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Gilpin Bridge Inn

4.0 star property

Photo gallery for Gilpin Bridge Inn

A cozy restaurant interior with a checkered floor, wooden stools, a round table, and a bench.
A banquet hall with checkered flooring, tables with pink sashes, and balloons.
A neatly made bed with a grey headboard, two white pillows, two green pillows, a grey throw blanket, and a stack of white towels.
A billiards room with a pool table, chairs, and a sign for Jack Daniel's Tennessee Bourbon Whiskey.
A building with a sign reading "GILPIN BRIDGE" and a parking area with bicycle symbols.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$184
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Explore the area

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Bridge End, Levens, Kendal, England, LA8 8EP
  • Place, Lyth Valley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Winster Valley
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with a grey headboard, two white pillows, two green pillows, a grey throw blanket, and a stack of white towels.

Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with a stone wall backdrop, a bedside table with a plant, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Kendal

At Gilpin Bridge Inn you'll be 3.8 km (2.3 mi) from Levens Hall and Gardens and 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Sizergh Castle. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free inn offers free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Kendal inn include Brewery Arts Centre and Lakeland Motor Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Lyth Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Winster Valley - 1 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Levens Hall and Gardens - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Lake Windermere - 15 min drive - 20.0 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 23 min drive - 29.3 km

Getting around

  • Grange-over-Sands Station - 9 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Miles Thompson (Wetherspoon)
  • ‪The Heron - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Crooklands Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Wheatsheaf Brigsteer Inn Kendal - ‬6 min drive
  • Brew Brothers

About this property

Gilpin Bridge Inn

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Kendal inn is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Gilpin Bridge Inn offers 11 accommodations. This Kendal inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.00 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Gilpin Bridge Inn?

Yep, Gilpin Bridge Inn has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Gilpin Bridge Inn?

As of 12 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gilpin Bridge Inn on 1 Sept 2026 start from NZ$184, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Gilpin Bridge Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and a playground, it's no surprise that Gilpin Bridge Inn is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gilpin Bridge Inn?

No, Gilpin Bridge Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Gilpin Bridge Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gilpin Bridge Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gilpin Bridge Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Gilpin Bridge Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 267 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 267 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 267 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 267 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 267 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JANICE

Lovely continental breakfast, restaurant food was excellent also. Staff very helpful and friendly and would recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy room, helpful staff and conveniently placed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Excellent location. Spotless rooms. Friendly helpful staff. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room and staff were very helpful. Also great food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were fantastic, clean and thoughtfully decorated. Staff really helpful and considerate. Dinner was superb, portion sizes were huge!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely little pub cosey rooms good food and beer
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay, great food great stopover
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming, friendly staff despite a busy day. Our room was clean and warm. The food plentiful. Breakfast is a self-service continental style. We would recommend the Gilpin Bridge and would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

TRACY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location to easily reach Keswick and Bowness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

CARL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was very clean and tidy and the staff were great throughout. We ate on the first night and the food was really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Layaly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Continental breakfast is acceptable and all sraff were good, approachable.There was good spacious parking facilities. The restaurant and bar is very good . There was some play area for kids near the parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Lovely room and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly and welcoming place to stay and explore the Lake District. Stayed in a small but cosy and very comfortable room. Great food and nice pub/bar downstairs. Plenty of parking on site.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everywhere is spotless , staff are so friendly and welcoming, nothing is to much trouble,
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice cosy room and convenient stop off close to M6
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the carpark spaces are very small for today's size cars. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Standard room was small but very good value for money. Location perfect for gateways to lakes or for a stop off to Scotland
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean room and lovely friendly staff. Food was hit or miss, lovely mushroom starter then the special lasagne was dry, and bland. Breakfast was diy. Not a great range of options.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place and met our needs for one nights stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean comfortable and practical. Bathroom was modern looking and good hot shower. Complimentary continental breakfast was good. Great choice of cereals croissants muffins bread n jam. Choice of juices tea and coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely warm room. Comfy bed and pillows. Staff all very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Faultless
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was lovely very ly warm and clean. Only let down no hair dryer
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel, typical country hotel and lovely staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great easy affordable place to stop on a long journey. Friendly staff, comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyed our stay here, the room is small but spotless and comfortable. The lady who looked after us at breakfast was brilliant!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025