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Shakespeare Inn

3.5 star property
Kendal inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Bar (on property)
Restaurant
Fireplace
Family Room | Desk, free WiFi
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Welcome to Shakespeare Inn, where warm hospitality and modern comforts come together. Unwind in the garden or challenge friends at the billiards table, then connect with free WiFi. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (3)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Garden

Feel at home (4)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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Double Room, Private Bathroom | Desk, free WiFi

Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | Desk, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Desk, free WiFi

Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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78 Highgate, Kendal, England, LA9 4HE

What's nearby

  • Brewery Arts Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Abbot Hall Art Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kendal Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kendal Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lyth Valley - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 104 min drive
  • Oxenholme Station - 8 min drive
  • Oxenholme Station - 10 min drive
  • Kendal Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Ye Olde Fleece Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Miles Thompson (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brew Brothers - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Comida - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fell Bar (Kendal) - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Shakespeare Inn

Shakespeare Inn puts you within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Lake Windermere. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Facilities

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 25 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Shakespeare Inn Kendal
Shakespeare Inn Kendal
Shakespeare Kendal
Inn Shakespeare Inn Kendal
Kendal Shakespeare Inn Inn
Inn Shakespeare Inn
Shakespeare
Shakespeare Inn Inn
Shakespeare Inn Kendal
Shakespeare Inn Inn Kendal

Frequently asked questions

Does Shakespeare Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Shakespeare Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Shakespeare Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Shakespeare Inn?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Shakespeare Inn.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Shakespeare Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Shakespeare Inn and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, hiking, and windsurfing. Shakespeare Inn also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Shakespeare Inn?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Shakespeare Inn like?

Shakespeare Inn is a short 3-minute walk from Brewery Arts Centre and 18 minutes' walk from Lyth Valley.

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Shakespeare Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as nice, great, excellent, and fantastic by multiple guests. (38 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Food excellent , Manager and staff very friendly and helpful . Great base to explore the Lake District.
Andrew, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

One night stay

Great location for stay visiting Brewery Arts centre however bar was closed at 9pm .
Ben, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Historical building with great food
Man Hon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Family stay 3 nights

It was brilliant,Lovely clean room, quiet and in a great area. The service was excellent in the pub and the breakfast was fantastic 👍
Emma, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice room, friendly host (?), good location. Bit disappointed that breakfast turned out to be served in a paper bag in the room midweek, as I'd read some good reviews of the cooked breakfast. No food available in the pub on the Thursday night I was there
Geoffrey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, very friendly and helpful staff, lovely breakfast.
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay with friendly staff and nice rooms, the food was really nice and fairly cheap, located in the centre of town so can walk to most things
Joshua, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyable Stay At The Shakespeare.

Food was freshly cooked and delicious. Bed was very comfortable. Staff were friendly and efficient. We had an enjoyable and relaxing stay - we even stayed an extra night.
Dorothy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely little pub with very friendly staff. Accommodation was clean and breakfast was lovely.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Kendal Whistle Stop Tour

Great stay. Good breakfast. Great Pie mash and gravy. Pints good too. Great spot in Kendal. Conveniently located
Vivek, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Great hotel great staff great food! Great area!
C, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient for town centre excellent hosts lovely breakfast
Anne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was a convenient stop over back to the South from the highlands. Very comfortable and clean and great breakfast.
Vivienne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We stayed here for the night. Just
Mehwish, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice rooms Compact beds hard not much sleep due to noise TV on all nite loud nxt door
Darren, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, comfortable beds, cleanliness
Lesley, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

A great find

Great location and handy for restaurants and the local pub ( which these are part of) Clean and comfortable- it’s functional and it’s not trying to be high end etc! Great team and very pleasant and friendly. Breakfast was adequate. I would stay again when I’m up in Kendal
Simon, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stayed for 1 night as a stop over on route to Scotland. Room was a little 1 bed cottage at the rear of the actual pub. Was extremely clean, comfortable and warm. Only downside was we were expecting a cooked breakfast as stated on their website but was told it was a continental breakfast in the fridge in the room, no food available at the pub itself so ventured into the town to eat and then returned to the Shakespeare for a drink only to find it was all shut up at 8.30pm. If you are visiting Kendal there are many bars and restaurants but check out the Brewery Arts Centre which was a lovely place to eat
Mark, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Polite and accommodating staff.
Andre, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location,comfortable bed and great breakfast
Phil, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place in a lovely city. Really friendly staff and the breakfast was a very nice touch! Would recommend anyone who wants a good place for the money. Also a cheap parking lot closeby (2.5 pounds between 18 and 9 which is good for people who want to go to lake district wit car)
Hans, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff and good location

A great location and looked after well by the staff. The room was spacious and comfortable and quiet at night so got a good nights sleep, located well for Kendal town centre and to use as a base for exploring the Lake District. Breakfast was tasty and filling too. Staff very friendly and welcoming.
Gareth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location was great right in the centre of kendal ..room was lovely and food was brilliant.
John, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Definitely our worst ever stay at an hotel. The room (Hermia) was ok but the mattress was beyond a joke. It was a cheap spongy thing with springs digging in which made sleep impossible. I was awake most of the night trying to get comfortable. My partner was in agony as her hip was in pain. Also a cheap breakfast in the fridge which we left. And the curtains were thin letting in all the light.
Alison, 1-night trip