Inn

The Wheatsheaf Inn

The Wheatsheaf Inn, Kendal, LA8 8AN, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.0/10! (score from 326 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.8
Fabulous
326 reviews

Staff were friendly, especially Jess. Food was lovely, and it's super dog friendly, free treats and water for them. The loft room is so comfy, does get quite warm as it's above kitchen but just kept skylight open, our dog loved all the attention she got from staff and the other guests

Georgia United Kingdom

What an absolute gem 🤩 this is our 2nd visit & highly reccomend.. games to play in the bar area playing cards, Jenga ect.. room 4 is the nicest & biggest room, huge super king size bed, huge walk in shower, our dog felt right at home, the establishment are amazing with dogs.. lots of dog walks around, excellent breakfast included, and menu for restaurant is excellent also, close to Kendal town Center which we found an amazing curry house the jhal, we are connoisseurs at Indian food & was perfect.. look forward to our next visit.. thank you

Andrew United Kingdom

The rooms are fabulous, spacious and meticulous. Really lovely. I would stay here again for sure.

Tracey United Arab Emirates

The pub was wonderful in a remote village with nothing but a few houses. lovely atmosphere, staff couldn’t do enough for you, rooms were perfect if a little on the small side but lovely none the less. good in the restaurant was gorgeous. a definite 10 from us on all fronts.

Steve United Kingdom

Lovely hotel, staff were friendly. Room was modern and clean, great that they are dog friendly. Food was lovely.

Samantha United Kingdom

Breakfast excellent, bedroom clean , big, & comfortable. Only downside no heating & no hot water, easily rectified. Staff friendly. Would recommend.

John United Kingdom

Modern room with comfy bed, pub restaurant with lots of character and good selection of real ales, superb food in the restaurant and great Cumbrian breakfast. One night stop for work, but will be booking again for a leisure break

James United Kingdom

Everything! Smart stylish room and bathroom, lovely cosy pub, friendly staff, good pub food and great selection od drinks. Nice areas to eat outside. Dog friendly. Great place to return to for walking /driving in the Lakes.

Elisabeth United Kingdom

Good size room, quiet location. Bottle of water and feesh milk provided was was Good. Nice coffee bags provided rather then the standard cheap coffee. Room pretty clean. Good about of towels provided. Staff friendly and nice.

Rebekah United Kingdom

friendly staff scrupulously clean room. lovely decor

Elizabeth United Kingdom
8.8
Fabulous
326 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Staff were friendly, especially Jess. Food was lovely, and it's super dog friendly, free treats and water for them.”
    Georgia Georgia United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “What an absolute gem 🤩 this is our 2nd visit & highly reccomend.. games to play in the bar area playing cards, Jenga ect..”
    Andrew Andrew United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The rooms are fabulous, spacious and meticulous. Really lovely. I would stay here again for sure.”
    Tracey Tracey United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “The pub was wonderful in a remote village with nothing but a few houses. lovely atmosphere, staff couldn’t do enough for you, rooms were perfect if a little on the small side but lovely none the less....”
    Steve Steve United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely hotel, staff were friendly. Room was modern and clean, great that they are dog friendly. Food was lovely.”
    Samantha Samantha United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast excellent, bedroom clean , big, & comfortable. Only downside no heating & no hot water, easily rectified. Staff friendly. Would recommend.”
    John John United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Modern room with comfy bed, pub restaurant with lots of character and good selection of real ales, superb food in the restaurant and great Cumbrian breakfast.”
    James James United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Everything! Smart stylish room and bathroom, lovely cosy pub, friendly staff, good pub food and great selection od drinks. Nice areas to eat outside. Dog friendly.”
    Elisabeth Elisabeth United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Good size room, quiet location. Bottle of water and feesh milk provided was was Good. Nice coffee bags provided rather then the standard cheap coffee. Room pretty clean. Good about of towels provided....”
    Rebekah Rebekah United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “friendly staff scrupulously clean room. lovely decor”
    Elizabeth Elizabeth United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.4
  • Facilities8.9
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort9.3
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location9.0

The Wheatsheaf Inn is located in the Lake District National Park, 3.5 miles from Kendal. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

A flat-screen TV with cable channels is available. Certain rooms have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Each room comes with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property.

