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Shakespeare Inn

3.5 star property
Inn in Kendal with free breakfast and restaurant

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is £96
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug

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Double Room, Private Bathroom | Desk, free WiFi

Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room | Desk, free WiFi

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | Desk, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
78 Highgate, Kendal, England, LA9 4HE

What's nearby

  • Brewery Arts Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kendal Castle - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lyth Valley - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Sizergh Castle - 6 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Levens Hall and Gardens - 8 min drive - 6.5 miles

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

Property highlights
At Shakespeare Inn, you can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a garden and a bar. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A billiards/pool table and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Shakespeare Inn have amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

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The price is £86
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 25 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 25 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Shakespeare Inn Kendal
Shakespeare Inn Kendal
Shakespeare Kendal
Inn Shakespeare Inn Kendal
Kendal Shakespeare Inn Inn
Inn Shakespeare Inn
Shakespeare
Shakespeare Inn Inn
Shakespeare Inn Kendal
Shakespeare Inn Inn Kendal

Frequently asked questions

Is Shakespeare Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shakespeare Inn?

As of 21 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shakespeare Inn on 3 Aug 2025 start from £96.0, 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.

How much is parking at Shakespeare Inn?

Shakespeare Inn doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Shakespeare Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Shakespeare Inn?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shakespeare Inn located?

Situated in Kendal, this inn is within a 10-minute walk of Brewery Arts Centre, Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry and The Quaker Tapestry Museum & Exhibition. Abbot Hall Art Gallery and Kendal Museum are also within 15 minutes. Kendal Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Shakespeare Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 212 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with friendly staff and nice rooms, the food was really nice and fairly cheap, located in the centre of town so can walk to most things
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little pub with very friendly staff. Accommodation was clean and breakfast was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

8/10 Good

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Polite and accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Anne

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

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

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

10/10 Excellent

Ren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the Shakespeare was short but will be remembered as a really good experience. I felt like a truly valued customer, everyone was so friendly and helpful. The room was good and the bed was huge!! It was 2 lovely nights sleep, nice hot shower in the morning followed by a cooked breakfast. It really set me up for the day. I would most certainly revisit and can recommend it for a good place to stay in Kendal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location,comfortable bed and great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

Michael

Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little place, top quality for the money and the breakfast is fantastic, definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is no parking at this property and no chance of evening meal. The standard appears to have diminished.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Ideally located, very pleasant room, easy access, breakfast included in rate and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

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

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely cosy little room with an excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice place to stay, very handy for shops,caffe's restaurants, bus stop right outside of propery, hearty breakfast, and good Sunday roast,lovely friendly staff, very happy with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, very central and staff were welcoming and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was Ok. Breakfast was good and staff was friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

2 nights stay

Top top service. Great breakfast too. Dead happy with this pub stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024