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Kendal Hostel Reviews

118-120 Highgate Kendal, Cumbria, Lake District, England

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87%Overall Rating

From 9 ratings
  • 87%Character
  • 87%Security
  • 89%Location
  • 96%Staff
  • 80%Atmosphere
  • 82%Cleanliness

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100%

This hostel is a little gem - I have already recommended it to other friends and am sure I'll be back again next time I am visiting the Lakes

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you so much for your kind comments and recommending us :)

97%

Was absolutely perfect. Very warm welcome from the lady (Jan, if I remember... ) and she explained us everything! We arrived a lot earlier than expected and everything was ready. The atmosphere is friendly and you have the feeling to be in your house. The location couldn't be better, with a lot of charm and the pub and the café behind are good place to eat (amazing cakes) and to have a nice drink. Well, I would definitely recommend this hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Glad you liked us. We aim to be a friendly homely hostel and be treated as we woudl like to be treated if we were away from home. Thanks

100%

Ont of the best hostel I have ever stayed I wou d say. The owner was soooooo nice and ave me tons of information of the local taxi and tour, which was not her job, really, but still she did that. Also the satffs were so friendsly, ture heartly and helpful. I really had a good time there. And would love to go bac again and introduce this lovely lovely hostel to all my friends. xx Athena

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)

Owner Comment (Show)
We would love to have you back any time to stay too. We try to help you as much as possible as we would llike to be treat like that if we were travelling. Thankyou so much for the good review. Glad we are doing something right. Hope to see you or any of your friends soon. Love Jan and Kristina

93%

A lovely place to stay. The car park at the back of the hostel is pay and display, but there is a free one nearby. The only downside that we found was that it was a bit cold in the nights. But other than that we enjoyed our stay.


90%

We had a lovely time staying at this hostel. Staff were really friendly and helpful- giving us an idea of the area and where to go the moment we got there. Rooms were simple but fulfilled all our needs, beds comfy and room for all our stuff. There was a really good kitchen with everything you could need to make your own dinner/pack lunches and a beautiful dining room to chill out in on an evening. Really enjoyed our stay. Thanks!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thankyou. We do try and we get a buzz if our guests have a good time. We would also be grateful if you could recommend us to others. You were ideal visitors and made the most of your stay with us

93%

Its really a great hostel to stay in. The staff is definitely friendly. Very well organized, tidy and clean.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Singapore
  • All Male Group 25-30
  • (4 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Many thanks for your kind comments. We try to be helpful and help you make the most of your stay in our beautiful part of the country. We also are very keen on keeping a clean and organised hostel.

73%

The girl at the reception is very helpful and it is a really good, quiet hostel. We had a private double suite (room 8) which was really quiet. Good location too, only a minutes walk to the town and pubs

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 31-40
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
I am glad you enjoyed your stay. We are trying to update the hostel and give it some TLC which it so lovingly deserves. All the hard work is worthwhile if we have happy visitors. Many thanks



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