Gilpin Bridge Inn
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About this property
Enjoy a relaxing stay in a smoke-free inn with a restaurant, playground, and free self-parking in the heart of a national park.
Location
Located in Kendal, Gilpin Bridge Inn is in a national park. Brewery Arts Centre and Lakeland Motor Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Levens Hall and Gardens and Sizergh Castle. Cartmel Racecourse and World of Beatrix Potter are two other places to visit that come recommended.
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Cycling
Guest reviews
7.7
Good
Based on 387 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
7%
Couple
60%
Family
21%
Group
8%
Solo
2%
What guests think
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Gilpin Bridge Inn draws praise for friendly, attentive staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and convenient access to the M6, while reviews note basic continental breakfasts, occasional noise from bar events or thin walls, and rooms lacking storage or bedside lights.
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What guests think
Gilpin Bridge Inn draws praise for friendly, attentive staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and convenient access to the M6, while reviews note basic continental breakfasts, occasional noise from bar events or thin walls, and rooms lacking storage or bedside lights.
Evening meals in the pub are frequently praised, and parking is easy. Room sizes range from small to spacious, with modern touches in some areas. Some guests also mention early kitchen closing and the lack of air conditioning in warm weather. It suits short stays and road trips.
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Facilities
On-site pub and restaurant are well regarded for evening meals, and parking is ample. The function room is sometimes used for events.
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Michael
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Check-in was quick and easy. Staff was very friendly. Bar and dining were top notch. Room was spacious and modern. Great time!
Check-in was quick and easy. Staff was very friendly. Bar and dining were top notch. Room was spacious and modern. Great time!
10
Tyler
Apr 13, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Overall, the stay was very good and was perfect for our trip to the Lake District. The location is perfect for navigating the Lakes as easy access to the M6. To the top of the lakes, it took us 1 hour by car. The continental breakfast served was plenty to start each day with. You can have cooked for £12 extra but we felt the continental option was more than enough. The room was spacious and up to date. We stayed in the Herdsman. Only downside was the walls are very thin, meaning you can hear quite a lot next door conversation but that is to be expected in a pub with partition walls. The pub itself is traditional and well kept together. Food served was standard pub food. Free parking is always a massive bonus.
Overall, the stay was very good and was perfect for our trip to the Lake District. The location is perfect for navigating the Lakes as easy access to the M6. To the top of the lakes, it took us 1 hour by car. The continental breakfast served was plenty to start each day with. You can have cooked for £12 extra but we felt the continental option was more than enough. The room was spacious and up to date. We stayed in the Herdsman. Only downside was the walls are very thin, meaning you can hear quite a lot next door conversation but that is to be expected in a pub with partition walls. The pub itself is traditional and well kept together. Food served was standard pub food. Free parking is always a massive bonus.
8
Michael
Sep 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were attentive and kind. Room was very spacious and spotlessly clean. Shower was excellent. The pub itself offered a wide range of drinks which were reasonably priced. The food (££’s priced) was well cooked / presented and above the standard we have encountered in similar PH’s. The included Continental Breakfast was reasonably extensive and provided a good start to our day. Our only ‘minor’ observations for consideration are: 1) The provision of some basic clothing storage (shelves) in the room would be useful. Also, we had a bedside table on one side - an additional on the other would be handy. 2) The selection of fruit and cakes within the Breakfast was better on the Tuesday morning, presumably after weekend restocking. We do point out that the selection on our first morning (Monday) was OK (adequate), it was just noticeably larger on the Tuesday. Both 1) and 2) are definitely NOT criticisms and we had a lovely stay in this Robinsons establishment. Thank to the friendly and helpful staff and management.
Staff were attentive and kind. Room was very spacious and spotlessly clean. Shower was excellent. The pub itself offered a wide range of drinks which were reasonably priced. The food (££’s priced) was well cooked / presented and above the standard we have encountered in similar PH’s. The included Continental Breakfast was reasonably extensive and provided a good start to our day. Our only ‘minor’ observations for consideration are: 1) The provision of some basic clothing storage (shelves) in the room would be useful. Also, we had a bedside table on one side - an additional on the other would be handy. 2) The selection of fruit and cakes within the Breakfast was better on the Tuesday morning, presumably after weekend restocking. We do point out that the selection on our first morning (Monday) was OK (adequate), it was just noticeably larger on the Tuesday. Both 1) and 2) are definitely NOT criticisms and we had a lovely stay in this Robinsons establishment. Thank to the friendly and helpful staff and management.
