Churchill Living

Eddington Lodge

Retirement living in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness

Operated by Churchill Living

For sale or to rent
NeighbourhoodGreen SurroundingsWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
AddressLA9 4DB

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About

Eddington Lodge is operated by Churchill Living and is situated in Kendal, at the edge of the Lake District. The development offers retirement living properties available to buy or rent. Residents benefit from shared spaces designed to encourage social connection, including a lounge and landscaped gardens for leisure and meeting neighbours.

The location provides access to Kendal's town-centre shops, cafés and services, whilst the nearby River Kent and surrounding countryside offer scope for outdoor activity. The development balances proximity to local amenities with a setting suited to those who value access to the natural landscape.

What's nearby

GP surgery650 m
Hospital20.3 miles
Pub or bar250 m
  • Near a main road
  • Ambulance station about 200 m away
  • Fire station about 200 m away

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsPlentiful
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseAdequate
  • Public ParkAmple
  • Tennis CourtLimited
  • Bowling GreenAmple
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsPlentiful
  • Restaurants & CafesAmple
  • Retail ShoppingPlentiful
  • SupermarketsAmple
  • TakeawaysAmple

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Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Westmorland and Furness pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£975
2025£1,039

Local health safety net

Eddington Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Lancaster Infirmary, 20.3 miles away. The local GP practice is STATION HOUSE SURGERY, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Royal Lancaster Infirmary · 20.3 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
STATION HOUSE SURGERY · 0.4 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Costs at a glance

TenureFor sale or to rent

Figures are indicative and provided by the operator. Use the calculator below to estimate the long-term cost of ownership.

The real 10-year cost of a retirement flat

The purchase price is only part of the picture. Service charges and an event (deferred-management) fee on resale add up — and retirement flats often don’t rise in value like ordinary homes. Adjust the figures below to see an illustrative total for Eddington Lodge.

Purchase price£250,000
Service charges (10 yrs × £6,000)+ £60,000
Estimated resale value after 10 yrs£250,000
Event / deferred fee (10% of resale)− £25,000
Amount returned on sale£225,000
Illustrative cost of 10 years here£85,000

≈ £8,500/year · £163/week

Illustrative only — a transparent model, not a quote, valuation or prediction. Event fees, service charges and resale values vary by scheme and contract; confirm the actual figures and full lease terms with the operator before deciding.

Community & connection in Kendal

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Age UK South Cumbria LTD

Age UK South Cumbria works with local older people to help them retain their independence and exercise real choice in their lives.We deliver services that help to meet the needs of older people…

0.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1141415)
Charity

Carer Support South Lakes

Provide support to carers

0.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1142184)

Part of Churchill Living

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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