Guests say
The Gatehouse in Kendal is a well-received holiday cottage, praised for its spaciousness, well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable furnishings. Its location offers tranquillity and proximity to local attractions. Guests have enjoyed the surrounding countryside and wildlife, with some minor issues regarding maintenance and heating control.
Most guests found the property spotless and beautifully presented. However, a few mentioned areas where cleanliness could be improved, such as grubby carpets and unclean kitchenware, which slightly lowers the score.
The property's location is highly praised for being quiet, secluded, and close to local attractions like Kendal and Windermere. Its proximity to the M6 is also appreciated for convenience.
Guests have found the bedrooms spacious and the living areas cozy, with comfortable beds and good social spaces. Some guests mentioned the property being too warm at times, but overall, the comfort level is high.
The Gatehouse is commended for its well-equipped kitchen and en-suite facilities. However, some guests encountered issues with heating controls, a lack of certain kitchen items, and minor maintenance problems, which affects the score.
While guests have mentioned a welcome hamper, there are not enough references to thoughtful touches or gifts to accurately score this category. It should be noted that such amenities are subject to change and not guaranteed.
About this property
The Gatehouse is a superb, five-bedroom holiday home nestled in the quaint village of Levens in Cumbria.
Perfectly situated close to the breath-taking Lake District National Park, this fabulous abode boasts a private driveway for up to 5 cars, a spacious garden, and a great location just a short drive from the nearest shop and only a 150 yard walk to The Villa Levens a 2 AA Rosette Restaurant and Bar, making an idyllic base for families, friends, or sharing couples alike seeking a refreshing, self-catered getaway.
Enter your new home-from-home, where you'll discover a collection of elegant, well-appointed living spaces. Make the most of the tastefully-laid out open-plan living space, where a fully-equipped kitchen, dining area, and sitting area await; a truly fantastic hub perfect for preparing and savouring home-cooked dinners, as well as enjoying movie nights on the Smart TV with your loved ones.
When sleep finally calls, head to one of five plush bedrooms, three of which include impressive super-king bed (can be twins on request) two of which have accompanying en-suite shower rooms. The other two bedrooms have twin beds. Start each day by sitting on one of the picnic benches with a coffee in the garden before you head out to explore what your local area has in-store.
Set out on foot to soak in the tranquillity of Levens, a peaceful village home to a village store selling homely essentials, and the Gilpin Bridge Inn, a pub serving traditional pub fare for when you fancy a break from cooking.
Take a brief car trip to the bustling town of Kendal, a popular tourist destination home to the Kendal Golf Club, the magnificent Abbot Hall, and the historic site of Kendal Castle.
The Lake District is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the UK, with its lush meadows, imposing mountain ranges, and crystal-clear lakes.
Enjoy a day on the banks of Windermere, before you visit other famous attractions such as the National Trust spot of Hill Top, The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, or simply enjoy a hike up to the scenic point of Queen Adelaide's Hill.
Whatever you get up to during your next stay in Cumbria, do it from The Gatehouse.
Levens is a small traditional Cumbrian village set on a high promontory in beautiful countryside and ideally placed for exploring the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. The village has a lovely old church, general store/newsagent and a pub. With excellent views of the southern fells across the Lyth Valley and the River Kent which flows below the village, Levens consists of a huddle of fine, stone-built traditional houses, cottages and barn conversions surrounded by unspoilt countryside, with varied flora and fauna and a nature reserve providing beautiful walking country. 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. Nearby Kendal 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, Lake Windermere and the wider National Park within easy reach, Levens provides a superb base for a relaxing break.
EPC Rating: Band DAccommodation
Single-storey.
Five bedrooms: 2 x super-king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x super-king-size (all 3 of these bedrooms can be twin on request), 2 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with WC and basin.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Utility with WC and sink
Underfloor central heating.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, second fridge/freezer in the utility room, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, wine cooler.
Piano.
Smart TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available on request.
Private driveway for 5 cars.
Garden with decking and picnic benches, lawn, and patio.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.4 miles, pub 0.8 miles.
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am.
Note: The garden is not fully enclosed; please be aware
Nearby points of interest
- Lakes Aquarium
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lake Windermere
- Lake District National Park
- Esthwaite Water
Reviews (20)
-
Emma
We had 8 adults 2 children and 2 dogs. Love the kitchen/diner/living room. Meant the cook never missed out on the chat. Only slight gripe - could have done with a second oven. Great value for money beautiful house and surroundings.
-
Daniel
Wonderful experience and was very well accommodated with all of our requests including for an infant child being met. Stayed for 3 nights to celebrate a birthday with plenty to do in the surrounding area and the property was well maintained to a standard beyond what we expected. If Iâm coming back to Kendal, then Iâm coming back to the Gatehouse!
-
Lorien
There was loads of fridge space (2 fridges) and a fab wine fridge too. There was also a Christmas tree which was a nice touch. The owner was helpful in the lead up to the stay and replied quickly when we messaged during too. However unfortunately much of the house is quite tired, needs a refresh and the cleanliness left a lot to be desired, pots/pans etc werenât clean and carpets and sofa were grubby - when we got the hoover out it barely worked so this is probably contributing to that. Toilets were also dirty on arrival - one of them quite badly. The bedroom on the far left as you look at them smells of damp - as though thereâs either an existing leak or an old one that hasnât been repaired, really off putting to spend nights in there, especially with our baby. The en-suite in that room is also very cold, smelly and the towel rail doesnât work in it. The heating in the house is on a setting which isnât controllable from within the house (the owner controls the heating externally) and so even though youâre able to message to have the heating altered, you canât control this from within - the living room was always roasting even when the setting was lowered by the owner, but we didnât want the bedrooms to get any cooler so therefore didnât ask for the living room to be turned any lower. It is also all underfloor heating, which sounds nice but in winter when heating needs to be on meant our dogs couldnât settle as they were too hot and laying the baby down on a blanket wasnât doable as she was also getting too warm. Although the owner was always helpful and turned the heating down as soon as we asked, it is a nuisance to have to message to control your own heating and we did have to have windows in the living room open constantly to cool it down, in order to have the heating on in the rest of the house. We had a nice stay and it was nice to walk up to the hotel for a drink in the bar, but really having a more comfortable, clean house and control over temperature ourselves would have been appreciated. If the property was clean and a bit more well maintained then value for money would be fantastic, but unfortunately all of us felt weâd rather have paid more to feel like the place had been adequately cleaned at the very least.