The Hare and Hounds, Levens
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$159
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About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At Hare & Hounds, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Rooms
Stay in one of 5 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include electric kettles and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
Located in Kendal, Hare & Hounds is within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Yorkshire Dales National Park. This inn is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lyth Valley and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Levens Hall and Gardens.
What's nearby
Lyth Valley(0.1 miles)
Levens Hall and Gardens(1 miles)
Sizergh Castle(1.7 miles)
Winster Valley(2.1 miles)
Lakeland Maze Farm Park(3.1 miles)
Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve(2.4 miles)
Arnside and Silverdale(3.9 miles)
Westmorland County Showground(4.6 miles)
Kendal Leisure Centre(5.5 miles)
Abbot Hall Art Gallery(5.5 miles)
Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry(5.5 miles)
Fairy Steps(5.6 miles)
Brewery Arts Centre(5.6 miles)
Parkside Road(5.8 miles)
Lakeland Wildlife Oasis Park(6 miles)
The nearest major airport is John Lennon Airport (LPL)(86.6 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Family Room
Housekeeping
Garden
Location
The Hare and Hounds, Levens, Cumbria, Levens, England, United Kingdom
Lyth Valley (0.1 miles)
Levens Hall and Gardens (1 miles)
Sizergh Castle (1.7 miles)
Winster Valley (2.1 miles)
Lakeland Maze Farm Park (3.1 miles)
Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve (2.4 miles)
Guest reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Based on 414 verified reviews
What guests think
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Across reviews, The Hare and Hounds, Levens earns praise for warm, friendly service, comfortable spotless rooms, excellent breakfasts and pub meals, and a charming village setting that works well as a base for the Southern Lakes and nearby attractions.
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Across reviews, The Hare and Hounds, Levens earns praise for warm, friendly service, comfortable spotless rooms, excellent breakfasts and pub meals, and a charming village setting that works well as a base for the Southern Lakes and nearby attractions.
Rooms are described as spacious, comfortable and well equipped, with modern bathrooms; the Barn Annexe often receives special praise for its layout and amenities. The location works well for Levens Hall, local walks and the southern Lakes, with easy access from the M6. The restaurant is popular and often needs booking, and a few guests mention limited vegan options or occasional noise near the kitchen. Expect a welcoming country inn stay with quality food and comfortable rooms.
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Facilities
On-site pub and bar are a clear highlight, and the Barn Annexe offers dog-friendly accommodation. The attached restaurant is busy at peak times, so reserving a table is sensible.
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Jonathan
Feb 26, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
An amazing place to stay. Fabulous bar, great wine and IPA, great food. Wonderful breakfast. Great staff. Simply GREAT
An amazing place to stay. Fabulous bar, great wine and IPA, great food. Wonderful breakfast. Great staff. Simply GREAT
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Iain
Mar 10, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely room in small country pub. Food was good (especially breakfast and pizza). Parking plentiful.
Lovely room in small country pub. Food was good (especially breakfast and pizza). Parking plentiful.
10
Jean
Jun 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We were here to see the beauty of the Lake District. Loved taking the recommended walk about the village; so rich and green, lots of wild flowers, stone walls, and old and new homes. The room was perfect: a big bed, roomy shower, with tea, coffee, and water available in the room. The food in the restaurant was great! There’s a pub side too that’s very welcoming with a great selection!
We were here to see the beauty of the Lake District. Loved taking the recommended walk about the village; so rich and green, lots of wild flowers, stone walls, and old and new homes. The room was perfect: a big bed, roomy shower, with tea, coffee, and water available in the room. The food in the restaurant was great! There’s a pub side too that’s very welcoming with a great selection!
10
Troy
Apr 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great small country pub with friendly staff and excellent food and drinks. Don’t miss the included full English breakfast, it’ll get you going for a busy day of sight seeing.
Great small country pub with friendly staff and excellent food and drinks. Don’t miss the included full English breakfast, it’ll get you going for a busy day of sight seeing.
10
Sue
Nov 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Everything great, staff, room, food, loved the small residents lounge to enjoy a quiet space for reading and sharing a bottle of wine.
Everything great, staff, room, food, loved the small residents lounge to enjoy a quiet space for reading and sharing a bottle of wine.
