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Watermill Inn & Brewing Co

4.0 star property
Enjoy 2 bars/lounges at this 4-star Kendal inn

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Property amenity
Cafe
Double Room, Balcony (Room 8) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Near Windermere, School Lane, Kendal, England, LA8 9PY
  • Lake Windermere
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Bowness Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room (Room 6) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (Room 6)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Room 2) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (Room 2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Room 5) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (Room 5)

  • 151 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Terrace (Room 7) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Terrace (Room 7)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 156 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room (Room 4) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room (Room 4)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Balcony (Room 8) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Balcony (Room 8)

  • 156 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room (Room 3) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room (Room 3)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room (Room 1) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room (Room 1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Futon

About the neighborhood

Kendal

Kendal retreat .At this Kendal inn, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lyth Valley and 3 miles (5 km) of Orrest Head. Windermere Golf Club and Holehird Gardens are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Windermere Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 6 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Bowness Pier - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Staveley Station - 3 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Watermill Inn & Brewery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Homeground - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brown Sugar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hawkshead Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Tilly Bar & Kitchen - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Watermill Inn & Brewing Co

Enjoy 2 bars/lounges at this 4-star Kendal inn
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Watermill Inn & Brewing Co also features a terrace, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Kendal inn is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1850
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Watermill Inn & Brewing Co offers 8 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Kendal inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 7.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 7.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Watermill Inn & Brewing Co to the airport?

Watermill Inn & Brewing Co is 86.5 mi (86-min drive) away from the Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Watermill Inn & Brewing Co have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Watermill Inn & Brewing Co.

Does Watermill Inn & Brewing Co offer free breakfast?

Watermill Inn & Brewing Co offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Watermill Inn & Brewing Co?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at Watermill Inn & Brewing Co?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Watermill Inn & Brewing Co?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does Watermill Inn & Brewing Co have a pool?

Watermill Inn & Brewing Co does not have a pool.

Does Watermill Inn & Brewing Co have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Watermill Inn & Brewing Co have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is Watermill Inn & Brewing Co to downtown Kendal?

Watermill Inn & Brewing Co is 0.3 mi away from Ings.

Watermill Inn & Brewing Co Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay absolutely lovely will be staying again. The only thing that was missing was a easy chair in the room. All the staff are amazing and made are weekend very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

raymond

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sadhna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous place, perfect for dog owners

What a fabulous place and just a couple of miles out of Windermere. The Inn has a great atmosphere and the speciality ales are just what you need after along day of hiking. The rooms are great, superclean and very comfortable. To top it all, the cooked breakfasts in the morning were both hearty and delicious. Thr staff were also super helpful too. This was the first time we have stayed here but will definitely come again. Would highly recommend, especially perfect for dog owners.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room, friendly staff, stayed here twice, always nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jean

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Inn - Shame about the service!

At first sight the place looked lovely. We arrived mid afternoon. There was a roaring fire, the girls behind the bar were very friendly, and the next morning, breakfast was great. But that evening, we went up to our rooms at about 5:30, and noticed that it was cold, and that the radiators were off. I went downstairs, and reported it to a girl working in the restaurant. She said she would ‘boost’ it, and that the radiators were on a timer. Nothing happened, and an hour later, we had to leave for our family do, just out of Kendal. We left the function early, so that we could get back, and have a drink or two before going to bed. We returned to the Inn just after 10, and it was dark, and everything was locked up, including our access to the bar. Bear in mind that this was a Saturday night. We had no choice, but to go to our rooms, which were still cold. I don’t think the radiators had been on at all, but there was no one to tell, or to help. This really spoilt our evening, and the women in the room next to ours, said that they slept fully clothed! We went to an Inn, because we thought that they would be open until 11 on a Saturday night, otherwise we would have stayed longer at the family function. If they had staff problems, then they should have told residents when they arrived! I complained to one of the breakfast people in the morning, and they said that the owners would be in touch. It’s now a week later, and I’ve heard nothing! Unacceptable!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely friendly place to stay

One of our go to places when up in Kendal for business. Clean & friendly and a good choice of things on the menu. Food is delicious! Only downfall we had was we booked a certain table for dinner one evening and one member of staff had moved us and was quite rude about it! Original table was empty the whole time we were in the restaurant! Wouldn’t have minded if she had been polite and explained why the move had been made!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Staff, Fantastic Pub

Look this place is everything you need in a lake district inn. Warm fires, excellent food and some genuinely outstanding beer. The staff were amazing with us and I cannot compliment the bar staff or chefs enough. Would go back tomorrow would give it 6/5 it it were possible to rate it that highly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Lord William, KELSO

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mr Johannis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
for a double room it was quiet small and only one chair to sit in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the atmosphere and the pub.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good reduced price made this an absolutely exceptional overnight stay and their own beer is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Pub

Very nice location in the Lake District. Great Staff and they make there own beer..... What more could you ask for.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott

Business traveler
Disliked: Room comfort

Below average for price

Breakfast doesn’t start until 8:30…. Absolutely no use at all if you’re working or want to get out and about. Room 6 was very cramped and with it being on the top floor the ceiling tapered off due to the roof to the extent where you were bent double. Bathroom was small and has a radiator above the toilet positioned just right to hit your head on as you stand up. Meal was very good in the evening. Definitely not worth the money charged.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Harrison

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Larry

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024