Dragonsfell, New Hutton Near Kendal

Lake District. Sleeps up to 10

Dragonsfell nestles in a picturesque hamlet in the rolling hills of South Lakeland, with the scenic delights of the Lakes to the west and the Yorkshire Dales National Park less than 5 miles to the east. The historic market town of Kendal – ‘gateway to the Lakes’ - with its shops, bars, restaurants and intriguing passageways is just a ten-minute drive away. Dragonsfell is easily identified by the dragon woodcarving at its garden entrance, its substantial construction oozes rustic character, now updated for the digital age with 1 Gb fibre broadband, a 55-inch smart TV, and Google Nest house management and music facilities, Naturally a genuine Jacuzzi 7-seater hot tub awaits you right outside the back door, alongside the outdoor sitting, dining and play area. Set over three floors, Dragonsfell’s spacious accommodation is a well-equipped retreat for families and friends. After a day of exploring the delights of the Lakes or venturing to the Dales, guests can look forward to unwinding in the large lounge nicknamed ‘the ballroom’, complete with a beamed ceiling, new woodburning stove and a large Smart TV, or perhaps in the large Jacuzzi hot tub just outside its doors. Maybe head to the Bosch-equipped kitchen-diner and dust off the cooking books to whip up a delicious feast using the new 5-plate induction hob, before serving up at the beautiful oak dining table with a bottle of fizz. Dragonsfell has four bedrooms on the second floor, and a fifth with level access on the ground floor, the very spacious master features a 2000-spring super-king bed, the generously proportioned guest room has a standard double with space for an optional single bed or cot, while the other two bedrooms house twin singles and another double. The family bathroom with shower, tub and basin is also on this floor, on the lower ground floor, the large bedroom has a king-size bed and offers the easiest access for disabled or elderly guests, and a washroom. All bedrooms are presented with fresh white bed linen and most have large built-in wardrobes offering masses of storage for your personal belongings. Move outside and enjoy a morning coffee or an evening tipple on the garden patio, the attractive low-maintenance shrub garden offers comfortable outside dining in spring and summer and has enough space for garden games and for young children to play, the refurbished garden gate has an been fitted with an exterior latch for their safety. Or pop on your walking boots and exploring the local the area, be that five minutes down the valley into a beautiful bluebell wood, or in the opposite direction to reach a scenic skyline. Adventurous souls can venture further afield deep into the National Park, tackling the heights of Scafell Pike or the Langdale Pikes, but the lakeside tranquility of Buttermere or boat hire and trips on the heritage steamers at Ullswater too have their gentler charm. For families with children, the Brockhole leisure park is a must, and keen cyclists can pick up the Sustrans 70 route linking the Lakes and the Dales less than half a mile away from Dragonfell or get over to the renowned Whinlater Forest mountain bike trails. The market town of Kendal is home to your closest amenities, boasting a variety of shopping arcades and plenty of places to eat and drink, including the supermarkets of M&S or Booths (aka ‘the Waitrose of the north’) for grabbing those essentials, visit Kendal Museum and see unique collections of natural history and archaeology, or for a more hands-on experience, explore the ruins of Kendal Castle and see how Kendal life was during the 12th-century. With the natural splendour of the Lake District at your disposal, a holiday at Dragonsfell promises to a memorable one, so come to Dragonsfell and feel the Dragon’s spell, either in the centre of things or far from the madding crowd, as takes your fancy…..