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Gilpin Bridge Inn

4.0 star property
Inn with free parking, near Levens Hall and Gardens

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Restaurant
Exterior
Children's play area - outdoor
Superior Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Billiards
The Gilpin Bridge Inn offers a peaceful countryside retreat with complimentary breakfast. Enjoy the family-friendly restaurant with kids' meals, stay connected with WiFi, and enjoy entertainment options like a billiards table and a playground for younger guests.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Day bed
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Kendal, Gilpin Bridge Inn is in a national park. Brewery Arts Centre and Lakeland Motor Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Levens Hall and Gardens and Sizergh Castle. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Cartmel Racecourse.
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Bridge End, Levens, Kendal, England, LA8 8EP

What's nearby

  • Levens Hall and Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Sizergh Castle - 4 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Brewery Arts Centre - 8 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 14 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Cartmel Racecourse - 15 min drive - 10.4 miles

Getting around

  • Grange-over-Sands Station - 9 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Albion - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Rifleman's Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ring O' Bells - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Romney's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crooklands Hotel - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Gilpin Bridge Inn

Upscale inn near Levens Hall and Gardens
Located close to Sizergh Castle, Gilpin Bridge Inn provides a playground, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • 1 meeting room, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • A billiards/pool table
Room features
All guestrooms at Gilpin Bridge Inn have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gilpin Bridge Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Gilpin Bridge Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gilpin Bridge Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Gilpin Bridge Inn?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Gilpin Bridge Inn located?

Situated in a national park, this inn is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Levens Hall and Gardens and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Sizergh Castle. Brewery Arts Centre and Cartmel Racecourse are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Gilpin Bridge Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 213 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place and met our needs for one nights stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really like this place, we stayed elsewhere earlier in the year, wish we hadn’t. The management & staff were all very approachable and welcoming. Great fresh food of an evening and breakfast offering good too. All you need in the room BUT Pillows may need attention, (that’s not a negative just preference) Will be heading back soon
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyed our stay here, the room is small but spotless and comfortable. The lady who looked after us at breakfast was brilliant!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful and pleasant. The accommodation was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy room. Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was small but very clean and comfortable. The staff were helpful and friendly, especially the lady who looked after us at breakfast, she was an absolute treasure!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Loraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, food was lovely, shame no seasonal vegetables as on the menu we only got leaks
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable hotel, with a wonderful attentive staff. Well kept and clean hotel. Food was generous and very good.No problems or deficiencies encountered. Would certainly consider booking in future.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
friendly approachable staff, relaxed atmosphere, clean, well presented rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

GILLIAN

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

Villa in the lakes

Had a lovely stay at this hotel beautiful location friendly staff a wonderful experience would recommend & Maria on the reception was very helpful .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great easy affordable place to stop on a long journey. Friendly staff, comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel, typical country hotel and lovely staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Amenities
Small country inn with 8 rooms . Ideal for a short stay visit to southern lakes. Bar and restaurant really good, rooms recently refurbished.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old world with open beams and tastefully decorated. Staff were brilliant at making you welcome..
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

mary

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Room was clean. Bathroom clean. No grab handle to get in bath, dangerous if you are less mobile. Sounds from adjoining room very noticeable. Staff very friendly and helpful. Food average
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely night away, the Inn was clean warm and cosy on a cold winters night. The staff, especially Jordan are a credit, going over and a above, definitely be back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly good value and good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Voirrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation, lovely and clean, fabulous food and friendly helpful staff. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend 10/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

Lovely inn, friendly staff and comfy bed

Greeted by a cheerful and friendly member of staff. Booked in and showed to our room, called the Collie room. A lovely picture of a collie dog on the wall and two collie dog mugs in the room. Cosy room with comfy bed. The only minor drawback was that there was no bedside lights which was slightly awkward for reading
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great wee place

Had a lovely stopover on the way south The staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was lovely and well cooked with big portions. Would definitely stay there again it was really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great! Unfortunately I was quite ill during my stay, I had to be rushed in to to Hospitam The staff were great and helped in many ways, they made me feel special and I would recommend to anyone! Kind , helpful, friendly Thank You So Much
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Staying at the Gilpin Bridge Inn

Really nice place, with friendly helpful staff. Food was good. Overall, a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

martin

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

Easy access for the Lakes

I stayed here a few years ago and it was good then. The upgrade to the hotel is fabulous. Mid afternoon arrival, everything in the room was new or spotless. The addt charge for breakfast was good value. The staff especially Jordan were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Accommadition very poor no shelves to put anything on no shelf in shower.Towels werent changed.Had to live out of a case. Continental breakfast was very poor didnt realise you had to pay for a full english until we got there .Breakfast room was cold & uninviting..No hairdryer .The staff were friendly but don't think we will stay again needs alot of improvement.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Disappointing breakfast and room.

Staying one night meeting with family. Room was small, nowhere to put a suitcase, no charger in bathroom for toothbrushes of shaver. Meal was more expensive than on website menu. Booked through Hotels.com and described as bed and breakfast, When we arrived breakfast was described as Continental. Cereals, tea, coffee, toast and small shop dry pastries. Told there was yoghurts in fridge, actually 2 only there. Breakfast was from 6am but no staff until 8am, you had to make breakfast yourself. Really disappointed as location is lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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