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Dog friendly walking accommodation ideal for groups.
Kendal Hostels is in the centre of Kendal, just 8 miles from the Motorway.
Kendal Hostel provides dog Friendly accommodation in the centre of Kendal. Surrounded by foorpaths with glorious views this comfy hostel makes a great base for a walking holiday. It can also be used as an overnight stop on a long journey to Scotland, being only 8 miles from the M6 motorway. Often used for family celebrations Kendal hostel is great for groups holding special events. There are 13 bedrooms accommodating up to 67 guests, a large kitchen and dining room for guests to use.
The hostel is situated in the historic market town of Kendal, also known as the Gateway to the Lakes, which still holds an outdoor market twice weekly. Kendal is a bustling town where you will find everything on the doorstep. Pubs,restaurants for everyone’s tastes and shops all close by. Kendal is on the borders of the Lake District, 8 miles from the popular destination of Windermere easily accessible by public transport.
Have you ever wondered what inspired Wainwright ?
Have you ever wondered why Wainwright gave up his job in Blackburn and came to live in Kendal and write walking guides.
Orrest Head, on the eastern shores of Windermere, is the first fell that Wainwright climbed. The walk has stunning views of Lake Windermere and the Coniston Fells, no wonder Wainwright was inspired. You can walk up Orrest Head too. There is a well marked path and it is only a 5 minute walk to the trail from Winderemere railway station. First drop your bags at Kendal Hostel and take a quick hop on a train, or if there are 5 of you £30 will buy you all a whole day bus ticket for the Lakes and north Lancashire. Back at the hostel you can look around Historic Kendal, see where Wainwright lived and visit the Kendal Museum where he worked.
Adventure out to Kendal
Here at Kendal we are perfect for groups, schools and even people that are achieving their D of E award.
Here at Kendal we are perfect for groups, schools and even people that are achieving their D of E award.
Kendal Hostel has 13 bedrooms ranging from 2 per room to 14 and sleep 65 guests per night it is ideal for large school groups. The hostel is fully self catering so has a large kitchen and dining room available to use throughout there stay. The kitchen has everything you would expect to find in your kitchen at home and the dining room seats 26 guests. Our large communal area is also great for groups as we have a free pool table, TV and DVD player, Free Wi-Fi, comfy sofas and also a log burner to relax in front of.
We are easily accessible from the north and south. We are only a 5 minute train ride from Oxenholme station which is on the mainline from London to Glasgow, The national express bus stops in Kendal and also only 8 miles from Junction 36 of the M6 motorway.