Kendal Castle
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Whilst staying in one of our Lake District Cottages or fine Lake District Self Catering Holiday Homes you may like to dip into a few of our towns and villages for a bit of shopping, café culture and maybe sample the varied cultural side of Cumbria. Kendal Castle is a must for families as part of a day out in Kendal.
Kendal Castle was originally a late 12th century earth ringwork and bailey fortress, founded by Gilbert fitz Reinfred. In the early 13th century, William de Lancaster founded the stone castle, when encasing the ringwork with a curtain wall. In 1383, it became the possession of the Parrs and in 1571 the ruinous and abandoned castle passed by exchange to the crown. Successor of Castle Howe, the circular inner ward is encased by a wide ditch, with an outer rampart and fragments of the curtain wall. Square and round towers flank the wall along with, on the southern side a 14th century rectangular keep. Opposite the keep are the remains of the Great Hall, built over two vaulted basements and the traces of a gatehouse, defended by an earthwork barbican. 5 miles south is Sizergh Castle.
Kendal Castle is located above the town centre, off Park Side Road. 23 miles north of Lancaster on the M6-A591.
The site is owned by South Lakeland District Council and is freely accessible in daylight hours.
Car parking is by the side of the road.
For more information about Kendal castle visit -
http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/97/kendalcastle.html
http://www.visitcumbria.com/sl/kencas.htm
http://www.kendalmuseum.org.uk/index.php
Staying In A Lake District Cottage Close To Kendal Castle
Wherever you choose to take your Lake District Holiday, nowhere is far away. The Cumbria National Park is quite a compact area, but with lots of variation crammed in. From gentle valleys, ancient woodland, our huge lakes which reflect the sky and landscape and of course the soaring mountains and craggy fells are all easy to explore, this along with a host of welcoming towns and villages.
If you need your holiday cottage to be near Kendal Castle we have a good selection of fine Lake District Cottages within easy reach of this welcoming and vibrant Town. If you need any advice on the best choice of Self Catering Cottage for you, we all know our holiday cottages well and would be pleased to help find the most suitable.
Below is a selection of those Lake District Holiday Cottages nearest to Kendal Castle.
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2 Hodge Howe Cottages - Set near the shores of Lake Windermere with lakeside access, this is a super Cottage for 4 close to Bowness
Foxglove Cottage - Set in Bowness, on the shores of Windermere, this is a perfect 4 star Lakeland Cottage for both couples and families.
Nanny Goat Cottage - As one of the finest 5 Star Gold Lake District Holiday Cottages, Nanny Goat Cottage offers its guests a very special holiday home for 4.
Honey Pot Cottage - As one of the finest 5 Star Gold Lake District Holiday Cottages, Honey Pot offers its guests a very special holiday home for 4.
Middle Bank - A popular retreat for couples or small families sleeping 4 set in the quiet Lyth Valley.
Pengennett - Capplerigg - One of our finest 4 Star Gold Lake District Cottages, offering guests a very special romantic retreat in a quiet valley surrounded by fell.
The Bothy - This popular little cottage for 2 offers a romantic retreat set near to Windermere
The Mews - Capplerigg - One of our finest VB 3 Star Gold award Lake District Cottages, offering guests a very special romantic retreat in a quiet valley surrounded by fell.
North View - Lake District Cottage sleeping 4 plus 2
The Old Police Station - Lake District Cottage sleeping 6 - 7
No 3 Church View - Lake District Cottage sleeping 2
Rossendale House - This 5 Star District Cottage offers the finest accommodation for 4 guests set in the super village of Cartmel..
Tom Crag Barn - A Lake District Holiday Cottage,Tom Crag offers its guests a very special holiday home for 4.
Ash Cottage - A super 4 Star Lake District Cottage sleeping 4 set in a quiet village with super pub 2 minutes walk away.
Yew Tree Cottage - A super 4 Star Lake District Cottage sleeping 2 set in a quiet village with super pub 2 minutes walk away.
Top Bank - A popular retreat for couples sleeping 2 set in the quiet and beautiful Lyth Valley.
Little Croft - This 5 Star Luxury lake district cottage offers the finest accommodation for couples set in the village of Cartmel.
Mill End - This excellent 4 Star Lake District Cottage for 4 lies in the quiet and peaceful Lyth Valley.
Millers Loft - This popular little cottage for 2 lies in the village of Lindale, close to Grange and Cartmel.
Shepherds Nook - One of our most popular Lake District Cottages offering guests a special romantic retreat in a quiet valley surrounded by fell.
2 Kiln Houses - A Charming 4 star Lake District Cottage sleeping 3 in a quiet village with a super pub only 2 minutes walk
These are just a selection of our hand picked Lake District Cottages, to see our full range either use our search facility or take a leisurely look at our cottage browsers.