Sporting Activities:
There are two golf courses within a few minutes drive, Kendal Golf Club and Carus Green Golf Club, alternatively there is Windermere Golf club which is approximately a 15 minute drive. Afull set of mens and a half set of ladies clubs are available for use from the owners of the apartment. Please advise upon booking.
Pitch and Putt is available at the park which is a two minute walk from the apartment.
There is also a Dry Ski Slope within walking distance for the more energetic Autumn/Winter. There are swimming/ spa facilities at the hotel located round the corner from the apartment. Horse riding is available in the village of Natland a five minute drive away.
Cycling paths are available throughout the Lake District. Grizedale forest is a great day out for the more energetic whether it be walking or cycling there is something for everyone.
For all other sporting facilities further details can be found in the folder in the apartment.
Where to Go in Kendal and The Lakes:
A detailed programme of events is available for viewing in the apartment. (Please, contact owner for more information).
There are weekly markets that take place every Wednesday and Saturday in the market place together with a special Farmers Market which proves very popular and this is staged every last Friday of the month.
Brewery Arts Centre is a good venue for live concerts, cinema, restaurant and outside entertainment. Kendal is also home to the Quaker Tapestry Exhibition, Abbot Hall Art Gallery, K Shoes and the famous Kendal Mint Cake.
Wordworth's homes Dove Cottage Grasmere and Rydal Mount are approximately a 30 minute drive away.
Beatrix Potters house at Hill Top in Sawrey. Also, the Beatrix Potter Exhibition in Bowness is a great experience.
Blackwell Arts & Craft Home between Bowness and Newby Bridge.
John Ruskin's beautiful home at Brantwood Coniston. On Lake coniston ride the Gondola steamboat and visit the Donald Campbell Museum.
Eating Out:
Kendal is known for it's many restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, deli's, bars, one of the best pubs in town is just around the corner from the apartment. There is also an excellent choice of takeaway food for those wishing to relax at home after a long days walking/cycling.