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Adam
Aug 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed at the Hare and Hounds following a long motorcycle ride from Aviemore. We stayed in the Barn Annex, which was superb, with separate bathroom, lounge /kitchen, and bedroom. It was a perfect space to relax in after a long ride. We had a fantastic evening meal in the attached pub/ restaurant, and there was a good selection of dishes, wines and local beers to enjoy. There was a great atmosphere and the staff we very friendly. The restaurant was very popular and was fully booked, so I would recommend booking a table at the same time as booking the accommodation. Breakfast was also high quality, and set us up nicely for our return journey to the south of England. From a bikers perspective the carpark, which opposite the pub is gravel and on a slope, so not the easiest to navigate, but the staff allowed us to park on some hatch markings by the bin store, which was flat and made manoeuvring a lot easier. I would definitely stay here again, and look forward to the next opportunity to return
We stayed at the Hare and Hounds following a long motorcycle ride from Aviemore. We stayed in the Barn Annex, which was superb, with separate bathroom, lounge /kitchen, and bedroom. It was a perfect space to relax in after a long ride. We had a fantastic evening meal in the attached pub/ restaurant, and there was a good selection of dishes, wines and local beers to enjoy. There was a great atmosphere and the staff we very friendly. The restaurant was very popular and was fully booked, so I would recommend booking a table at the same time as booking the accommodation. Breakfast was also high quality, and set us up nicely for our return journey to the south of England. From a bikers perspective the carpark, which opposite the pub is gravel and on a slope, so not the easiest to navigate, but the staff allowed us to park on some hatch markings by the bin store, which was flat and made manoeuvring a lot easier. I would definitely stay here again, and look forward to the next opportunity to return
10
Matthew
Mar 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
1 night stay on a business trip. Lovely country pub with rooms. Warm and friendly welcome from the team. Room was well designed, all the facilities needed, spotlessly clean. Team were flexible with the breakfast arrangements to fit around my timings. I will certainly return.
1 night stay on a business trip. Lovely country pub with rooms. Warm and friendly welcome from the team. Room was well designed, all the facilities needed, spotlessly clean. Team were flexible with the breakfast arrangements to fit around my timings. I will certainly return.
10
David
Sep 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent service and pub food was excellent. Convenient location to Lake District and Levens Hall. Lovely area and very safe.
Excellent service and pub food was excellent. Convenient location to Lake District and Levens Hall. Lovely area and very safe.
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Jo
May 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A very friendly place which makes you feel immediately at home. The room was tasteful and so clean. Little touches like fresh milk and "proper" sized mugs in the room were appreciated. Good food and thoughtfully presented with a good choice of wine. Their array of local ales was impressive, sampled and enjoyed. I'd stay here again.
A very friendly place which makes you feel immediately at home. The room was tasteful and so clean. Little touches like fresh milk and "proper" sized mugs in the room were appreciated. Good food and thoughtfully presented with a good choice of wine. Their array of local ales was impressive, sampled and enjoyed. I'd stay here again.
10
Mike
Aug 26, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely staff, great bar, good food... and a nice place!!
Lovely staff, great bar, good food... and a nice place!!
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is consistently praised, with rooms and bathrooms often described as spotless and well kept. Housekeeping standards appear high across repeat stays.
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Monica
Jun 15, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent housekeeping, excellent bar service and menu plus staff were extremely helpful organising us transport to a wedding when the booked taxi did not arrive.
Excellent housekeeping, excellent bar service and menu plus staff were extremely helpful organising us transport to a wedding when the booked taxi did not arrive.
10
Jacqueline
Oct 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful two nights staying in the Barn Annexe as we had our dog with us. That Annexe was spotless, spacious and caters to all your needs. This was our forth time staying at the Hare and Hounds in both rooms within the inn and the Barn. The staff are friendly and welcoming and the food was excellent both the variety at breakfast and evening meals. Highly recommended. We’re going back for another visit end of November.
Wonderful two nights staying in the Barn Annexe as we had our dog with us. That Annexe was spotless, spacious and caters to all your needs. This was our forth time staying at the Hare and Hounds in both rooms within the inn and the Barn. The staff are friendly and welcoming and the food was excellent both the variety at breakfast and evening meals. Highly recommended. We’re going back for another visit end of November.
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Adam
Nov 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing room (Apartment) much better than the photos show. Room was spotless with all amenieties you could possibly need. Super fast internet which was great to keep the children entertained via the provided smart TVwhilst we unpacked etc. Upon arrival we were imediatley greeted and shown to our room. Fantastic!! Excellent food also and staff were very attentive. I highly reccomend and will be booking again. Breakfeast is also huge.
Amazing room (Apartment) much better than the photos show. Room was spotless with all amenieties you could possibly need. Super fast internet which was great to keep the children entertained via the provided smart TVwhilst we unpacked etc. Upon arrival we were imediatley greeted and shown to our room. Fantastic!! Excellent food also and staff were very attentive. I highly reccomend and will be booking again. Breakfeast is also huge.
10
Matthew
Mar 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
1 night stay on a business trip. Lovely country pub with rooms. Warm and friendly welcome from the team. Room was well designed, all the facilities needed, spotlessly clean. Team were flexible with the breakfast arrangements to fit around my timings. I will certainly return.
1 night stay on a business trip. Lovely country pub with rooms. Warm and friendly welcome from the team. Room was well designed, all the facilities needed, spotlessly clean. Team were flexible with the breakfast arrangements to fit around my timings. I will certainly return.
