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What we believe
Renting a room should be simple. You should know exactly what you'll pay, the house should be clean and warm, the Wi-Fi should work, and when something breaks, someone local should fix it. That's the whole idea behind Kensley Properties.
This is Gary
Gary is our manager and the person you'll meet. Whitehaven born and bred, he's looked after our houses and the people in them for years, and he knows every tenant by name. Read our Google reviews and his name comes up again and again.
What Gary says
"I love this job. I get to meet people from all over the world when they arrive in West Cumbria, often nervous, usually with a start date and a suitcase. By the end of the first week they know where everything is and they've got my number. That's the bit I'm proud of."
— Gary
Who we house
Nurses, doctors and care workers at West Cumberland Hospital and local care providers. Contractors at Sellafield and across the West Cumbrian engineering and construction industry. Students and placement staff. Professionals relocating for work. And short-stay guests in our serviced rooms in Whitehaven.
Our houses
Period town houses and modern flats, all furnished and maintained to the same standard: fresh bedding, fully equipped kitchens, keypad entry, fast Wi-Fi and weekly cleaning of shared areas. There's no agent in the middle and no fees: you deal with us directly.
What tenants say
★★★★★I had a really positive experience with Kensley Properties. Gary is a thoughtful and super helpful local landlord who truly takes care of his tenants. The room was bright, spacious, clean, and close to the hospital, which was perfect for me. I felt safe, the price was fair, and the weekly cleaners were a great bonus.
Excellent stay with Kensley Properties. The accommodation was spotless, comfortable, and well maintained, and the team were friendly, professional, and very responsive throughout. Easy check-in, great location, and everything I needed for a stress-free stay. I will definitely stay with this company again when I travel for business in Whitehaven.
I've had such a good experience staying with Kensley Properties. The place is really nice, always clean, and well looked after, with fresh bedding and towels provided. Gary, my landlord, is super approachable and always easy to contact. I've had no issues at all and feel really well taken care of.
