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Apple House - an exquisite bohemian retreat
Apple House is a quiet retreat where you can completely unwind. With beautiful changing views to the wildlife garden and pond, the kitchen garden and the hills beyond. Standing in the beautiful gardens of Hylands, a fine Arts and Crafts House, to the West of Kendal. It is decorated using quality local materials and skills of local crafts people. It is 12 minutes walk to Kendal town center's many independent shops, cafes and restaurants and 5 minutes walk to our local pub 'The Rifleman's Arms'.

Dog-Friendly Woodland Cottage with Secure Garden
Situated on a quiet street just 2 minutes walk from the town center you will find the tranquility of The Lake District with the convenience of the town centre You will have full use of your own enclosed private courtyard with outdoor dining area Woodland Cottage offers modern comforts with a cosy feel The cottage provides a twin room (which can be made up as a king) & large main bedroom with king bed. Top of the range bedding & mattresses ensure a comfortable nights sleep Dogs welcome 🐾

Puddleduck Cottage. Luxury Central Windermere home
As featured on BBC TV’s Escape to the Country, Puddleduck Cottage is an award-winning luxury 2-bedroom Victorian retreat in the heart of Windermere village. Stroll to cafés, bars, shops, restaurants and Lake Windermere. Relax in two stylish bedrooms, a cosy lounge, equipped kitchen/ diner and private patio. Enjoy fast Wi-Fi, a fully equipped kitchen, dining room and laundry facilities – your perfect romantic or family Lake District escape with free parking, boutique comfort and timeless charm.

A L’al hidden gem, in a L’al gem of a town!
This thoughtfully converted cottage aims to provide you with all the comforts of a loving home, but with an abundance of style that lets you know you’re being treated somewhere far away. The property is split up over three floors, with a bespoke kitchen diner on the ground floor, an open plan living room with window seats, a log burner and a modern tv for relaxing, then the top floor provides the bedroom with large en-suite style bathroom that’s quirkily decorated to offer a truly unique stay.

Thornbeck Cottage, Windermere, Lake District
Thornbeck Cottage is a traditional 2 bedroom slate cottage in the heart of Windermere. It is perfectly located between the villages of Bowness on Windermere and Windermere, a short ten minute stroll either way to all of the local amenities and the lake. Nearest pub 5 minutes walk, various bars restaurants shops within ten minute walk. Train station in Windermere 15 minute walk. There is a front and rear garden which has a patio and stream. The Dales way and other walks are within ten minutes.

Grosvenor Cottage - Kendal Lake District, Parking
Walkable to Kendal town centre | Pets Welcome | Free Parking | Fast Wi-Fi | Log Burner Nestled within the heart of Kendal lays Grosvenor Cottage, with a variety of shops, cafes and pubs on its doorstep. The cottage is a stone's throw away from The Lake District which can easily be accessed by car, bus or train, the local stations are a 5 minute walk away. A location fit for those wishing to explore the Lakes, whilst also experiencing Kendal's town centre. Free parking outside front door

The Lady of the Lake Windermere
The Lady of the Lake is a cosy cottage with stunning views across Lake Windermere to the fells. The cottage provides the perfect base to relax and explore the Lake District and all it has to offer, from Horse Riding to Hiking, Boat Trips, Cycling and many more activities. The cottage has a private parking space, EV charger, shared private jetty, and is ideally situated just a 15 minute walk from Windermere train station and centre where you will find an array of shops and traditional pubs.

Fir Cottage
Fir Cottage is a traditional Lakeland Terraced Victorian home ideally located to explore the Lake District. It is a 10 minute walk to the village of Bowness, where shops, restaurants, and of course Lake Windermere is located or a 10 minute walk to Windermere village for more cafes, shops and restaurants. The house is ideal for a family or a small gathering of friends. Guests have the entire house to themselves, located in a quiet and peaceful street. Parking is on the street and free.

NEW - River Barn -5 Star- Luxury Riverside Retreat
If there was a house that could guarantee to bring you the sort of happiness & balance people could only dream of... This is it! Situated in the beautiful surroundings of the Lake District National Park, River Barn is one of the most iconic properties in the Winster Valley. Enjoying a unique & charming position nestled on the River Winster, with spectacular far-reaching views of the countryside, there are an abundance of The Lake District's finest walks & pubs right on your doorstep.

Central Windermere, detached cottage with parking
10% DISCOUNT FOR 7 NIGHT STAYS. On the edge of Windermere village, a lovely community within the Lake District National Park. Less than five-minute walk from the train station, and from all the facilities. Caxton Cottage is a cosy, detached house, with its own parking in front, (a real bonus in the area), and a small enclosed yard with seating area behind. It is a level stroll into the village with its lovely shops, restaurants and cafés, and a pleasant walk down the hill into Bowness.

Maple Leaf Cottage, Windermere, The Lake District.
Maple Leaf Cottage is a newly renovated cottage located in the centre of Windermere. Suitable for families and couples. Located just 100 metres from over 30 bars, restaurants, pubs and attractions. The cottage has brand new furniture, fixtures and fittings including a jacuzzi spa bath. Free parking although no car is required! All guests have unlimited free access to the owner's Health Club and spa located close by in Toutbeck Bridge, just a 5 minute drive or 25 minute walk away.

Quiet attractive cottage on edge of Kendal town.
Pretty cottage, quiet location in view of the River Kent. All amenities walking distance with regular access to the Lakes and Yorkshire Dales. Kendal Castle minutes away, a nearby hotel offers pool and gym. Kendal hosts Brewery Arts Centre, one of leading arts centres in the UK. Parking is in front of the house. Welcoming guests from all nationalities, faiths and backgrounds, sadly no pets in the cottage. Children welcome with books/games/ toys adapted to age.
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