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Damson Dene Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Kendal with bars and a health club

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Front of property
Fountain
Superior Family Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board
Breakfast, dinner served; British cuisine, garden views
Terrace/patio
Damson Dene Hotel provides a peaceful mountain getaway with wellness amenities including a sauna, steam room, and indoor pool. Guests enjoy garden views, British dishes at the Heron View Restaurant Bar, and cozy evenings by the fireplace in the lobby.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

Room options

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Day bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Cabin | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Basic Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Crosthwaite, Near Bowness on Windermere, Kendal, England, LA8 8JE

What's nearby

  • Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House - 5 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 5 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Windermere Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Bowness Pier - 7 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 8 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

  • Burneside Station - 10 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Quayside Sports Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Damson Dene Hotel

Hotel near Lake Windermere
At Damson Dene Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub, and indulge in a detox wrap, Ayurvedic treatments, or a massage. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Heron View Restaurant Bar, offers breakfast, dinner, and garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and 2 bars.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and wedding services
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 58 individually decorated rooms include comforts such as free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the comfortable rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Heron View Restaurant Bar

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Piano

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 12.00 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per day

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

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
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, or hot tub without adult supervision

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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Damson Dene Hotel Kendal
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Damson Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Damson Dene Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Damson Dene Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Damson Dene Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Damson Dene Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Damson Dene Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Damson Dene Hotel located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lyth Valley and Winster Valley. Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Damson Dene Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 323 out of 678 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 678 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 678 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 678 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 678 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lois

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

Will stay again

Really lovely stay, the grounds are amazing. The room was really clean and the breakfast was fantastic! We loved the added extra of the pool facilities, lovely way to start a day off Can't wait to return in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

Beautiful hotel

Another great stay... staff are lovely , sevice is great! Comfy, cosy and very friendly. Can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Decent hotel, a little dated in areas ie gym/sauna/pool area but worth the visit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raul

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

Wonderful place

Well located and great service. Incredible surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best dog friendly accommodation we have visited and fabulous vegetarian options too. We had a wonderful break.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

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

Lovely stay in beautiful location

Lovely room. Excellent service. Bar & restaurant is great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food in the restaurant was exceptional. Over the two nights we stay we eat both evenings and throughly enjoyed the food. The staff where very polite and helpfull with anything that they where asked. Will definantly stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A real home from home, with excellent facilities. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Overnight Stay

Great overnight stay in splendid surroundings. Cheeky little ducks are a nice touch in the restaurant outside the windows. Lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

So relaxing

Staff were amazing very friendly and professional Food was beautiful and rooms well maintained
Beautiful gardens
Amazing scenery
Friendly wildlife
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

sandra

The ducks at breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

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

Family weekend break

Very nice rooms, comfy beds. Grounds are very nice with a lake out the back. Food very nice and service was always really friendly. Swimming pool area seemed a bit dated so dont expect a modern spa feel but enjoyed it all the same.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing service. We had a great time as, a, family, including our four legged baby fur.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

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

Amazing location

Excellent property, fantastic facilities, could have stayed a lot longer than one night! Beautiful surroundings, great choice of food and drinks, beautifully cleaned room. So close to Windermere and other locations, but felt so far away from all the hustle and bustle! Highly recommended property for couples, groups and families.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, friendly and helpful staff. Enjoyed the jacuzzi and steam and there is also a sauna, pool and gym. For me food is important and the dinner of triple roast birds (additional payment), was the best meal I’ve ever had, second to the breakfast there which was included in the cost

10/10 Excellent

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and accommodating for dogs. Definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Layout and sceenery very good. Food was average, not good value for the price. The staff were very good at their job and were very courteous. The ducks were entertaining at breakfast time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Relaxed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel in general was spotless as was our lovely room which had a very comfortable bed.Being on the top floor we had a great view from the window. The breakfasts were filling and well staffed ( which feels like a luxury these days !) The grounds were well maintained and attractive to spend time in beside the flowers and the fountains. We had a very relaxing 2 nights in this rural setting
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Relaxing time

Had a lovely relaxing stay. Beautiful garden and views. Our standard room had everything required, comfortable bed, kettle and beverages, hair dryer and a nice bathroom. We slept very well. We had an evening meal in the restaurant which we enjoyed. The staff were friendly and polite. Would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Damson

Really beautiful hotel and very cosy rooms, clean and comfortable. Nice to have use of the spa and gym. Lovely food in the restaurant. Receptionist extremely helpful and polite. The only thing I can say is that it was a bit chilly through the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Overall would recommend

Staff very friendly and helpful. Good good. Bed a little uncomfortable. Pool nice and quiet in the daytime. Duvet very lumpy and no filling in areas so got a little cold in the night. Cracks in the bathroom basin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

EAMON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Decent Hotel in need of refresh

Nice Hotel but in need of some updating, especially outside. Walls grimy in places and window frames badly need repainting. My room was a little cramped but ok. Main issue was lack of decent blinds / thick curtains to block out early morning light.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Comfortable Stay Reasonably priced

Staff were very courteous, don’t be afraid to ask for a different room if you are not happy. the first room I was allocated was not to my liking at all…. No view, directly onto flat roof with air con unit running outside, I asked the receptionist and given a choice of two other rooms and was moved to room number 3. Now this room was a little smaller but it was warm, had character nice furnishing, 4 poster bed very comfortable and a spa bath. Very clean. Food at the hotel was very good. Plenty of gardens to walk the dog.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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