Title: Howgills Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=77970388&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Howgills Retreat Cottage in Kendal with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Howgills Retreat ![Cottage | Living room - Howgills Retreat (Kendal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77980000/77970400/77970388/30b044f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior - Howgills Retreat (Kendal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77980000/77970400/77970388/56c1e41d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Private kitchen - Howgills Retreat (Kendal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77980000/77970400/77970388/fbbf652e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage - Howgills Retreat (Kendal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77980000/77970400/77970388/53d50679.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior - Howgills Retreat (Kendal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77980000/77970400/77970388/a2c4469d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Howgills Retreat provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Howgills Retreat Cottage in Kendal with kitchen A garden, a picnic area, and free self parking are available at this smoke-free cottage. WiFi in public areas is free. The cottage features free WiFi and a washing machine, plus a kitchen with a refrigerator and a dishwasher. An electric kettle and a shower are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is not available. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodations at this 3.5-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include showers. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Shower ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Picnic area ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Individual decor - Individual furnishings ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1930000/1930000/1929911/6f3dccb4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Thurnham Hall Resort Lancaster - 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Yorkshire Dales National Park and Lake Windermere reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Westmorland County Showground and Lakeland Maze Farm Park. The Enchanted Chocolate Mine and Kendal Museum are also worth visiting. [Visit our Kendal travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Kendal.dx180820) [View more Cottages in Kendal](https://www.expedia.ca/Kendal-Cottages.d180820-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.26857%2C-2.65589&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7K4o_N5-fMNcpmtTHSwGDKo9wEE=) Audlands View Gatebeck, Kendal, England, LA8 0HU ### What's nearby - ![Apple blossom!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6229598/a40e65c9-a2e1-4b38-a359-4c2a117ad806.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lyth Valley 8 min drive \- 11.5 km - ![0_353007](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046377/470e79f2-8dc7-4ed1-b07e-8e4310e98748.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Yorkshire Dales National Park 9 min drive \- 10.8 km - ![National Trust property on the outskirts of Kendal. Beautiful gardens and a Wild Trail for children in extensive woodland. Good starting point for numerous walks.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6229598/270db2ae-a959-43c6-a971-51df9139f91b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sizergh Castle 10 min drive \- 14.2 km - Lakeland Maze Farm Park 7 min drive \- 7.9 km - Westmorland County Showground 7 min drive \- 8.5 km ### Getting around - Oxenholme Station 15 min drive - John Lennon Airport (LPL) 105 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 9 min drive - Crooklands Hotel 5 min drive - The Heron 10 min drive - Romney's 10 min drive - Ring O' Bells 11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Howgills Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Howgills Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Howgills Retreat? ### Where is Howgills Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Howgills Retreat Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Onno Jul 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication #### Superb cottage, tastefully decorated, nice base A lovely cottage near Kendal, would recommend your own form of transport. The views are stunning, if you get the fine weather we had you can see a large chunk of the Lake district ##### Onno Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025