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Cathy
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely pub, room was great, clean tidy and a little mini fridge with water and fresh milk. Bed was comfy. Cafetiere provided too. Food was very good and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We hadn't booked for dinner but they provided a little table for us which was great. I recommend booking a table as it gets very busy. We stayed on a Friday night. Good access to many of the lakes attractions and some good walks nearby. Would definitely stay again and recommend.
Lovely pub, room was great, clean tidy and a little mini fridge with water and fresh milk. Bed was comfy. Cafetiere provided too. Food was very good and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We hadn't booked for dinner but they provided a little table for us which was great. I recommend booking a table as it gets very busy. We stayed on a Friday night. Good access to many of the lakes attractions and some good walks nearby. Would definitely stay again and recommend.
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Jo
May 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A very friendly place which makes you feel immediately at home. The room was tasteful and so clean. Little touches like fresh milk and "proper" sized mugs in the room were appreciated. Good food and thoughtfully presented with a good choice of wine. Their array of local ales was impressive, sampled and enjoyed. I'd stay here again.
A very friendly place which makes you feel immediately at home. The room was tasteful and so clean. Little touches like fresh milk and "proper" sized mugs in the room were appreciated. Good food and thoughtfully presented with a good choice of wine. Their array of local ales was impressive, sampled and enjoyed. I'd stay here again.
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Marie-Helene
Jul 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The food was delicious, both at dinner and breakfast time. The staff were very pleasant. The room was very comfortable, very clean. It would be useful to be able to choose a lower setting for the bathroom radiator, but every else was perfect. Thank you ☺️
The food was delicious, both at dinner and breakfast time. The staff were very pleasant. The room was very comfortable, very clean. It would be useful to be able to choose a lower setting for the bathroom radiator, but every else was perfect. Thank you ☺️
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Kathleen
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Everything about our stay at the Hare and Hounds was 10/10. From the warm welcome,best welcome book and tray lovely clean bathroom and comfy bed to the excellent breakfast all was faultless. We can't wait to visit again.
Everything about our stay at the Hare and Hounds was 10/10. From the warm welcome,best welcome book and tray lovely clean bathroom and comfy bed to the excellent breakfast all was faultless. We can't wait to visit again.
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Mark
Dec 30, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
lovely clean room, friendly helpful staff, fab breakfast in the morning, what more do you need
lovely clean room, friendly helpful staff, fab breakfast in the morning, what more do you need
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Beverly
Jun 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beds very comfortable, bathroom modern with separate tub and shower very convenient. Dining available in restaurant on site. Provided full breakfast with customary hot and cold options available in other local B&B. Friendly pleasant and helpful staff. Pastoral views from windows. Easy access from major roads.
Beds very comfortable, bathroom modern with separate tub and shower very convenient. Dining available in restaurant on site. Provided full breakfast with customary hot and cold options available in other local B&B. Friendly pleasant and helpful staff. Pastoral views from windows. Easy access from major roads.
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Rooms
Guests describe rooms as spacious, comfortable and well equipped, with quality fixtures and modern bathrooms; the Barn Annexe stands out for its apartment-style layout. Some mention pleasant views and quiet rooms, though one reported noise from the kitchen below.
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Susan
Mar 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Fabulous! A last minute decision to have a night in the Lake District, led us to find this gem. From the warm welcome on arrival, to the beautiful room, we were smitten! Lovely welcome tray in the room, including chocolate brownies, fresh milk and chilled cans of water in a small fridge. A very comfortable king sized bed, beautiful quality fixtures and fittings and a really lovely bathroom with complimentary bath products. We ate in the pub, excellent, burger a big hit! After a restful nights sleep we enjoyed a generous breakfast, full English! Great location and have already recommended to friends!
Fabulous! A last minute decision to have a night in the Lake District, led us to find this gem. From the warm welcome on arrival, to the beautiful room, we were smitten! Lovely welcome tray in the room, including chocolate brownies, fresh milk and chilled cans of water in a small fridge. A very comfortable king sized bed, beautiful quality fixtures and fittings and a really lovely bathroom with complimentary bath products. We ate in the pub, excellent, burger a big hit! After a restful nights sleep we enjoyed a generous breakfast, full English! Great location and have already recommended to friends!
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Claire
Dec 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We have family in Levens and regularly visit but this was the first time we had stayed at the Hare and Hounds. Our room (Bennett) was lovely and the bed was extremely comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and the staff friendly and helpful. We didn’t have dinner on this occasion but have eaten here many times before and can highly recommend dining here.
We have family in Levens and regularly visit but this was the first time we had stayed at the Hare and Hounds. Our room (Bennett) was lovely and the bed was extremely comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and the staff friendly and helpful. We didn’t have dinner on this occasion but have eaten here many times before and can highly recommend dining here.
