About this property
Located on a small, picturesque housing estate just a short walk from Carus Green Golf Club and the centre of Kendal, Hawthorn Gardens offers four guests a fantastic golfing getaway, as well as a touring base for the Lake District. Beautifully renovated and boasting contemporary comforts, Hawthorn Gardens enjoys welcome features like Sky TV, an enclosed and landscaped garden, and off-road parking. Step into the hallway and head into the sitting room where you'll find a large 50" flat screen Smart TV with Sky TV, so you can truly unwind with your favourite shows on the attractive soft seating after a day of adventure.
Move through the archway and into the kitchen/diner, hosting an excellent array of appliances within this modern and stylish space, the chef of the group can get to work on a delicious meal while the group gathers and converses around the dining table. The beautiful garden can be reached from here through the patio doors, offering the perfect setting for alfresco dining at the patio furniture with views of the charming landscaped features, including a rock garden representing the Lakeland mountains, a dry-stone wall complete with a wooden style, and a stream trickling down through the wildflower garden to the pond and jetty, imitating the world famous lakes in the area.
Head up to one of the bedrooms to rest and relax before another adventure, with the master king-size bedroom featuring an en-suite shower room, and a second bedroom which offers twin beds that can be made into a super-king-size on request, great for accommodating two couples. Completing the interior is the sleek and stylish shower room, as well as the lockable garage which houses the washing machine and tumble dryer, along with space for sports equipment and bikes. The beautiful greens of Carus Green Golf Club is just a simple 10-minute walk from the property, with guests benefitting from discounted green fees throughout the year, making Hawthorn Gardens the perfect golfing retreat to the Lake District.
Head into Kendal for all you need on a self-catered stay, finding supermarkets, local shops, traditional pubs and well-established restaurants, along with the rugged ruins of the 12th century Kendal Castle overlooking the town, Lakeland Museum, The Abbot Hall Art Gallery, and Fletcher Park. Rainy days can be enjoyed at the fantastic KendalWall Lakeland Climbing Centre offering climbing and bouldering walls to suit all ages and abilities. Visit Sizergh Castle for a day of exploring the fascinating Elizabethan rooms with antique furnishings and carvings, along with a beautiful conifer and rock garden to admire. The Lakeland Maze Farm Park is a fantastic place for a fun family day out, with a maize maze to find your way out of, animal feeding and petting, and even go-karts!
Venture into the glorious Lake District and head to the quaint town of Windermere to sample delicious food at one of the restaurants and stroll the pretty streets, before wandering up to Queen Adelaide's Hill to enjoy views over Lake Windermere. Bowness-on-Windermere is home to The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction and Windermere Jetty Museum, along with boat hire available so you can cruise along the waters exploring Lake Windermere's many islands and bays. Plenty of walks can be enjoyed for a range of different abilities, with Cunswick Scar, Whitbarrow, Gummer's How and Orrest Head all within easy reach of Hawthorn Gardens.
Enjoy a memorable trip to the Lakes staying at Hawthorn Gardens.
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.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super-king-size on request).
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room
Heating.
Electric combination microwave oven, induction hob, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 50" flat screen Smart TV with Sky, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Private garage and off-road parking on drive.
Enclosed, landscaped garden with features imitating the Lake District, with patio and seating.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.8 miles