Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Punch Bowl Inn

Elegant Accommodation: The Punch Bowl Inn in Kendal offers a 5-star hotel experience with a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Private check-in and check-out services, a 24-hour front desk, concierge, and full-day security ensure a comfortable stay. Comfortable Amenities: Rooms feature bathrobes, private bathrooms with walk-in showers, free toiletries, and garden views. Additional amenities include a work desk, seating area, and sofa, catering to all guest needs. Dining and Leisure: The on-site restaurant serves a variety of cuisines, while the bar offers a selection of beverages. Outdoor seating and picnic areas provide relaxing spaces. Guests can enjoy hiking and cycling activities nearby. Local Attractions: Located 108 km from Leeds Bradford International Airport, the hotel is close to attractions such as Kendal Castle (10 km), World of Beatrix Potter (9 km), and Derwentwater Lake (47 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michael
    Australia Australia
    Great Staff Wonderful food. Interesting wine list Clean.
  • Hugh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Without a doubt the best pub we have ever stayed in. Food sublime, staff so friendly, amazing location, fantastically comfortable room. We couldn’t have asked for more.
  • Debra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfectly situated, very peaceful. The most wonderful staff who go out of their way to make your stay exceptional.
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff. Good quality food at breakfast and dinner although more fresh fruit at breakfast would have been nice.
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful period countryside pub. Lovely rooms and spotless clean. Good parking too. Views out of room were outstanding.
  • Brian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing hotel/pub very friendly lady on reception and the complimentary cream tea on arrival very nice our room had a lovely view across the hills the room was large and the log beams in ceiling amazing bathroom choice of a vintage free standing...
  • Dave
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful setting. Cozy inside, great restaurant. The room was spacious and had lovely countryside views. There is nice seating outdoors but unfortunately it rained when we visited. All in all a great night away.
  • Margaret
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was a delight. We knew beforehand this was a room without an exceptional view but it didn't matter because the outdoor seating area and the location in general are peaceful and lovely. Breakfast was excellent. It was calmly and...
  • Penelope
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous location, helpful and attentive staff, delicious food would thoroughly recommend.
  • Mark
    Ireland Ireland
    What a real gem, we were travelling through the Cumbria this past week and we're so trilled we had pre booked this amazing treat. Great room, fabulous restaurant and a really nice little pub where locals meet of an evening, their faithful dogs...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:30
Check-out
Until 11:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
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