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Keswick Country House Hotel
Staff were friendly and helpful. We had booked room only and were still able to book a table for evening meal in the restaurant at check-in.The food quality, presentation and service in the restaurant were excellent. The bar area relaxing for an evening drink. Room was clean comfortable and had all ...
Reviewed on May 4, 2026

Crown and Mitre Hotel
Gorgeous property. Delicious food. The barmaid, Chantal, was super helpful and made great suggestions for dinner.
Reviewed on May 4, 2026

Ox Hotel Carlisle
Basic hotel, somewhere to put head down for the night
Reviewed on May 3, 2026

1 bedroom accommodation in Threlkeld, near Keswick
Nice bolt hole for a few days. Small but comfortable.
Reviewed on Sep 7, 2025

1 bedroom accommodation in Threlkeld, near Keswick
Though bijou, it was well designed and the space was very well used. The outside space was good and lovely to have the hills around, We did have problems using the very modern microwave/grill and cooker - It needed DETAILED WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS! and we would have preferred an ordinary electric kettle. ...
Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

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 Apr 8, 2026
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 during your travels 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 check out its lively bars.

Hellvellyn
Explore the great outdoors at Hellvellyn, a lovely green space in Patterdale. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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.

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

Lake District Road Trip Guidebook-Windermere, Langdale & Wasdale

Mountain Biking/coaching experience in the Lake District

Full day tour of the Lake District with Chinese Translation
- Yorkshire Dales National Park
- Lake Windermere
- Ullswater
- Lodore Falls
- Scafell Pike
- Derwentwater
- Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
- Coniston Water
- Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
- Old Man of Coniston
- Lowther Castle and Gardens
- Whinfell Forest
- Ambleside Pier
- Catbells Lakeland Walk
- Rydal Mount
- Carlisle Racecourse
- North Pennines
- Lake District Wildlife Park
- Honister Slate Mine
- Wast Water
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Castlerigg Stone Circle
- Dove Cottage
- Hellvellyn
- Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats
- The Sands Centre
- Skiddaw