10
andrew
Sep 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent stay, great food great stopover
Excellent stay, great food great stopover
8
Juliet
Apr 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good choice for an overnight stop on way from London to the Highlands. Easy parking and comfortable room.
Good choice for an overnight stop on way from London to the Highlands. Easy parking and comfortable room.
8
Jean-Noel
May 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Inn is welcoming. The car park is large. The staff are friendly. The room was comfortable and a nice size for 2 people and suitcases. The bathroom and room are clean.
The Inn is welcoming. The car park is large. The staff are friendly. The room was comfortable and a nice size for 2 people and suitcases. The bathroom and room are clean.
10
Stephen
Oct 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
After travelling around the UK for four weeks, this is one hotel we can wholeheartedly recommend. Great food, great service, good room. The only complaint we thought we were going to have, was too much light from the exterior lights coming through the curtains, but we had overlooked that the window also had a blind!
After travelling around the UK for four weeks, this is one hotel we can wholeheartedly recommend. Great food, great service, good room. The only complaint we thought we were going to have, was too much light from the exterior lights coming through the curtains, but we had overlooked that the window also had a blind!
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Steven
Oct 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Adequate room, comfortable, great food, loads of parking, unfortunately I left before breakfast and allthough I was offered to use the breakfast room for toaster I think a few more options would have been welcomed. Overall no real issues, young lady behind the bar was very helpful and curteous.
Adequate room, comfortable, great food, loads of parking, unfortunately I left before breakfast and allthough I was offered to use the breakfast room for toaster I think a few more options would have been welcomed. Overall no real issues, young lady behind the bar was very helpful and curteous.
10
John
Oct 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Had a lovely stopover on the way south The staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was lovely and well cooked with big portions. Would definitely stay there again it was really nice.
Had a lovely stopover on the way south The staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was lovely and well cooked with big portions. Would definitely stay there again it was really nice.
10
Sarah
Dec 4, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful stay here, much better than I could have anticipated. The staff are lovely and there's nothing they can't do for you. Worth noting, we travelled when the weather conditions turned horrific with the snow. This venue has a lot of travellers stranded and opened up their function room to help those stranded (all rooms were booked) - absolutely wonderful to see as they more than extended their hospitality and they should be commended for that.
Wonderful stay here, much better than I could have anticipated. The staff are lovely and there's nothing they can't do for you. Worth noting, we travelled when the weather conditions turned horrific with the snow. This venue has a lot of travellers stranded and opened up their function room to help those stranded (all rooms were booked) - absolutely wonderful to see as they more than extended their hospitality and they should be commended for that.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and bathrooms are widely described as clean or spotless. A few isolated comments note missed details such as breakfast room dust or towels not being changed.
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keith
Aug 20, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
a duster would be useful in the breakfast room
a duster would be useful in the breakfast room
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William
May 23, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Accommadition very poor no shelves to put anything on no shelf in shower.Towels werent changed.Had to live out of a case. Continental breakfast was very poor didnt realise you had to pay for a full english until we got there .Breakfast room was cold & uninviting..No hairdryer .The staff were friendly but don't think we will stay again needs alot of improvement.
Accommadition very poor no shelves to put anything on no shelf in shower.Towels werent changed.Had to live out of a case. Continental breakfast was very poor didnt realise you had to pay for a full english until we got there .Breakfast room was cold & uninviting..No hairdryer .The staff were friendly but don't think we will stay again needs alot of improvement.
8
Michael
Sep 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were attentive and kind. Room was very spacious and spotlessly clean. Shower was excellent. The pub itself offered a wide range of drinks which were reasonably priced. The food (££’s priced) was well cooked / presented and above the standard we have encountered in similar PH’s. The included Continental Breakfast was reasonably extensive and provided a good start to our day. Our only ‘minor’ observations for consideration are: 1) The provision of some basic clothing storage (shelves) in the room would be useful. Also, we had a bedside table on one side - an additional on the other would be handy. 2) The selection of fruit and cakes within the Breakfast was better on the Tuesday morning, presumably after weekend restocking. We do point out that the selection on our first morning (Monday) was OK (adequate), it was just noticeably larger on the Tuesday. Both 1) and 2) are definitely NOT criticisms and we had a lovely stay in this Robinsons establishment. Thank to the friendly and helpful staff and management.
