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Shakespeare Inn

3.5 star property

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Bar (on property)
Family Room | Desk, free WiFi
Fireplace
Restaurant
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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78 Highgate, Kendal, England, LA9 4HE
  • Place, Brewery Arts Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kendal Castle
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Sizergh Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬

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)
  • 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)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Room | Desk, free WiFi

Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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About this property

Shakespeare Inn

Inn in Kendal with restaurant and bar/lounge
This smoke-free inn features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a garden. WiFi in public areas is free.
Shakespeare Inn offers 5 accommodations. This Kendal inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Shakespeare Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Brewery Arts Centre. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • 10 minutes by car from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 15 minutes from Lake Windermere
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3.5-star Kendal inn is smoke free.

Shakespeare Inn has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 25 per night.

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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 25 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

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
This property does not have a front desk. Guests arriving after 9 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. The host will greet guests on arrival.
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.

Property is 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

Reviews

Shakespeare Inn 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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 247 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 247 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 247 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 247 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 247 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Man Hon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historical building with great food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
I did know before coming over that there was no parking in site but it did turn out to be a pain having to get on the car park down the road and at £12 per day it just adds to your stay cost. Breakfast was nice just a bit greasy for me and toast came to the table cold and hard. There was no food on for our stay which was inconvenient as I was staying with a child and we had hoped to just eat where we stayed. There are plenty of other places around though. Staff was really friendly, offered to do the room on second morning and checked if we needed anything. Unfortunately the room had a very strange musty smell the whole time and was mouldy in places, the toilet roll felt damp even with having the fan on in the bathroom. It just wasn't a pleasant smell to have to put up with the whole time and made me feel sick!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

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

Needs some TLC

It is in a brilliant location, and the people who work there are amazing, but unfortunately it needs a lot of work doing on it especially the outside courtyard which is full of weeds and cigarette butts. The paint work is very worn. There was also no food available in the bar as the chef was off, breakfast was lovely though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivek

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

Kendal Whistle Stop Tour

Great stay. Good breakfast. Great Pie mash and gravy. Pints good too. Great spot in Kendal. Conveniently located
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mehwish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for the night. Just
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Okay stay

Good size room, bedding clean and smelt nice. Room tatty and in need of upgrade. Bathroom very poor including loose toilet seat, grouting and shower in need of attention. Bathroom floor peeling up in doorway causing a trip hazard. Window stay in bathroom fell off when we opened the window. On the plus side staff were lovely. Cooked breakfast a bit over cooked but tasty and good quality. Continental breakfast poor, not much selection. Would have said all this when we handed the keys back at the end of our stay if we had the opportunity.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Shakespeare Hotel Kendal.

Notification from booking agency failed to specify one room should have been twin bedded. I got the impression it is family run but the owner was very accommodating in that very kindly he provided a spare room at no extra charge. Breakfast was included and was excellent. The hotel is old and quaint but very interesting. Parking is not available on site. The evening restaurant kitchen closes at 2000hrs and the bar closes 2100hrs but there are other restaurants and bars very nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reece

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
I arrived to find the property was having an IT issue so they couldn't check my booking on screen. That said the girl quickly gave me a key & showed me to the room, which wasn't in the main building but down the yard. The room was spacious & bright, and quiet too which is always good. The breakfast was fairly basic but pleasant enough. One problem with this venue is the lack of parking. There is parking at the Brewery Arts Centre but that's quite a walk if you have heavy bags, and you have to pay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tony

We arrived late morning on Monday hoping to get a meal at the Inn before checking in but, everywhere was locked up and no indication of when or whether they were going to open. We went back a couple of times, at 12:00 & 12:30, still no one there and no one answering the phone. We returned at 14:30 the door was then open and a member of staff told us that they were only open between 14:00 & 20:00 and that no food other than breakfast would be available on Monday & Tuesday; not the warm welcome we were promised on their website. The room was adequate although the shower tray didn’t drain quickly & was prone to overflow. Overall the property gave the impression of the owner being more interested in taking money out rather than investing in the business. Also we would recommend external signage and changes to the website to give information about opening times and food availability. We will not be returning and will not recommend it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the Shakespeare was short but will be remembered as a really good experience. I felt like a truly valued customer, everyone was so friendly and helpful. The room was good and the bed was huge!! It was 2 lovely nights sleep, nice hot shower in the morning followed by a cooked breakfast. It really set me up for the day. I would most certainly revisit and can recommend it for a good place to stay in Kendal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
We arrived after a long drive and found it a little tricky to find parking nearby. Receptionist was very pleasant and told us to go to the Brewery Arts car park but we missed the turn off for this and had to double round again. Please note this is a pay and display carpark We chose to stay in a family room as it was bigger- beds were comfortable but bathroom flooring by door needs an upgrading. Breakfast was between 8 and 9 Check out was at 10 am
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is no parking at this property and no chance of evening meal. The standard appears to have diminished.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Family room

In need of renovation. Old bathroom with damaged fittings and vinyl, worn carpet in bedroom. Not all beds have bedside shelf. Reading light too far away to turn off whilst lying in bed. In family room but only one chair.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

danielle

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

8/10 Good

Jeanette

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

8/10 Good

Vivienne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a convenient stop over back to the South from the highlands. Very comfortable and clean and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little pub with very friendly staff. Accommodation was clean and breakfast was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Polite and accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

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

8/10 Good

Gareth

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The manager was great though leaving in a fortnight. Breakfast did not work for me as it is only between 8am and 9 am. Also no chef the night before so had to go elsewhere for dinner. Pub / Hotel needs and energy drive / boost otherwise it will close. Great city centre location rooms a bit dated and internet phone connection appalling.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Gem

Modest, clean, quiet, and centrally located this was a gem for Mon and Tue night stay. The shower had great water pressure and very hot water, too. Highly recommend. Two notes: rooms are located near an outdoor seating area with about 10 tables. Imagine weekend crowd might be loud. We thought checkout was 11 but the cleaning service said it was 10. They were very patient as we did last minute shopping to be out by half past.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025