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 9.2 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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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Isabel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Richard was a friendly and helpful host. The place was spotlessly clean, the room spacious and I had a really comfortable and quiet night's sleep. Breakfast was perfectly cooked with plenty on offer. I would absolutely recommend Hillside B&B to...
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room, the clear information, the great breakfast, the view over Kendal, the helpfulness!
  • Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Both rooms booked excellent comfortable and spotless. Breakfast was very good.
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly owners. Very clean, comfortable and presented B&B. Great breakfast.
  • Carl
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location and friendly staff Richard told us about a bus trip to Keswick and a boat trip which we enjoyed immensely.
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The cleanest place I have ever been in my life, bar none.
  • Bev
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Wonderful accommodation. Clean, comfortable and nicely presented. Good size room and bathroom. Nice breakfast room, service was friendly, whatever combination of breakfast delights you fancied. Friendly chat among guests in breakfast...
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly and helpful hosts. Very clean establishment which is very central. Lovely breakfast. Parking not a problem.
  • Adrian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely spacious place, very clean and well kept.
  • Charleigh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything...... so the negitive comments i just don't know, must of been to a different BnB. I had a single room which was perfect and clean, even under the bed because i dropped my controller 3xs. The water preasure is standard, but what do you...

Property surroundings

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

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
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
No parking available.
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
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
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 option.
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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

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

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

    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Guests staying at Hillside Bed & Breakfast can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

    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.