Staff were attentive and kind. Room was very spacious and spotlessly clean. Shower was excellent. The pub itself offered a wide range of drinks which were reasonably priced. The food (££’s priced) was well cooked / presented and above the standard we have encountered in similar PH’s. The included Continental Breakfast was reasonably extensive and provided a good start to our day. Our only ‘minor’ observations for consideration are: 1) The provision of some basic clothing storage (shelves) in the room would be useful. Also, we had a bedside table on one side - an additional on the other would be handy. 2) The selection of fruit and cakes within the Breakfast was better on the Tuesday morning, presumably after weekend restocking. We do point out that the selection on our first morning (Monday) was OK (adequate), it was just noticeably larger on the Tuesday. Both 1) and 2) are definitely NOT criticisms and we had a lovely stay in this Robinsons establishment. Thank to the friendly and helpful staff and management.
8
Jean-Noel
May 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Inn is welcoming. The car park is large. The staff are friendly. The room was comfortable and a nice size for 2 people and suitcases. The bathroom and room are clean.
The Inn is welcoming. The car park is large. The staff are friendly. The room was comfortable and a nice size for 2 people and suitcases. The bathroom and room are clean.
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mary
Jun 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean. Bathroom clean. No grab handle to get in bath, dangerous if you are less mobile. Sounds from adjoining room very noticeable. Staff very friendly and helpful. Food average
Room was clean. Bathroom clean. No grab handle to get in bath, dangerous if you are less mobile. Sounds from adjoining room very noticeable. Staff very friendly and helpful. Food average
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martin
Feb 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I stayed here a few years ago and it was good then. The upgrade to the hotel is fabulous. Mid afternoon arrival, everything in the room was new or spotless. The addt charge for breakfast was good value. The staff especially Jordan were very helpful.
I stayed here a few years ago and it was good then. The upgrade to the hotel is fabulous. Mid afternoon arrival, everything in the room was new or spotless. The addt charge for breakfast was good value. The staff especially Jordan were very helpful.
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Robert
Jun 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very comfortable hotel, with a wonderful attentive staff. Well kept and clean hotel. Food was generous and very good.No problems or deficiencies encountered. Would certainly consider booking in future.
Very comfortable hotel, with a wonderful attentive staff. Well kept and clean hotel. Food was generous and very good.No problems or deficiencies encountered. Would certainly consider booking in future.
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Caroline
Jun 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was small but very clean and comfortable. The staff were helpful and friendly, especially the lady who looked after us at breakfast, she was an absolute treasure!
The room was small but very clean and comfortable. The staff were helpful and friendly, especially the lady who looked after us at breakfast, she was an absolute treasure!
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caroline
Jun 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Really enjoyed our stay here, the room is small but spotless and comfortable. The lady who looked after us at breakfast was brilliant!
Really enjoyed our stay here, the room is small but spotless and comfortable. The lady who looked after us at breakfast was brilliant!
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Steve
Oct 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean comfortable room but lacking a wardrobe and draws. Annoying flashing light from a ceiling sensor! Food in the restaurant/bar was excellent.
Clean comfortable room but lacking a wardrobe and draws. Annoying flashing light from a ceiling sensor! Food in the restaurant/bar was excellent.
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Rooms
Rooms are comfortable, with some modern refurbishments and both small and spacious options. Recurring drawbacks include limited storage and no bedside lights in several rooms, plus occasional noise from bar events or thin walls; a few noted warm nights without fans or AC.
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Dorothy
Jul 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was spotlessly clean, good linen and there were enough choices at the continental breakfast. I give this review so that the hotel can take steps to rectify what, to us, seems obvious and beneficial for future guests:- No bedside lights, only a harsh overhead bright light. I love to read in bed but it was unfair to keep my partner awake. The duvet would have been right for a winter's day, however, it was a warm summer's evening and it was impossible to sleep with such a thick covering. It just wasn't a pleasant room to be in, overlooking a wall and the other guest's window. Sadly we won't be booking again.
The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was spotlessly clean, good linen and there were enough choices at the continental breakfast. I give this review so that the hotel can take steps to rectify what, to us, seems obvious and beneficial for future guests:- No bedside lights, only a harsh overhead bright light. I love to read in bed but it was unfair to keep my partner awake. The duvet would have been right for a winter's day, however, it was a warm summer's evening and it was impossible to sleep with such a thick covering. It just wasn't a pleasant room to be in, overlooking a wall and the other guest's window. Sadly we won't be booking again.
10
Michael
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Check-in was quick and easy. Staff was very friendly. Bar and dining were top notch. Room was spacious and modern. Great time!
Check-in was quick and easy. Staff was very friendly. Bar and dining were top notch. Room was spacious and modern. Great time!
