8/10 Very good
Room was really nice, as were bar and breakfast areas. Only downside was the room wasn’t at all soundproof so was woken early by a kitchen door slamming.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
The Gateway Inn
Kendal adults-only hotel with restaurant
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When you stay at The Gateway Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Lake Windermere. Free self-parking is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby kayaking and waterskiing.
8.8
Excellent
Popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking
Main amenities (7)
- Daily housekeeping
- Restaurants
- Breakfast available
- Terrace
- Concierge services
- Free newspapers in the lobby
- Porter/bellhop
Room options
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- 1 bedroom
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- 1 Double Bed
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- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area
Crook Road, Kendal, England, LA8 8LX
What's nearby
- Lyth Valley - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Levens Hall and Gardens - 8 min drive - 12.5 km
- Lake Windermere - 11 min drive - 14.9 km
- Yorkshire Dales National Park - 16 min drive - 19.3 km
- Ullswater - 34 min drive - 38.6 km
Getting around
- Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 102 min drive
- Staveley Station - 7 min drive
- Kendal Station - 7 min drive
- Burneside Station - 23 min walk
Restaurants
- The New Union - 3 min drive
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Ye Olde Fleece Inn - 4 min drive
- Fold Coffee - 4 min drive
- Subway - 4 min drive
About this property
The Gateway Inn
When you stay at The Gateway Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Lake Windermere. Free self-parking is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby kayaking and waterskiing.
At a glance
Hotel size
- 7 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
- Contactless check-in and check-out are available
- Minimum check-in age – 18
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM
- Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
- Pets not allowed
Internet
- Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Parking
- Free on-site self-parking
Other information
- Smoke-free property
- Caters to adults only
- No stag or hen parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Restaurant
What to do
- Rock climbing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Waterskiing nearby
Services
- Concierge services
- Free newspapers in reception
- Porter/bellhop
Facilities
- Terrace
Room amenities
More
- Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property is professionally cleaned.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Also known as
Gateway Inn Kendal
Gateway Kendal
The Gateway Inn Hotel
The Gateway Inn Kendal
The Gateway Inn Hotel Kendal
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Gateway Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Gateway Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Gateway Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Gateway Inn and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as fishing, kayaking and rock climbing. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.
Are there restaurants at or near The Gateway Inn?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Gateway Inn like?
The Gateway Inn is located a short 19-minute walk from Lyth Valley.
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The Gateway Inn Reviews
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
9.2
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
10/10 Exceptional
Lovely peace and homely place. Didnt like that they allowed dogs to stay there. Food was expensive and not much choice.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
One Night Stopover
Stayed just for one night very comfortable and relaxing nice evening meal and a couple of drinks.
Excellent Breakfast
Will Definitely Stay Again
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great stay! Room just what we would have expected, great dinner and breakfast and very handy location for M6 and Windermere. Will come back
Roger
Roger, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Every aspect of the Gateway was outstanding. The service and food was amazing and rooms were spotless. The accomodation sits in a very idealic spot and views are outstanding. We had dinner one night and it was all fabulous no complaints. If i returned we would request a room on 1st floor, as we were up top and stairs got slightly steep near top. Knees wont take it these days!! But overall we had fab, comfortable few days away. Oh and the government restriction measures were managed excellently.
Mark
Mark, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Stay at Gateway Inn - 02.10.20
We arrived fairly late about 9.20 last night, after a 5 hour drive. The Bar lady served us and advised the we had to vacate the bar area by 10pm.
At 9.55 a surly mam came over and told us we had to go and get our bags out of the car as he was locking the door at 10pm. He then stood there whilst we got our bags.
I have stayed in hotels for 40 years now, and this was the rudest person I have ever met. A place to avoid
ronald
ronald, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Lovely stay
Location really good, mattress was really uncomfortable and could do with an update.
Nikita
Nikita, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great friendly stay.
Great stay friendly staff in restaurant for dinner and breakfast. Food was was lovely at both. Rooms clean and individual fitting with an old building. We intend to stay again on our way back home on Sunday.
