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The Wheatsheaf Inn is located in the Lake District National Park, 5.6 km from Kendal. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

Lake Windermere is 14 km from The Wheatsheaf Inn, while Glenridding, with walking routes to Helvellyn, is 38 km away.

We wanted old charm and beauty and this place has it.

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8.8
Fabulous
525 reviews
Price from
€ 141
per night

Situated in Kendal and with World of Beatrix Potter reachable within 16 km, Shakespeare Inn features a bar, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and water sports facilities. Featuring a tennis court, the property is located within 37 km of Trough of Bowland. Askham Hall is 39 km from the inn and Derwentwater is 50 km away.

Staff extremely friendly, especially Michael, very helpful, food was good and quantity at breakfast excellent

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8.7
Fabulous
784 reviews
Price from
€ 141
per night

Built in the early 1900’s, the inn features a cosy bar serving real ales. The restaurant menu is created using fresh and local ingredients.

The Station Inn B&B is just 10 minutes’ drive from the M6 motorway and Kendal. Kendal Castle is a 5-minute drive, while Lake Windermere and the Beatrix Potter Museum are a 20-minute drive through beautiful Lakeland countryside.

The room was bigger than expected! Surprising!

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8.1
Very good
872 reviews
Price from
€ 100
per night

Set 16 km from World of Beatrix Potter, Gilpin Bridge Inn offers 4-star accommodation in Kendal and features a shared lounge, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 13 km from Kendal Castle, the inn with free WiFi is also 39 km away from Coniston Water. The property is non-smoking and is located 33 km from Trough of Bowland.

Breakfast was delicious. We ordered it the night before, next morning our table was ready. Our food was beautifully cooked. Very pleasant staff.

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7.8
Good
443 reviews
Price from
€ 112
per night

Situated in Levens, 18 km from World of Beatrix Potter, The Hare and Hounds, Levens features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 32 km of Trough of Bowland. The property is non-smoking and is set 12 km from Kendal Castle.

At the inn, rooms are fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels.

The guidebook in the room was very helpful and provided information about things to do in the Lake District area, by foot or car. I took a 45 minute walk around the nearby farm and enjoyed quiet, scenic views. The unit we stayed in consisted of a large living room, full kitchen, bedroom, and bath with shower and tub. We had dinner and breakfast in the restaurant, both meals were scrumptious. There was a great vibe at dinner and it was clear that this is not just a spot for guests, but also popular with the locals. Parking was available just across the street. We would definitely stay here again.

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9.4
Superb
513 reviews
Price from
€ 141
per night

The Wild boar is a former coaching inn, named after the legend of Richard de Gilpin, who bravely fought a wild boar nearby. The individually designed rooms are all en suite and have a TV. Some rooms feature copper baths or log burners.

- comfortable spacious room - excellent breakfast & dinner options (steaks are very good) - Charme of the place

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8.1
Very good
559 reviews
Price from
€ 164
per night

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, The Watermill Inn & Brewery offers pet-friendly accommodation in Windermere, 31 km from Keswick. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and visit take a tour of the micro-brewery. Free private parking is available on site.

The beds were so comfy, we fell asleep so quickly. The breakfast was very good with a lot of choice to order and was well stocked for the buffet breakfast. We enjoyed the grounds, the building was beautiful, had plenty of parking and it was only a short drive to windermere

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8.7
Fabulous
697 reviews
Price from
€ 94
per night

Located in Winster, 5.2 km from World of Beatrix Potter, The Brown Horse Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within 43 km of Derwentwater. The accommodation features room service and a concierge service for guests.

Staff, Location, views, food and room were excellent. Hidden gem

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8.9
Fabulous
433 reviews
Price from
€ 136
per night

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Perfect for rustic breaks in the countryside, an Inn is a small property with basic hotel services and typically traditional decor. Inns are fully licensed and have a bar providing food and drinks in the evening, which distinguishes them from country or guest houses.
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  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 10 reviews
    Extremely well presented with a good amount of space. With relatives nearby, we hosted 8 comfortably for (Pizza Express takeaway) dinner. Loved the stained glass window in the kitchen and various other period features such as the (original?) bathroom. Loved the welcome pack too, thank you!
    Sarah
    Family with young children
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 439 reviews
    Great parking, lovely hosts, spotless and well equipped. Excellent breakfast. Fantastic village pub short walk away for dinner .
    Julie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 169.07
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,449 reviews
    Dinner, breakfast
    MICHAEL
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: € 169.07
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,449 reviews
    Great location, staff were super friendly, great value bar, quality of breakfast and dinner was superb.
    Ian
    Family with young children
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 126 reviews
    Amazing clean guest house. Would definitely recommend it to others. Breakfast was outstanding. Owner was very welcoming.
    Andy
    Young couple
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 873 reviews
    Really friendly staff.. lovely dinner.. chilled out vibe
    Linda
    Family with young children
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 873 reviews
    Extremely good value for the price paid . Delightful spacious room with oh so comfy beds . Yummy breakfast included in the price . We had dinner there too and the standard was very high. The staff made us so welcome and we felt like VIP visitors . Completely positive experience and will definitley return if they will have us ( after inadvertently damaging the curtain runners in our bedroom ) If we are forgiven please can we come again? 😁
    Maria
    Solo traveller
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 873 reviews
    The fact that the room was next to a pub where we could have freshly made tasty food, Station inn is near the train station, breakfast included was a good idea, friendly and helpful staff. And the very friendly dog
    D
    Dominika Townsend
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 111.54
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 443 reviews
    We had such a lovely stay. The room was spacious, had a lovely powerful shower, and was warm. Our room was dog friendly too which meant we could stay with our pooch. The staff was so friendly, the breakfast had plenty of choice, and we loved having a pub as part of the hotel so we could have dinner on-site. The hotel is also well located, and was perfect for a visit to Kendal.
    Laureline
    Young couple
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 439 reviews
    Lovely quiet guest house just out of town. Very comfortable room with a couch and good size bath/shower with plenty of hot water. Good hot breakfast. Parking space for our car. Pauline and Bill were wonderful hosts. Also recommend The Station Inn, a short walk away, for a delicious dinner.
    shelley
    Young couple

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