# 17 Family-friendly hotels in Kendal (2026)

> 17 family-friendly hotels in Kendal, best reviewed first — including The Hare and Hounds Levens. Ratings, locations and details.

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17 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in Kendal](https://staycation.co.uk/kendal/hotels)

[Dog-friendly 7](https://staycation.co.uk/kendal/hotels/dog-friendly) [Families 17](https://staycation.co.uk/kendal/hotels/family-friendly)

[Kendal The Hare and Hounds Levens ★ 4.7 (844) A country inn on Church Rd in Levens, near Kendal, with free parking and easy reach of the Lake District.](https://staycation.co.uk/kendal/hotels/the-hare-and-hounds-levens) [Kendal The Eagle And Child Inn ★ 4.5 (1,139) A small six-room inn on Kendal Road, well suited to couples or walkers wanting a quiet base near Cumbria's countryside.](https://staycation.co.uk/kendal/hotels/the-eagle-and-child-inn) [Kendal The Wheatsheaf Inn ★ 4.6 (780) A small six-room inn in Kendal, Cumbria, suited to travellers who want a simple pub base for exploring the Lake District.](https://staycation.co.uk/kendal/hotels/the-wheatsheaf-inn) [Kendal The Punch Bowl Inn ★ 4.6 (763) A country inn in Crosthwaite near Kendal, with the Lake District's fells, cycling routes and watersports close by for day trips out.](https://staycation.co.uk/kendal/hotels/the-punch-bowl-inn) [Kendal Station Inn B&B ★ 4.4 (962) Simple en-suite rooms with drinks laid on, above a bar and restaurant in Oxenholme, Kendal, close to the Lake District.](https://staycation.co.uk/kendal/hotels/station-inn-b-b) [Kendal Gilpin Bridge Inn ★ 4.3 (1,031) Eight cosy rooms above a Kendal pub, with an indoor pool and gym on site for a proper Lake District base.](https://staycation.co.uk/kendal/hotels/gilpin-bridge-inn) [Kendal The Gateway Hotel ★ 4.4 (852) An 8-room hotel on Crook Road in Kendal, with free on-site parking and a garden, close to the Lake District National Park.](https://staycation.co.uk/kendal/hotels/the-gateway-hotel) [Kendal Premier Inn Kendal Central ★ 4.0 (1,393) Kendal town centre hotel with 92 rooms, handy for Windermere and the wider Lake District, with on-site parking and a restaurant.](https://staycation.co.uk/kendal/hotels/premier-inn-kendal-central) [Kendal The Punch Bowl Hotel ★ 4.6 (466) A small hotel in Barrows Green near Kendal with its own restaurant and bar, and easy reach of the Lake District.](https://staycation.co.uk/kendal/hotels/the-punch-bowl-hotel) [Kendal Riverside Hotel ★ 4.2 (816) A 58-room hotel on Beezon Road in Kendal, with pool, gym and spa close to the River Kent and Lake District countryside.](https://staycation.co.uk/kendal/hotels/riverside-hotel) [Kendal Travelodge Kendal ★ 4.1 (767) A 43-room budget hotel just off the A591 south of Kendal, with free on-site parking and an EV charge point for Lake District trips.](https://staycation.co.uk/kendal/hotels/travelodge-kendal) [Kendal Stonecross Manor Hotel ★ 4.1 (521) A 32-room hotel near Kendal in Cumbria, with a restaurant, bar and breakfast plus a spa, pool and gym for guests staying longer.](https://staycation.co.uk/kendal/hotels/stonecross-manor-hotel) [Kendal Lyth Valley Country House ★ 4.6 (213) Nine-room country house on the A5074 near Kendal, with a sauna and hot tub plus valley views over the Lyth Valley.](https://staycation.co.uk/kendal/hotels/lyth-valley-country-house) [Kendal The Glen Guest House ★ 4.9 (140) A guest house in Oxenholme, Kendal, with free parking and a garden, well placed for walking and cycling in the Lake District and Cumbria.](https://staycation.co.uk/kendal/hotels/the-glen-guest-house) [Kendal Days Inn Kendal Killington Lake ★ 3.7 (697) A modern two-storey motorway service hotel by Kendal with 37 rooms, lake views and free on-site parking, handy for the Lake District.](https://staycation.co.uk/kendal/hotels/days-inn-kendal-killington-lake) [Kendal The Lodge at Carus Green ★ 4.7 (69) Straightforward en-suite rooms with drinks on hand at this golf club lodge near Kendal, handy for exploring the Lake District.](https://staycation.co.uk/kendal/hotels/the-lodge-at-carus-green) [Kendal Sundial Stays Kendal ★ 4.6 (44) Guest accommodation on Milnthorpe Road in Kendal, handy for walking, cycling and the Lake District beyond, with free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/kendal/hotels/sundial-stays-kendal)

## Quick answers

How many family-friendly hotels are there in Kendal?+

We list 17 in Kendal. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which family-friendly hotels in Kendal are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: The Hare and Hounds Levens (4.7/5, 844 reviews), The Eagle And Child Inn (4.5/5, 1,139 reviews) and The Wheatsheaf Inn (4.6/5, 780 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.