Kendal holiday cottage rental with walking, log fire, internet access, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Greenbank (cottage)

Home description

This traditional semi detached 19th century cottage is situated in a quiet, rural position with views of the Lake District fells and Langdale Pikes in the distance. The cottage is approached down a private drive, a fields distance from the road, making it secluded and quiet and yet it is only 1 1/2 miles north of the mediaeval market town of Kendal, known as the Gateway to the Lakes. The cottage is on the edge of the Lake District National Park which makes it ideally situated for exploring Windermere (8 miles), Ambleside (12 miles) and the central Lake District. A trip up the scenic A6 takes you to the northern access to the lakes - Pooley Bridge for the northern end of Ullswater or onto Keswick for Derwentwater and Borrowdale.

The valleys of Longsleddale and Kentmere are only 4 miles away and they offer dramatic scenery, good walking and birdwatching - buzzards are often seen circling the hills opposite the cottage.

Ten miles east brings you to Sedbergh and the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Greenbank.	dining area - flows on from kitchen
sitting room	double bedroom

To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/26586

The Cumbria/Lake District

The Lake District National Park, in the county of Cumbria, is an area of outstanding beauty, one quarter being owned and protected by the National Trust. The nearby market town of Kendal, known as the Gateway to the Lakes is famous for its Kendal Mint Cake. Lake Windermere, which at 10 1/2 miles long is the largest of the 16 lakes, is a 15 minute drive away. The village of Ambleside, just 5 miles further on from Windermere, is approximately the centre of the lake district, with the lakes radiating out in most directions. Beatrix Potter who wrote and illustrated books for children lived near to Windermere and William Wordsworth the poet and writer lived in Grasmere.

Kendal area

The property is situated on the boundary of the hamlet of Skelsmergh and has good access to both the south and north lakes and the yorkshire dales. Kendal has a good variety of attractions such as The Brewery Arts Centre, which has a good programme of entertainment - films, concerts and exhibitions and The Abbot Hall Art Gallery which contains paintings and sculptures including landscapes by Turner and Ruskin. Kendal Museum and the Museum of Lakeland Life are also well worth visiting. The ruins of Kendal Castle overlook the town. Kendal is the main shopping centre for south lakeland with a good variety of shops, restaurants and supermarkets (Morrisons, Asda, Booths, M&S, Iceland)

How to get there

By rail, Oxenholme Lake District station is approximately 5 miles from the property on the West Coast main line route between London and Glasgow. You could then take the branch line from Oxenholme to Kendal railway station which is 1 1/2 miles from the property.

By road, leave junction 36 of the M6 motorway and take the A591 into Kendal. Then follow the A6 northbound to Skelsmergh. Full directions will be sent with booking.

Activities near Kendal

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Entrance Porch into hallway with downstairs WC. Fully fitted kitchen with separate dining area with good sized table and 4 good size chairs. Large and spacious sitting room (over 20' long) with a large comfortable 3 seater settee, a comfortable two seater settee plus other seating. There is an open fire and an antique broadwood cottage piano. Upstairs - on the first floor, one bedroom with double bed and one bedroom with two single beds. Both bedrooms have washbasins and both bedrooms look out over open countryside. Family bathroom with bath with overhead shower and WC.

FREE Wireless internet access available (if you wish to make use of the internet please bring a wireless enabled laptop).

Further details outdoors:
Good size garden which is mature and private with a good sized field in front. There are lovely, rural views over open countryside to the Lake District fells with distant views of the Langdale Pikes. There is a tarmac hardstanding with ample parking for 2/3 cars. There is a garden table, five chairs and a parasol in one area, and 2 wooden benchs in other areas.

Please note that the garage is used for storage.

Further details

Duvets, pillows AND bedlinen are provided but please bring your own towels.
Beds made up for you.
Welcome tea tray on arrival

Conditions

No Pets
No smoking inside the house.
Change over day normally on Saturdays but we are prepared to be flexible.
Arrival time is anytime from 3.30 p.m.
Departure is by 10.00 a.m.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
May 23 - May 30	27 May 09	29 May 09	295£ 295	0-	0-	1 Week
May 30 - July 18	12 Jun 09	18 Jul 09	375£ 375	7070	7575	3 Nights
July 18 - Aug 29	18 Jul 09	29 Aug 09	450£ 450	8585	9090	3 Nights
Aug 29 - Oct 17	29 Aug 09	17 Oct 09	350£ 350	6565	7070	3 Nights
Oct 17 - Oct 31	17 Oct 09	31 Oct 09	345£ 345	0-	0-	1 Week
Oct 31 - Dec 12	31 Oct 09	12 Dec 09	300£ 300	5555	6060	3 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

All bookings FULLY INCLUSIVE OF electricity, central heating, hot water and bedlinen. Beds made up for your arrival.

DISCOUNTS OF 15% ALL YEAR IF BOOKINGS ARE FOR 2 PEOPLE (this offer may be different for late availability prices)

Short Breaks (minimum 3 nights) from £150. Available all year subject to availability. Start day flexible, again subject to availability.

Payment by cheque please - deposit of £50 per week required to confirm booking. Balance payable one month before start of holiday.

Guestbook for Greenbank

Dear Pippa,

Thanks loads for the Greenbank stay. We loved it there and felt very much at home.

RobC

Availability

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To contact this advertiser please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/26586

Contact details for home 26586 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Mr and Mrs Dineen
Tel:	+44 (0)1539 732581
Mobile:	+ (0)753 8155075
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Contact Notes: Contact by telephone 8.30 am-10.00 pm or email
Advertiser joined: Apr 2007 This Property added: Apr 2007