더 펀치볼 호텔(The Punchbowl Hotel)

Really nice people, made me feel welcome will book again for sure next time I am visiting Kendal

To say this is a hotel is a total misrepresentation. It’s a working man’s pub with 2 rooms situated on a busy main road. We checked-in but then didn’t stay for long so we left and stayed elsewhere! Of all the places to stay in the Lake District I’d say this must be one of the worst! Sorry that’s a bit blunt but that’s how I felt and it is not a hotel!

Lovely Olde worlde pub. On a busy road but that didn’t matter at night for sleeping. Convenient parking. Owners & staff were all really friendly & helpful. Rooms were lovely, if a little small, but well decorated & welcoming. Food was great with a good choice. Would book again & definitely recommend.

Lovely hosts, very warm and friendly and welcoming. The staff are also very helpful, in particular Krystyna. A thoroughly enjoyable stay.

This was my second stay at the Punch Bowl. There are two rooms called Helm and Natland. The Natland is the best as it is nearer to the back, lovely views out of the window. A lovely, comfy, homely room, well stocked tea, coffee and the owners always provide lovely biscuits and also a bottle of water for each guest. A nice comfy bed, plenty of wardrobe and drawer space. Extremely clean, walk in shower in the bathroom. Lovely fluffy towels. We had our meals there on both nights, generous portions and empty plates. The apple crumble is delicious. Staff are lovely. Breakfast is a good choice, porridge, yogurts, cooked breakfast including vegetarian. Nothing is too much trouble.The weather wasn't too bad either. Will definitely be back!

Nice friendly staff. GF diet no problem, nice choice of food.

Absolutely brilliant place to stay. Owners couldnt be any friendlier, rooms very good and the pub food and breakfast was extremely good. We will be back.

Absolutely great place to stay. One of the friendliest places we've stayed. Rooms very good and cosy. Food and pub also excellent. Stayed here on our motorbikes and owners even made room for us to park in the secure area beside the pub,

Lovely room, beautiful area and views, free parking. Staff really friendly and helpful and knowledgeable about the area. Lovely food onsite in the pub restaurant. Would definitely recommend!