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Geoffrey
Aug 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Exceptional accommodation, and service. Comfortable bed, rooms finished to a very high standard More choices in the restaurant menu, would have been welcome Specials board maybe. Excellent location for what we had planned to do.
Exceptional accommodation, and service. Comfortable bed, rooms finished to a very high standard More choices in the restaurant menu, would have been welcome Specials board maybe. Excellent location for what we had planned to do.
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Emma
Dec 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff, lovey big room, great bathroom and lovely food
Friendly staff, lovey big room, great bathroom and lovely food
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K
Jun 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
My wife and I stayed here, as it was halfway, en-route to our final destination, Aberdeen. It started very well - comfy room, quiet location and very friendly staff. Had dinner in the restaurant - my medium rare steak was incinerated and virtually inedible. The steak was replaced - much, much better, second time around - disappointing that the kitchen didn't do it right the first time - waste of a rib-eye steak/loss of profit for the pub. This next section is nothing to do with the Hare & Hounds directly. Our car was involved in an incident in the pub car park - some guys had been drinking at pub - they got in their car, smashed into our car and careered over the embankment. Police were involved etc but our car was left immobile - rear quarter smashed and a huge hole in the tyre. We finally crawled into bed, only to find our room was above the kitchen - the ma-hussive kitchen extraction system made sleep impossible until it was shut down at 2330hrs... We spoke with staff and they were most apologetic - mmm, an apology after the fact is useless for the lack of sleep. On a positive note, breakfast was excellent.
My wife and I stayed here, as it was halfway, en-route to our final destination, Aberdeen. It started very well - comfy room, quiet location and very friendly staff. Had dinner in the restaurant - my medium rare steak was incinerated and virtually inedible. The steak was replaced - much, much better, second time around - disappointing that the kitchen didn't do it right the first time - waste of a rib-eye steak/loss of profit for the pub. This next section is nothing to do with the Hare & Hounds directly. Our car was involved in an incident in the pub car park - some guys had been drinking at pub - they got in their car, smashed into our car and careered over the embankment. Police were involved etc but our car was left immobile - rear quarter smashed and a huge hole in the tyre. We finally crawled into bed, only to find our room was above the kitchen - the ma-hussive kitchen extraction system made sleep impossible until it was shut down at 2330hrs... We spoke with staff and they were most apologetic - mmm, an apology after the fact is useless for the lack of sleep. On a positive note, breakfast was excellent.
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Adam
Nov 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing room (Apartment) much better than the photos show. Room was spotless with all amenieties you could possibly need. Super fast internet which was great to keep the children entertained via the provided smart TVwhilst we unpacked etc. Upon arrival we were imediatley greeted and shown to our room. Fantastic!! Excellent food also and staff were very attentive. I highly reccomend and will be booking again. Breakfeast is also huge.
Amazing room (Apartment) much better than the photos show. Room was spotless with all amenieties you could possibly need. Super fast internet which was great to keep the children entertained via the provided smart TVwhilst we unpacked etc. Upon arrival we were imediatley greeted and shown to our room. Fantastic!! Excellent food also and staff were very attentive. I highly reccomend and will be booking again. Breakfeast is also huge.
10
Matthew
Mar 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
1 night stay on a business trip. Lovely country pub with rooms. Warm and friendly welcome from the team. Room was well designed, all the facilities needed, spotlessly clean. Team were flexible with the breakfast arrangements to fit around my timings. I will certainly return.
1 night stay on a business trip. Lovely country pub with rooms. Warm and friendly welcome from the team. Room was well designed, all the facilities needed, spotlessly clean. Team were flexible with the breakfast arrangements to fit around my timings. I will certainly return.
10
Michael
Jul 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Heather the manager was very friendly and welcoming. We got our drinks at the bar and confirmed our stay and we had a lovely evening meal. The room was spacious and comfortable with a shower and bath.It was very quiet.Breakfast in the morning was great and heather made us feel so at home. Definitely would recommend a stay.
Heather the manager was very friendly and welcoming. We got our drinks at the bar and confirmed our stay and we had a lovely evening meal. The room was spacious and comfortable with a shower and bath.It was very quiet.Breakfast in the morning was great and heather made us feel so at home. Definitely would recommend a stay.
10
Kelly
Aug 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A fab stay at the hare and hounds. What a fabulous friendly pub with great helpful staff. Food was fantastic. Our room was spacious, clean and had beautiful views. We will definitely be back and couldn't recommend more to anyone wanting a base to stay for great walks and villages surrounding.
A fab stay at the hare and hounds. What a fabulous friendly pub with great helpful staff. Food was fantastic. Our room was spacious, clean and had beautiful views. We will definitely be back and couldn't recommend more to anyone wanting a base to stay for great walks and villages surrounding.
