The hotel dating back to the 19th century has been extensively modernised and converted into the fine hotel that it is today and is situated on the fringe of the medieval market town of Kendal. Catherines Restaurant, named after Catherine Parr, the sixth wife of Henry VIII, opens for breakfast, lunch and dinner to residents and non residents alike offering the very best of Cumbrian cuisine, using locally sourced fresh ingredients. The heated indoor pool offers welcome rejuvenation after a day of hill walking or sight seeing. The hotel also has wedding and conference facilities, WiFi throughout and ample parking.