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A warm welcome awaits you at Hillside, a small family run Bed & Breakfast in the historic market town of Kendal in Cumbria. Set in an elevated position within Kendal’s conservation area, Hillside B&B is just a couple of minutes walk (200 Meters) up hill from the town centre. Hillside offers six en-suite guest bedrooms where we hope you will enjoy a restful night. You will find Hillside an ideal place for exploring the ‘auld grey town’ and both of the beautiful Lake District and Dales National Parks or as a base for business stays. Our car parking is on street residential permit parking. We have a limited number of permits which must be pre booked with us for the duration of your stay, a maximum of 1 per room. The permits do not cover commercial vehicles and trailers. For the best rates book direct.

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Property amenities

Free parking

Street parking

Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)

Wifi

Free breakfast

Breakfast available

Breakfast buffet

Non-smoking hotel

Special diet menus

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Iron

Wake-up service / alarm clock

Flatscreen TV

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Complimentary toiletries

Hair dryer

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City view

Non-smoking rooms

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Location

89Good for walkers

Grade: 89 out of 100

72Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles

20Attractionswithin 0.3 miles

4 Beast Banks, Kendal LA9 4JW England

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Mikewm8 wrote a review Sept 2023

London, United Kingdom46 contributions27 helpful votes

Best B&B we have used

This B&B is situated in a beautiful are of Cumbria, right on the edge of the Lake District. The owners, Richard and Wendy, were excellent hosts and were very welcoming. Their local knowledge made getting around Cumbria so much easier and ensured that we made the most of our limited time there. Whilst they were always available if we wanted them, they were in every way discreet and unobtrusive. The rooms and public areas were spotless and everything was of exceptional quality. The breakfast was not only plentiful but very nicely cooked, with a lot of choice. Once again, the ingredients used were also of the best quality. We cannot recommend this B&B highly enough and will definitely return.

Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Lloyd and Steph W wrote a review Sept 2023

Birtinya, Australia23 contributions

Lovely B & B Kendal

This was our first stay in a B & B on this trip - and did not disappoint. Well appointed, well presented and the hosts Richard & Wendy were very welcoming. Enjoyed a beautiful breakfast every morning - cooked fresh for you. Rooms were refreshed daily, and very comfortable. Highly recommend.

Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple

Room Tip: Don’t bring big heavy bags like we did - as we are travelling for 4 months .. should have left...

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inhorto wrote a review Jun 2023

Edinburgh, United Kingdom42 contributions21 helpful votes

Kendal is lovely and so is Hillside

Friendly welcome from Richard and Wendy, quiet bedroom yet only a hundred yards walk to the centre of town. Lovely breakfast with a great choice. Efficient shower, fluffy towels. Make sure to ask for a parking permit when you book, lets you park all day free in the road outside. Kendal is lovely - we saw an otter in the town! Kingfishers and goosanders in the river too.

Date of stay: June 2023

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Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Steve G wrote a review Dec 2022

4 contributions3 helpful votes

A wonderful place.

We came for the Kendal Whisky Festival weekend, and found the Hillside to be a superb place to stay. A very warm welcome from Richard and Wendy, with rooms that were cosy and spotless, and fans of a full English will not be disappointed! Convenient car parking right outside, and only a few minutes walk from the centre. We'll definitely return, and would recommend to anyone.

Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Alcal04 wrote a review Sept 2022

Skelmersdale, United Kingdom187 contributions94 helpful votes

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Excellent Bed and Breakfast great hosts very friendly

Very easy to find the Hillside in Kendal car parking is limited need a permit from the b&b Richard greeted us very warmly explained all aspects of our stay plus some information about the surrounding area also answered questions on areas we wanted to visit on our weekend. Room 3 was lovely absolutely spotless bed very comfy pillows were good tea tray was superb bathroom to die for slept very well. Breakfast was delicious well cooked tea coffee excellent we had a great stay and wouldn’t hesitate to book again when staying in Kendal

Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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John Penkman wrote a review Mar 2022

Liverpool3 contributions2 helpful votes

Visit to Hillside in Kendal

Had a great stay at Hillside, Made to feel very welcome and given advice on local things to see and transport links. Rooms spotlessly clean and warm. Very nice breakfast on offer and would only stay at Hillside if I come back to Kendal

Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled solo

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Vanessa T-G wrote a review Sept 2021

Baughurst, United Kingdom218 contributions149 helpful votes

The Beast Didn't get us 😂

Hillside B&B KENDAL 4 nights b&b 8th September 2021 ROOM 3 Greeted by Richard who owns the place, he told us all about it and gave us some helpful information about the area. Free parking permit was given to us for on road parking. Not always easy to get a space close by though so beware if you can't walk far. Nice room at the front of the house, though very hot, there is a tower fan, which was on all night the first very hot night. Ensuite is sparkly clean, with an amazing shower and fluffy towels. TV has prime and iplayer which was great, we do our out and about during day/early evening so like to watch TV in evening. Good selection of tea/coffee stuff. Good selection of breakfast choices 😋 Hillside is as the name suggests on a hill, literally 5 mins walk from the town centre, great going down, harder coming back up the Beast 🙄😉 Lots of restaurants in the town. We tried, Indian, Mexican and Thai all were amazing 😋 A good stay and we would recommend this B&B ✅ This was our 4th stop on our honeymoon tour of the North. …

Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple

Room Tip: Go to the Silver Thimble Antique shop just down the hill before the town on left. Amazing stuff...

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Ashley C wrote a review Aug 2021

Loanhead, United Kingdom8 contributions1 helpful vote

Amazing

Wendy & Richard thank you much so much for a super time room was amazing beautiful view Nothing was to much to ask (not that we asked a lot ) We have recommended to our friends Thanks again guys hope to see you both soon From ash & billy 😁😁

Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Lauren S wrote a review Aug 2021

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Wonderful Lake District stay

Wonderful stay at the Hillside Bed and Breakfast. The room was comfortable and clean and came with great amenities. The hosts were absolutely fabulous - we received so many useful recommendations of where to visit and the breakfast in the morning was delicious. Free parking provided outside although you may have to park a short distance away - we were never more than 50m and it is really conveniently located for central Kendal with restaurants and shops etc. Perfect for exploring the Lake District.

Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends

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Tony A wrote a review Aug 2021

Uttoxeter, United Kingdom11 contributions8 helpful votes

Best B&B I've stayed in for a long time

I have to say Wendy and Richard are amazing. Very accommodating, welcoming and make sure your stay is as fab as they can make it. The rooms are impeccably clean, the breakfast is fantastic and they accommodate you very well. The rooms are serviced to perfection. Superb stay. HIGHLY recommend.

Date of stay: August 2021

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