Lake Windermere is 8.7 miles from The Wheatsheaf Inn, while Glenridding, with walking routes to Helvellyn, is 23.6 miles away.

The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 62.8 miles from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

The Wheatsheaf Inn has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 25 Aug 2017.

Show me more
Most popular facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

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

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free parking available on-site

Saved to 765 lists

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type
Sleeps
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 bunk bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.3

Select topics to read reviews:

See what guests loved the most:

  • Georgia
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Staff were friendly, especially Jess. Food was lovely, and it's super dog friendly, free treats and water for them. The loft room is so comfy, does get quite warm as it's above kitchen but just kept skylight open, our dog loved all the attention...”
  • Andrew
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “What an absolute gem 🤩 this is our 2nd visit & highly reccomend.. games to play in the bar area playing cards, Jenga ect.. room 4 is the nicest & biggest room, huge super king size bed, huge walk in shower, our dog felt right at home, the...”
  • Tracey
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
    “The rooms are fabulous, spacious and meticulous. Really lovely. I would stay here again for sure.”
  • Steve
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The pub was wonderful in a remote village with nothing but a few houses. lovely atmosphere, staff couldn’t do enough for you, rooms were perfect if a little on the small side but lovely none the less. good in the restaurant was gorgeous. a...”
  • Samantha
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Lovely hotel, staff were friendly. Room was modern and clean, great that they are dog friendly. Food was lovely.”
  • John
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Breakfast excellent, bedroom clean , big, & comfortable. Only downside no heating & no hot water, easily rectified. Staff friendly. Would recommend.”
  • James
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Modern room with comfy bed, pub restaurant with lots of character and good selection of real ales, superb food in the restaurant and great Cumbrian breakfast. One night stop for work, but will be booking again for a leisure break”
  • Elisabeth
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Everything! Smart stylish room and bathroom, lovely cosy pub, friendly staff, good pub food and great selection od drinks. Nice areas to eat outside. Dog friendly. Great place to return to for walking /driving in the Lakes.”
  • Rebekah
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Good size room, quiet location. Bottle of water and feesh milk provided was was Good. Nice coffee bags provided rather then the standard cheap coffee. Room pretty clean. Good about of towels provided. Staff friendly and nice.”
  • Elizabeth
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “friendly staff scrupulously clean room. lovely decor”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days
  • Can I bring 2 dogs, one is a lab the other a cairn terrier? Thanks Jack
    We allow well behaved dogs to stay with us. It's a £10 dog charge per reservation.
    Answered on 3 September 2020
  • How much for 1 pet dog please?
    Hi, we have a £10 dog charge per reservation.
    Answered on 3 September 2020
  • do you have a double room on the ground floor with a shower which is not over a bath
    All of our rooms are on the first floor up some external stairs. 5 of our rooms have showers with no bath and we have 1 room with a shower above the bath.
    Answered on 3 September 2020
  • Do you accept 1 Small well behaved Dog in a Deluxe Double Room.
    Hi, we do allow well behaved dogs to stay with us. It's a £10 dog charge per reservation.
    Answered on 3 September 2020
  • Do you allow 4 small dogs
    Hi, we do allow dogs to stay with us. It's a £10 dog charge per reservation.
    Answered on 3 September 2020
  • Still looking?
Property surroundings *
1 restaurant on site

    The Wheatsheaf

    Cuisine: British, Pizza

    Menu: À la carte

Facilities of The Wheatsheaf Inn
Most popular facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Darts
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Daily housekeeping
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The Wheatsheaf Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

15:00 - 22:00

Check-out

09:00 - 11:00

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

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Maestro Mastercard Visa The Wheatsheaf Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

FAQs about The Wheatsheaf Inn

  • The Wheatsheaf Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Darts

  • Check-in at The Wheatsheaf Inn is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at The Wheatsheaf Inn include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • Guests staying at The Wheatsheaf Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • The Wheatsheaf Inn is 2.8 miles from the centre of Kendal.

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

  • The Wheatsheaf Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • The Wheatsheaf