Title: Visit Braithwaite: 2026 Travel Guide for Braithwaite, Keswick | Expedia.com [Hotels in Braithwaite](https://expedia.com/Braithwaite-Hotels.d6085008.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Braithwaite](https://expedia.com/Braithwaite-Vacation-Rentals.d6085008.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Braithwaite](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Braithwaite.d6085008.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Braithwaite](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Braithwaite.d6085008.Car-Rental-Guide)[Braithwaite Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Braithwaite.d6085008.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Braithwaite ## Travel Guide ![Bassenthwaite Lake under cloud. This morning a low cloud hung above the lake, with the hills in clear view.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4371/719bdfeb-eb70-4db7-9231-fcc7e15d3495.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4371/719bdfeb-eb70-4db7-9231-fcc7e15d3495.jpg) by [David Purchase](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/43416) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Bassenthwaite Lake under cloud. This morning a low cloud hung above the lake, with the hills in clear view.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4371/719bdfeb-eb70-4db7-9231-fcc7e15d3495.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4371/719bdfeb-eb70-4db7-9231-fcc7e15d3495.jpg) by [David Purchase](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/43416) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![View of skiddaw ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4371/08a0e8f8-298e-421a-996a-f1fcc033ca5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bassenthwaite Lake from the Whinlatter Pass Road, Cumbria. To the right of the lake is the Skiddaw Group](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4371/c83a87bb-47ae-4343-91de-9c7a53c918f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4371/c83a87bb-47ae-4343-91de-9c7a53c918f9.jpg) by [Mike Gentry](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/76680) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![The Methodist church in Braithwaite, Cumbria sits on the bank of one of the countless small streams that flows through the Lake District. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4371/446aa6c6-e8c8-4526-a739-31d348ee1908.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Braithwaite Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6085008) - Braithwaite Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Braithwaite ![Hermiston Guest House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15070000/15060300/15060297/9cdf5932_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hermiston Guest House Braithwaite Keswick England Stay at this B&B in Keswick. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Go Ape Whinlatter and Womenrock are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews) Highly recommended! Very warm, friendly welcome from Phil. Very well organised and has lots of daily advice. A nice comfortable room with everything you need. An excellent breakfast too. A very enjoyable short stay, we would definitely return. Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F11%2F2026&endDate=3%2F12%2F2026&selected=15060297&PinnedHotelID=15060297&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6085008) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F11%2F2026&endDate=3%2F12%2F2026&selected=15060297&PinnedHotelID=15060297&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6085008) ![North Lakes Hotel And Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/894800/894703/65f2dd92_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### North Lakes Hotel And Spa Ullswater Road Penrith England $124 nightly $149 total Feb 26 - Feb 27 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Penrith. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (981 reviews) Great clean room, great food and great staff. Easy to park and accessible Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F26%2F2026&endDate=2%2F27%2F2026&selected=894703&PinnedHotelID=894703&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6085008) ![Windermere Manor Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22290000/22280400/22280374/01753f74_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Windermere Manor Hotel Rayrigg Road Windermere England $120 nightly $145 total Mar 15 - Mar 16 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Windermere. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8/10 Very Good! (693 reviews) Staff friendly and helpful. Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F15%2F2026&endDate=3%2F16%2F2026&selected=22280374&PinnedHotelID=22280374&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6085008) [See all 4,180 properties in Braithwaite](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F26%2F2026&endDate=2%2F27%2F2026®ionId=6085008) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Paradise in the Lake District.