| the modern rooms all include free wifi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. parking is free. in a converted 17th-century tannery, this unassuming hotel on the river kent is a 4-minute walk from kendal village, 17 minutes on foot from kendal castle ruins and a mile from abbot hall art gallery. suites add living areas. there's a refined restaurant overlooking the river, as well as a bistro eatery and bar. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. other amenities include a health club with an indoor pool, a sauna, a steam room and a gym. conference and meeting spaces are also available. pets are welcome
Leeds Bradford Airport 1 hr 44
Lakes Aquarium (27 min)
Aquarium with freshwater and marine life, featuring an underwater otter tunnel and stingrays. National Trust - Hill Top (41 min)
Timed-ticket entry to Beatrix Potter's quaint, rural farmhouse filled with the writer's furnishings. Grizedale Forest (44 min)
This Lake District forest features hills, tarns, small villages, a ropes course & a sculpture trail. Levens Hall (16 min)
Elizabethan manor house featuring a large topiary garden & several steam road vehicles. National Trust - Fell Foot Park (26 min)
Family-friendly spot with cafe and space/facilities for games, picnics, swimming and boating. Kendal Castle (14 min)
Castle, ruins, and history Windermere (51 min)
This large glacial ribbon lake features 18 islands, plus ferries & other boating activities. Abbot Hall (11 min)
Portraits by 18th-century local artist George Romney, plus 300 years of British landscapes. Blackwell (19 min)
Large, late-19th-century house full of furniture and objects by Arts and Crafts movement designers. National Trust Wray Castle (34 min)
Neo-gothic 1800s castle featuring a kid-friendly interior with play rooms, plus lakeside grounds. Brockhole on Windermere, The Lake District Visitor Centre (19 min)
Outdoor attraction with a range of activities, from mini-golf & zip-lines to kayaking & archery. Orrest Head (17 min)
This hill in the Lake District offers sweeping views of the surrounding countryside from its summit. Sizergh Castle (11 min)
14th-century bulwark containing Elizabethan carvings and furniture, plus a conifer and rock garden. Windermere Jetty Museum - Stories of boats and steam (18 min)
Lake, museum, and art The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (18 min)
Interactive exhibits tell the story of Potter's writing and her importance to Lakeland conservation. | 