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Beverly
Jun 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beds very comfortable, bathroom modern with separate tub and shower very convenient. Dining available in restaurant on site. Provided full breakfast with customary hot and cold options available in other local B&B. Friendly pleasant and helpful staff. Pastoral views from windows. Easy access from major roads.
Beds very comfortable, bathroom modern with separate tub and shower very convenient. Dining available in restaurant on site. Provided full breakfast with customary hot and cold options available in other local B&B. Friendly pleasant and helpful staff. Pastoral views from windows. Easy access from major roads.
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Service
Service is widely described as warm, friendly and helpful, with smooth welcomes and attentive support. Staff are proactive and flexible, from arranging transport to accommodating special requests.
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Monica
Jun 15, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent housekeeping, excellent bar service and menu plus staff were extremely helpful organising us transport to a wedding when the booked taxi did not arrive.
Excellent housekeeping, excellent bar service and menu plus staff were extremely helpful organising us transport to a wedding when the booked taxi did not arrive.
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Anne
Aug 22, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely pub with very friendly helpful staff - nothing too much trouble. Food was great - well worth a visit / stay.
Lovely pub with very friendly helpful staff - nothing too much trouble. Food was great - well worth a visit / stay.
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Adam
Aug 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed at the Hare and Hounds following a long motorcycle ride from Aviemore. We stayed in the Barn Annex, which was superb, with separate bathroom, lounge /kitchen, and bedroom. It was a perfect space to relax in after a long ride. We had a fantastic evening meal in the attached pub/ restaurant, and there was a good selection of dishes, wines and local beers to enjoy. There was a great atmosphere and the staff we very friendly. The restaurant was very popular and was fully booked, so I would recommend booking a table at the same time as booking the accommodation. Breakfast was also high quality, and set us up nicely for our return journey to the south of England. From a bikers perspective the carpark, which opposite the pub is gravel and on a slope, so not the easiest to navigate, but the staff allowed us to park on some hatch markings by the bin store, which was flat and made manoeuvring a lot easier. I would definitely stay here again, and look forward to the next opportunity to return
We stayed at the Hare and Hounds following a long motorcycle ride from Aviemore. We stayed in the Barn Annex, which was superb, with separate bathroom, lounge /kitchen, and bedroom. It was a perfect space to relax in after a long ride. We had a fantastic evening meal in the attached pub/ restaurant, and there was a good selection of dishes, wines and local beers to enjoy. There was a great atmosphere and the staff we very friendly. The restaurant was very popular and was fully booked, so I would recommend booking a table at the same time as booking the accommodation. Breakfast was also high quality, and set us up nicely for our return journey to the south of England. From a bikers perspective the carpark, which opposite the pub is gravel and on a slope, so not the easiest to navigate, but the staff allowed us to park on some hatch markings by the bin store, which was flat and made manoeuvring a lot easier. I would definitely stay here again, and look forward to the next opportunity to return
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Matthew
Mar 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
1 night stay on a business trip. Lovely country pub with rooms. Warm and friendly welcome from the team. Room was well designed, all the facilities needed, spotlessly clean. Team were flexible with the breakfast arrangements to fit around my timings. I will certainly return.
1 night stay on a business trip. Lovely country pub with rooms. Warm and friendly welcome from the team. Room was well designed, all the facilities needed, spotlessly clean. Team were flexible with the breakfast arrangements to fit around my timings. I will certainly return.
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Mark
Jul 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were amazing as soon as we walked in, they will do their up most to ensure you are satisfied. We enjoyed dinner and breakfast in the restaurant, both were really good. Bed was super comfy also. Would stay and and recommend. Thank you
The staff were amazing as soon as we walked in, they will do their up most to ensure you are satisfied. We enjoyed dinner and breakfast in the restaurant, both were really good. Bed was super comfy also. Would stay and and recommend. Thank you
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DAVID
Dec 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great room, excellent staff
Great room, excellent staff
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Michael
Jul 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Heather the manager was very friendly and welcoming. We got our drinks at the bar and confirmed our stay and we had a lovely evening meal. The room was spacious and comfortable with a shower and bath.It was very quiet.Breakfast in the morning was great and heather made us feel so at home. Definitely would recommend a stay.
Heather the manager was very friendly and welcoming. We got our drinks at the bar and confirmed our stay and we had a lovely evening meal. The room was spacious and comfortable with a shower and bath.It was very quiet.Breakfast in the morning was great and heather made us feel so at home. Definitely would recommend a stay.
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Kathleen
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Everything about our stay at the Hare and Hounds was 10/10. From the warm welcome,best welcome book and tray lovely clean bathroom and comfy bed to the excellent breakfast all was faultless. We can't wait to visit again.
Everything about our stay at the Hare and Hounds was 10/10. From the warm welcome,best welcome book and tray lovely clean bathroom and comfy bed to the excellent breakfast all was faultless. We can't wait to visit again.
