Located close to Lake District Wildlife Park and Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District Castle Inn hotel & Spa provides golfing on site, a terrace, and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and laundry facilities.
Located in Keswick, Lake District Castle Inn hotel & Spa is in the mountains and in a national park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite Lake, while Theatre By The Lake and Carlisle Guildhall are cultural highlights. Don't miss out on a visit to Lake District Wildlife Park. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, hiking/biking trails, and mountain climbing nearby. Visit our Keswick travel guide
Bassenthwaite, Keswick, England, CA12 4RG
What's nearby
Bassenthwaite Lake
14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Derwentwater
15 min drive - 10.1 miles
Castlerigg Stone Circle
17 min drive - 13.4 miles
Catbells Lakeland Walk
32 min drive - 13.6 miles
Lake District Wildlife Park
13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Getting around
Aspatria Station
17 min drive
Manchester Airport (MAN)
144 min drive
Restaurants
The Greyhound Inn
6 min drive
Royal Oak
8 min drive
The Pheasant Inn
2 min drive
Bassenwaithe Lake Station
2 min drive
The Bush
10 min drive
About this property
Lake District Castle Inn hotel & Spa
Upscale hotel near Lake District Wildlife Park
Located close to Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District Castle Inn hotel & Spa provides golfing on site, a terrace, and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An indoor pool along with sun loungers
Free self parking
English breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and smoke-free premises
A vending machine, luggage storage, and meeting rooms
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like free WiFi and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and portable fans
Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping
Does Lake District Castle Inn hotel & Spa have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Lake District Castle Inn hotel & Spa?
As of Oct 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake District Castle Inn hotel & Spa on Nov 1, 2026 start from $186, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Lake District Castle Inn hotel & Spa pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Lake District Castle Inn hotel & Spa?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lake District Castle Inn hotel & Spa?
Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 40 (subject to availability).
Where is Lake District Castle Inn hotel & Spa located?
Situated in a national park, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake District Wildlife Park and Bassenthwaite Lake. Theatre By The Lake and Derwentwater are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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Reviews
Lake District Castle Inn hotel & Spa Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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Fabulous four poster bed
Tennis Court was in excellent condition compared to others hotels we’ve stayed at
Happy cheerful staff very friendly and helpful
Great swimming pool and facilities
Overall a very memorable stay
Mostly it was fine. Food and drinks are expensive though.
The place is a bit like a rabbit warren so it could do with a few more signs around both to and from reception to the rooms. Especially on both sides of the door near the table tennis.
The communal spa changing rooms are not everyone's 'cup of tea'
It would appear that the reception computer could do with an update as it took some time to recognize our booking
NB The hotel is on the main A591 at the Cockermouth turning. If using the post code Sat Nav will send you to the remote Bassenthwaite village.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Matthew
Sep 20, 2026
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Amazing staff, great location and parking The food is average and the menu is very limited, the room (19) has been updated recently but was right by the the main road and a noisy extract fan on the floor below which came on at 4.15am every morning. Overall it’s a nice big hotel that has been in the process of renovation for the last few years. It would be a much better experience if they could expand the menu and quality of the food.
Fantastic hotel. A great place to stay if you want to explore the Lake District. The staff were always very helpful and easy to talk to. There were always good options during breakfast time and the spa was very relaxing.
BEAUTIFUL location, ideal for walks and driving around the Lake District. Very well equipped spa/resort hotel with plenty of FREE parking. Nice restaurant, VERY large room with nice view. Full bath to relax in after a day's hiking.
Perfect place to stay. The hotel is great, staff very friendly and accommodating, breakfast was brilliant.
The spa is a very nice added bonus. Pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi - just what you need after a long hike!
Also has EV charging - £30 flat rate.
I would 100% stay here again.
All the staff, especially those in the bar/restaurant area were excellent. They were very accommodating, warm and friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Food was very good and reasonably priced. Room was lovely, although you do need some level of navigational expertise to find your room and your way around the hotel!
Lovely place, clean, some maintenance happening, but didn't disturb our 5 days. Breakfast had plenty choices including Eggs Benedict or Eggs Royale, restaurant, lovely food. Staff very friendly and helpful.
20min drive from Keswick, which was handy for more restauarants, bars and the boat trip was brilliant.
Tennis Court, mini golf a bonus on-site and swimming pool was good size and good to cool down as weather was hot for our trip.
Being Scottish, it would be nice to have bar open a bit later,overall stay was excellent, definitely would visit again.
The room was very clean and had just been renovated, making it feel much more comfortable. The front desk staff were not particularly friendly and could improve their customer service. However, the restaurant staff provided excellent service and deserve recognition.
The swimming pool, sauna, and jacuzzi facilities were excellent. I would definitely recommend this hotel to my friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Raj
Apr 11, 2026
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
friendly and very helpful staff, nice place only average for cleanliness as they are having work done. Would recommend really nice place to stay!
good parking, nice garden, swimming pool etc good, large rooms, quiet, comfy bed and good breakfast. rooms could be a bit cleaner.
Excellent for the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Lee
Oct 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel in a beautiful location, great hotel for dog lovers and for those with children.
Charming but a bit inconsistent. Staff were mostly wonderful but a couple were unprofessional. Breakfast was either good and what you asked for, or mediocre and completely wrong. The room was either serviced well or someone had walked in, changed the loo roll, left cleaning products in the bathroom and walked out. It COULD be brilliant, the gardens are beautiful, beds are comfy and clean, some of the staff are fantastic and we'll miss it but they need everyone to be as good as Liam!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Surya
Apr 5, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice central location, very old hotel, heating takes time, kind staff, nice food, nice pool, expensive slow ev charging
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Lorraine
Jan 26, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Shannon on reception was exceptional and our room was spotlessly clean anx well serviced.
We were very pleased with our stay.
There is a lot of renovation work going on but the hotel is still functioning well.
Maybe a couple of the staff on reception could be better trained on check in and check out etticet.
Overall good stay