Located in Kendal, The Gateway Hotel is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Lyth Valley and The Quaker Tapestry Museum & Exhibition. .This hotel is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Lake Windermere.
What's nearby
Lyth Valley - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Lake Windermere - 12 min drive - 9.5 miles
World of Beatrix Potter - 15 min drive - 9.4 miles
Yorkshire Dales National Park - 19 min drive - 11.7 miles
Ullswater - 48 min drive - 43.0 miles
Getting around
Burneside Station - 3 min drive
John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 103 min drive
Restaurants
Fold Coffee - 4 min drive
Ye Olde Fleece Inn - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Pedro's Casa - 3 min drive
Domino's Pizza - 4 min drive
About this property
The Gateway Hotel
The Gateway Hotel offers 9 accommodations with hair dryers. This Kendal hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
The Gateway Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Visual fire alarm
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
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Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 72 hours of booking the reservation.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12 per person
Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
The Gateway Hotel Hotel
The Gateway Hotel Kendal
The Gateway Hotel Hotel Kendal
The Gateway Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Beautifully designed and comfortable hotel. Dog friendly which made all the difference to us being able to stay. Pleasant staff.
Lucy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Richard
Apr 5, 2026
What a fantastic place!
Excellent friendly staff.
Great food, parking on site and fabulous rooms.
Nothing was too much trouble.
Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Lovely hotel - fantastic set up. We booked a family room and really impressed - double bed and bunk beds with an internal door to separate the two rooms. Both with a seating area and tvs.
Gorgeous location and staff were very helpful.
Abi
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
suzanne
Feb 23, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent room for families . Clean and selection of refreshments perfect for exiting the lakes.
Breakfast was nice but choice a bit limited as was the main menu. Otherwise no complaints and the food was well presented and tasty.
Staff were excellent, friendly and helpful.
The room was clean and well equipped.
Chris
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Murdo
Dec 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed a night in December and would highly recommended this hotel. Fantastic location, elegant and comfortable rooms and great food. Also handy just off the M6 but in peaceful rural setting on the edge of the lakes.
Murdo
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lorraine
Nov 20, 2025
The Gateway Hotel staff there we're friendly, polite and helpful, the food was excellent
It was lovely and quiet. Just what we needed. Breakfast was lovely and cater for gluten free options even granola. Staff were lovely. This was our second time staying here.