Hillside Bed & Breakfast is an old Victorian residence located in the historic market town of Kendal, 2 minutes' walk uphill from the centre. This 4-star property offers rooms with free WiFi, and on-street permit parking for non-commercial vehicles, which must be pre-booked. Each of the en-suite rooms at Hillside has an LCD TV, a hairdryer, and a well-stocked refreshment tray. The en-suites come with with free flow showers. Drying facilities and ironing supplies are also available. All rooms are located upstairs on the first or second floors. Breakfast features fresh fruit, juices, cereals and yoghurts followed by a full English breakfast or lighter option made with quality ingredients. Guests can enjoy the town's various country and riverside walks, as well as shopping in the historic ‘yards'. The Brewery Arts Centre is 5 minutes' walk away, while Abbott Hall Art Gallery and Kendal Museum are 10 minutes' walk away. Hillside is an ideal base for exploring the beautiful Lake District and Dales National Parks and has easy access to the A6 and the M6 Motorway. Kendal Train Station is half a mile away. Our car parking is on street residential permit parking. We have a limited number of permits which must be reserved in advance with your booking. The permits do not cover commercial vehicles and trailers and the availability of a permit is not guaranteed.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Zoe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Richard and Wendy were very friendly and welcoming. My room was immaculately clean and well equipped.
  • Shashoua
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really nice welcome and attention to detail. Wendy was very helpful and even gave me a quicker route to my destination. Room was cosy and clean and nice touches.
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spotlessly clean, very comfortable and well placed for town. Great breakfast, friendly hosts.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hillside Bed & Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • City view
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and charges may be applicable.
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Hillside Bed & Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 07:30 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Hillside Bed & Breakfast accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property may not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility, due to its location half way up a small but steep hill. From the pavement there are 10 steps, with a handrail, up to the front door.

Please note that parking must be reserved at least three days prior to arrival.

Please inform Hillside Bed & Breakfast in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Hillside Bed & Breakfast

  • The prices at Hillside Bed & Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Hillside Bed & Breakfast include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single

  • Check-in at Hillside Bed & Breakfast is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Hillside Bed & Breakfast offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Guests staying at Hillside Bed & Breakfast can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free

  • Hillside Bed & Breakfast is 250 yards from the centre of Kendal. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.