6
WILLIAM
Jun 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staying one night meeting with family. Room was small, nowhere to put a suitcase, no charger in bathroom for toothbrushes of shaver. Meal was more expensive than on website menu. Booked through Hotels.com and described as bed and breakfast, When we arrived breakfast was described as Continental. Cereals, tea, coffee, toast and small shop dry pastries. Told there was yoghurts in fridge, actually 2 only there. Breakfast was from 6am but no staff until 8am, you had to make breakfast yourself. Really disappointed as location is lovely.
Staying one night meeting with family. Room was small, nowhere to put a suitcase, no charger in bathroom for toothbrushes of shaver. Meal was more expensive than on website menu. Booked through Hotels.com and described as bed and breakfast, When we arrived breakfast was described as Continental. Cereals, tea, coffee, toast and small shop dry pastries. Told there was yoghurts in fridge, actually 2 only there. Breakfast was from 6am but no staff until 8am, you had to make breakfast yourself. Really disappointed as location is lovely.
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Tyler
Apr 13, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Overall, the stay was very good and was perfect for our trip to the Lake District. The location is perfect for navigating the Lakes as easy access to the M6. To the top of the lakes, it took us 1 hour by car. The continental breakfast served was plenty to start each day with. You can have cooked for £12 extra but we felt the continental option was more than enough. The room was spacious and up to date. We stayed in the Herdsman. Only downside was the walls are very thin, meaning you can hear quite a lot next door conversation but that is to be expected in a pub with partition walls. The pub itself is traditional and well kept together. Food served was standard pub food. Free parking is always a massive bonus.
Overall, the stay was very good and was perfect for our trip to the Lake District. The location is perfect for navigating the Lakes as easy access to the M6. To the top of the lakes, it took us 1 hour by car. The continental breakfast served was plenty to start each day with. You can have cooked for £12 extra but we felt the continental option was more than enough. The room was spacious and up to date. We stayed in the Herdsman. Only downside was the walls are very thin, meaning you can hear quite a lot next door conversation but that is to be expected in a pub with partition walls. The pub itself is traditional and well kept together. Food served was standard pub food. Free parking is always a massive bonus.
8
Sue
Jun 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Can’t fault the service received. All of the staff were extremely friendly and professional. The room was comfortable but fairly small and the weather was extremely warm so we had a quite unpleasant night as we were unable to open the window due to mozzie/midge invasion!! There is no air con nor fans in the room
Can’t fault the service received. All of the staff were extremely friendly and professional. The room was comfortable but fairly small and the weather was extremely warm so we had a quite unpleasant night as we were unable to open the window due to mozzie/midge invasion!! There is no air con nor fans in the room
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Fay
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Travelling with 4 year old daughter, very good stay, stayed for one night to visit family in Kendal, less than 10 mins drive away, large comfortable room, clean and nicely presented, good sized bed and comfortable, shared bed with daughter, large room was unexpected and ideal for her to play, smart decor throughout, didn't eat in bar so can't comment of food but the continental breakfast included although fairly basic was decent and a good selection of options (cooked breakfast you needed to order and separate charge). Small play park outside was also very nice. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
Travelling with 4 year old daughter, very good stay, stayed for one night to visit family in Kendal, less than 10 mins drive away, large comfortable room, clean and nicely presented, good sized bed and comfortable, shared bed with daughter, large room was unexpected and ideal for her to play, smart decor throughout, didn't eat in bar so can't comment of food but the continental breakfast included although fairly basic was decent and a good selection of options (cooked breakfast you needed to order and separate charge). Small play park outside was also very nice. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
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Angus
Jul 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
There was a party on I. The bar/room below our room and was very shouty and noisy. We had to call reception before they quietens down. This was just before midnight and we were very tired.
There was a party on I. The bar/room below our room and was very shouty and noisy. We had to call reception before they quietens down. This was just before midnight and we were very tired.
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Steve
Oct 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean comfortable room but lacking a wardrobe and draws. Annoying flashing light from a ceiling sensor! Food in the restaurant/bar was excellent.
Clean comfortable room but lacking a wardrobe and draws. Annoying flashing light from a ceiling sensor! Food in the restaurant/bar was excellent.
