth Valley and Whitbarrow Scar, this Levens cottage provides ideal Lakeland accommodation. Warm and welcoming, it features a comfortable sitting room with cosy woodburner and old beams, an adjoining dining area, a well-equipped kitchen and two lovely bedrooms which all combine to provide perfect Lake District accommodation. Outside, this Levens cottage offers a spacious, raised garden area ideal for dining alfresco and watching the sun go down over the southern Lakeland Fells. This Levens cottage is ideally placed for exploring the Lake District Peninsula. The lovely old market town of Kendal is a short drive away, while Cartmel, with its famous annual horse race meetings, and the pretty coastal resorts of Arnside and Grange-over-Sands are all worth a visit. In the other direction, Kirkby Lonsdale has numerous eating places and individual shops. Lake Windermere, Bowness-on-Windermere and Hawkshead are within easy reach. This attractive village and lovely Levens cottage make an inspiring choice from which to enjoy the whole of this magical area.
Levens is a small village in Cumbria, home to Levens Hall with its famous topiary garden. Levens has amenities including a pub, post office, newsagents and general store. Perfectly placed for enjoying the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the Cumbrian coast.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with dining area and woodburner.
Gas central heating with woodburner.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV with Freeview, Netflix, Amazon Prime, itvx and more, you will need to log in with your own details.
, DVD, CD/radio, iPod dock, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent.
Additional wood for woodburner available to purchase from the owners.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair on request.
Off road parking for 1 car.
Spacious mature garden with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 5 mins walk.
Note: There are several steps up to the garden accessed from the rear of the parking space.
Visitors with young children should be aware that the garden is not completely enclosed.
Note: The garden of the owners' property next door is open by appointment.
Nearby points of interest
- Lakes Aquarium
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lake Windermere
- Lake District National Park
- Esthwaite Water
Reviews (67)
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Ann
Also the twin bedroom was very cold despite the radiator, it never seemed to warm up. With my husband's health conditions he feels the cold quite badly. Mr Band was very helpful with fuel for the stove which helped keep the cottage warmer. The cottage is well equipped and became a real home from home. It is well situated for visiting all parts of the southern lakes.
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Debbie
Itâs relaxing to know weâre staying in a place with those extra touches which make it a complete home-from-home. It has good access to both the northern and southern Lake District with the added bonus of great walking in the locality. Levens is a delightful village with a well-stocked shop and friendly pub serving tasty meals. During this stay, the owner got in touch to let us know that the neighbour adjacent to The Orchard was having an issue with their water supply (which we hope has been resolved!) and although not affecting us, it was very handy to be made aware of a potential problem. We hope to return!
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Rebecca
The cottage itself is so comfy and homely and it has everything you could possibly think of. The chocolate biscuits on arrival were very welcoming. The local pub, the Hare and Hound has superb food and is well worth a visit and within walking distance, as is the local village shop. If you need anything else, the main supermarkets are a shot drive away. We had a fantastic holiday and will certainly be returning.