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18768500/18768489/97d42704_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Paradise in the Lake District. Skelwith Bridge, Ambleside ENG Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Ambleside. Enjoy free WiFi, a sauna, and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Windermere and Skelwith Force are ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (229 reviews) The location was perfectly situated central to most places we wanted to visit but it was quite hard finding it at night, the apartment was very lovely and nicely decorated. We were equipped with everything we needed . Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Ambleside-Hotels-Paradise-In-The-Lake-District.h18768489.Hotel-Information) ![A beautiful Cabin on the 5 star White Cross Bay in a quiet area of the park -](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33220000/33212800/33212770/270-599e7d91_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### A beautiful Cabin on the 5 star White Cross Bay in a quiet area of the park - Windermere England Stay at this cabin in Windermere. Enjoy free WiFi and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Lake Windermere and Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre ... 10/10 Exceptional! (174 reviews) Lovely and clean, amazingly accommodating for dogs! Great recommendations for places to go! A lovely weekend spent thank you! Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Windermere-Hotels-A-Beautiful-Cabin-On-The-5-White-Cross-Bay-Park-In-A-Quiet-Area-Of-The-Park.h33212770.Hotel-Information) ![Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71610000/71604700/71604647/32de4c8a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District Troutbeck England Stay at this cottage in Penrith. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ullswater and Rookin House Activity Centre are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (132 reviews) Absolutely lovely cottage. Had phesants eating outside patio doors. Views was amazing . Alreay booked it again for later in year. 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Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Derwentwater-Keswick.d6088013.Vacation-Attraction) ![Just follow the path](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532493354/1922f6ae-1c77-4f80-a9c3-766046315dc0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Honister Slate Mine You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Honister Slate Mine during your travels in Borrowdale. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Honister-Slate-Mine-Keswick.d553248621532493354.Vacation-Attraction) ![Great hikes to summit #Helvellyn, the third highest peak of England, at the Lake District #outdoor #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088031/076e5b98-b1d5-4336-b576-8a9f72a0dafe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hellvellyn Explore the great outdoors at Hellvellyn, a lovely green space in Patterdale. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Hellvellyn-Keswick.d6088031.Vacation-Attraction) ![Castlerigg Stone Circle, Shutterstock ID 1332986102, Purchase Order: SP-1896 , Order Number: SP-1896 Go Guides, Client/Licensee: Hotels.com, Other: Supattra Laoreiam](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088011/d7be122c-6ee6-4a50-85aa-17390269b6c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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 check out its lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/Castlerigg-Stone-Circle-Keswick.d6088011.Vacation-Attraction) ![DKGK93 Hope Park, Keswick, the Lake District, Cumbria, England.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561943039/d9e3de96-c9b7-4cee-974d-f3b88912bd5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hope Park Explore the great outdoors at Hope Park, a lovely green space in Keswick. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Hope-Park-Keswick.d553248621561943039.Vacation-Attraction) ![There is a lovely short walking track here that gives you great views of the lake. www.cheskiesgapife.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009627/50a2f9a4-005c-4dc0-8200-7124e96cf39f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Thirlmere Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Thirlmere during your travels in St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn. [](https://expedia.com/Thirlmere-Keswick.d553248635976196768.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1997150/95abac96-b6da-48cd-b64d-e20cad902af4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip $81 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/manchester-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip.a1997150.activity-details) ![Lake District: Half-Day 8 Lakes Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4536697/3fefe95d-b80b-45b7-8c8c-58b582ec2399.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake District: Half-Day 8 Lakes Tour $108 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-district-half-day-8-lakes-tour.a4536697.activity-details) ![Literary Lake District Visit with Interactive Travel Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48700128/c023475b-1164-4dd9-83e1-aaf0f4f00f63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Literary Lake District – Online Self-Guided Road Trip Plan $18 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/literary-lake-district-online-self-guided-road-trip-plan.a48700128.activity-details) ![8 Lakes in a Morning](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48929734/fd44b735-1274-4a0c-9b1a-5fc255cbdc40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 8 Lakes in a Morning $122 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/8-lakes-in-a-morning.a48929734.activity-details) ![Mountain Biking/coaching experience in the Lake District](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46308410/a2700659-1fd0-40f5-9377-0448c71bf2cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mountain Biking/coaching experience in the Lake District $103 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/mountain-bikingcoaching-experience-in-the-lake-district.a46308410.activity-details) ![3-Hours Via Ferrata Experience in Keswick](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2578202/214872af-8fd8-4d2b-a1e7-ba8efbbd3798.