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Watermill Inn & Brewing Co

4.0 star property
Inn in Kendal with free breakfast and bars

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Watermill Inn & Brewing Co. welcomes travelers to its picturesque setting with a cooked-to-order breakfast. Enjoy lunch and dinner at the on-site restaurant, and unwind by the lobby fireplace. Visitors love the garden views, free WiFi, and extended parking options.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Family Room (Room 1) | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Room 1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Double Room (Room 5) | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Room 5)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Room 2) | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Room 2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Room 6) | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Room 6)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Balcony (Room 8) | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Balcony (Room 8)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room (Room 4) | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room (Room 4)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Terrace (Room 7) | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Terrace (Room 7)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room (Room 3) | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room (Room 3)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Near Windermere, School Lane, Kendal, England, LA8 9PY

What's nearby

  • Lyth Valley - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 5 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 6 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Bowness Pier - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Staveley Station - 3 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Homeground - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Watermill Inn & Brewing Co. - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Toast - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Crafty Baa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Tilly Bar & Kitchen - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Watermill Inn & Brewing Co

Upscale inn near Lake Windermere
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace at Watermill Inn & Brewing Co. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a garden and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Watermill Inn & Brewing Co feature comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily 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

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1850
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 7.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.0 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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

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 Watermill Inn & Brewing Co pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 7.00 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 Watermill Inn & Brewing Co?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Watermill Inn & Brewing Co?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Watermill Inn & Brewing Co located?

Situated in Kendal, this inn is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Lyth Valley and within 3 mi (5 km) of Orrest Head and Windermere Golf Club. Holehird Gardens is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Watermill Inn & Brewing Co Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and nice breakfast. Room had a Christmas tree in the window which I thought was a nice touch. Food and beers all good too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, very friendly team of staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

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

Lovely stay

Lovely pub with lovely staff, would definitely stay again. The breakfast was also amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location, friendly staff free parking meals available. Constant noise of doors banging beneath room three
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Single occupancy for two nights - small room, but clean, good shower & comfortable bed. Food (smoked salmon & scrambled eggs for breakfast and Cajun chicken salad in the evening) was excellent and portions were generous. Staff friendly and efficient. All for a very reasonable price. Great location to explore Lake Windermere.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Amenities
Comfortable & friendly, good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just wish I had more time in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From walking in the door staff were friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and clean, with a good powerful shower. Breakfast was excellent in terms of quantity and quality, again with very friendly service. The only slight negative that I had was, what I assume was air freshener, was very overpowering and unpleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent all round.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Watermill is an old school gem in a beautiful area of the UK. they brew their own beer in this quaint and cozy area full of hills and streams.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay absolutely lovely will be staying again. The only thing that was missing was a easy chair in the room. All the staff are amazing and made are weekend very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

LINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Low beams in bedroom

Bedroom had a massive wooden beam across the bedroom restricting head room. We are only short it still meant that we had to duck our heads when getting out of bed. Narrow stairs up to our bedroom. Reviews said food was excellent but was adverage.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff & good food make this place a very nice & enjoyable stay , dog friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good reduced price made this an absolutely exceptional overnight stay and their own beer is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely surroundings, dog friendly and a great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

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

Excellent stay

Excellent hotel, staff friendly, food very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property, very picturesque setting, and a really fun atmosphere!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay love the food and hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the atmosphere and the pub.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Dog friendly, people friendly. A great find.

This was very much a last minute decision. Booked expecting a 3pm check in. We were in the area early and asked if we could check in early - staff accommodated us. Tom was lovely and clean. Staff were kind, friendly and made us feel at home. We were so impressed we had dinner - great local food and a great range of drinks in the bar. Bar was frequented by regulars who were friendly and keen to point out their favourite menu choices. The bar is dog friendly, however the restaurant side is dog free if you want a quieter break. They be around 12 different beers. All are so good we bought bottles for find and family. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

Stay at Watermill Inn

Great stay really felt welcome clean comfy room and a great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and great rooms at a really good price. Very close to Windermere and great beers and food. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

sadhna

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

Fabulous place, perfect for dog owners

What a fabulous place and just a couple of miles out of Windermere. The Inn has a great atmosphere and the speciality ales are just what you need after along day of hiking. The rooms are great, superclean and very comfortable. To top it all, the cooked breakfasts in the morning were both hearty and delicious. Thr staff were also super helpful too. This was the first time we have stayed here but will definitely come again. Would highly recommend, especially perfect for dog owners.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

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

Fantastic Staff, Fantastic Pub

Look this place is everything you need in a lake district inn. Warm fires, excellent food and some genuinely outstanding beer. The staff were amazing with us and I cannot compliment the bar staff or chefs enough. Would go back tomorrow would give it 6/5 it it were possible to rate it that highly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great place to stay with a dog

Everything about this place was excellent, food, beer, hospitality, staff couldn't do enough for you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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