Shakespeare Inn

Inn, 3-star78 Highgate, Kendal, England, LA9 4HE, Kendal, United KingdomShow on map

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Top rated

Guests rate it highest for location, service and cleanliness.

9.0116Reviews

Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM.
Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.5 out of 10, at 78 Highgate, Kendal, England, LA9 4HE.
Breakfast availableIncluded on some rates — the board is shown on each room.

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.

What this place offers

Hiking/biking trails nearby
Free breakfast
Smoke-free property
Billiards or pool table
Free cooked-to-order breakfast
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Free WiFi
Garden

Rooms

9.0

Top rated

Rated 9.0 out of 10 by 116 guests who stayed here.

Cleanliness9.0
Service9.4
Location9.5
Rooms8.9
Amenities8.4
Value8.9
Food & drink8.5

Guests mention

Great locationFriendly staffClean roomsGood value for money

Rosemary
October 2025
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.…
Alison
October 2025
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…
Geoffrey
October 2025
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…
Giuseppe
October 2025
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…
Baxter
October 2025
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
Excellent

Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.

Where you’ll be

78 Highgate, Kendal, England, LA9 4HE, Kendal, United Kingdom

Guests rate the location 9.5 out of 10 — superb.

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 2:00 PM until 10:00 PM

Check-out by 11:00 AM

No children

No pets

No smoking anywhere on the property

There is no front desk at this property. If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The host will greet guests on arrival.

Pets. Pets not allowed

Sustainability Certifications. Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

General. Property follows regional sanitization guidelines We're Good To Go (UK)

General. Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

General. Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Guest type. Essential workers only - NO

Accessibility. No elevators

General. Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

General. Staff wears personal protective equipment

General. Temperature checks are available to guests

General. Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

General. Property is cleaned with disinfectant

General. Social distancing measures are in place

General. Professional property host/manager

Sustainability Certifications. Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

General. Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

General. Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

General. Masks are compulsory at the property

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. A deposit may be required at the property.

What we’d check for you here

Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about Shakespeare Inn

What time is check-in and check-out at Shakespeare Inn?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does Shakespeare Inn allow pets?

No — the property states that pets are not allowed.

Does Shakespeare Inn have a pool?

Yes — a pool is listed among the property's facilities. Seasonal closures are common, so we'll confirm it's open for your dates.

Is breakfast included at Shakespeare Inn?

Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.

Does Shakespeare Inn have Wi-Fi?

Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.

How do I book Shakespeare Inn?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is Shakespeare Inn?

78 Highgate, Kendal, England, LA9 4HE, Kendal.

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