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 3-Hours Via Ferrata Experience in Keswick $150 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/3-hours-via-ferrata-experience-in-keswick.a2578202.activity-details) [See all activities in Braithwaite](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Braithwaite.d6085008.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Braithwaite ![Keswick showing markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4371/52edae51-259d-4225-bea3-188a999303cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Keswick ![River Derwent at Portinscale nr. Keswick.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4371/7b28a553-d0f2-4db2-a1b9-44bba8315908.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0) by [brian gillman](https://www.panoramio.com/user/3453582?with_photo_id=41156747) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ### Portinscale ![The approach to St Mary the Virgin church, Thornthwaite](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4371/507540d4-ea49-4825-8dfb-c6b09dbe6b4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [David Purchase](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/43416) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Thornthwaite - Cities near Braithwaite - Places of interest [Keswick](https://expedia.com/Keswick.dx4371)[Portinscale](https://expedia.com/Portinscale.dx6051467)[Thornthwaite](https://expedia.com/Thornthwaite.dx6361559) - [Lake Windermere ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Windermere-England.d553248621563222832.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ullswater ](https://expedia.com/Ullswater-Penrith.d11377.Vacation-Attraction) - [Derwentwater ](https://expedia.com/Derwentwater-Keswick.d6088013.Vacation-Attraction) - [Scafell Pike ](https://expedia.com/Scafell-Pike-Seascale.d6088035.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lodore Falls ](https://expedia.com/Lodore-Falls-Keswick.d553248621533024783.Vacation-Attraction) - [Coniston Water ](https://expedia.com/Coniston-Water-England.d6087991.Vacation-Attraction) - [Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre ](https://expedia.com/Brockhole-The-Lake-District-Visitor-Centre-Windermere.d6087971.Vacation-Attraction) - [Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water ](https://expedia.com/Grasmere-Lake-Rydal-Water-Ambleside.d553248621533024741.Vacation-Attraction) - [Catbells Lakeland Walk ](https://expedia.com/Catbells-Lakeland-Walk-Keswick.d553248621532493355.Vacation-Attraction) - [Old Man of Coniston ](https://expedia.com/Old-Man-Of-Coniston-Coniston.d6087987.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lowther Castle and Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Lowther-Castle-And-Gardens-Penrith.d6229550.Vacation-Attraction) - [Honister Slate Mine ](https://expedia.com/Honister-Slate-Mine-Keswick.d553248621532493354.Vacation-Attraction) - [Muncaster Castle ](https://expedia.com/Muncaster-Castle-Ravenglass.d6088019.Vacation-Attraction) - [Derwent Pencil Museum ](https://expedia.com/Derwent-Pencil-Museum-Keswick.d6088007.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rydal Mount ](https://expedia.com/Rydal-Mount-Ambleside.d6087985.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lake District Wildlife Park ](https://expedia.com/Lake-District-Wildlife-Park-Keswick.d553248621532493362.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ambleside Pier ](https://expedia.com/Ambleside-Pier-Ambleside.d553248635171373525.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dove Cottage ](https://expedia.com/Dove-Cottage-Ambleside.d6087983.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hellvellyn ](https://expedia.com/Hellvellyn-Keswick.d6088031.Vacation-Attraction) - [Wast Water ](https://expedia.com/Wast-Water-Seascale.d6088017.Vacation-Attraction) - [Penrith Castle ](https://expedia.com/Penrith-Castle-Penrith.d6088047.Vacation-Attraction) - [Aira Force ](https://expedia.com/Aira-Force-Penrith.d6088029.Vacation-Attraction) - [Solway Coast ](https://expedia.com/Solway-Coast-England.d553248635997949932.Vacation-Attraction) - [Skiddaw ](https://expedia.com/Skiddaw-Keswick.d650079582103117824.Vacation-Attraction) - [Grizedale Forest ](https://expedia.com/Grizedale-Forest-Ambleside.d553248621563222831.Vacation-Attraction) - [Wray Castle ](https://expedia.com/Wray-Castle-Ambleside.d553248621561943138.Vacation-Attraction) - [Eden Valley ](https://expedia.com/Eden-Valley-England.d6049735.Vacation-Attraction) - [Castlerigg Stone Circle ](https://expedia.com/Castlerigg-Stone-Circle-Keswick.d6088011.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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