Self-Catering at Longwell House | Holiday Cottages in Kendal

Holiday home
Longwell House is a semi-detached, character cottage is situated on the outskirts of the village of Selside near Kendal in the Lake District. The cottage can sleep four people in two bedrooms, a super king-size double which is zip/link and can be twin on request with en-suite bathroom and a king-size double en-suite shower room. The rest of the cottage is made up of a kitchen with dining area and an electric stove and a sitting room with woodburning stove. To the outside is ample off road parking and a front enclosed lawned garden with patio and furniture. Set in a stunning location, Longwell House is an ideal place for a wonderful holiday at any time of the year.

Accomodation Details
Two bedrooms with TV: 1 x super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite bath, separate shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area and electric fire. Sitting room with woodburning stove.

Area
Situated 6 miles north of the nearby market town of Kendal, Selside is an area in the rolling foothillsof the Shap fells with its own church and village hall. Used as a holiday base, Selside is within easy driving distance to the breathtaking Lake District via Windermere for the South Lakes or Penrith for the North Lakes. The Western Yorkshire Dales are also just a short, lovely drive away via the town of Sedburgh. The nearby town of Kendal (sometimes known as the Gateway to the Lakes), offers a wide variety of pubs and restaurants with the Brewery Arts Centre offering live entertainment and cinema, as well as excellent dining experiences.

Region
Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

Amenities
Oil central heating with electric stove and woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, 3 x TVs with Freeview, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair. Ample off road parking. Front enclosed lawned garden with patio and furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 4 miles. Note: Working farm location.

Katie_Kelly0408

October 2019

My parents booked this beautiful 4 bed cottage for a week in July & my husband & I stayed for a long weekend with them. The cottage is absolutely gorgeous everything is such a high quality & comfortable. Each lovely double room has a fab en-suite with lovely toiletries. The owners Christine & Andrew are extremely friendly & welcoming.

Margaret M

March 2019

We received a very warm welcome from Christine, Andrew and their son James. Christine kindly showed us around the property and gave us a short history. The facilities are everything and more, even to the themed ribbon that was tied around the bath mats. It is an absolutely fabulous place to stay and ideal for exploring the Southern Lake District.

Mr Parkin

We had a fabulous week at Longwell.. The house was beautiful with everything we could possibly need for a relaxing break. Andrew, Christine and their son James were so welcoming and friendly, we felt more like neighbours than visitors. Even the puppies were happy to see us as we left for our hikes each morning. It was the perfect combination of friendliness whilst still being quiet and peaceful and our evenings were spent reading by the log burner....we didn't even switch the TV on once!! We will definitely be back to Longwell. The location is perfect for Kendal, Windermere and Ambleside as well as for walking in the Lake District or the north Yorkshire Dales. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Longwell House and Longwell Cottage next door is equally beautiful for larger groups. Looking forward to the next break already.

Mr Jackson

Great cottage been before.. Don’t appreciate getting a £25 voucher after I have been to use in short period It should be for anytime as we have used your services a good few times now regards.

lormesher

December 2018

A beautifully presented fresh cottage with comfortable and gorgeous characterful decor. The hosts are fabulous and Christine's little touches of fresh flowers, Christmas decorations, bottomless fire wood and generous welcome basket make your stay even more special. Everything you could possibly need is provided plus what you may not even know you need. The views from this peacefully located cottage are spectacular. Located with easy reach of Kendal and the tourist areas of the Lakes District and the Yorkshire Dales.

Mr Smith

A well appointed, comfortable accommodation with excellent views of the surrounding countryside.. The owners, Andrew and Christine are very helpful and keen to ensure you have a great holiday. The accommodation is situated down a long concrete track on a working farm and it is a car drive to shops, restaurants and other facilities. This may not appeal to everyone, however to those to whom it does appeal - you will not be disappointed!

Mrs Redfern

The cottage is superb, a friendly welcome by the owners and a hamper full of treats- everything you ever need is catered for-the views are divine and just ten minutes from Kendal town centre-Perfectly Sumptuous..

Mrs Ormesher

A divine cottage that has gorgeous, comfortable decor of the highest standard.. The cottage has everything you could possibly need, Christine has thought of every thing. Her little touches of Christmas decorations, fresh flowers and superb welcome basket as well as a bottomless wood supply for the fire, made this truely a perfect stay. Such genuinely gorgeous hosts. The view from the cottage is amazing and hard to pull your eyes from. The location is peaceful, yet easily accessible to everything you need and tourist attractions if you wish them.

Mrs Lewis

November 2018

We booked Longwell House on the spur of the moment so our expectations were not great however on arrival we were met by the owner and her "bodyguard" Mac who promptly made a fuss of us greeting us as if we were long lost friends.. The property far exceeded our expectations and we can say that this is one of the best cottages we have visited from Sykes who we have used over many years. The Gibson family should be very proud of the facility they have created. Thanks to Andrew, Christine and James for making our stay memorable and comfortable. We will make this the top of our list when we next visit Cumbria. Many thanks to the Gibsons (and Mac) Patricia and Peter Lewis

Mr Ruddle

October 2018

This cottage is an absolute gem.. Lovely and cosy with everything you need - so well equipped. Andrew and Christine were very welcoming and friendly. The views are spectacular - the photos don’t do it justice. Perfect location to explore the Lakes.

Mr Barber

September 2018

It was an absolute pleasure to stay at Longwell House.. Christine and Andrew have created an ideal holiday venue. It was beautifully presented, spotlessly clean and very well equipped. The views across their farmland to the Howgill Fells will stay in our memory for quite some time.

Mrs Rooke

August 2018

Longwell House is a beautiful well equipped comfortable house in a secluded spot on a working farm with great views.. Its so peaceful away from the bustle of the Lakes but within easy reach. Our hosts were very kind, leaving a hamper with fresh eggs. We'll certainly go there again and recommend to our friends.

Gigiga2013

July 2018

My husband and I loved this holiday cottage. It was beautifully furnished and presented and immaculately clean. The air is so clean and the location peaceful with stunning views. The family who own the farm are very warm and kind. I cannot recommend this cottage enough, it was great.

Mr Evans

Probably the scenery enhanced by a beautifully presented cottage

Ms Simpson

Longwell house is beautifully furnished and presented and immaculately clean.. It is so quiet and peaceful with fresh air and stunning views. Our hosts were very kind and friendly people. I cannot recommend this holiday cottage enough. Thank you very much for everything Christine and Andrew.

Mr Kemp

We found Longwell House to be a very comfortable and well appointed property.. The farm location was relaxing, with lovely views across the eastern fells and the owners were friendly and welcoming without being intrusive. There is always an increased fly population at farm properties but the owners dealt with this well by the use of fly screens on open windows and across the front door. We had hot sunny weather all week and it was a pleasure to sit in the garden in the evening to watch the swallows and flycatchers. This is a great base from which to explore the Lake District and we would happily return to this property in the future and to recommend it to our friends.

Mr Moore

June 2018

Christine & Andrew have done a wonderful job of converting their farmhouse as a holiday let.. The standards of everything in the house was extremely high and they were perfect hosts... showing a warm welcome and interest in their guests, but not imposing in any way.

Mrs Widziernikow

I cannot recommend this property highly enough! The location is peaceful with lovely countryside views from all of the windows. The house is the best equipped holiday property I have stayed in and felt much more like a home than a holiday property. The hospitality from the owners Andrew & Christine was exceptional, helpful, friendly but not intrusive and the welcome hamper on arrival & fresh flowers in the sitting room was lovely. We all had a wonderful break, thank you so much. Elaine, Wendy & Joyce

Miss Smith

This cottage was amazing.. , every thing you could want and beautiful scenery. Owners couldn’t do enough for us they were a very nice family.

Mr Ellis

This property is of the highest standard.. The furniture and fittings and decor could not be bettered. The family owners go the extra mile to make the holiday experience one to remember. To add to that, the surroundings are peaceful and views are spectacular. The situation is ideal for access to north and south Lakes, and West Yorkshire Dales. In almost 50 years of staying in self catering cottages this has got to be the best.

Mrs Gorman

May 2018

This property was perfect! High spec fixtures and fittings, beautiful views and very peaceful, yet not far to travel to be in the heart of the Lake District. Christine, Andrew and their son were very friendly and helpful, but not intrusive. There was a lovely welcome pack waiting for us and we were very impressed with the whole experience. We can definitely recommend and will not hesitate to book again next time we visit this area.

Mrs Campbell

March 2018

We expected it to be good but not brilliant.. Fantastic comfortable clean accommodation. Great views, quality appliances throughout and very peaceful surroundings. We couldn’t want for more. Christine and Andrew are great hosts, making sure your every need were covered. You're on a farm with sheep and it was lambing season, great experience learning about the sheep and seeing a lamb born. Good size kitchen diner with full size table, every appliance that you needed was there, but not just basic stuff, high-end quality, such as Denby, Aga, AEG, with great quality fitted kitchen and marble surfaces. Both bedrooms have fantastic views where you can soak in the views. They are both doubles with ensuite facilities, one has a full size bath, both have tv’s, wardrobes and super comfy beds with great linen and pillows. I needed to work so it was important that I stayed connected, we had no issues whatsoever, we believe they are soon to get superfast broadband which would only make it better. Large tv in lounge and a woodburning stove for your extra comfort. You needn't worry about parking and access to the accommodation, It is way off the main road, with a long drive down on a concreted path (no mud track) safe parking. To top it all we had great weather, but that's something you cannot order! Thank you to Christine and Andrew, hope to see you both soon.

Its a fantastic cottage, with superb views, steeped in history and being on a farm makes it all very interesting

Mr Hume

Brilliant location and hosts were very friendly and ensured we wanted for nothing.. Great time spent with family

Ms Ng

December 2017

We love the friendly welcome (a huge gift basket greeted us! ). The cottage is beautiful, extremely clean, and located within easy distance to many amenities and famous sight-seeing spots of Lake District.

Prof Worthington

November 2017

Beautiful cottage in a wonderful isolated setting yet just a short drive to Kendal.. The cottage was warm and welcoming. Great to have dry logs and a fire ,aid in the wood burner. A very generous welcome pack with wine, biscuits, tea bags, milk etc. Very clean high quality accommodation. Very comfortable beds. Highly recommended.

Mr Hitchins

September 2017

The hosts, Christine and Andrew, were perfect.. The cottage itself was perfect as well. The welcome pack was lovely. A delightful week in the Lake District; we really enjoyed it. All in all, a perfect week!

Jsid2017

August 2017

This is a perfect place for a relaxing holiday in the heart of beautiful Lake District. The location is perfect to enjoy Lake Windermere, Ulswater and waterfalls. Ambleside and Lake Coniston is easy to get around too. The owners Christine and Andrew were very welcoming and friendly to make our break very comfortable and enjoyable, not to mention the quality of the accommodation, it was absolutely magnificent. A perfect break in a beautiful cottage.

Brilliant! Fantastic property and location.. The owners Christine and Andrew were most welcoming and couldn't do enough for us. The cottage is extremely well equipped, very comfortable and a splendid addition to the Sykes portfolio.

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Longwell House in Kendal, Cumbria