The Lake District and Cumbria - Ref 3640

The historic Lakeland town of Kendal sits on the banks of the River Kent, the 12th Century ruins of Kendal Castle look out over the town from its lofty hillside perch Kendal has many visitor attractions including The Abbot Hall Art Gallery, which has a regular collection of portraits by local artist George Romney, and works by Ruskin and Turner There are many fine eateries and opportunities for shopping within the town, whilst the surrounding area is a paradise for walkers and cyclists and offers a host of other outdoor pursuits The countryside is a spectacular setting for historic properties such as Sizergh Castle and the Topiary Garden at nearby Levens Hall are most impressive This area is a superb base for visiting this beautiful part of Britain This charming terrace cottage has been beautifully renovated to an architecturally designed plan and offers delightfully different accommodation It has an “upside-down” layout with the stylish open plan living area on the first floor comprising a contemporary dining and sitting area with a well equipped kitchen, and the ground floor houses the comfortable bedroom and luxurious wet room Outside there is a small area of garden to the front of the property The shops, restaurants and pubs are just a short two minute walk away and there are also pleasant riverside walks which are easily accessible With the marvellous scenery on offer in this wonderful area this cottage makes a fabulous romantic retreat for two people any time of year .