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Philip
Mar 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful stay. They really understand hospitality.
Wonderful stay. They really understand hospitality.
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DAVID
Feb 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great service, all staff were exceptional & food was great.Will definitely stay again 👍
Great service, all staff were exceptional & food was great.Will definitely stay again 👍
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Location
Set in a quiet village, it is convenient for the southern Lake District, Levens Hall and local walks, with easy access from the M6. Many use it as a handy stopover or base for exploring.
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Michael
Jun 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Spacious room and super bathroom, nice location. Super Restaurant with separate Pub area, great food and friendly staff
Spacious room and super bathroom, nice location. Super Restaurant with separate Pub area, great food and friendly staff
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Martin
Sep 14, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely 2 night stay, room really cosy and quiet. Breakfast was lovely with lots of choice. Nice walks nearby, local shop is great as well.
Lovely 2 night stay, room really cosy and quiet. Breakfast was lovely with lots of choice. Nice walks nearby, local shop is great as well.
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RICHARD
Jun 6, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Delighted with our stay at the H&H.Staff v friendly and welcoming.V.comfortable room with excellent bathroom facilities.Great breakfasts and v.good restaurant for evening meals.Well placed for visiting South Lakes
Delighted with our stay at the H&H.Staff v friendly and welcoming.V.comfortable room with excellent bathroom facilities.Great breakfasts and v.good restaurant for evening meals.Well placed for visiting South Lakes
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David
Mar 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A great location, lovely room and great food. A perfect pit stop on my way to Scotland.
A great location, lovely room and great food. A perfect pit stop on my way to Scotland.
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Andrew
May 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A stopover on our way to Scotland - 4 or 5 miles from the M6. A warm welcome in the bar (and the beers) after battling the traffic on the M6 was just what I needed! We shared the fish platter which was great and finished off with a tasty pud. A good night’s sleep and an excellent cooked breakfast completed our night’s stay. All the staff were most helpful and friendly and the pub has lots of character. We shall call in again when travelling north!
A stopover on our way to Scotland - 4 or 5 miles from the M6. A warm welcome in the bar (and the beers) after battling the traffic on the M6 was just what I needed! We shared the fish platter which was great and finished off with a tasty pud. A good night’s sleep and an excellent cooked breakfast completed our night’s stay. All the staff were most helpful and friendly and the pub has lots of character. We shall call in again when travelling north!
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David
Sep 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent service and pub food was excellent. Convenient location to Lake District and Levens Hall. Lovely area and very safe.
Excellent service and pub food was excellent. Convenient location to Lake District and Levens Hall. Lovely area and very safe.
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Cathy
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely pub, room was great, clean tidy and a little mini fridge with water and fresh milk. Bed was comfy. Cafetiere provided too. Food was very good and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We hadn't booked for dinner but they provided a little table for us which was great. I recommend booking a table as it gets very busy. We stayed on a Friday night. Good access to many of the lakes attractions and some good walks nearby. Would definitely stay again and recommend.
Lovely pub, room was great, clean tidy and a little mini fridge with water and fresh milk. Bed was comfy. Cafetiere provided too. Food was very good and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We hadn't booked for dinner but they provided a little table for us which was great. I recommend booking a table as it gets very busy. We stayed on a Friday night. Good access to many of the lakes attractions and some good walks nearby. Would definitely stay again and recommend.
10
Christina
Sep 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Such a beautiful property, very secluded in a safe and private way. Restaurant attached had a great food selection. Would come again!!
Such a beautiful property, very secluded in a safe and private way. Restaurant attached had a great food selection. Would come again!!
10
John
Jun 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great food, very friendly staff, lovely room and convenient position a few miles from an M6 junction. Good access point to the southern Lakes.
Great food, very friendly staff, lovely room and convenient position a few miles from an M6 junction. Good access point to the southern Lakes.
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Beverly
Jun 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beds very comfortable, bathroom modern with separate tub and shower very convenient. Dining available in restaurant on site. Provided full breakfast with customary hot and cold options available in other local B&B. Friendly pleasant and helpful staff. Pastoral views from windows. Easy access from major roads.
Beds very comfortable, bathroom modern with separate tub and shower very convenient. Dining available in restaurant on site. Provided full breakfast with customary hot and cold options available in other local B&B. Friendly pleasant and helpful staff. Pastoral views from windows. Easy access from major roads.
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Dining
Breakfast consistently earns high marks for quality and generous portions, and dinners in the pub-restaurant are widely praised. The restaurant is popular and often fully booked, so booking ahead is recommended.
