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Damson Dene Hotel

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Breakfast, dinner served; British cuisine, garden views
Fountain
Front of property
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Crosthwaite, Near Bowness on Windermere, Kendal, England, LA8 8JE
  • Place, Lyth Valley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Winster Valley
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪8 min drive‬

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Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Cabin | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Basic Double Room | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Damson Dene Hotel

Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a health club, a hot tub and spa services. Housekeeping is available on request.
Damson Dene Hotel offers 58 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Kendal hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club.

Children aged under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club or hot tub without adult supervision.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body scrubs and detox wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Damson Dene Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Winster Valley. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and 2 bars are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy British cuisine and garden views while dining at Heron View Restaurant Bar
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the comfortable guestrooms
  • 5 minutes by car from Lake Windermere and 7 minutes from World of Beatrix Potter
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Damson Dene Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, a health club, and a hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Damson Dene Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Kendal hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Heron View Restaurant Bar – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Heron View Restaurant Bar

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Piano

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.00 for adults and from GBP 8 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per day

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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Damson Dene Hotel Kendal
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Damson Dene Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 335 out of 705 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 705 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 705 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 705 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 705 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

EMMA

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic as always
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Sam

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We have stayed here on several occasions and really enjoyed it. However, this visit the room was extremely cold and we had to ask for a blanket- it helped but was still cold. The WiFi signal was appalling- could not get a decent connection which hasn’t happened in previous visits. The breakfast was lovely and the staff very pleasant. After this visit we may not go again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Steely

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was really nice, clean and spacious, the bed was also bigger than a standard double bed, bathroom was nice and spacious with a nice shower and a bathtub, the breakfast selection was nice however I wouldn’t recommend the restaurant of the hotel as we had dinner there one night that was terrible, the worst meal I’ve had in years, we ordered a pork belly for starter that was more fat that pork meat and completely tasteless and the pheasant dish that was absolutely disgusting, dry and tasteless, honestly the worst meal we have had in years which was very disappointing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

gail

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay and will certainly be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Lovely relaxing stay. Staff amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Suzanne

Mixed service from the staff Amenities need
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, very attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Overall a very cosy traditional Lakeland hotel. Extremely clean rooms and very pleasant, helpful staff. Good choice at breakfast. Nice leisure facilities, pool can become overcrowded during school holidays...perhaps a booking system would improve access? Dining room feels a little austere on the evening perhaps needs some soft furnishings, a bit of tlc.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julie-Ann

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Liked the exterior, gardens and the loumge with lovely open fire. The modern part was clean but unexceptional. The rooms were large clean and comfortable. An accessible bathroom and walk in shower would have been more suitable for our needs but the bath with inclusive shower would have been acceptable for most people. Overall very comfortable with lovely views over the surrounding countryside.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaojing

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

MR BAYHANO L M

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

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

Very good

All good , had no problems here, i liked the duck pond, the stillness,and the scenery.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellant breakfast choice and period of which this was great. Gym facitilities were ok but not all appeared to be in working order. Cleaan pool. Jacuzzi, steam roon and sauna. Grounds were nice and well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Disappointing and disinterested

After several previous positive stays, my most recent visit wasn’t great. Rather than leaving a negative review, I thought it was fairer to email the hotel directly, in response to their request for feedback. Despite taking the time to do that, emailing the manager's email, no one bothered to even acknowledge or respond. This used to be a great hotel with excellent service. Not sure if it has changed management, but this is definitely not the case any more.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Karl

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Room 53.

The hotel room (53) had a broken toilet seat (it fell off) as the hinge was broken. The mini sofa seat in the room had some nasty (curry ?) stains on it so not able to use. The door lock was quite difficult to close each time we left. We had to slam the door quite hard to get it to lock properly. Other than that the hotel was fine. We were offered other rooms to change to but this room had a better view.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025