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Deborah
Apr 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Greeted by a cheerful and friendly member of staff. Booked in and showed to our room, called the Collie room. A lovely picture of a collie dog on the wall and two collie dog mugs in the room. Cosy room with comfy bed. The only minor drawback was that there was no bedside lights which was slightly awkward for reading
Greeted by a cheerful and friendly member of staff. Booked in and showed to our room, called the Collie room. A lovely picture of a collie dog on the wall and two collie dog mugs in the room. Cosy room with comfy bed. The only minor drawback was that there was no bedside lights which was slightly awkward for reading
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Andrew
Jul 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
When we got there wanted a card number but only had my phone, so had to leave a £50 deposit until checked out. No where did it mention this when booking or on confirmation email. Booking stated breakfast was included in price but only basic continental. They wanted £12 each extra if wanted full breakfast. This breakfast type should have been stated on hotels.com site. No bed side lamp in rooms so had to get out of bed to turn main light off. Staff was friendly but hotel price was not worth it for the standard of accommodation received and I have stayed in 100s of different hotels during my career.
When we got there wanted a card number but only had my phone, so had to leave a £50 deposit until checked out. No where did it mention this when booking or on confirmation email. Booking stated breakfast was included in price but only basic continental. They wanted £12 each extra if wanted full breakfast. This breakfast type should have been stated on hotels.com site. No bed side lamp in rooms so had to get out of bed to turn main light off. Staff was friendly but hotel price was not worth it for the standard of accommodation received and I have stayed in 100s of different hotels during my career.
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Service
Staff are consistently praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with quick check-ins and thoughtful assistance noted. Several guests mention staff going above and beyond during difficulties.
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Kevin
Dec 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Loved this hotel, typical country hotel and lovely staff!
Loved this hotel, typical country hotel and lovely staff!
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Tim
Jan 4, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Lovely 4 night stay with very attentive staff who could not do enough to make our stay better.
Lovely 4 night stay with very attentive staff who could not do enough to make our stay better.
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Michael
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Check-in was quick and easy. Staff was very friendly. Bar and dining were top notch. Room was spacious and modern. Great time!
Check-in was quick and easy. Staff was very friendly. Bar and dining were top notch. Room was spacious and modern. Great time!
10
mel
Jul 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very friendly staff and I was upgraded to a better room which was unexpected.
Very friendly staff and I was upgraded to a better room which was unexpected.
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Michael
Sep 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were attentive and kind. Room was very spacious and spotlessly clean. Shower was excellent. The pub itself offered a wide range of drinks which were reasonably priced. The food (££’s priced) was well cooked / presented and above the standard we have encountered in similar PH’s. The included Continental Breakfast was reasonably extensive and provided a good start to our day. Our only ‘minor’ observations for consideration are: 1) The provision of some basic clothing storage (shelves) in the room would be useful. Also, we had a bedside table on one side - an additional on the other would be handy. 2) The selection of fruit and cakes within the Breakfast was better on the Tuesday morning, presumably after weekend restocking. We do point out that the selection on our first morning (Monday) was OK (adequate), it was just noticeably larger on the Tuesday. Both 1) and 2) are definitely NOT criticisms and we had a lovely stay in this Robinsons establishment. Thank to the friendly and helpful staff and management.
Staff were attentive and kind. Room was very spacious and spotlessly clean. Shower was excellent. The pub itself offered a wide range of drinks which were reasonably priced. The food (££’s priced) was well cooked / presented and above the standard we have encountered in similar PH’s. The included Continental Breakfast was reasonably extensive and provided a good start to our day. Our only ‘minor’ observations for consideration are: 1) The provision of some basic clothing storage (shelves) in the room would be useful. Also, we had a bedside table on one side - an additional on the other would be handy. 2) The selection of fruit and cakes within the Breakfast was better on the Tuesday morning, presumably after weekend restocking. We do point out that the selection on our first morning (Monday) was OK (adequate), it was just noticeably larger on the Tuesday. Both 1) and 2) are definitely NOT criticisms and we had a lovely stay in this Robinsons establishment. Thank to the friendly and helpful staff and management.
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Steve
Jan 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely night away, the Inn was clean warm and cosy on a cold winters night. The staff, especially Jordan are a credit, going over and a above, definitely be back soon.
Lovely night away, the Inn was clean warm and cosy on a cold winters night. The staff, especially Jordan are a credit, going over and a above, definitely be back soon.
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Gill
Dec 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely warm room. Comfy bed and pillows. Staff all very friendly and helpful.
Lovely warm room. Comfy bed and pillows. Staff all very friendly and helpful.
