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

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Greenbank (cottage)

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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 and the central Lake District. 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.


LATE AVAILABILITY - Tuesday October 14th - 4 nights £155, 3 nights £135

Saturday October 18th - 7 nights - £235 but £205 if booking is for 2 people

PLEASE NOTE 7 NIGHTS CAN START ON ANY DAY FROM TUESDAY OCTOBER 14TH - i.e does not have to start on Saturday 18th so long as holiday ends on Saturday October 25th.

Greenbank.	dining area - flows on from kitchen
garden adjoins this field - view from bedrooms	double bedroom

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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 chairs. Large sitting room with large comfortable 3 seater settee, two large armchairs, plus other seating. There is an open fire and an antique broadwood cottage piano. Upstairs, 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.

There is a third bedroom on the second floor but this is used for storage.

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, four chairs and a parasol in one area, and a traditional wooden bench in another area.

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 smoking inside the house.
Change over day normally on Saturdays but we are prepared to be flexible.
Arrival time is anytime from 3.00 p.m.
Departure is by 10.00 a.m.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
1 Sept - 24 Oct	7 Sep 08	25 Oct 08	300£  300	4545	4545	3 Nights
25 Oct - 31 Oct	25 Oct 08	1 Nov 08	390£  390	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Nov 08	7 Dec 08	265£  265	4040	4040	3 Nights
New Year	28 Dec 08	3 Jan 09	390£  390	6060	6060	3 Nights

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

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

LATE AVAILABILITY -

Tuesday October 14th - 4 nights £155, 3 nights £135

Saturday October 18th - 7 nights - £235 but £205 if booking is for 2 people

PLEASE NOTE 7 NIGHTS CAN START ON ANY DAY FROM TUESDAY OCTOBER 14TH - i.e does not have to start on Saturday 18th so long as holiday ends on Saturday October 25th.

All other weeks in November and December - £225 if booking for two people.

All bookings FULLY INCLUSIVE OF electricity, heating, hot water, initial supply of coal for open fire and bedlinen. Beds made up for your arrival.

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

Availability notes

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

Contact owner

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

Contact details for home 26586 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Barry and Pippa Dineen
Tel:	+44 (0)1539 732581
Mobile:	+ (0)752 7684547
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Advertiser joined: 27 Apr 2007 This property added: 27 Apr 2007

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