Diane
Diane, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
I had a short overnight stay at the Gateway Inn on the way back to London. Check in was easy, and I had a room on the top floor with wood floors, comfortable bed, tv and closet. The room was generally clean and well kept, except for a bit of black mold in the bathroom and on the windows. The property was quiet and I slept well! The bar/restaurant area was well maintained and matches the pictures online but I didn't have an opportunity to try the food. Breakfast was good. Parking available on site.
GregM
GregM, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Good location, Clean, Modern Look and Comfortable
The Gateway Inn is a nice place and is only 10-15mins drive from Windermere. The actual place was comfortable, clean and the staff were friendly.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Home from Home
Amazing service,comfortable room,very relaxed. The breakfast and evening meal was very tasty!! The staff were very hardworking and David especially was very helpful went out of his way to make our stay as enjoyable as it was. Thank you !!
TEJINDER
TEJINDER, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Just wanted to say thank u we had a loved time all staff very friendly and nothing was to much trouble for them
Michelle
Michelle, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nice room, well located close to Windermere
We had a nice one-night stay in the Gateway Inn. The room was nice and cosy with some points to criticize: mold in window frame, bathroom extractor fan did not work (possible source for mold), some mold in shower, water pressure extremely low (almost down to zero) when water was used by others as well, rooms very clairaudient. Would recommend it for short stays but not so much for a longer vacation.
We had dinner at the pub in the evening when we arrived which was decent (fish and chips - mushed peas with mint are strange though). Breakfast cooked to order in the morning was very good with a nice view into nature.
All in all a quite nice place to stay with some room for improvement!
Alexander
Alexander, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Absolutely fantastic
Neil & Heather
Absolutely fabulous stay, greeted at checkin with a warm welcome and room was spotless and warm. Our evening meal was faultless and Dave who served us was entertaining and made our experience unforgettable. Will absolutely stay again fantastic.
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Idilic place to stay
Staff friendly food lovely. Bed was very comfortable.
Would recommend this hotel lovely location looking out the window at breakfast was so idilic.
Jacqueline Haley
Jacqueline Haley, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great staff, excellent food, very nice location. The room was clean, spacious and comfortable. Terrific breakfast.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Liked everything about the property. Good staff, excellent food and service. Very comfortable rooms.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
6/10 Good
Susan
We did not have a good night sleep the bed was not good. We had a great meal however. The location wasn't good either, too far out of town and no where to walk safely. Staff were good and Bar and Restaurant good. We w ere on the top floor and the stairs were really steep.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Warm welcome. Comfortable, well presented room. Would visit again.
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Indeed a Gateway to the Lakes
Unieke uitvalsbasis voor de Lakes.
Gijsbrecht
Gijsbrecht, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful building and rooms, bar and meals were great, staff friendly and the area is very picturesque.
Scott
Scott, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Great location for exploring the Lake District
A mix up on arrival, the superior room we had booked was not available on our first night, David moved us into the correct room on day 2, refunded us the difference for the first night and presented us with a complimentary bottle of wine to apologize for the inconvenience. We have stayed here before and really love the hotel the breakfast is delicious, the superior rooms have large comfortable beds and the rooms are spacious and nicely decorated. There is a bit of maintenance needed in the bathrooms, the shower floor drains are all loose, however there is great water pressure and plenty of hot water. The hotel is extremely well situated for sightseeing in Lake District. When we are next in the area, we will definitely stay at the Gateway Inn again.
Debra
Debra, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nette Mitarbeiter und tolle, typisch englische Einrichtung. Gute Lage für Ausflüge in die umliegenden Nationalparks.
Verified traveller
8-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nice Break
Friendly Service, Room was better than expected.
Enjoyable stay.
Carl
Carl, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
We were very pleased with our stay albeit just the one night however all the staff we encountered were very helpful and pleasant to deal with.
Verified traveller
1-night trip