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The Badger's Shack

Garnett Bridge, Longsleddale. Near Kendal, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1066267)

5.0★

Lake District Lodge Holidays rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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18 Customer Review(s)

  • Danny

    “My wife and I stayed in the Badgers Shack for a week in September 2024.”

    A fabulous property that’s tastefully decorated and furnished to the highest of standards providing everything you could possibly need for a lovely stay. Spotlessly clean and very warm and cosy. Situated in a lovely quiet location with plenty of walks from the front door, we didn’t need to use the car during our stay. Chris was very welcoming and provided us with lots of useful information about the area. Julie also provided a lovely welcome basket containing local goodies. A lovely ...

    A fabulous property that’s tastefully decorated and furnished to the highest of standards providing everything you could possibly need for a lovely stay. Spotlessly clean and very warm and cosy. Situated in a lovely quiet location with plenty of walks from the front door, we didn’t need to use the car during our stay. Chris was very welcoming and provided us with lots of useful information about the area. Julie also provided a lovely welcome basket containing local goodies. A lovely couple.

    - Danny, September 2024
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Summary

  • Single-storey
  • Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twins on request) with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size with en-suite roll-top bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, sitting area and woodburning stove
  • Utility
  • Ground source heat pumps with underfloor heating and woodburning stove
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher
  • Smart TV, WiFi
  • Fuel, heat, power and starter pack for woodburning stove
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Paddock with patio, lawn and barbecue
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 3.8 miles, pub 4.2 miles
  • Note: This property does not accept children under the age of five years old, please consider this when booking

The property

The Badger's Shack is a marvellous, detached lodge near Garnett Bridge, on the outskirts of the historic market town of Kendal. It enjoys spectacular scenery as it's surrounded by the Cumbrian fells. This fantastic property is ideal for two couples or a family of four, with ground-floor accommodation and open-plan living and is only a short distance from the Lake District's best attractions. After parking in one of the two convenient off-road spots, head inside to find a stylishly decorated open-plan living room, where you can snuggle up in front of the Smart TV and warming woodburning stove. When you're hungry, proceed to the kitchen, a well-equipped place with everything you need to prepare excellent, homecooked meals. These meals can be served at the adjacent dining table as you catch up on the day's events. When the sun goes down, make your way to one of the two magnificent king-size bedrooms, the first of which is accompanied by an en-suite shower room and the other enjoying an en-suite bathroom with a luxurious roll-top bath and exposed stonework. Wander out to the beautiful garden, where a barbecue awaits, to take in the breath-taking views first-hand of eastern Kentmere fells and Ulgraves. The Badger's Shack promises a relaxing getaway for you and those who mean the most. This property, together with Refs. 1066265, 1066268, and 1066269, can sleep up to 20 guests.

Cocks Close Estate

Cocks Close Estate is a 24 acre exclusive estate with half a mile of the River Sprint on one side and views up to the Fells and Mountains of the eastern Kentmere range on the other. The estate includes, ancient woodlands, pastureland and a 1 acre tarn. The estate rests on the outskirts of Garnett Bridge, Cumbria and is a fabulous selection of holiday lettings, including a large, stone-built cottage and three luxury, detached lodges that have been named after the animals that once made them their home. The lodges and their interiors have also been designed by the owners, giving them a very special touch! This collection offers a range of rustic yet contemporary Scandinavian style accommodation, featuring Larch cladding from nearby Grizedale forest, along with underfloor heating, private outdoor spaces with stunning views of the fells, and off-road parking; you're certainly well-catered to here! The lodges additionally feature as much locally-sourced materials as possible, with wood being used from the nearby Garnett Wood. If you can tear yourself away from this stunning collection of properties, head into the town centre of Kendal where you will find a wealth of superb choice of shops, supermarkets, and boutiques, as well as an extensive collection of great places to eat and drink. Whilst here, be sure to visit the beautiful historic Kendal Castle before admiring the artwork at The Abbot Hall Art Gallery and brushing up on the local history with a visit to the Museum of Lakeland Life and the Quaker Tapestry Museum. Outdoor enthusiasts will be delighted by the close proximity to the National Park, an area renowned for its outdoor adventures, including walks and cycling upon Cunswick Scar, Potter Fell, Whitbarrow - Lord's Seat, Kentmere and Sallows. Alternatively, venture to the town of Windermere offering a chance to enjoy canoeing, sailing, windsurfing, diving and boat trips, whilst Ambleside has even more great things to do for the entire family. A memorable escape awaits at Cocks Close Estate.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

GARNETT BRIDGE, LONGSLEDDALE. NEAR KENDAL

Kendal 4 miles, Windermere 9 miles, Penrith 24 miles

The Garnett Bridge is located 4 miles north of the nearby market town of Kendal, 2 miles from Burneside and at the foot of Longsleddale Valley. The hamlet is situated at the edge of the National Park with walkiung from the door onto the fells such as Potter Fell and Kentmere Pike. The area is also excellent for cycling being located on several popular roads and mountian biking routes.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter