Forrest's Townhouse is a magnificent self-catering property situated in the centre of Kendal with free parking for up to six cars.
The building comprises two well-appointed apartments (which can be hired individually, too, sleeping 9 in Apt 1 and 8 in Apt 2) spread over three floors, each sleeping up to eight guests. Both Apartments share a secure private entrance hallway, so leaving each apartment's front door open is safe, creating a unique combined space.
The family-friendly Townhouse is within a short stroll of the super choice of bars and restaurants, the Brewery Arts Centre and Cinema and of course, the River Kent.
Apartment One:
Spanning the first floor of the Grade II listed building is a beautiful living room, four spacious bedrooms, a smaller sitting room with a sofa and TV (ideal for kids), two bathrooms and two en-suite loos.
The spacious living room with a large log burner and comfortable leather sofas and armchairs, seating eight in total, provides guests with superb relaxation space, plus a 40" Freeview Smart TV. Views through the three ceiling-height windows look over the main shopping street called Highgate.
The open-plan dining and kitchen area is great for everyone to get together for a meal. The modern kitchen, with breakfast bar, includes a 4-plate induction hob, electric oven, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine/dryer and fridge & freezer, overlooks the ornate wooden dining table seating up to 16 people.
Apartment Two:
The earliest known record of the building is a map, dating back to 1758, showing two separate buildings. Later records from 1833 show that "M Forrest" owned the buildings - hence the name Forrest's Yard.
Twenty years later, in 1853, records show both buildings as one, suggesting that building work was carried out the join the two together. Records also show the new owner as Mr George Forrest, who was a surgeon and also the twice-elected Local Town Mayor.
Now, Grade II Listed, the property has been carefully refurbished to a high standard while retaining many of the original features.