Nestled in a picturesque setting, Hare & Hounds offers a tranquil retreat with cooked-to-order breakfast, a cozy bar, and delightful restaurant. Enjoy the serene views from the garden or unwind on the charming terrace. Helpful staff are always available to ensure your stay is nothing short of perfect.
When you stay at Hare & Hounds, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Yorkshire Dales National Park. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
5 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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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
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night
Policies
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Hare Hounds Kendal
Hare & Hounds Kendal
Hare Hounds Inn Kendal
Inn Hare & Hounds Kendal
Kendal Hare & Hounds Inn
Hare Hounds Inn
Hare Hounds
Inn Hare & Hounds
Hare & Hounds Inn
Hare & Hounds Kendal
Hare & Hounds Inn Kendal
Frequently asked questions
Does Hare & Hounds offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hare & Hounds does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is parking offered on site at Hare & Hounds?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hare & Hounds?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Hare & Hounds and nearby?
Hare & Hounds has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hare & Hounds?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Hare & Hounds like?
Hare & Hounds is located a short 19-minute walk from Levens Hall and Gardens.
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Hare & Hounds Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Room
Food
Breakfast
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Wines
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, well-cooked, and generous with many options. (28 reviews)
The restaurant offered a great food selection, high-quality meals, and friendly staff. (6 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2025
Excellent place to stay.
We love staying here, we have stayed at least four times now, lovely location, excellent rooms, lovely touches provided, fresh coffee, brownies, gorgeous bath house products in the bathroom.
Excellent breakfast provided, great homely pub to have a drink and food.
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2025
Charming Inn
This was a cute place to stay! Quiet área and friendly staff! Breakfast the next morning was really good! The hotel had a lot of charm! Would stay here again. 😀
LORI
LORI, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2025
Excellent short stay.
Exceptional accommodation, and service. Comfortable bed, rooms finished to a very high standard
More choices in the restaurant menu, would have been welcome Specials board maybe.
Excellent location for what we had planned to do.
Geoffrey
Geoffrey, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2025
Lovely Pub stay
comfortable room - nice pub - yummy breakfast
Kim
Kim, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2025
Great pub, food and staff
Joy
Joy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2025
Spacious room and super bathroom, nice location. Super Restaurant with separate Pub area, great food and friendly staff
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2025
Top notch
As with our past stays, lovely people who run and work at the pub make it a pleasure to stay - good choice of drinks and food (well prepared as always), excellent breakfast, comfortable well equipped room with an excellent bed.
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2025
A great location, lovely room and great food. A perfect pit stop on my way to Scotland.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2025
Wonderful stay. They really understand hospitality.
Philip
Philip, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2025
Excellent option for a few days in Kendal
We went here with the family, the host took very good care of us. Nice pub, food in the restaurant and breakfast, everything was good. The rooms were great. We had a great stay.
Gaurav
Gaurav, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2025
Lovely room at the "Local". Clean, comfortable, welcoming. Friendly hepful staff. Food at the restaurant is great... but make a reservation, word has gotten out!
Would definitely recommend and would stay again.
Carolyn
Carolyn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2025
Great small country pub with friendly staff and excellent food and drinks. Don’t miss the included full English breakfast, it’ll get you going for a busy day of sight seeing.
Troy
Troy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2024
Anniversary break
Lovely stay friendly staff and good food
Victoria
Victoria, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2024
Wonderful small inn, friendly people and excellent food.
Lawrence
Lawrence, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 18, 2024
Lovely place to stay
Friendly staff, lovey big room, great bathroom and lovely food
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 20, 2024
Gem of a Lakeland Inn
perfect location, comfortable and well equipped bedroom, excellent food and hospitality - lively atmosphere
K
K, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2023
Gem of a place
Another great stay with amazing food and hospitality
Garry
Garry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 20, 2024
Wonderful food & lovely room
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2024
Happy customer
Great service, all staff were exceptional & food was great.Will definitely stay again 👍
DAVID
DAVID, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2025
1 night stay on a business trip. Lovely country pub with rooms. Warm and friendly welcome from the team. Room was well designed, all the facilities needed, spotlessly clean. Team were flexible with the breakfast arrangements to fit around my timings. I will certainly return.
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2024
Wonderful
Great Staff, very helpful. Womderful food...
Walter
Walter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2023
Excellent
Fantastic stay, great food and super room.
quiet and comfortable
Superb Breakfest
A
A, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2024
Annex barn, lovely, well equipped, staff friendly would recommend
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2023
Excellent place to eat and stay
Lovely pub with very friendly helpful staff - nothing too much trouble. Food was great - well worth a visit / stay.
Anne
Anne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2024
Staff were fantastic and food very good (for a pub). Would totally recommend it.