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Keswick Country House Hotel
Great location 2 mins walk into Keswick, large suite with super views over the Lake District and the gardens. Staff very friendly and helpful, very welcoming Food amazing new menu every day superb value for money.. it’s older building but has character and we would return !!
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Crown and Mitre Hotel
Buffet breakfast great. We travelled by train which is only 5 minutes walk away.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Ox Hotel Carlisle
The staff are very friendly
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

The Halston
Really lovely staff, incredible rooms with so much space. It's right in the centre but has a car park next to it too. Can't fault it really.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026

1 Bed Flat - Sleeps 4 - Garden - Parking - Wifi
Amazing, the photos do not do it justice, lovely cosy cottage a home from home and fully equipped. Great location, short walk to village incl pubs and chippy, also access to walks (which pass through livestick fields so dogs on leads). Grizedale forest was a short drive away with really good (long ...
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2024

Rayrigg Villa Windermere
Pleasant, comfortable and reasonably priced accomodation close to train station and local buses. Plenty of eating and drinking options close by. Would definitely consider when staying in The Lakes again.
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
Popular places to visit

Derwentwater
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Derwentwater during your travels in Keswick. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

Honister Slate Mine
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Honister Slate Mine in Borrowdale. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Castlerigg Stone Circle
Find out about the history of St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn when you spend time at Castlerigg Stone Circle. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Hellvellyn
Explore the great outdoors at Hellvellyn, a lovely green space in Patterdale. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Hope Park
Explore the great outdoors at Hope Park, a lovely green space in Keswick. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

Thirlmere
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Thirlmere during your travels in St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn.








