Set within the beautiful Lakeland village of Natland, only 1.5 miles from Kendal and 7 miles from the nearest motorway, Natland Hall Cottage is a spacious self-contained one-bedroom annexe. The property is a Grade II listed building attached to Natland Hall Farm and located on a site within the village that has been reported to have had a chapel and dwellings on since around 1246 AD. On arriving into the large courtyard to the rear of the property there are two dedicated off-road parking spaces and a path leading past the Farmhouse door, through a gate into the garden and onto the cottage’s private patio. With exterior lights to help you find your way should you arrive late, a single step down into the galley kitchen provides access to this inviting home from home. The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, gas hob and electric double oven and includes ample cutlery and crockery to make sure you don’t have to scrabble around for a sharp knife or enough pans! A slight step down leads to a spacious dining lounge with a gas powered woodburning-style stove, Smart TV, sofa, foot stool, and drop side dining table. In the corner tucked away under the stairs is a cupboard for coats, boots and shoes and storage for patio furniture cushions, highchair, ironing board, mop and bucket and hoover. A single flight of stairs leads to an oak floored first floor with a small step into a spacious king-size bedroom. The bedroom includes twin bedside cabinets with lamps and alarm clock, double wardrobe, dressing table with lamp and mirror, and an armchair. The bedroom boasts beautiful views over the village and up to The Helm, a local hill with a pub at either end and fantastic 360° views from the hills of the south eastern Lake District, The Howgills and Ingleborough of the Yorkshire Dales and sweeping back to the coastal nature reserves of Silverdale and Arnside of the north Lancashire coastline. A light and airy landing with office area leads to a bathroom with step over bath, shower, toilet and basin which during the winter months has views out towards the national nature reserves of Whitbarrow Scar and Foulshaw Moss and in the summer has views of the abundant apple tree in the garden! The local area is steeped in history with the remains of the Lancaster to Kendal canal which serviced the numerous Yards of Kendal, a gunpowder works, and Levens and Sizergh Halls both beautiful medieval properties and home to the world's oldest topiary garden. The property is pet-friendly with numerous walking routes from the door, great for a stroll to the pub, or longer walks into Kendal along the beautiful river Kent. Set slightly out of the hustle and bustle of Kendal with all of its artisan shops, superstores, thriving cultural scene and array of eateries and pubs, Natland provides an amazing base from which to explore with the Lakes, Dales and Lancashire coastline. Whether it’s a trek up Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England, or into Hawes to taste Wensleydale cheese or even just a selfie with Eric and a bag of chips in Morecambe, Natland Hall Cottage is a great base for your next adventure.

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.

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