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      Shakespeare Inn

      115 Reviews
      #7 of 42 B&Bs / Inns in Kendal
      78 Highgate, Kendal LA9 4HE, England
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      05/11/201706/11/2017
      1 room, 2 adults, 0 children12
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      Overview
      4.5
      115 reviews
      • Excellent57%
      • Very good28%
      • Average11%
      • Poor3%
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      1 - 5 of 112 reviews

      Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
      Alright

      We stayed with friends as we went to see Henning Wehn on the Friday night - was a very central location which was great and the person that served us breakfast was very friendly. Having said that, at £75 and £90 a room it wasn't...More

      Thank Custandjo
      Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
      Dog friendly a little diamond in the rough

      Don't be put off by the look from the outside or the inside. GREAT food, very friendly staff especially the chap behind the bar. The beef wellington was amazing it was Very fresh and cooked to perfection, Also the pastry was home made (bonus) We...More

      Thank Metalstock
      Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
      Nice surprise !

      I'm reviewing this just as my partner and i have finished our lunch . We found it hard to find a dog friendly place to eat in kendal as they're not well advertised, though it looks a little shabby on the outside and yes looks...More

      Thank lozzypoo
      Reviewed 1 week ago
      not what I was expecting after reading the reviews

      we arrived to check in, the gentleman behind the bar was lovely and courteous, however I felt as though we had walked into a run down local "boozer". he took us to the room which was on the first floor above the courtyard, the room...More

      Thank Stuart F
      Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
      Great food

      Good food, lovely people and we really enjoyed the experience. Food arrived quickly and hot. Great place at reasonable prices. Service is excellent. Would definitely recommend calling in for a top class meal. Thanks

      Thank Diane A
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      About
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      Amenities
      • Top amenities
      • Free Parking
      • Bar/Lounge
      • Breakfast included
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      • Free Parking
      • Breakfast included
      • Things to do
      • Bar/Lounge
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      • USD 97 - USD 119 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
      • Room types
      • Non-Smoking Rooms
      • Number of rooms
      • 5
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      • Cumbria >
      • Lake District >
      • Kendal
      • Also Known As
      • Shakespeare Inn Kendal, Lake District
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      Room Tips
      "check the radiators before you go out"
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      "Two upstairs family rooms which are accessed via outside steps at the rear of the Inn so deisabled access..."
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      "Ask to have one of the stable rooms"
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      "Maybe request a downstairs room. The stairs were outside and got slippery when wet. We coped ok but if you..."
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