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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
Terrace/patio
Breakfast, dinner served; British cuisine, garden views
Fountain
Superior Family Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board
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

  • Spa
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Kendal, Damson Dene Hotel is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. Lakes Aqaurium and Raw War Paintball are also worth visiting.
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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
  • ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bluebird Cafe - ‬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, a body scrub, or aromatherapy. 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 smoke-free premises
  • 1 meeting room, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • 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

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
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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Damson Dene Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 322 out of 671 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 671 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 671 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 671 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 671 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lucie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay this weekend, great facilities and lots of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellant breakfast choice and period of which this was great. Gym facitilities were ok but not all appeared to be in working order. Cleaan pool. Jacuzzi, steam roon and sauna. Grounds were nice and well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night. Lovely quiet setting. The whole place has character. Staff were great and friendly, very accommodating. Beautiful views from the restaurant and bar of the gardens. Room was nice, tidy and clean although a little warm for my liking. Will be back for another stay soon!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anupom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is set in its own grounds which is very nice to spend time some time in on a nice day. My room was clean and comfortable and the bathroom had an excellent showera. It was very hot and the windows only open a few inches, no AC so on a hot day trying to sleep was uncomfortable. I had dinner at the hotel and it was decent, a bit overpriced for the quality though. Breakfast was good overall. Overall I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KONARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enjoyed staying in the property. We had a car and can visit all the Lake District attractions from the location. The view of the hotel was superb and manage to take some nice snaps. English Breakfast was included and the hospitality was superb. I faced flush issue with the toilet but the hotel has resolved the issue within quick turnaround time. Very impressed with the quick resolving of this issue. The room service was also good with general toiletries, room cleaning and towels changed on a daily basis. I would like to extend my thanks to the hotel management for making our holiday memorable. Regards Konark
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Why wouldn't you?

V good hotel , makes you and your pet feel valued. Evening Meal outstanding Breakfast one day buffet, 2nd day table service - not as much choice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great 2 nights stay

Second stay here, and I look forward to returning. Staff are so friendly and accommodating. Excellent leisure facilities and a overall great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elias

Lovely place in the Lake district

We had a lovely stay with my family - enjoyed the beautiful scenery around, the neat rooms and a good breakfast. We would come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Damson dene

My stay at damson dene was very enjoyable. The staff were very friendly & i enjoyed the relaxed nature of the hotel and facilities.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, great food and service !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

Lovely hideaway

Lovely hotel with really friendly staff. The property and grounds are well kept and the food was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Very welcoming

All staff were very friendly and welcoming, thank you to them all.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr Bimal Roy

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

A delightful and warm hotel

A delightful hotel, which I would recommend to anyone visiting Kendal and Lake District in general. Wonderful staff, rooms and stunning setting.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Favourite after First Stay

The staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming. Lovely place to stay in a special scenic part of the Lake District. I look forward to returning!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Su

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff, best breakfast I’ve ever had at a hotel, clean beautiful location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Enjoyable stay

Breakfast and Dinner excellent and we were well looked after. Spa facilities were good. Gym was OK, apart from the availability of cleaning materials for wiping down equipment after use.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely overnight stay . Comfortable room . Very friendly and helpful staff and a tasty breakfast. Very accommodating of dogs too !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

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

Food and service excell every visit

We often choose to stay at the Damson Dene because of the delicious food, it brings us back - bravo Stefano, consistency of super menu choices, really tasty and well presented food. Service always excellent too, staff make this place !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
fantastic hotel lovely views.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Pleasant staff and helpful, great location, plenty of places to visit. Need a little refreshment for the rooms and building, otherwise great accommodation. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MOHINDER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location, friendly staff, fantastic breakfast options for vegetarians
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

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

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

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