Shakespeare Inn

8.3Very good116 reviewsSee rooms

Guest house

Facilities at a glance

Free Wi-Fi
Breakfast
Garden

About this place

Garden Views and Complimentary Wi-Fi Relax in our garden and stay connected with free wireless internet access. Dining and Drinking Enjoy a delicious meal at our restaurant and sip on your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Convenient Location Explore nearby attractions like Brewery Arts Centre and Kendal Castle during your stay. Book now for a delightful experience at Shakespeare Inn in Kendal, minutes away from Yorkshire Dales National Park and Lake Windermere.

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3 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom 11 m²Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Double Room, Private Bathroom Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Family Room 23 m²Double bed, Twin beds	Sleeps 3	Show prices

What this place offers

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Food & drink

Breakfast

Outdoor

Garden

Location

Address
78 Highgate, Kendal, England, LA9 4HE, United Kingdom
0.2 km from the center of Kendal

Questions about this stay

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What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 14:00. Check-out by 11:00.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, this property lists free Wi-Fi.
Can I add breakfast?
Breakfast is available with selected room offers.

Guest reviews

8.3116 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 116 reviews.

Cleanliness9.0

Service9.4

Location9.5

Room quality8.9

Amenities8.5

Value for money8.9

Food and drink8.5

Rosemary
October 2025
10.0
+From start to end of stay, the staff were excellent, knowlegable, respectful and always happy to be of assistance. The food was delicious, large portions and the beer was very good. Wonderful town to easily walk about. High social consciousness w several charities highlighted. Room was exactly as described, clean, spacious and the bed/pillows super comfy. Highly recommend.
Alison
October 2025
2.0
+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.
Geoffrey
October 2025
8.0
+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
Giuseppe
October 2025
8.0
+Check-in was quick and effortless - the lady who checked us in was very nice, efficient, and extremely helpful. Our room was spacious, with a double bed and a single bed, and a very basic continental breakfast was provided in the morning. The room itself could use a little refurbishment - the carpet was a bit tired, some fittings could do with updating or replacing, and the bathroom would benefit from a fresh coat of paint. However, these were only minor niggles and didn’t affect our stay at all. Despite heavy rain overnight, the windows provided excellent soundproofing, which made for a comfortable night’s sleep. The location was fantastic - very central, with plenty of cafés nearby. The tea room next door served a great bacon sandwich, too! Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend The Shakespeare Inn.
Baxter
October 2025
8.0
+Conveniently located in the centre close to shops and restaurants. Clean cosy room. Excellent attention by the management. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
Ian
October 2025
10.0
+Excellent
Ben
September 2025
8.0
“One night stay”
+Great location for stay visiting Brewery Arts centre however bar was closed at 9pm .
Coral
September 2025
8.0
+The pub was centrally located in town. Personnel were super nice and helpful. The housekeeping staff was a little forgetful-no towels in the room when I checked in and no phone to contact the bar to assist. I had to call using my international roaming to reach them. Breakfast was continental in the mini fridge. It was replenished each day but they forgot to replace the tea bags. However on the whole it was a lovely stay.
Mark
September 2025
8.0
+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
Timothy
September 2025
2.0
“Downhill”
+Stayed here 8 years ago and things have gone downhill badly. The excellent breakfast had been replaced by a paper bag in the fridge and items were missing from 1 bag. Only one double socket on far side of room and one of those sockets was in use for the fridge. No parking any more finished a visit that will not be repeated.

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 14:00 · check-out until 11:00
Pets
Pets are not allowed

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your unit

3 room types

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Family Room

What this place offers

Internet

Food & drink

Outdoor

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is Wi-Fi included?

Can I add breakfast?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews