The Lake District and Cumbria - Ref 1072

The historic Lakeland town of Kendal has a great reputation for shopping, and is situated on the banks of the River Kent - known as the Southern Gateway to the Lakes Branching off the attractive main street are a number of old cobbled lanes and byways, as well as the stone ruins of the 12th Century Kendal Castle, positioned above the town on a hill with views over the settlement The Abbot Hall Art Gallery hosts a regular collection of portraits by Kendal born artist George Romney as well as works by Turner and Ruskin Other exhibitions are sometimes on offer, made possible through the gallery's links with the Tate Both Sizergh Castle and Levens Hall - with its superb Topiary Garden - are within easy driving distance as are limestone escarpments for easy walking and thrilling views of the Lakeland Mountains, the Howgills and Morecambe Bay As one of three lovely properties located in the charming grounds of the Heaves Estate, this cottage is a wonderful, stone built, semi-detached building on the rural outskirts of the historic town of Kendal Set within 10 acres of formal gardens, woodland and parkland and boasting a delightful Garden Centre onsite, this beautifully renovated property provides first-rate holiday accommodation This cottage itself is spacious and light, offering two bedrooms and stunning views across Morecambe Bay The fitted kitchen provides all modern conveniences, while the dining room and comfortable sitting room are beautifully decorated and have an inviting atmosphere Guests are free to wander around the estate, whilst evening meals and drinks are available to cottage guests in the hotel bar and restaurant .