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Nigel
Jul 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great food, lovely pub, friendly staff. Works highly recommend
Great food, lovely pub, friendly staff. Works highly recommend
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Jonathan
Feb 26, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
An amazing place to stay. Fabulous bar, great wine and IPA, great food. Wonderful breakfast. Great staff. Simply GREAT
An amazing place to stay. Fabulous bar, great wine and IPA, great food. Wonderful breakfast. Great staff. Simply GREAT
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Melissa
Aug 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We love staying here, we have stayed at least four times now, lovely location, excellent rooms, lovely touches provided, fresh coffee, brownies, gorgeous bath house products in the bathroom. Excellent breakfast provided, great homely pub to have a drink and food.
We love staying here, we have stayed at least four times now, lovely location, excellent rooms, lovely touches provided, fresh coffee, brownies, gorgeous bath house products in the bathroom. Excellent breakfast provided, great homely pub to have a drink and food.
10
Adam
Aug 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed at the Hare and Hounds following a long motorcycle ride from Aviemore. We stayed in the Barn Annex, which was superb, with separate bathroom, lounge /kitchen, and bedroom. It was a perfect space to relax in after a long ride. We had a fantastic evening meal in the attached pub/ restaurant, and there was a good selection of dishes, wines and local beers to enjoy. There was a great atmosphere and the staff we very friendly. The restaurant was very popular and was fully booked, so I would recommend booking a table at the same time as booking the accommodation. Breakfast was also high quality, and set us up nicely for our return journey to the south of England. From a bikers perspective the carpark, which opposite the pub is gravel and on a slope, so not the easiest to navigate, but the staff allowed us to park on some hatch markings by the bin store, which was flat and made manoeuvring a lot easier. I would definitely stay here again, and look forward to the next opportunity to return
We stayed at the Hare and Hounds following a long motorcycle ride from Aviemore. We stayed in the Barn Annex, which was superb, with separate bathroom, lounge /kitchen, and bedroom. It was a perfect space to relax in after a long ride. We had a fantastic evening meal in the attached pub/ restaurant, and there was a good selection of dishes, wines and local beers to enjoy. There was a great atmosphere and the staff we very friendly. The restaurant was very popular and was fully booked, so I would recommend booking a table at the same time as booking the accommodation. Breakfast was also high quality, and set us up nicely for our return journey to the south of England. From a bikers perspective the carpark, which opposite the pub is gravel and on a slope, so not the easiest to navigate, but the staff allowed us to park on some hatch markings by the bin store, which was flat and made manoeuvring a lot easier. I would definitely stay here again, and look forward to the next opportunity to return
10
David
Sep 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent service and pub food was excellent. Convenient location to Lake District and Levens Hall. Lovely area and very safe.
Excellent service and pub food was excellent. Convenient location to Lake District and Levens Hall. Lovely area and very safe.
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Cathy
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely pub, room was great, clean tidy and a little mini fridge with water and fresh milk. Bed was comfy. Cafetiere provided too. Food was very good and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We hadn't booked for dinner but they provided a little table for us which was great. I recommend booking a table as it gets very busy. We stayed on a Friday night. Good access to many of the lakes attractions and some good walks nearby. Would definitely stay again and recommend.
Lovely pub, room was great, clean tidy and a little mini fridge with water and fresh milk. Bed was comfy. Cafetiere provided too. Food was very good and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We hadn't booked for dinner but they provided a little table for us which was great. I recommend booking a table as it gets very busy. We stayed on a Friday night. Good access to many of the lakes attractions and some good walks nearby. Would definitely stay again and recommend.
10
Marie-Helene
Jul 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The food was delicious, both at dinner and breakfast time. The staff were very pleasant. The room was very comfortable, very clean. It would be useful to be able to choose a lower setting for the bathroom radiator, but every else was perfect. Thank you ☺️
The food was delicious, both at dinner and breakfast time. The staff were very pleasant. The room was very comfortable, very clean. It would be useful to be able to choose a lower setting for the bathroom radiator, but every else was perfect. Thank you ☺️
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Robert William
Aug 23, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent breakfast, good quality , well cooked and generous. Comfortable bedroom, soft bed and pillows. Generous bathroom. Generally very well run. Thin loo paper is my only niggle.
Excellent breakfast, good quality , well cooked and generous. Comfortable bedroom, soft bed and pillows. Generous bathroom. Generally very well run. Thin loo paper is my only niggle.
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Carolyn
Jun 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely room at the "Local". Clean, comfortable, welcoming. Friendly hepful staff. Food at the restaurant is great... but make a reservation, word has gotten out! Would definitely recommend and would stay again.
Lovely room at the "Local". Clean, comfortable, welcoming. Friendly hepful staff. Food at the restaurant is great... but make a reservation, word has gotten out! Would definitely recommend and would stay again.
