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About the Hotel

Stramongate Bridge, Kendal, United Kingdom, La9 6el

Very good

7.9

8.4

/10

4.2

“The hotel's riverside location provided the perfect backdrop for a relaxing weekend while being just a short stroll from Kendal's vibrant center.”view full review

The Riverside, a 3-star hotel, is a family-owned pet-friendly establishment situated along the River Kent, offering cozy accommodation and modern amenities. Guests benefit from free access to the onsite gym, swimming pool, hot tub, and a riverside bar, enhancing their stay.

Rooms & Amenities

The Riverside offers 58 spacious ensuite rooms, including 2 suites, with most providing picturesque views of the River Kent. A selection of rooms is available for families, including adjoining options upon request, and there are strictly fur-free rooms for non-pet guests.

Dining & Refreshments

Dining options include the Riverview Restaurant, featuring meals crafted from locally sourced produce, and Tanners, a relaxed bar offering a dog-friendly atmosphere. Both venues emphasize utilizing fresh ingredients to create memorable dining experiences.

Leisure & Fitness

Leisure facilities at The Riverside include a gym equipped with high-performance cardio machines, a swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, and steam room. Guests can also participate in invigorating fitness classes or relax after a workout.

Business & Location

The Riverside Hotel serves as a venue for business meetings, corporate retreats, and conferences, providing modern facilities in a lovely setting. Road and rail access to the hotel ensures convenient transportation options.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Suite

2 persons

15 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Family Room

2 persons

25 m²

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

Shower

Heating

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Twin Room

2 persons

15 m²

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Double Room

2 persons

20 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spotless Room!

“The room was impeccably clean and very well appointed. I especially loved having a bath to relax in after a long day!” view full review

Delicious Breakfast

“Breakfast had a great selection of cold options and cereals. Even though we arrived close to the end, I found it tasty and satisfying!” view full review

Bonus Amenities

“The bathroom had a stool at the dressing table and a dedicated socket for the hairdryer, providing great convenience for my wife!” view full review

Tight But Manageable

“Guest parking was a bit tight, but I found it manageable with some precision. It added a bit of a challenge to the stay!” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Lift
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Sun terrace
Sauna
Turkish bath
Jacuzzi

Room features

Heating
Dressing area
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Stramongate Bridge, Kendal, United Kingdom, La9 6el

Map view

Stramongate Bridge, Kendal, United Kingdom, La9 6el

City landmarks

Church

Kendal Parish Church

900 m

Landmark

Old Masters Gallery

610 m

Landmark

Serpentine Woods

930 m

Landmark

Lake District National Park Guided Walks

2.0 km

Landmark

Proper Northern Yoga

2.0 km

Landmark

Lake District National Park

2.4 km

Landmark

The Helm

2.2 km

Landmark

Cunswick Scar

3.1 km

Landmark

Burneside Hall

3.0 km

Landmark

Skelsmergh Hall

3.1 km

Landmark

Cumbria Wildlife Trust

2.9 km

Landmark

Fisher Tarn Reservoir

3.3 km

Landmark

Scout Scar Mushroom

3.4 km

Castle

Sizergh Castle

5.5 km

Landmark

Skelsmergh Tarn

3.9 km

Farm

Lakeland Maze Farm Park

6.1 km

Gallery

Abbot Hall Art Gallery

11.3 km

Castle

Kendal Castle

11.5 km

Museum

Museum Of Lakeland Life And Industry

10.7 km

Landmark

Quaker Tapestry

11.9 km

Shopping Area

K Village, the Lakes Outlet

10.7 km

Church

Kendal Unitarian Chapel

11.1 km

Landmark

Kendal War Memorial

11.0 km

Shopping Area

Westmorland Shopping Centre

11.1 km

Shopping Area

Blackhall Yard

11.1 km

Bridge

Miller Bridge

11.8 km

Nearby

Museum

Kendal Museum

130 m

Restaurants

Subway

2.0 km

1 Stramongate

Far Cross Chippy

1.3 km

26 Longpool

Cottage Kitchen

11.1 km

28A Finkle Street

Nina's Coffee Shop

11.1 km

20 Market Place Westmorland Shopping Centre

McDonald's

11.1 km

71 Stricklandgate

Finkles restaurant

8.7 km

34 Finkle Street

The Duke Of Cumberland

2.7 km

1 Appleby Road

Food

8.6 km

27 Market Place

Getting around

City Centre

Kendal5 min · 400 m

Airports

Carlisle Lake District Airport (CAX)125 min · 82.7 km

Blackpool International Airport (BLK)132 min · 87.4 km

Bus

Bus stop4 min · 300 m

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-22:00

Check-out

from 07:00-11:00

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

is available in for free.

Breakfast

The hotel The Riverside provides visitors with a free full breakfast.

Children & extra beds

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Year renovated:

2010

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The Riverside, Kendal

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Dining & Refreshments

Leisure & Fitness

Business & Location

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Facilities

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Sports & Fitness

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Services

Dining

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Children

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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