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richard
Jan 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff were great! Unfortunately I was quite ill during my stay, I had to be rushed in to to Hospitam The staff were great and helped in many ways, they made me feel special and I would recommend to anyone! Kind , helpful, friendly Thank You So Much
The staff were great! Unfortunately I was quite ill during my stay, I had to be rushed in to to Hospitam The staff were great and helped in many ways, they made me feel special and I would recommend to anyone! Kind , helpful, friendly Thank You So Much
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Sarah
Dec 4, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful stay here, much better than I could have anticipated. The staff are lovely and there's nothing they can't do for you. Worth noting, we travelled when the weather conditions turned horrific with the snow. This venue has a lot of travellers stranded and opened up their function room to help those stranded (all rooms were booked) - absolutely wonderful to see as they more than extended their hospitality and they should be commended for that.
Wonderful stay here, much better than I could have anticipated. The staff are lovely and there's nothing they can't do for you. Worth noting, we travelled when the weather conditions turned horrific with the snow. This venue has a lot of travellers stranded and opened up their function room to help those stranded (all rooms were booked) - absolutely wonderful to see as they more than extended their hospitality and they should be commended for that.
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Chris
Sep 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Really like this place, we stayed elsewhere earlier in the year, wish we hadn’t. The management & staff were all very approachable and welcoming. Great fresh food of an evening and breakfast offering good too. All you need in the room BUT Pillows may need attention, (that’s not a negative just preference) Will be heading back soon
Really like this place, we stayed elsewhere earlier in the year, wish we hadn’t. The management & staff were all very approachable and welcoming. Great fresh food of an evening and breakfast offering good too. All you need in the room BUT Pillows may need attention, (that’s not a negative just preference) Will be heading back soon
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Location
Convenient for the M6 and trips to Kendal or the southern Lakes, making it a practical stopover.
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Rosie
Feb 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great easy affordable place to stop on a long journey. Friendly staff, comfortable rooms.
Great easy affordable place to stop on a long journey. Friendly staff, comfortable rooms.
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Tyler
Apr 13, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Overall, the stay was very good and was perfect for our trip to the Lake District. The location is perfect for navigating the Lakes as easy access to the M6. To the top of the lakes, it took us 1 hour by car. The continental breakfast served was plenty to start each day with. You can have cooked for £12 extra but we felt the continental option was more than enough. The room was spacious and up to date. We stayed in the Herdsman. Only downside was the walls are very thin, meaning you can hear quite a lot next door conversation but that is to be expected in a pub with partition walls. The pub itself is traditional and well kept together. Food served was standard pub food. Free parking is always a massive bonus.
Overall, the stay was very good and was perfect for our trip to the Lake District. The location is perfect for navigating the Lakes as easy access to the M6. To the top of the lakes, it took us 1 hour by car. The continental breakfast served was plenty to start each day with. You can have cooked for £12 extra but we felt the continental option was more than enough. The room was spacious and up to date. We stayed in the Herdsman. Only downside was the walls are very thin, meaning you can hear quite a lot next door conversation but that is to be expected in a pub with partition walls. The pub itself is traditional and well kept together. Food served was standard pub food. Free parking is always a massive bonus.
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Mike
Mar 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Small country inn with 8 rooms . Ideal for a short stay visit to southern lakes. Bar and restaurant really good, rooms recently refurbished.
Small country inn with 8 rooms . Ideal for a short stay visit to southern lakes. Bar and restaurant really good, rooms recently refurbished.
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andrew
Sep 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent stay, great food great stopover
Excellent stay, great food great stopover
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Dario
Sep 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
very nice stop off if travelling on M6 as much better than a Travellodge or Motorway motel . Lovely cosy room with all amenities . Only gripe , kitchen closed at 8 which does seem very early , but that is up to them .
very nice stop off if travelling on M6 as much better than a Travellodge or Motorway motel . Lovely cosy room with all amenities . Only gripe , kitchen closed at 8 which does seem very early , but that is up to them .
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Dario
Dec 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice cosy room and convenient stop off close to M6
Nice cosy room and convenient stop off close to M6
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Carl
Jul 6, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
It was a decent property but as it is was on the edge or just outside of Kendal, there was little to do.
It was a decent property but as it is was on the edge or just outside of Kendal, there was little to do.
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Juliet
Apr 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good choice for an overnight stop on way from London to the Highlands. Easy parking and comfortable room.
Good choice for an overnight stop on way from London to the Highlands. Easy parking and comfortable room.