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A
Jul 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic stay, great food and super room. quiet and comfortable Superb Breakfest
Fantastic stay, great food and super room. quiet and comfortable Superb Breakfest
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Duncan
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 7 nights
The bedroom and bathroom were lovely, the breakfasts amazing, the staff always happy to help and the location just off the A590 was perfect for exploring the whole Lake District. My only rejoinder was that the stairs to the rooms are a little challenging for someone like me who is mobility impaired. Additional banisters and/or handles would greatly help but I managed overall and we were very happy with our stay. Evening meals were exceptional too. I would rank the Hare and Hounds in Levens as being in the top 1% of bed and breakfast inns I have stayed in out of maybe 150 visited in he past 5 years. Thoroughly recommended!
The bedroom and bathroom were lovely, the breakfasts amazing, the staff always happy to help and the location just off the A590 was perfect for exploring the whole Lake District. My only rejoinder was that the stairs to the rooms are a little challenging for someone like me who is mobility impaired. Additional banisters and/or handles would greatly help but I managed overall and we were very happy with our stay. Evening meals were exceptional too. I would rank the Hare and Hounds in Levens as being in the top 1% of bed and breakfast inns I have stayed in out of maybe 150 visited in he past 5 years. Thoroughly recommended!
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Sheila
Aug 4, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
There are not enough stars nor points to give this hotel! It is perfectly placed near the Lakes, but not so close as to be crowded. Our room was lovely, with all the right touches and amenities: great shower, comfy bed, and REAL COFFEE! The included breakfast is fantastic, and do not miss the restaurant (we ate there 3 times in 2 days), as the food is superb! Every staff member we encountered was delightful. We would go out of our way to stay there again!
There are not enough stars nor points to give this hotel! It is perfectly placed near the Lakes, but not so close as to be crowded. Our room was lovely, with all the right touches and amenities: great shower, comfy bed, and REAL COFFEE! The included breakfast is fantastic, and do not miss the restaurant (we ate there 3 times in 2 days), as the food is superb! Every staff member we encountered was delightful. We would go out of our way to stay there again!
10
Gareth
Jul 28, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great country pub, accommodation and restaurant. You would not be disappointed. Staff were excellent
Great country pub, accommodation and restaurant. You would not be disappointed. Staff were excellent
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May
May 9, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is a very short distance from the M6, which makes it an ideal stop over. The accommodation was really comfortable with lovely restaurant and bar facilities. We were made most welcome by all members of staff. Food was well prepared and nicely presented. Will definitely pass details of this place to family and friends.
The hotel is a very short distance from the M6, which makes it an ideal stop over. The accommodation was really comfortable with lovely restaurant and bar facilities. We were made most welcome by all members of staff. Food was well prepared and nicely presented. Will definitely pass details of this place to family and friends.
10
Neil
Apr 26, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Really enjoyed our stay
Really enjoyed our stay
FAQs about The Hare and Hounds, Levens
Is parking available at the property?
Free self parking is available onsite.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 22:00, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but special requests cannot be guaranteed.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Kendal, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Yorkshire Dales National Park. It is 0.1 mi from Lyth Valley and 1 mi from Levens Hall and Gardens.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
Cribs (infant beds) and rollaway beds are available for a fee of GBP 10.0 per night each. Advance request or confirmation may be required.
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- 2026-09-24: 147.55867134094237USD
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- 2026-09-27: 147.55867134094237USD
- 2026-09-28: 177.84887432861328USD
- 2026-09-29: 172.22842375183106USD
- 2026-09-30: 176.01685691070557USD
- 2026-10-01: 147.55867134094237USD
- 2026-10-02: 147.55867134094237USD
- 2026-10-03: 150.80733026885986USD
- 2026-10-04: 149.2020088119507USD
- 2026-10-05: 172.22842375183106USD
- 2026-10-06: 150.82377729034422USD
- 2026-10-07: 175.96106464385986USD
- 2026-10-08: 175.96106464385986USD
- 2026-10-09: 149.2020088119507USD
- 2026-10-10: 147.55867134094237USD
- 2026-10-11: 150.85730936431884USD
- 2026-10-12: 175.9368726348877USD
- 2026-10-13: 150.82377729034422USD
- 2026-10-14: 150.80733026885986USD
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- 2026-10-18: 174.06901914215086USD
- 2026-10-19: 150.82377729034422USD
- 2026-10-20: 150.80733026885986USD
- 2026-10-21: 150.82377729034422USD
- 2026-10-22: 175.96106464385986USD
- 2026-10-23: 174.06901914215086USD
- 2026-10-24: 176.01685691070557USD
- 2026-10-25: 149.2020088119507USD
- 2026-10-26: 150.80733026885986USD
- 2026-10-27: 150.82377729034422USD
- 2026-10-28: 150.80733026885986USD
- 2026-10-29: 176.01685691070557USD
- 2026-10-30: 174.06901914215086USD
- 2026-10-31: 149.2020088119507USD
- 2026-11-01: 149.2020088119507USD
- 2026-11-02: 150.82377729034422USD
- 2026-11-03: 150.82377729034422USD
- 2026-11-04: 158.69404925537108USD
There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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