Name: The Watermill Inn & Brewery
Address: Ings Village, Ings, Kendal, South Lakeland District, England, United Kingdom, Ings, Cumbria, United Kingdom
Rating: 9

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9

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Based on 496 verified reviews

What guests think

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At The Watermill Inn & Brewery, travellers highlight friendly, welcoming staff, a cozy pub atmosphere with its own beers, and generally clean, comfortable rooms, making it a popular base for exploring the scenic area near Windermere.

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10

Kenneth

3 weeks ago

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was excellent. and evening meal staff very helpful

8

Craig

Mar 11, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent staff made us feel so welcome the room we stayed in was nice and quiet, evening meal at the restaurant was nice, the breakfast was superb the toast was really good and the mushrooms tasted so good.

8

Victoria

Jan 6, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great central location

10

William

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room and nice breakfast. Room had a Christmas tree in the window which I thought was a nice touch. Food and beers all good too.

8

Adrian

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The place was warm, friendly and busy. Everything was very clean and in good condition. Large portions at breakfast. Only slight niggle was slow service on arrival, after a testing journey felt a bit ignored.

Ings Village, Ings, Kendal, South Lakeland District, England, United Kingdom

Location

With a stay at Watermill Inn & Brewing Co in Kendal, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. This inn is 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Ullswater.

Lyth Valley(0.6 miles)

Orrest Head(2.3 miles)

Windermere Golf Club(2.7 miles)

Holehird Gardens(3 miles)

World of Beatrix Potter(3.4 miles)

Old Laundry Theatre(3.5 miles)

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Property Policies

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Check-out

From 15:00 to 21:00

Before 10:00

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FAQs

Free self-parking is available on-site.

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 7.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas, but specific details on room accessibility are not provided.

The property is located near Lake Windermere and Lyth Valley, approximately a 10-minute drive away. It is also 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Ullswater.

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not detailed.

Cribs are available for a fee of GBP 5.00 per night. Advance request is required for cribs.

The Watermill Inn & Brewery

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