8 South Road, Kendal, LA9 5QH, United Kingdom
#4 of 8 B&Bs and inns in Kendal
Guests' ChoiceBased on 392 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Free Wifi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: September 3, 2025
Candice
United KingdomWe had a lovely stay at Lyndhurst Guest House. The room was spacious and clean, the bed very, very comfortable, we had a view of the river, ensuite bathroom and shower, free WiFi, tea/coffee/hot chocolate provided in the room along with the kettle, mugs etc... Yvonne was lovely! Instructions to enter upon arrival were clear and she was in correspondence with us in the days prior. She had our continental breakfast prepared on time on the days we requested and she made sure that we were comfortable during our entire stay. The High Street is just up the road and transportation links to Windermere, Keswick, Grasmere and Bowness are nearby at Kendal bus depot which is within walking distance to Lyndhurst. There is also a few bus stops near Lyndhurst Guest House which were ever so convenient to head straight to Windemere or to Haverwaithe to get the steam engine train to Lakeside (for the aquarium and ferry). We had no issue with riding public transportation to the tourist spots. The area was quiet as well as the guest house. There were other guest but we never heard or saw them. I will definitely return and stay here again! Many thanks to Yvonne for making us feel so welcome and for such wonderful hospitality.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: September 2, 2025
Sarah
United KingdomLovely greeting and felt very welcome in Yvonnes guest house. Rooms clean and tidy.We were attending a wedding and Yvonne made sure we could iron our clothes and even the little sewing kit in the room was a lifesaver for some clothing.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 30, 2025
Wilkinson
United KingdomWe had a lovely stay at Lyndhurst Guest House. Yvonne was a really friendly, helpful host. We loved the ethos of hand-crafted and second-hand. Our room was great, spacious and comfortable, easy access to town, view of the river, a few minutes walk to overnight. electric car charging. Delicious home-made biscuits in the room and excellent continental breakfast (option extra, but very reasonable price).
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 29, 2025
Ann
AustraliaClean and comfortable accommodation. Yvonne the host was friendly and helpful.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 27, 2025
Jan
Isle of ManAbsolutely nothing
Quirky Friendly Clean Nice walk to a great pub
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 15, 2025
Toni
United KingdomThere was nothing that I didn't like.
Yvonne is a wonderful host. She is personable, friendly & so, so helpful. I really enjoyed chatting with her (and also meeting her sweet little dog, Scout), and I had a brilliant stay at her lovely guesthouse. It's situated in a very quiet area a short distance from the town centre. The room I stayed in was perfect, spotlessly clean & had everything I needed, including a very comfy bed. I slept like a log throughout my stay. It also had a view of the river, which was really nice. There were also lovely little touches in the room like crocheted items, and homemade biscuits on arrival. I would definitely book to stay here again if I was ever back in the area.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 9, 2025
Mike
United KingdomLovely little touches such as lemon infused water and the crossword! A quiet location, only about 8-10 mins walk to the town centre.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: August 5, 2025
Stephen
United KingdomN/a
The location was perfect only 10mins walk to town centre and only 10mins walk to the leisure centre Plus the homemade biscuit were perfect
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: August 2, 2025
Peter
United KingdomNothing
Clean, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 28, 2025
Glen
United KingdomYvonne is a lovely host. Guest house is located perfectly for short walk into town.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 27, 2025
Parvathy
United KingdomThe host was helpful, kind, and extremely reliable and communicative. I appreciated the fact that the host thoughtfully notified us in advance about all relevant information and arrangements about checking in, keys, etc. Apart from the host’s great suggestions during the visit, we also benefited from the spacious and tidy amenities. The property is close to the town centre with a range of eateries and shopping centres.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 25, 2025
Edyta
United KingdomThe room was really cozy , the bed was so comfortable that I slept like a log . Met a host at the end of my stay and she was lovely. Highly recommend ♥️
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 21, 2025
Patricia
United KingdomYvonne was very friendly and helpful. We had a first floor room with just a shower (no bath) as requested. The Continental breakfast was very nice especially the fresh fruit mix.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 19, 2025
Jimmy
United KingdomLocation and Room 7 overlooks the river
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 18, 2025
Christopher
United KingdomConvenient for the town. Very pleasant landlady.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 14, 2025
David
United KingdomA bit hesitent about key location, but worked fine
Enjoyed Atmosphere, landladys discussions and a place to put my ebike
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 13, 2025
Kiri
United KingdomFantastic location. Room was very comfortable and our host was lovely. We had a really great stay
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 11, 2025
Jeremy
United KingdomDifficult to find fault considering the relatively low price.
Location within easy walking distance of the Kendal town centre walking alongside the river Kent. Nice large comfortable bed. Excellent shower. Spotlessly fresh and clean accommodation and quiet location. Breakfast (£7.50) was good value too.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 9, 2025
Jon
United KingdomThe room was a bit small.
Yvonne could not have been more helpful both before and during our visit, to the extent of running after us down the street when we left with a forgotten tube of toothpaste. Lots of nice touches such as home made biscuits , water with lemon slice etc.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 3, 2025
Daniel
GermanyI had a wonderful stay at this lovely guesthouse. Everything was super clean and cozy. Highly recommend
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 29, 2025
Christian
United KingdomGreat, friendly place to stay in a handy location
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 26, 2025
Dawn
United KingdomNot a thing
The bed was very comfortable. The breakfast was excellent and Yvonne was very friendly and helpful
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 19, 2025
Katherine
United KingdomNothing
Great riverside location, a short walk into central Kendal. Property was comfortable and clean with some lovely little touches- homemade biscuits and crocheted items.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 13, 2025
Steven
United KingdomAbsolutely nothing
Excellent stay at Lyndhurst guest house Yvonne the landlady was so nice and helpful and her freshly baked biscuits are wonderful keep up the good work 10/10 brilliant Ellen & Steve.
Stayed in June 2025
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