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Shakespeare Inn

3.5 star property
Inn in Kendal with free breakfast and restaurant

Photo gallery for Shakespeare Inn

Enjoy a Sunday lunch at the hotel bar, where a variety of beers and spirits are available.
Enjoy specialty coffee at this well-equipped coffee station.
Two single beds with bedside tables and lamps create a cozy atmosphere.
Cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and wooden floor.
Traditional stone building with two entrance doors, a small window, and a potted plant.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About the area

Kendal

Shakespeare Inn places you steps from Brewery Arts Centre and within a 10-minute stroll of Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry. Highlights at this inn include free cooked-to-order breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free inn offers free WiFi in public areas and a garden. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Kendal inn include Yorkshire Dales National Park and Lake Windermere.
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What's nearby

  • Brewery Arts Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kendal Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kendal Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sizergh Castle - 6 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Levens Hall and Gardens - 8 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Kendal Station - 11 min walk
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Miles Thompson - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brew Brothers - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brewery Arts Centre - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Factory Tap - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fell Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Shakespeare Inn

Inn in Kendal with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3.5-star Kendal inn is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Shakespeare Inn offers 5 accommodations. This Kendal inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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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

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 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: 2:00 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

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

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
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

Property is also known as

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Inn Shakespeare Inn Kendal
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Shakespeare Inn?

Shakespeare Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Does Shakespeare Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, free cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shakespeare Inn?

No, Shakespeare Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Shakespeare Inn?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Shakespeare Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Shakespeare Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Shakespeare Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 214 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 214 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 214 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 214 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 214 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very friendly and helpful staff, lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Superb Location

Superb breakfast served by extremely helpful staff. Bar and Breakfast area spotlessly clean. Room was too small for the double bed - two singles pushed together which is not what I believed I had booked - continually stubbed my toes because there wasn't sufficient room to walk between the bed and the wall. Bed was extremely comfortable however. Bathroom really was tiny and although clean, was not up to the standard of the public area of the Inn. Shower was hot and towels were spotless. But not enough room to swing a cat in the bathroom with the door intruding into toilet area. That aside, given the location on the high street, with the Brewery Art Centre a couple of hundred metres away it would be extremely good value if these minor issues were addressed. Would stay again however.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable beds, cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

C

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

Great stay

Great hotel great staff great food! Great area!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous stay again! Looking forward to next one already! Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for town centre excellent hosts lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surprised by how quiet this property was. Clean and comfortable. Quite a small room. Breakfast was nice.

8/10 Good

Stan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good central base for Kendal, our room was behind the pub off the main road on the ground floor. Car park for fee about 1 minute walk away from the property. Came with a cooked breakfast served by a lovely young lady.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place, super friendly and perfect for town. brilliant value
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawid

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was great right in the centre of kendal ..room was lovely and food was brilliant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

GIOVANNI

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Place was lovely we only stayed one night but it was perfect for what we wanted. Just a few things that need to be fixed in the room we stayed in but nothing major. Great experience overall.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Marcell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Safe and friendly area, easy to find location, I like that this place in linked to local history. Room was very big enjoyed the hospitality in the bar area. Staff very friendly. I did have one issue the room I stayed in, The Lysander room was extremely cold at night and I did catch a chill which made me cut exploring time the next day. However I did notice that was just above freezing temperature outside on the night I stayed I would return to kendal but only in warmer months of the year. B and B total £71
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Parking was very difficult and not onsite as advertised. Staff friendly and welcoming and complimentary breakfast was good. Rooms need updating and mattresses very uncomfortable and slightly worn. While my room was clean, my friends appeared not to have been vacuumed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gareth

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Ok stay

It was ok, however the shower wasnt great one min it would just trickle out then go boiling hot. There was alao no way of turning the heating off.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The cooked breakfast and vicinty to the shops and Brewery Arts Centre was great. We booked a Family Room as it was shown with a bath in the listings. There was no bath and the barman told us there hadn't been one since 2018. Also the room was cold when we entered, heating was off even though it was 1C outside. We received two free drinks in the bar but no mention of any refund. Disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

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

Birthday present.

This accommodation was adequate for an overnight stay. We came to Kendal to see a group at a nearby venue. It was only a few minutes away, the parking charges were really good and everything was good. Had a really good time and would definitely do it again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well located for Brewery Arts centre. Basic but comfortable room. Helpful & friendly staff. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Obi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice, friendly service. Comfortable clean room. Great breakfast in the morning. Love the history. Will definitely use again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

SHARON

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and tidy room. Quite basic but excellent for 1 night stay. Hospitable staff, very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

John David

Good location but could do better

We booked The Shakespeare to attend an event at the nearby Brewery Arts Centre. No parking on site so you need to use nearby car parks. The rooms are in a courtyard behind the pub. Our room was clean enough, if a bit small and chilly (it was January). No particular issues with the service but they could have been more attentive. After the show, we decided to have a drink back at the Shakespeare but it had already closed at 22:10. If you stay at a pub you expect the bar to be open. Breakfast was freshly cooked but the choices were limited and instant coffee??
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

weidong

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

FIONA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arrived at hotel at 7.15 to discover food no longer being served but were recommended an alternative by the host. Breakfast was ok - a pot of tea rather than a cup with a teabag would have been preferable and it was instant or tasted like instant coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024