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The Punch Bowl Inn

Kendal, Cumbria
Inn
+44 (0)1539 568237
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From
£155 - £330
per night

Spoiling bedrooms, fabulous food and a lovely position lost in the hills make this Lakeland inn hard to resist - bring your walking boots

Bedroom

9 rooms

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2

Children welcome

£155 - £330 per night

The Experience

This gorgeous inn is hard to beat. You’re in the hills above Windermere in a pretty village encircled by lanes that defeat most tourists. It’s deeply rural with ten-mile views down the valley and a church next door; there’s a bench to drink in the view, bell ringers practise on Friday mornings, the occasional bride glides out in summer. As for the Punch Bowl, it was rescued from neglect, renovated beautifully, and now sparkles, a mix of old and new.

Outside, honeysuckle and roses ramble on stone walls. Inside, rustic elegance runs throughout: Farrow & Ball colours, rugs on wood floors, sofas in front of the wood-burner. Innovative menus in modern British/French style have won many awards and the wine list is plentiful. Bedrooms sport beautiful linen, pretty fabrics and Roberts radios. Excellent bathrooms have double-ended baths, separate showers and white robes.

Wake to hearty breakfasts before you set off on bracing walks.

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We think you'll love

  • The sublime food, cooked to perfection from local and seasonal ingredients
  • The country house feel of the individually designed bedrooms
  • Serene valley views and gorgeous local walks
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You should know

  • With the church next door it's a popular wedding venue
  • Sorry, no dogs
  • The hotel usually closes for a couple of weeks in January

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Tennis court
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

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Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from £155
Damage deposit
£
Surcharges
Singles from £85.
1 Suite for 2
From £245
7 Doubles
From £155
1 Twin/double
From £155

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Information

Booking information

Check in
From 3pm
Check out
8am-11am
Other details
Reception team are available from 8am - 6pm daily. Cream tea is included on arrival with warm scones and your choice of hot drinks.
Closed
Never.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Meals
Lunch and Dinner £10.95 - £28.50.

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Reviews

Richard Rose's handsomely renovated, rambling stone building sits back from the road between Kendal and nowhere, overlooking the stunningly lush Lyth Valley, alongside pretty St Mary's church. Rooms are beautifully refurbished, the Noble Suite has twin roll-top baths with serene valley views, the kitchen delivers well executed modern British dishes.

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David, Sawday's Inspector

Our second stay, and this time around we received everything we had hoped for in our first UK Christmas. The level of service and comfort was perfect and overall the Christmas spirit and a sense of being truly welcomed was everywhere. Very high quality food across the whole three days topped everything off - great value for money.

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Tony, Melbourne Australia

Really nice rooms, excellent food, friendly and efficient staff, not overpriced, lovely location.

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Roger, Manchester

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Location

The neighbourhood

This is the sleepy Lyth valley which links Kendal to Windermere with glorious views across fields towards the low fells. Kendal is 5.3 miles for enough outdoor clothing shops to sink a battleship, a wonderful farm shop with over 60 cheeses, smoked meats and game from the local estates, a fabulous artisan bakery and a station. Head to Windermere for the obligatory lake boat tour or wild swim.

Local points of interest from Alexander Rose

  • Originally dating back to 1829 when it was used as a blacksmith's shop, the Punch Bowl has been extensively refurbished and today offers a unique, relaxing blend of old charm and modern comforts.
  • ​Set in the peaceful village of Crosthwaite, The Punch Bowl has plenty of picturesque walks on its doorstep and stunning views around the Lyth Valley. We're also just a 15-minute drive away from Lake Windemere.
  • Must-do walks include Gummer’s Howe and Scout’s Scar for amazing views, High Dam for its wild swimming tarn and The Fairfield Horseshoe, probably the best Wainwright.
  • For even sportier types, there’s Fellfoot Watersports, Grizedale Forest Mountain Biking and Windermere Golf Club.
  • For those with a more relaxed attitude, there’s Blackwell Arts & Crafts House, Windermere Jetty Museum and Sizergh Castle & Gardens.
  • For stunning journeys try Haverthwaite steam train combined with a lake cruise, or the A591 drive to Keswick which was voted England’s most scenic road.

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Introducing

Alexander Rose

It's a family affair and has been for over 20 years. Owner Richard is aided by son Alex as manager and sister Judith who runs reception and much else. Richard also owns a farm in the village producing damsons, rhubarb, Cumbrian lamb and much more, so good food is very much part of the deal at the inn.

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