10
Fay
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Travelling with 4 year old daughter, very good stay, stayed for one night to visit family in Kendal, less than 10 mins drive away, large comfortable room, clean and nicely presented, good sized bed and comfortable, shared bed with daughter, large room was unexpected and ideal for her to play, smart decor throughout, didn't eat in bar so can't comment of food but the continental breakfast included although fairly basic was decent and a good selection of options (cooked breakfast you needed to order and separate charge). Small play park outside was also very nice. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
Travelling with 4 year old daughter, very good stay, stayed for one night to visit family in Kendal, less than 10 mins drive away, large comfortable room, clean and nicely presented, good sized bed and comfortable, shared bed with daughter, large room was unexpected and ideal for her to play, smart decor throughout, didn't eat in bar so can't comment of food but the continental breakfast included although fairly basic was decent and a good selection of options (cooked breakfast you needed to order and separate charge). Small play park outside was also very nice. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
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Steven
Jun 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very pleasant even though there was some building work going on, no noice evident. Room is ok clean and tidy. The food was excellent and staff were friendly. Not much around but ideal for my business trip to Kendal.
Very pleasant even though there was some building work going on, no noice evident. Room is ok clean and tidy. The food was excellent and staff were friendly. Not much around but ideal for my business trip to Kendal.
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Dining
Evening meals are regularly praised for quality and value. The included continental breakfast ranges from adequate to poor or sparse, with cooked options available for an extra charge; a few note self-serve setup and occasional shortcomings.
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Voirrey
Jun 28, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great accommodation, lovely and clean, fabulous food and friendly helpful staff. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend 10/10.
Great accommodation, lovely and clean, fabulous food and friendly helpful staff. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend 10/10.
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Michael
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Check-in was quick and easy. Staff was very friendly. Bar and dining were top notch. Room was spacious and modern. Great time!
Check-in was quick and easy. Staff was very friendly. Bar and dining were top notch. Room was spacious and modern. Great time!
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WILLIAM
Jun 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staying one night meeting with family. Room was small, nowhere to put a suitcase, no charger in bathroom for toothbrushes of shaver. Meal was more expensive than on website menu. Booked through Hotels.com and described as bed and breakfast, When we arrived breakfast was described as Continental. Cereals, tea, coffee, toast and small shop dry pastries. Told there was yoghurts in fridge, actually 2 only there. Breakfast was from 6am but no staff until 8am, you had to make breakfast yourself. Really disappointed as location is lovely.
Staying one night meeting with family. Room was small, nowhere to put a suitcase, no charger in bathroom for toothbrushes of shaver. Meal was more expensive than on website menu. Booked through Hotels.com and described as bed and breakfast, When we arrived breakfast was described as Continental. Cereals, tea, coffee, toast and small shop dry pastries. Told there was yoghurts in fridge, actually 2 only there. Breakfast was from 6am but no staff until 8am, you had to make breakfast yourself. Really disappointed as location is lovely.
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Richard
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A nice located hotel, unfortunately spoilt slightly by the very poor breakfast, probably the worst excuse for a continental breakfast I have ever seen.
A nice located hotel, unfortunately spoilt slightly by the very poor breakfast, probably the worst excuse for a continental breakfast I have ever seen.
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Natalie
Apr 3, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The breakfast was sparse.
The breakfast was sparse.
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Stewart
Oct 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice enough place but ‘help yourself breakfast’ had no tables set up. The room had been used for a function the previous evening, which perhaps was the reason.
Nice enough place but ‘help yourself breakfast’ had no tables set up. The room had been used for a function the previous evening, which perhaps was the reason.
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Michael
Sep 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were attentive and kind. Room was very spacious and spotlessly clean. Shower was excellent. The pub itself offered a wide range of drinks which were reasonably priced. The food (££’s priced) was well cooked / presented and above the standard we have encountered in similar PH’s. The included Continental Breakfast was reasonably extensive and provided a good start to our day. Our only ‘minor’ observations for consideration are: 1) The provision of some basic clothing storage (shelves) in the room would be useful. Also, we had a bedside table on one side - an additional on the other would be handy. 2) The selection of fruit and cakes within the Breakfast was better on the Tuesday morning, presumably after weekend restocking. We do point out that the selection on our first morning (Monday) was OK (adequate), it was just noticeably larger on the Tuesday. Both 1) and 2) are definitely NOT criticisms and we had a lovely stay in this Robinsons establishment. Thank to the friendly and helpful staff and management.
