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Gilpin Bridge Inn

4.0 star property
Inn with free parking, near Levens Hall and Gardens

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Restaurant
Children’s play area – outdoor
Billiards
Exterior
Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$110
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb

Explore the area

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Bridge End, Levens, Kendal, England, LA8 8EP
  • Place, Lyth Valley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Winster Valley
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Day bed
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Kendal

At Gilpin Bridge Inn you'll be 3.8 km (2.3 mi) from Levens Hall and Gardens and 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Sizergh Castle. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free inn offers free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Kendal inn include Brewery Arts Centre and Lakeland Motor Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Lyth Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Winster Valley - 1 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Levens Hall and Gardens - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Lake Windermere - 14 min drive - 19.4 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 18 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • Grange-over-Sands Station - 9 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crooklands Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Albion - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Romney's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wheatsheaf - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Gilpin Bridge Inn

Inn with free parking, near Levens Hall and Gardens
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Kendal inn is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Gilpin Bridge Inn offers 11 accommodations. This Kendal inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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, debit cards and cash
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. The property is professionally cleaned.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Gilpin Bridge Inn?

Yep, Gilpin Bridge Inn has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Gilpin Bridge Inn?

As of 26 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gilpin Bridge Inn on 4 Feb 2026 start from AU$109.74, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Gilpin Bridge Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and a playground, it's no surprise that Gilpin Bridge Inn is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gilpin Bridge Inn?

No, Gilpin Bridge Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Gilpin Bridge Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gilpin Bridge Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gilpin Bridge Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Gilpin Bridge Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 229 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

qian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Overnight Stop

Clean comfortable room but lacking a wardrobe and draws. Annoying flashing light from a ceiling sensor! Food in the restaurant/bar was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

8/10 Good

marylouc, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Odor from the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice enough place but ‘help yourself breakfast’ had no tables set up. The room had been used for a function the previous evening, which perhaps was the reason.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A nice located hotel, unfortunately spoilt slightly by the very poor breakfast, probably the worst excuse for a continental breakfast I have ever seen.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Travelling with 4 year old daughter, very good stay, stayed for one night to visit family in Kendal, less than 10 mins drive away, large comfortable room, clean and nicely presented, good sized bed and comfortable, shared bed with daughter, large room was unexpected and ideal for her to play, smart decor throughout, didn't eat in bar so can't comment of food but the continental breakfast included although fairly basic was decent and a good selection of options (cooked breakfast you needed to order and separate charge). Small play park outside was also very nice. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay, great food great stopover
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dario

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice stop off if travelling on M6 as much better than a Travellodge or Motorway motel . Lovely cosy room with all amenities . Only gripe , kitchen closed at 8 which does seem very early , but that is up to them .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was quick and easy. Staff was very friendly. Bar and dining were top notch. Room was spacious and modern. Great time!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were attentive and kind. Room was very spacious and spotlessly clean. Shower was excellent. The pub itself offered a wide range of drinks which were reasonably priced. The food (££’s priced) was well cooked / presented and above the standard we have encountered in similar PH’s. The included Continental Breakfast was reasonably extensive and provided a good start to our day. Our only ‘minor’ observations for consideration are: 1) The provision of some basic clothing storage (shelves) in the room would be useful. Also, we had a bedside table on one side - an additional on the other would be handy. 2) The selection of fruit and cakes within the Breakfast was better on the Tuesday morning, presumably after weekend restocking. We do point out that the selection on our first morning (Monday) was OK (adequate), it was just noticeably larger on the Tuesday. Both 1) and 2) are definitely NOT criticisms and we had a lovely stay in this Robinsons establishment. Thank to the friendly and helpful staff and management.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really like this place, we stayed elsewhere earlier in the year, wish we hadn’t. The management & staff were all very approachable and welcoming. Great fresh food of an evening and breakfast offering good too. All you need in the room BUT Pillows may need attention, (that’s not a negative just preference) Will be heading back soon
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

4/10 Poor

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Could have been better

The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was spotlessly clean, good linen and there were enough choices at the continental breakfast. I give this review so that the hotel can take steps to rectify what, to us, seems obvious and beneficial for future guests:- No bedside lights, only a harsh overhead bright light. I love to read in bed but it was unfair to keep my partner awake. The duvet would have been right for a winter's day, however, it was a warm summer's evening and it was impossible to sleep with such a thick covering. It just wasn't a pleasant room to be in, overlooking a wall and the other guest's window. Sadly we won't be booking again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

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

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy room. Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Angus

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

Noisy pub below room

There was a party on I. The bar/room below our room and was very shouty and noisy. We had to call reception before they quietens down. This was just before midnight and we were very tired.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mel

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

Gr8, your recommened

Very friendly staff and I was upgraded to a better room which was unexpected.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Very Basic accommodation

When we got there wanted a card number but only had my phone, so had to leave a £50 deposit until checked out. No where did it mention this when booking or on confirmation email. Booking stated breakfast was included in price but only basic continental. They wanted £12 each extra if wanted full breakfast. This breakfast type should have been stated on hotels.com site. No bed side lamp in rooms so had to get out of bed to turn main light off. Staff was friendly but hotel price was not worth it for the standard of accommodation received and I have stayed in 100s of different hotels during my career.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place and met our needs for one nights stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Loraine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, food was lovely, shame no seasonal vegetables as on the menu we only got leaks
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful and pleasant. The accommodation was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Disappointing breakfast and room.

Staying one night meeting with family. Room was small, nowhere to put a suitcase, no charger in bathroom for toothbrushes of shaver. Meal was more expensive than on website menu. Booked through Hotels.com and described as bed and breakfast, When we arrived breakfast was described as Continental. Cereals, tea, coffee, toast and small shop dry pastries. Told there was yoghurts in fridge, actually 2 only there. Breakfast was from 6am but no staff until 8am, you had to make breakfast yourself. Really disappointed as location is lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025