Kingfisher Barn

ID: S33570

  • Bedrooms 2
  • ・ Sleeps 4
  • ・ Pets 1

Snaptrip says

Kingfisher Barn in Kendal offers a comfortable stay with its well-equipped kitchen, cosy beds, and a location conducive to beautiful walks and local amenities. The property's charm and the village's friendliness are frequently praised, though some guests noted areas for improvement.

Guests that stayed at this property said

The property generally appears to be clean, with several guests noting its tidiness upon arrival. However, there are mentions of cobwebs, insect carcasses, and a few instances of unclean cutlery, which suggests room for improvement in thoroughness.

The location is highly praised for its proximity to local shops, pubs, and beautiful walks. The village of Staveley is appreciated for its charm, and the property's position is ideal for exploring the Lake District.

Guests find the beds super comfortable and the living spaces cosy. However, some guests mention issues with headroom in the bathroom and the kitchen seating being limited, which slightly detracts from the overall comfort.

The property is well-equipped, particularly the kitchen, but there are several comments about the need for maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs, fixing a cupboard door, and addressing a wasp issue. The lack of Wi-Fi and inconsistent hot water also affected the score.

While some guests appreciated the provision of kitchen essentials upon arrival, there is insufficient information to determine a consistent level of thoughtfulness in terms of gifts or special touches, and therefore this score cannot be accurately assessed.

About this property

A delightful first and second floor apartment in an enviable position on the outskirts of the popular and picturesque village of Staveley in the beautiful Lake District National Park. Well-furnished throughout, the apartment is perfectly placed to explore the surrounding towns and villages with an abundance of low level walks directly from the door. There are two double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a modern kitchen with a Juliet balcony that looks out over the mill race and beyond to the Kentmere valley and fells. The cosy sitting area has a high ceiling with exposed beams and an electric fire. Staveley village boasts a well-stocked shop, a newsagent and Post Office, local butcher, chemist and a pub serving excellent food. Explore the local town of Kendal with its independent retailers, restaurants and bars as well as a selection of museums and Kendal Arts Centre which offers a cinema and various live performances. The popular towns of Bowness-on-Windermere, Ambleside and Keswick are all easily accessible by car or bus, or you can enjoy a gentle stroll along the River Kent to the Mill Yard, whilst the more energetic can pack a picnic and head for the Kentmere Horseshoe circular walk. There really is something for everyone to enjoy at this beautiful Lake District holiday home.

Staveley is situated between Kendal and Windermere and has gained a reputation as the Gateway to the Lakes. It is mainly comprised of picturesque, grey slate buildings, sandwiched between the rivers Kent and Gowan. This once forested area was grazed as early as 4000BC. Iron Age farmers settled first and were followed by the English and Scandinavians and evidence of these early civilizations can be found throughout the region. The village has an excellent range of amenities including a variety of shops, two pubs, craft shops and a railway station. Nearby, Windermere and Ambleside offer a number of attractions such as boat trips on Lake Windemere and a ferry to the Lakeside Aquarium and Grizedale Forest Park.

Accommodation

Over first and second floors.

Two bedrooms: 1 x first floor king-size double, 1 x first floor double.

Second floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

First floor kitchen.

First floor sitting room with dining area and electric fire.

Gas central heating with electric fire.

Electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, TV with Freeview, DVD, DAB radio/CD, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books and games.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot and highchair.

Roadside parking directly outside cottage.

One well-behaved dog welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop and pub 5 mins walk.

Note: There is a slight incline to reach the 10 steps leading to the front door.

Nearby points of interest

  • Lake Windermere
  • Lake District National Park
  • Esthwaite Water
  • The World of Beatrix Potter
  • Hayes Garden World Ambleside
  • Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
  • Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
  • Lakes Aquarium
  • Lakeland Motor Museum

Reviews (33)

  • Vikki

    The property had everything we needed, was cosy and warm and was in a great location in Stavely.

  • Nigel

    Good facilities. Loved our stay but went too quick sadly. Would love to return

  • Wendy

    Nice and spacious living space. Slightly inconvenient having the bedrooms on the ground floor and bathroom first floor, but this can't really be helped given the design layout of the property, just something to bear in mind if guests would find this a problem. The only other issue is the lack of a designated parking space for the property. We followed the guidance in the guest info booklet and parked along what was the side of both ours and the adjoining property, which was on a minor road. However, on our return to the property one day, there were 2 other cars parked there already and I ended up parking quite a distance away from the property as there aren't really any alternatives to parking near the property itself.

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