Staff were attentive and kind. Room was very spacious and spotlessly clean. Shower was excellent. The pub itself offered a wide range of drinks which were reasonably priced. The food (££’s priced) was well cooked / presented and above the standard we have encountered in similar PH’s. The included Continental Breakfast was reasonably extensive and provided a good start to our day. Our only ‘minor’ observations for consideration are: 1) The provision of some basic clothing storage (shelves) in the room would be useful. Also, we had a bedside table on one side - an additional on the other would be handy. 2) The selection of fruit and cakes within the Breakfast was better on the Tuesday morning, presumably after weekend restocking. We do point out that the selection on our first morning (Monday) was OK (adequate), it was just noticeably larger on the Tuesday. Both 1) and 2) are definitely NOT criticisms and we had a lovely stay in this Robinsons establishment. Thank to the friendly and helpful staff and management.
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Stephen
Oct 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
After travelling around the UK for four weeks, this is one hotel we can wholeheartedly recommend. Great food, great service, good room. The only complaint we thought we were going to have, was too much light from the exterior lights coming through the curtains, but we had overlooked that the window also had a blind!
After travelling around the UK for four weeks, this is one hotel we can wholeheartedly recommend. Great food, great service, good room. The only complaint we thought we were going to have, was too much light from the exterior lights coming through the curtains, but we had overlooked that the window also had a blind!
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John
Oct 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Had a lovely stopover on the way south The staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was lovely and well cooked with big portions. Would definitely stay there again it was really nice.
Had a lovely stopover on the way south The staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was lovely and well cooked with big portions. Would definitely stay there again it was really nice.
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Andrew
Jul 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
When we got there wanted a card number but only had my phone, so had to leave a £50 deposit until checked out. No where did it mention this when booking or on confirmation email. Booking stated breakfast was included in price but only basic continental. They wanted £12 each extra if wanted full breakfast. This breakfast type should have been stated on hotels.com site. No bed side lamp in rooms so had to get out of bed to turn main light off. Staff was friendly but hotel price was not worth it for the standard of accommodation received and I have stayed in 100s of different hotels during my career.
When we got there wanted a card number but only had my phone, so had to leave a £50 deposit until checked out. No where did it mention this when booking or on confirmation email. Booking stated breakfast was included in price but only basic continental. They wanted £12 each extra if wanted full breakfast. This breakfast type should have been stated on hotels.com site. No bed side lamp in rooms so had to get out of bed to turn main light off. Staff was friendly but hotel price was not worth it for the standard of accommodation received and I have stayed in 100s of different hotels during my career.
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Tracey
Aug 1, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed here one night on our way home to Scotland. The property is easy to find with plenty free parking. Easy check in with helpful, friendly staff. The room was very clean, tea and coffee in the room, everything you need. We had a meal here in the evening and it was delicious. Really enjoyed our stay and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the Gilpin Bridge Inn.
Stayed here one night on our way home to Scotland. The property is easy to find with plenty free parking. Easy check in with helpful, friendly staff. The room was very clean, tea and coffee in the room, everything you need. We had a meal here in the evening and it was delicious. Really enjoyed our stay and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the Gilpin Bridge Inn.
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Ahmad
Jul 25, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
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Stephen
Jul 15, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Staff incredibly helpful, excellent rooms very clean
Staff incredibly helpful, excellent rooms very clean
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Rich
Jul 8, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Great little pub on the edge of the lakes. Staff were really friendly. I didn’t have breakfast as working early each day . The food menu had a good selection and the pizza was lovely .
Great little pub on the edge of the lakes. Staff were really friendly. I didn’t have breakfast as working early each day . The food menu had a good selection and the pizza was lovely .
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Chris
Jul 1, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel helpful staff
Nice hotel helpful staff
Property Policies
Check-in
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From 15:00 to 22:30
Before 10:30
FAQs about Gilpin Bridge Inn
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site for guests.
Is breakfast offered, and what type is it?
Yes, a homemade breakfast is offered each morning to kick-start the day.
Does the property allow pets?
Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Guests should contact the property directly to arrange for bringing pets.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 22:30, and check-out is until 10:30. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Kendal, within a national park, close to attractions such as Levens Hall and Gardens, Sizergh Castle, and the Brewery Arts Centre.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed to stay at the property, and there is no minimum age requirement for children to stay for free.
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- 2026-09-23: 103.58141089515686USD
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- 2026-10-23: 101.87205224952699USD
- 2026-10-24: 128.47214277076722USD
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- 2026-10-29: 104.5395USD
- 2026-10-30: 103.64139725341798USD
- 2026-10-31: 105.24079715576173USD
- 2026-11-01: 94.58475985870362USD
- 2026-11-02: 90.68621373481751USD
- 2026-11-03: 89.7965475391388USD
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