Watermill Inn & Brewing Co

4.0 star property

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Café
Double Room (Room 2) | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Front of property
In-room dining
Double Room, Balcony (Room 8) | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Near Windermere, School Lane, Kendal, England, LA8 9PY
  • Place, Lyth Valley
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room (Room 1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Room 5)

  • Hill view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Room 2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Room 6)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Balcony (Room 8)

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room (Room 4)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Terrace (Room 7)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room (Room 3)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Room 2)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Room 6)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Balcony (Room 8)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Watermill Inn & Brewing Co

A restaurant, 2 bars/lounges and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free inn. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a corner/local shop, a garden and a fireplace at reception are on-site.
Watermill Inn & Brewing Co offers 8 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Kendal inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

During your stay at Watermill Inn & Brewing Co, you'll be within walking distance of Lyth Valley. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Amenities include convenience store, a terrace and a fireplace at reception
  • 12 minutes on foot from Lyth Valley and a 4-minute drive from Windermere Golf Club
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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.

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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

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

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1850
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 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.

  • 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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in.
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

  • 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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Watermill Inn & Brewing Co Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent staff made us feel so welcome the room we stayed in was nice and quiet, evening meal at the restaurant was nice, the breakfast was superb the toast was really good and the mushrooms tasted so good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great central location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, very friendly team of staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and nice breakfast. Room had a Christmas tree in the window which I thought was a nice touch. Food and beers all good too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Car park was full in the evening so had to park in a lay-by nearby. The staff were helpful and the breakfast was good. We were in a top floor room with a very low ceiling that could do with some padding on the corners as it was a safety hazard.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz

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

Lovely stay

Lovely pub with lovely staff, would definitely stay again. The breakfast was also amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was warm, friendly and busy. Everything was very clean and in good condition. Large portions at breakfast. Only slight niggle was slow service on arrival, after a testing journey felt a bit ignored.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff & good food make this place a very nice & enjoyable stay , dog friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location, friendly staff free parking meals available. Constant noise of doors banging beneath room three
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Amenities
Comfortable & friendly, good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kiaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely surroundings, dog friendly and a great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay love the food and hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

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

Excellent stay

Excellent hotel, staff friendly, food very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property, very picturesque setting, and a really fun atmosphere!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Single occupancy for two nights - small room, but clean, good shower & comfortable bed. Food (smoked salmon & scrambled eggs for breakfast and Cajun chicken salad in the evening) was excellent and portions were generous. Staff friendly and efficient. All for a very reasonable price. Great location to explore Lake Windermere.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just wish I had more time in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and great rooms at a really good price. Very close to Windermere and great beers and food. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

Stay at Watermill Inn

Great stay really felt welcome clean comfy room and a great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent all round.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great place to stay with a dog

Everything about this place was excellent, food, beer, hospitality, staff couldn't do enough for you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Watermill is an old school gem in a beautiful area of the UK. they brew their own beer in this quaint and cozy area full of hills and streams.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025