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Forrest's Yard - Apartment 2 - Town Centre Apartment (Dog-friendly)

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Interior
Interior
TV, fireplace
4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Kendal, Cumbria
  • Brewery Arts Centre
    3 min walk
  • The Shakespeare Inn
    1 min walk
  • Kendal Station
    2 min drive
  • Barrow-In-Furness (BWF-Walney Island)
    61 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Forrest's Yard - Apartment 2 - Town Centre Apartment (Dog-friendly)

Forrest's Yard - Apartment Two - is a lovely two-storey, Grade II listed, property situated in the very centre of Kendal, just a mere stroll to the great choice of bars and restaurants, the cinema, museums and of course the River Kent.

On the first floor, you have a spacious living room and dining area with comfortable leather sofa's, a 40" Freeview TV and the log-burner. The dining table to the side of the room seats eight people. The separate kitchen, fitted with modern appliances including a 4-plate induction hob, electric oven, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine/dryer and fridge & freezer, is a great space to cook up a meal.

Also on the first floor is two bedrooms, the first offers a super-king size bed and fitted cupboards (which are original features). The second provides a super-king zip & link bed, which is a double by default but can split into two single beds on request. The first of the bathrooms comprises of a bath and separate shower. Apart from the shower, which was added, the bathroom is the original suite which was beautifully restored.

Up the stairs to the second floor is the more modern bathroom, with a free-standing rolltop bath, separate shower and loo and to the end of the corridor are two additional twin bedrooms.

First Floor
Bedroom 1 - Super-king.
Bedroom 2 - Super-king Zip & Link bed that can split into two single beds on request.
Bathroom 1 - With bath, shower cubicle, toilet and heated towel rail.

Second Floor
Bedroom 3 - Two single beds.
Bedroom 4 - Two single beds.
Bathroom 2 - With roll-top bath, shower cubicle, toilet and heated towel rail.

Things to Note:
There are steps to the entrance.
Private parking for three cars is available to the rear of the building. ​
​Arrivals are welcome any day, subject to a minimum of a three-night stay.
Up to two dogs are welcome.

History:
The earliest known record of the building is a map, dating back to 1758, showing two separate buildings. Later records from 1833 show that "M Forrest" owned the buildings - hence the name Forrest's Yard.

Twenty years later, in 1853, records show both buildings as one, suggesting that building work was carried out the join the two together. Records also show the new owner as Mr George Forrest, who was a surgeon and also the twice-elected Local Town Mayor.

Now, Grade II Listed, the property has been carefully refurbished to a high standard, while retaining many of the original features.
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Brewery Arts Centre. The apartment includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • The apartment offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • 10 minutes by car from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 15 minutes from Lake Windermere

Property manager

Terry Knipe

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,615 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Forrest's Yard Apartment 2 Town Centre Apartment
Forrest's Yard Apartment 2 Town Centre Apartment (Dog friendly)
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Forrest's Yard - Apartment 2 - Town Centre Apartment (Dog-friendly) Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gemma W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Located with all amenities of a town. A thirty min drive to Windermere hour and a half drive to buttermere.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Farah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed.
A lovely flat with space to spread out--important as we were a loosely connected family/friends group. We really appreciated the comfy sofas.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020