“Great Location, BYO toilet paper.”
This looks to be a very recently and dramatically renovated apartment in a very nice, historic stone structure. Everything seems brand new, including plumbing fixtures and kitchen appliances. Two of the bedrooms are quite pleasant, and the third very small. Just one bathroom, but it is spacious, as is the living room and dining area. Location is excellent, with windows looking out on the old catholic church, immediate walking access to the network of cobblestone yards and narrow streets that is the heart of Kendal. Just a block from the river, and from the Saturday street market. Kendal is outside the thickest part of the tourist scene, and in early July we found many (most?) restaurants closed for dinner. Owners are reasonably responsive via text (if you have such service whilst traveling), though communications is sometimes a bit muddled.
Sustainability: No means of recycling provided (though it is offered in the town). Efficient heat & hot water system. Energy hog ventless electric dryer. An odd mix of efficient and very inefficient lighting.
Parking: A single spot, conveniently close but very crampt and tricky to get into. Hard to avoid bottoming out. Best to back in. Free parking is also available across the road by the river, but this gets very full during the day.
Pros: Location, well-equipped kitchen, everything clean and new.
Wish List: A recycling bin. Towel hooks in bathrooms and bedrooms. Make it strictly non-smoking. Replace those ridiculous streetlights outside the windows with lower-mounted, fully shielded fixtures that shine down and not into windows! A few DVD’s or books left for guests to enjoy. Unlike other rentals , the owners supply only a partial role of toilet paper and not a bit of soap, shampoo, tissues, or dishwasher or laundry detergent. It would be nice if some small quantities of these were provided for convenience. Shrub trimming and some resetting of cobblestones to make parking more usable.
The property
9 Camden Building is a quaint second floor cottage with three bedrooms, located just a moment’s stroll from the market town of Kendal.
Offering a blend of rustic features and spacious living quarters, the accommodation is ideal for families who wish to come together and explore this peaceful part of the UK.
The sitting room and kitchen/diner define the pleasantly old-fashioned look of the cottage, through its exposed beams and original stone features.
All the bedrooms are located on the second floor, with the choice of a king-size double, regular double and a single to satisfy your sleeping requirements.
The large bathroom completes the interior to this Kendal cottage.
Kendal is well-known for its shopping reputation through the Westmorland Shopping Center which offers a range of boutiques and top high street brands.
Fancy eating out?
Then dive into the menu of one of the fine restaurants and cafes located down the ‘Yards’ - small narrow alleyways which branch off the main street.
The position of 9 Camden Building provides easy access to Sizergh Castle and Levens Halls, both boasting their own individuality and character.
Further afield you might want to uncover the popularity behind the Lake District, with its many thriving villages and natural beauty.
A superb base with range of nearby exploration options.
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.
Amenities
- 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 inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. 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.
About the location
KENDAL
Windermere 8 miles.
A historic market town with a fine reputation for shopping, Kendal nestles on the banks of the River Kent and is known as the Southern Gateway to the Lakes. Its old cobbled lanes and byways branch off the attractive main street, and the stone ruins of 12th century Kendal Castle sit perched on a hill with views over the town. Visit The Abbot Hall Art Gallery, its regular collection holding portraits by Kendal born George Romney and works by Turner and Ruskin, with other exhibitions through its links with the Tate. Both Sizergh Castle and Levens Hall with its superb Topiary Garden are nearby, as are limestone escarpments for easy walking, offering thrilling views of the Lakeland Mountains, the Howgills and Morecambe Bay. Kendal itself is ideally placed for exploring South Lakeland, the Yorkshire Dales and beyond. With other attractions such as Kendal Museum and the Museum of Lakeland Life, the fascinating Quaker Tapestry, Lake Windermere and the wider National Park within easy reach, Kendal provides a superb base for a relaxing break.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas
