Oxenholme was once a separate village stretching along the road between nearby Kendal just a couple of miles north west and more distantly to Kirkby Lonsdale to the south east, but these days it is to be considered almost a suburb of Kendal, one of the prettiest of Lakeland’s towns. Many visitors to the Lakes will have passed through Oxenholme, as its railway station has the branch to Kendal and Windermere leading off it to the west. But it is to be hoped that those travellers take the time to look at the station building around them as it is worthy of note, having been designed by Sir William Tite, the son of a Russian merchant who became President of the Royal Institute of British Architects, and created among other buildings London’s Royal Exchange. Tite was also the pioneering designer of many of the early railway stations, including Carnforth, Edinburgh and London Vauxhall (Nine Elms). The railway arrived at Oxenholme in 1846 By the station can be found the Station Inn, built at the end of the 19th century to accommodate and restore railway travellers, as it still does today, retaining a feel for those times of more genteel travel with an open fire in winter and good food and cask ales to refresh the weary.
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Places to Stay near Oxenholme
Station Inn (0.38 miles)
Originally a farm house which dates from the turn of the century, this charming pub and restaurant also boasts accommodation of a high standard. We have 4 deluxe double bedrooms ... More
Stonecross Manor Hotel (1.38 miles)
Stonecross Manor Hotel, dating back to the 19th century has been extensively modernised and converted into the fine AA 3 star hotel that it is today and is situated on the fringe of the medieval ... More | visit website
Sundial Guest House (1.45 miles)
Whether staying on holiday or on business, one of our extensive range of rooms will meet with your requirements. From single or twin rooms with standard facilities to double or ... More
Travelodge Kendal (1.50 miles)
The Travelodge Kendal is ideally located for exploring the beautiful Lake District and is within easy reach of many places of interest such as Kendal, 3.5 miles away, Kendal Museum, Sizergh Castle, Lake Windermere (11 ... More | visit website
Castle Green Hotel (1.51 miles)
The hotel is set in 14 acres of woodland and gardens yet only 10 minutes' drive from the M6 and 8 miles from Windermere. The hotel's facilities include a fitness and leisure club with pool, ... More | visit website
Beech House Hotel (2.03 miles)
Riverside Apartment (2.04 miles)
A COMPACT FULLY EQUIPPED APARTMENT FOR THE PRICE OF A HOTEL ROOM .........A Small ground floor apartment, forming part of a stone built Victorian terrace. Situated on the banks of ... More
Kendal Cottages (2.24 miles)
Kendal Cottages offers luxurious self-catering accommodation in the heart of Kendal which is situated on perfectly situated for two national parks: the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. This beautiful apartment has a stunning balcony ... More | visit website
1, Ashes Barn (2.31 miles)
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Ashes Barn is a beautiful barn conversion which offers all the comforts of modern life combined with the character of a traditional Lake District ... More
4, Drysalters Luxury Apartment (2.35 miles)
This new luxury first floor apartment is south facing and is located in a quiet conservation area in the historic market town of Kendal close to all local amenities, and ... More
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