Kendal is a small and charming town less than a mile away from the National Park boundary and offers some of the most picturesque views in Cumbria. Recent renovations provide a safe pedestrian friendly route around all shops and retail centres such as the Westmorland Shopping Centre, and there is a good variety of supermarkets nearby. High street names and brands sit alongside the fantastic collection of specialist craft and market stalls making for a relaxing and enjoyable shopping experience.
The town centre itself boasts a great range of bars and restaurants, and the area’s fantastic local arts and culture is showcased in galleries and museums such as the Kendal Museum and Abbot Hall Art Gallery. Kendal offers excellent transport links and is easily accessible by roads and railways. The town lies only 8 miles from Junction 6 off the M6, with the A6 also passing through the town centre.
Ash Tree Park provides the perfect location for families, offering a superb range of schools for children of all ages. Heron Hill Primary School is just a 15 minute walk from the development and there are a number of secondary schools in Kendal, including outstanding Ofsted rated ones.