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Birslack Grange Lake District Self Catering Holiday Cottage

Levens, Near Kendal, Cumbria LA8 8PA
Telephone: 015395 60989

Self Catering Accommodation in the Lake District The village of Levens has been a frequent winner of Cumbria's "Best Kept Village" award and still retains its rural village ambiance - including a village store, a sub-post office, and the local Inn, serving wholesome meals at reasonable prices. For those who enjoy a stroll and a thirst quenching pint, there are a further three local hostelries/restaurants within walking distance of the village. Levens also has its own tennis courts, and bowling green, available to the visitor for a small fee. There are numerous footpaths leading from the village to local beauty spots and interesting sites such as Levens Hall and Gardens with its world famous Topiary gardens and managed wildlife park, or Sizergh Castle, a National Trust property less than two miles away. Kendal - the Auld Grey Town - lies some 5 miles north of the village, along  the valley of the meandering River Kent which exits into Morecambe bay just past the southern end of Levens itself. The quiet charm of the grey limestone buildings and the daily activity of a thriving market town disguise an historic past that holds many treasures. Visit the beautiful 13th century Parish Church, the remains of 13th century Kendal Castle, attractive riverside walks, the Quaker Tapestry or indeed any of the many other attractions of this friendly town. Further information from Kendal Tourist Information office, Tel: 01539 725758. Windermere, England's largest lake is just 15 mins away by car. The lively holiday town of Bowness on Windermere is reached in less than 20 mins through the picturesque Lyth and Winster valleys where one encounters so many attractions. Amongst these are the World of Beatrix Potter. The Steamboat Museum or why not enjoy a cruise around the Lake, taking time out at each stopping place before continuing your journey at your own pace. Why not take a more sedate cruise by launch on the majestic and remote Coniston Water, stopping off at Brantwood and the Ruskin Museum. A visit to Dove Cottage and Wordsworth Museum or Rydal Mount his home from 1813 until his death in 1850 a little further north near Ambleside will pass away another pleasant day amongst the extensive landscaped gardens. The whole of the Lake District is within a two hour car journey, so why not make a day out at each of the many different areas of England's most picturesque region. Start your wanderings at The Lake District Visitor Centre at Brockhole set idyllically on the shores of Windermere - a perfect place for a day out, whatever the weather, whilst gathering all the information and tourist literature you will ever need to help you enjoy your holiday in this area. Sport and Leisure. Horse riding and pony trekking can be enjoyed at many local centres, whilst the adventurous cyclist will discover beauty spots totally unknown to the car traveler. Mountain biking is offered in many areas of the region, non better than that available in the magical Grizedale Forest Park. The keen golfer will find as many as 10 distinct and challenging courses within just 10 miles of the village. Or did you seek something a little more adventurous? Wind-surfing, abseiling, canoeing, sailing, climbing, pot-holing, hot-air ballooning. These and many other sporting pursuits await you within the area of South Lakeland. The rolling Yorkshire Dales can be reached in less time than it takes to enjoy one of their famed afternoon teas. Or in just over an hours car drive one can view and walk along England's longest Monument and World Heritage Site - Hadrian's Wall stretching from Wallsend in the east to Bowness on the Solway Firth