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title: "Shakespeare Inn, Kendal: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Shakespeare Inn in Kendal: rated 8.9 by guests, Inn. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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# Shakespeare Inn

Kirkbarrow, Kendal, United Kingdom

8.9 ·  Excellent 27 reviews ·  #3 #3 of 9 in Kendal ·  7.7 Location score
## About Shakespeare Inn

Shakespeare Inn is an inn in Kirkbarrow, Kendal, United Kingdom. Guests rate it 8.9 out of 10 across 27 reviews. Facilities include bar, free wi-fi. It is 390 m from the centre of Kendal. The nearest airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), is 88 km away.

- **Type:** Inn

- **Check-in from:** 16:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 5

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 4

78 Highgate

## How Shakespeare Inn scores

Better rated than 43% of hotels in Kendal

-   Guest rating **8.9**
-   Location **7.7**
-   Public transport **6.3**

Kendal average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.7**/10

- **Walk grade:** **85**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **116**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **9**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kendal railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">840 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">88 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">197 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kendal</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">390 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Lake Aquarium Lakeside. Lake District20 m
-   Castle Howe220 m
-   Kendal War Memorial270 m
-   Lakeland Museum380 m
-   Quaker Tapestry Museum420 m
-   Ravenglass Railway Museum490 m

## Shakespeare Inn: in detail

Shakespeare Inn offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by inn. The inn maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at Shakespeare Inn is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms, guests can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television for their entertainment. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, the presence of a coffee or tea maker can be found. Understanding the significance of bathroom amenities in enhancing guest contentment, the inn offers a hair dryer within certain chosen rooms. Experience an amazing evening effortlessly! Have an enjoyable night without venturing beyond the premises at karaoke rooms and bar.

### Compare

## Compare Shakespeare Inn with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Shakespeare Inn

### How do guests rate Shakespeare Inn?

Shakespeare Inn has a guest rating of 8.9 out of 10 from 27 reviews, which is better than 43% of rated hotels in Kendal.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Shakespeare Inn?

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### How far is Shakespeare Inn from the airport?

The nearest airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), is 88 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Shakespeare Inn have?

Shakespeare Inn has 5 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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