THE ARCHES APARTMENTS KENDAL, Kendal

The Arches Apartments Kendal occupies a high-street location in central Kendal, offering mountain and city views from private balconies or terraces. Each apartment is equipped with a full kitchen including a coffee machine, microwave, and dishwasher, along with bathrobes, streaming services, a washing machine, and a work desk. The building provides soundproof rooms, heating, and non-smoking floors, with private check-in and check-out services for guest convenience.

The penthouse apartment features a mezzanine lounge accessed by a spiral staircase and includes a jacuzzi bath, an Xbox, and multiple large TVs with full sports and film packages. All apartments come with board games, puzzles, and a safety deposit box, while the penthouse and residence units offer additional space for groups. Guest reviews highlight the jacuzzi as a standout amenity, especially after hiking or biking in the Lake District.

The property is situated on Kendal's main high street, 7 minutes' walk from Kendal Castle and 400 metres from the Quaker Tapestry Exhibition Centre. Bus routes to all parts of the Lake District stop directly outside, and Oxenholme Lake District Station is 4.4 km away with direct trains from London. The host provides a free parking permit valid for the on-site car park and at selected locations across the Lake District, and offers airport shuttle service to and from Leeds Bradford International Airport (105 km).

Family rooms accommodate up to four guests, and the apartments are stocked with board games, puzzles, and an Xbox for children's entertainment. Each bedroom has a large TV with streaming services, and the host provides a welcome pack including bread, milk, butter, jam, cereal, and orange juice - enough for a first breakfast. Guest families note the double shower, comfortable beds, and the usefulness of the parking permit for day trips to Windermere and Bowness.

The building is secured with CCTV in common areas and outside, key access, smoke alarms, and fire extinguishers, with a safety deposit box in each apartment. Luggage storage is available, and the host offers private check-in with a tour of the apartment explaining all facilities. Guests arriving by train can be picked up from Oxenholme station by the host, and the property provides private check-out as well as airport drop-off and pick-up.

Location: 7 min from Kendal Castle, on main high street with lake district bus routes

Rooms: Penthouse with jacuzzi, Xbox, spiral staircase, mezzanine lounge

Amenities: Free parking permit for on-site and lake district car parks

Family: Family rooms, board games, welcome groceries, host pickup from station

Service: Airport shuttle, luggage storage, private check-in/out with building tour