Stonecross Manor Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (2359 reviews)
Milnthorpe Road , Kendal , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noisy rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.55
Mixed reviews regarding room cleanliness, with notable concerns.
Service
9.05
Staff were consistently noted as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.05
Convenient location with easy access to attractions and public transport.
Room Quality
8.05
Rooms are described as comfortable but some issues with noise reported.
Amenities
8.05
Some amenities such as leisure facilities were noted as lacking.
Value for Money
8.05
Price was considered high for the provided services and amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.05
Food was well-reviewed but some rooms had issues with breakfast offering.
Overall Experience
8.55
Overall a pleasing experience with some reservations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 17:39

Property Description

Luxurious Leisure Facilities: Stonecross Manor Hotel in Kendal boasts excellent leisure facilities including a recently enhanced indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna, and steam room, perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Ideal Location for Explorers: Situated within a 30-minute drive of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, our hotel is the perfect base for walkers and sightseers looking to explore the stunning natural beauty of the region.

Convenient Amenities: Enjoy the convenience of free parking and a good restaurant serving local produce, all within a short 15-minute walk to Kendal town centre. Book your stay at Stonecross Manor Hotel for a memorable and comfortable experience.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MAN

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 2 years old and over stay for £25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 2359 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.55
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8.05
Amenities: 8.05
Value for Money: 8.05
Food and Beverage: 8.05
Overall Experience: 8.55
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Andrew family_with_children gb
1
Pros:

I have stayed here many times in the past and it's always been excellent up until now.

Cons:

Shower started dripping a 4am making impossible to sleep. The shower was also set to very hot and not possible to regulate the temperature. This wasn't too bad until I told the receptionist on leaving. She suggested if the shower was that bad that I should have got dressed and gone downstairs to tell the night staff. When I said you expect me to get up at 4am to sort out a plumbing problem she became rude suggesting I was at fault for not reporting this. I will not be going back here again and found staff attitude towards paying customers disappointing and rude.

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Leck family_with_children gb
10
2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Victoria family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

Friendly staff, clean facilities, good parking .

Cons:

Hard mattress , shallow bath

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
9
2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Dennis family_with_children gb
7
2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
10
2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
7
I've stayed there twice loved it both times but the second time the pool was closed
Pros:

The breakfast was amazing clean room beautifully decorated

Cons:

The pool was closed

2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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Susan couple au
7
Lovely building currently being renovated, in need of updating
Pros:

Nice building and staff friendly.

Cons:

Initial room had black flakes coming out of bathtub tap so staff kindly moved us to new room. Both rooms were fairly worn and tired with scrapes on walls and unclean splashes on walls.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Neil couple gb
5
Poor, unfortunately as it does have potential to be decent
Pros:

Location was good, the staff were very nice, just not enough of them. Fortunately there is a very nice place to eat within a 5 minute walk.

Cons:

We were informed about the building work and lack of leisure facilities however the standard of room cleanliness is one of the worst I have experienced. We were however able to change rooms and the second room was better… however why hotels scrimp on a decent TV nowadays is beyond me (these were tiny and very old) Understaffed, particularly during breakfast where we had to wait a long time and sit on a dirty table as there was 1 member of staff doing everything (not her fault, she was doing her best)

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Jennifer solo_traveller gb
3
Will not be returning, extremely disappointed and staff took no responsibility
Pros:

The decor of bar

Cons:

Extremely disappointed to find that the hotel was going through refurb. Booked this as was attending the Ultra event in lakes and paid more for the hotel thinking it would be more luxurious and a treat for myself. The room had a horrible stench, smelt like wet dog spoke to reception about it on arrival and they said they didn't accept dogs. There was scaffolding outside the window of room so couldn't open window for fresh air. Will definitely not return, although spoke to reception twice about feeling disappointed they at no point took responsibility or tried to speak to management. Just said it was booked through Booking.com and they should of made me aware! I think if you arrive at a hotel that is being disrupted and spa facilities not available a complimentary drink or breakfast would have been a nice gesture.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Dawn couple gb
9
Enjoyable
Pros:

Convenient location

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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suzanne couple gb
5
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Sue solo_traveller gb
7
Comfortable stay with friendly staff
Pros:

Staff ere very friendly and professional and the food was excellent

Cons:

In the middle of refurbishment so did see it at its best

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Kennedy family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

Staff very good and helpfull. Food very good and very clean.

2026-01-18 via Nuitee
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Karen family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Very nice helpful staff warm, as the weather at the time was very cold.a taxi was ordered for us to go to town nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast very good.

Cons:

No complaints

2026-01-17 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller pt
9
2026-01-16 via Nuitee
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Patricia family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

Staff super. Gluten free aware. Lovely evening meal. Been before. Refurbishments ongoing but not a problem for us.

Cons:

Too hot in rooms overnight.

2026-01-13 via Nuitee
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Karina couple gb
10
2026-01-12 via Nuitee
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Lewington family_with_children gb
7
Pros:

Our room was basic compared to other hotels we have stayed in. The evening meal was excellent but a bit pricey.

Cons:

The windows in our room had mould all around them. The room we stayed in was quite basic.
We could hear other people through the walls.

They were quite short staffed.... they gave us the wrong breakfast that we ordered (there was only my husband & myself dining along with one other gentleman).

When we went to check out, the gentleman tried to charge us again for our stay, even though we had paid upfront the night before!

We travel a lot, so compared to other places we have stayed, we felt that this was a little overpriced.
I appreciate that the building itself looks fab & grand from the outside, but the rooms are dated and basic.

2026-01-12 via Nuitee
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Ian Michael family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

We have stayed here before. Good location and we had a nice meal

2026-01-10 via Nuitee