The Watermill Inn & Brewery
About this property
Historic Charm: The Watermill Inn & Brewery in Ings Village offers a 4-star inn experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include balconies with river views, terraces, and patio areas. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves British cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes continental, buffet, à la carte, full English/Irish, and fresh pastries. Convenient Location: Located 112 km from Leeds Bradford International Airport, the inn is near attractions such as the World of Beatrix Potter (5 km) and Kendal Castle (11 km). Free on-site private parking is available.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Robert
United Kingdom
“Good location, very good food .Excellent breakfasts” - Andrew
United Kingdom
“On site brewery, great choice of beers in the bar. Friendly helpful staff. Great location.” - David
United Kingdom
“The stay was easy access to Kendal and windermere the staff were lovely and welcoming. We had an issue with our shower facilities however, when we raised our concerns, the staff and managment dealt with it quickly and efficiently and were quick to...” - Scott
United Kingdom
“The inn and location were both excellent, and staff were friendly and helpful. The room was small, but perfect for a solo traveller and the facilities were good. Food at the property was excellent, both for the included breakfast and an evening...” - Richard
United Kingdom
“The cooked breakfast was very good as was the continental one” - Susan
United Kingdom
“The staff were welcoming,the food was lovely and the real ale excellent.” - Dawn
United Kingdom
“The location is perfect for exploring the lake district, there is a bus stop at the top of the road for anyone not driving. We had a loft room which, although compact, had everything we needed and was beautifully clean . Nothing was too much...” - Kaysha
United Kingdom
“Beautiful family room, clean, spacious and well set out. Staff were very welcoming on arrival, chatty and helpful. We ate in the restaurant at night and it was beautiful. Breakfast delicious the next day too!” - David
United Kingdom
“Great location for getting around the lakes, even without a car it's very easy takes about 10 minutes to get to windermere train station on the bus. Lovely pub, great food and staff were very good. Was ideal for us as a family to wind down here...” - Mandi
United Kingdom
“A quiet location which was perfect. Great food, friendly staff and clean accommodation.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- River Bar & Smithy Bar No Bookings just arrive
- CuisineBritish
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.




The fine print
Please note that some rooms are located on upper floors so may not be suitable for guests with restricted mobility.