The river at Kendal in Cumbria Lake District

Self catering holiday cottages in Kendal lake District

The "auld grey town" of Kendal, known as such because of its old houses and buildings built in grey limestone, is situated just off the main road joining the southern part of the Lake District to the M6.

Kendal is very much the capital of the Lake District, with a history traceable right back to pre-Roman times. It’s a great location to base your self-catering holiday from, being as it is the southern ‘gate-keeper’ to the Lake District. There is a variety of mixed self-catering cottages, apartments, houses, chalets and lodges in and around the town, so while you’re not far away from the lakes themselves, you also have the vibrant town of Kendal on your doorstep.

Wonderful cottage with large lawned garden | Barrow Tenement, Lyth Valley, near Kendal

Barrow Tenement, Lyth Valley, near Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8DD.

Barrow Tenement is a great choice for lovers of the outdoors and has 5 passes included for us of the leisure facilities at the local hotel.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Highchair
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
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Glamping pod in the garden next to small waterfall | Riverside Mill & Glamping Pod, Patton, near Kendal

Riverside Mill & Glamping Pod, Patton, near Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9DY.

Riverside Mill & Glamping Pod is nestled within easy reach of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks, ideal for scenic walks and cycling, with a private hot tub for 6 to relax...

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Golf nearby
  • Hot Tub
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Hot Tub - Private
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
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Lovely Lakeland terraced holiday home | Glaramara, Kendal

Glaramara, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5QN.

Enjoy a holiday based in Kendal and all the advantages of town amenities on your doorstep yet within just a few miles of the grandeur and outdoor activities of the Lake District National...

  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Exterior | Drumlins Cottage, Endmoor, near Kendal

Drumlins Cottage, Endmoor, near Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0EH.

Enjoy a relaxing holiday at this cottage which is in a great position for exploring both the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Pets – no charge
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Sitting out area | Old Chapel, Levens, near Kendal

Old Chapel, Levens, near Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8PX.

Ideal for two couples or a small family in a perfect location for touring Cumbria, the Lakes and Yorkshire Dales.

  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Fabulous, far-reaching views from the property | Beech Hill, Kendal

Beech Hill , Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4PP.

This Victorian townhouse offers a stylish, contemporary interior with fabulous, far-reaching views over the popular market town of Kendal, and has easy access to Windermere and the South...

  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Highchair
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Exterior | Butterfly Cottage,

BUTTERFLY COTTAGE, , Cumbria, LA8 9LE.

Butterfly Cottage is a beautiful property within the grounds of Low Jock Scar Esate, the gardens awash with colour and bursting with wildlife.

  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Hot Tub
  • Winter Short Breaks
  • Hot Tub - Private
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Rural Location
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Lake District
  • Pets – not allowed
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Staying in kendal - places to visit

The town's motto is "wool is my bread", which is a testament to the town’s standing as the main centre for the woolen industry during the 13th Century. The distinctive Kendal Green Cloth produced in the town became famous throughout the country.

Kendal has an eclectic mixture of broad streets, cobbled streets and narrow courtyards all waiting to be explored. Walking around its slated-roofed buildings, traditional inns and bridges is best on foot, but there are trail guides if you want to really immerse yourself in the town.

There are also plenty of interesting places to visit and things to do in and around the town, from castles, museums, gardens and even, should you feel the active urge, great sporting activities. The area provides great walking opportunities, such as Scout Scar, where you can take in fabulous views of the Lakes and the Yorkshire Dales. Don’t forget your camera!

With its 80ft tower, ten bells and five aisles inside, the town’s Holy Trinity Parish Church is one of the largest in the country and dates back to the 13th Century. Kendal Castle saw Katherine Parr, the last queen of Henry VIII, born there in 1512. The ruins can still be seen on a green hill overlooking the town.

Abbot Hall, at the foot of the Castle, is an awarding gallery surrounded by a park on the banks of the River Kent. Great collections of British works of art sit comfortably in the gallery’s elegant Georgian rooms beside furniture and objects of art from the time. Paintings by the world famous are rotated during the year, including Nicholson, Schwitters, Spencer, Romney, Turner, Lawrence, Ramsay, Ruskin and Hepworth. There are also various exhibitions held there throughout the year by leading artists. There’s also the Abbott Hall coffee shop and Gallery book shop.