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Damson Dene Hotel

3.0 star property
Mountain retreat where travelers can relax in the sauna, swim in the indoor pool, and warm up by the lobby fireplace after a day of exploration

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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

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Cabin | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Double Room | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Kendal, Damson Dene Hotel is in a rural area and in the mountains. Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House and Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Lakes Aqaurium and Brewery Arts Centre. Kendal Museum and Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway are also worth visiting. Visit our Kendal travel guide
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Crosthwaite, Near Bowness on Windermere, Kendal, England, LA8 8JE

What's nearby

  • Lyth Valley
    Lyth Valley
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Winster Valley
    Winster Valley
    1 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • World of Beatrix Potter
    World of Beatrix Potter
    12 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
    Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
    19 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Bowness Pier
    12 min drive - 7.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Lake View Garden
    6 min drive
  • The Wheatsheaf Brigsteer Inn Kendal
    6 min drive
  • Boardwalk Bar & Grill
    7 min drive
  • Bodega Bar & Tapas Bowness
    6 min drive
  • The Village Inn Bar & Grill
    6 min drive

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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

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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.

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?

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Damson Dene Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 354 out of 737 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 737 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 737 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 737 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 737 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, peaceful Tables in Restaurant a little sticky. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tasty breakfast,friendly staff,comfy room and easy to access all of The Lake District
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Arlaine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
An okay hotel for a short stay. Staff were friendly. Breakfast was okay with veggies in the morning. Swimming pool is cold. Outdated.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a comfortable stay in a good clean room with restful beds and efficient bathroom facilities.We appreciated the quiet location and pleasant outlook over the garden area and surrounding landscape......fine weather helped. Staff members were helpful and friendly; food choice was good at breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a pod with hot tub, great use of space and logs provided for the burner. Outside area could benefit from some small touches like solar fairy lights, dry seating cushions and maybe robes. Fabulous sleep, so tranquil, great breakfast, good selection and tasty , hot food. Swimming pool was out of use, no partial refund was offered. Overall a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, very attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Usual high standard of food. Room spotless. Exceptional treatments with Sharon
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great welcome to the hotel from the gentleman on reception, very friendly and helpful, even understanding when we over slept our check out time. Room was very spacious and looked like we were in a new part of the hotel room 51, 51 had a great view over the garden where ducks and ducklings were swimming and playing. The garden to the rear of the property was beautifully kept, and the little bridge over the water and small village make of slate made the garden really standout. Service at the bar was quick and the bar man was super helpful. Breakfast in the morning was a buffet, so you helped yourself which I prefer. The room was well decorated, and had all the features you would expect in a hotel room. Bathroom looked new and the shower was amazing with a raindrop shower head, bed was comfortable and pillows fresh. 1 thing to mention, don't push the button on the side of the toilet. (You have been warned 😉) Great stay and I would stay there again if travelling to the Lakes. Hotel is about 10 minutes drive from Barrow but far enough out not to hear any excess noise from the number of pubs in the town. Full marks for all. 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

s

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

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Overall a very cosy traditional Lakeland hotel. Extremely clean rooms and very pleasant, helpful staff. Good choice at breakfast. Nice leisure facilities, pool can become overcrowded during school holidays...perhaps a booking system would improve access? Dining room feels a little austere on the evening perhaps needs some soft furnishings, a bit of tlc.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We have stayed here on several occasions and really enjoyed it. However, this visit the room was extremely cold and we had to ask for a blanket- it helped but was still cold. The WiFi signal was appalling- could not get a decent connection which hasn’t happened in previous visits. The breakfast was lovely and the staff very pleasant. After this visit we may not go again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

I keep coming back for more ;-)

A favourite place to stay. Great staff, great facilities, and good value!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

Highly Recommended

Lovely hotel with beautiful gardens and fantastic view. Our room was very comfortable and nicely decorated. The hotel is dog friendly and we were able to eat in the bar area with our dog. The staff were friendly and helpful. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

Good hotel for a holiday in the Lake District

The hotel was as expected and the superior rooms are very comfortable and spacious.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Sei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very lovely to stay in the dog-friendly hotel in a quiet location. The room was relatively small, and during the night, we suddenly heard noises from the drains. They were pretty noisy, and the room was dog-friendly. Staff members were helpful and friendly, but some did not say hello or good morning and did not even look at guests. The food was delicious, and we enjoyed dinner and breakfast. We saw the lovely garden from the restaurant. The swimming pool and gym were not big, but they were lovely. Massages were fully booked when we were there. I should’ve booked earlier. Overall, we had a great time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025