Nestled in a picturesque setting, Watermill Inn & Brewing Co. offers an upscale retreat with a cooked-to-order breakfast and on-site restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Unwind by the lobby fireplace or stroll through the garden, connect to free WiFi, and enjoy extended parking.
Near Windermere, School Lane, Kendal, England, LA8 9PY
What's nearby
Windermere Golf Club - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
Lake Windermere - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
World of Beatrix Potter - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
Bowness Pier - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
Getting around
Manchester Airport (MAN) - 86 min drive
Staveley Station - 3 min drive
Windermere Station - 4 min drive
Burneside Station - 8 min drive
Restaurants
The Watermill Inn & Brewery - 1 min walk
Homeground - 4 min drive
Brown Sugar - 3 min drive
Hawkshead Brewery - 3 min drive
The Tilly Bar & Kitchen - 4 min drive
About this property
Watermill Inn & Brewing Co
At Watermill Inn & Brewing Co, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. You can relax with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
8 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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 allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
2 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Grocery/convenience store
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1850
Garden
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 5.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.00 per pet, per night
Policies
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Watermill Inn Brewing Co Kendal
Watermill Inn Brewing Co
Watermill Brewing Co Kendal
Watermill Brewing Co
Watermill Inn & Brewing Co Inn
Watermill Inn & Brewing Co Kendal
Watermill Inn & Brewing Co Inn Kendal
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Watermill Inn & Brewing Co?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 7.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Watermill Inn & Brewing Co?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Watermill Inn & Brewing Co?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Watermill Inn & Brewing Co and nearby?
Watermill Inn & Brewing Co has 2 bars and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Watermill Inn & Brewing Co?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers British cuisine.
What's the area around Watermill Inn & Brewing Co like?
Watermill Inn & Brewing Co is located a short 12-minute walk from Lyth Valley.
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Watermill Inn & Brewing Co Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Breakfast
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What guests liked
Breakfast options were a big plus and the food was great with hearty and delicious cooked meals. (7 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2025
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.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2025
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.
sadhna
sadhna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2024
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
james
james, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2024
A good reduced price made this an absolutely exceptional overnight stay and their own beer is excellent.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2024
I loved the atmosphere and the pub.
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 14, 2024
The staff & good food make this place a very nice & enjoyable stay , dog friendly.
Pamela
Pamela, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 19, 2024
Great property, very picturesque setting, and a really fun atmosphere!
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2024
Excellent stay
Excellent hotel, staff friendly, food very good.
Gordon
Gordon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2023
Lovely surroundings, dog friendly and a great breakfast!
Kiaz
Kiaz, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 23, 2023
Fabulous stay love the food and hospitality
Elaine
Elaine, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 2, 2024
for a double room it was quiet small and only one chair to sit in
Mr Johannis
Mr Johannis, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2023
Stay at Watermill Inn
Great stay really felt welcome clean comfy room and a great breakfast
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2024
Great Pub
Very nice location in the Lake District. Great Staff and they make there own beer.....
What more could you ask for.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2024
Comfortable stay. Great food.
We had an excellent comfortable stay. Met up with family. The food was excellent and the service was friendly and professional.
Would definitely recommend if passing through ‘Ings’ which is a lovely place to stay.
Hope to go again soon.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 7, 2023
Lovely staff and great rooms at a really good price. Very close to Windermere and great beers and food. Would definitely stay again.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2023
Great place to stay with a dog
Everything about this place was excellent, food, beer, hospitality, staff couldn't do enough for you
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2023
Nice place
Yousif
Yousif, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2024
Wonderful place apart from the weather.
Kathryn
Kathryn, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2024
Amazing place
Spent 2 nights at the watermill with my partner. We had room 4 just at the top of the stairs. Small but very clean and comfortable. Food was amazing. Breakfast was really good lots of choice. Great staff fab place
Paula
Paula, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2022
Great hospitality for dogs and their humans!
We had a great time at The Watermill Inn. Very dog friendly. Would recommend
Jayne
Jayne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2023
I would recommend the Watermill Inn to anyone.
If ever we go to the Lake District This Would be our first choice.
Iain
Iain, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2023
good friendly hotel
Really good pub hotel with excellent multi choice real ale made at the onsite brewery. This is a dog friendly pub but there is a no dog go zone restaurant and bar on site as well.
JOHN
JOHN, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2022
Never disappoints
Great place. New covered outside seating area for meals and drinks a bonus. Well situated on way into the Lakes. Good food, great beer
C J
C J, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2022
cozy room
Renoo
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2023
Friendly helpful staff
After a soaking on my motorbike I was welcomed with a warm smile & an offer of drying out my motorbike gear overnight. A warm cosy restaurant served delicious food & a much needed cold beer couldn’t ask for more