Nestled close to Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District Castle Inn offers an upscale retreat with golfing on site and a serene garden. Unwind in the sauna or steam room, then take a dip in the indoor pool or enjoy some friendly competition at the arcade/game room. Previous guests have raved about the helpful staff.
Reviews
8.28.2 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Bar
24/7 front desk
Pet-friendly
Laundry facilities
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Indoor pool
Breakfast available
Health club
Sauna
Steam room
24-hour room service
Meeting rooms
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Garden
Feel at home (6)
Cable/satellite TV service
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Bath or shower
The current price is €175
€175
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
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Super King Four Poster Room
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
36 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Classic King Room
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
20 sq m
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Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
40 sq m
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds
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Classic Double or Twin Room - Disability Access
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
24 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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Lake District Wildlife Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Derwentwater - 11 min drive - 15.7 km
Castlerigg Stone Circle - 12 min drive - 16.1 km
Theatre By The Lake - 12 min drive - 14.0 km
Catbells Lakeland Walk - 25 min drive - 18.6 km
Getting around
Carlisle (CAX) - 53 min drive
Manchester Airport (MAN) - 142 min drive
Aspatria Station - 17 min drive
Wigton Station - 19 min drive
Workington Station - 19 min drive
Restaurants
The Bitter End - 11 min drive
The Castle Bar - 11 min drive
Greyhound Inn - 6 min drive
The Lakes Distillery - 2 min drive
Swan Inn - 11 min drive
About this property
Lake District Castle Inn
When visiting Keswick, Lake District Castle Inn is a great choice to consider. The restaurant is perfect for a bite to eat, and you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge or visit the sauna for a relaxing end to the day. An indoor pool, a health club and a fitness centre are other highlights. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
45 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
What to do
Golfing
Bike rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Fishing nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Pool loungers
Facilities
Built in 1770
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Health club
An indoor pool
Arcade/games room
Sauna
Steam room
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Guidebooks/recommendations
Special features
Dining
Castle Inn Tavern – This bar specialises in local and international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 30
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation (may vary based on length of stay)
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Also known as
Best Western Plus Castle Inn Hotel Keswick
Castle Inn Hotel BW Signature Collection Best Western Keswick
Best Western Plus Castle Keswick
Best Western Plus Castle
Bassenthwaite Best Western
Best Western Plus Castle Hotel Bassenthwaite
Best Western Keswick
Best Western Castle Hotel
Best Western Bassenthwaite
Castle Inn Hotel BW Signature Collection Best Western
Castle BW Signature Collection Best Western Keswick
Castle BW Signature Collection Best Western
BW Signature Collection Keswi
Lake Direct Castle Inn
Lake District Castle Keswick
Lake District Castle Inn Hotel
Lake District Castle Inn Keswick
Lake District Castle Inn Hotel Keswick
Castle Inn Hotel BW Signature Collection
Castle Inn Hotel BW Signature Collection by Best Western
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Lake District Castle Inn ?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Lake District Castle Inn ?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Lake District Castle Inn ?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Lake District Castle Inn ?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 30. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Lake District Castle Inn and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, fishing and hiking. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a sauna and a steam room. Lake District Castle Inn also has an arcade and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Lake District Castle Inn ?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.
What's the area around Lake District Castle Inn like?
Lake District Castle Inn is located a short 14-minute walk from Lake District Wildlife Park.
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Lake District Castle Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Service staff
Breakfast
Food
Bar
View
Public sauna
Lobby
Location
Bed
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, plentiful, and well-cooked with a good selection of options. (24 reviews)
The pool and leisure facilities were excellent, clean, and a wonderful place to relax. (17 reviews)
The hot tub was a great place to relax and unwind after a day of activities. (9 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
11 Jul 2025
Castle Inn , A great place
Stay was excellent , especially the staff. Elizabeth in the restaurant remembered me from the last time and asked about the family . She is a treasure and should be treated as such- and no ,,she did not pay me for writing this
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 May 2025
The stay was absolutely fantastic. The staff are brilliant. The room was clean and tidy. Food was great all in all a bloody good hotel.
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Apr 2025
We have stayed here before and returned as it is a wonderful location and the facilities are excellent. The hotel is under renovation but didn't affect our stay at all
Ruth
Ruth, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 Apr 2025
The room was excellent and so were the rest of the facilities. The staff were friendly and very efficient. Although renovation work was being carried out during the day it did not interfere with the enjoyment of our stay.
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
16 Jan 2025
Lovely views
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Mar 2025
Stayed in a family room with wife and 3 kids. Room was very spacious and comfortable, with lovely views from large windows. Dinner and breakfast both very good with lots of options. I left a jacket by mistake, and the staff were really great and shipped it back to me right away. Great service! Would definitely recommend this hotel.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Dec 2024
Great time
Friendly Staff
We stayed in a dog friendly room it was very clean very roomy
Food very good and reasonably priced
Me my wife and son had a wonderful weekend and definitely will be back
Dean
Dean, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Oct 2024
Great value stay
Good value one night stay. Excellent staff, spotless room and great evening meal/breakfast. Leisure facilities a bonus
Lorraine
Lorraine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Jul 2024
Great stay at this roomy location!
Gregory
Gregory, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 Mar 2025
The hotel is very friendly staff couldnt do enough for you . The food was 5 star on all meals and we could also pay extra to have breakfast in bed . (Real treat ) We had a four poster room which was lovely and a good size but a little noisey from the road .The beds and pillows were to hard for us but this is our preference so might suit a lot of people. All in all a wonderful stay and enjoyed the pool and sauna ,jacuzzi also We will ba back
liza
liza, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Jan 2025
The hotel is in a quiet rural area out of town. It would be beneficial if you have a car, but there is a good bus service and the bus stop is across the road from the hotel. When we were there the hotel was being renovated but we never found this a problem and everyone was very helpful, lovely staff.
Kathleen
Kathleen, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Sept 2024
Very friendly staff.
Peggy and Mike
Peggy and Mike, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Mar 2024
Lovely Hotel have stayed before and will stay again
John
John, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Aug 2024
Great stay. Great hotel. Would definitely use again.
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Sept 2024
Really nice hotel with great pool, hot tub, sauna. Only stayed for one night but definitely coming back.
Lubos
Lubos, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
30 Oct 2024
Great family friendly hotel near Keswick
Staff were very friendly and accommodating throughout our stay. The leisure facilities are fabulous and our children loved it. The roaring log fire was our favourite spot to sit and play a game or two.
Andrew
Andrew, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Sept 2024
excellent hotel
Fantastic hotel and service only gave 4 star for condition as in middle of refurb to make it even better - the changes so far to the pool area are second to none
ken
ken, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 Oct 2022
Nice overnight stay.
Dorothy
Dorothy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 Aug 2024
Lovely hotel, large rooms.
Lovely welcome, great pool area and restaurant was nice. The rooms are huge and they have everything you need. The hotel is undergoing refurbishment which is desperately needed but the staff were brilliant and we felt very happy there. Location is good and the grounds are beautiful.
Lesley
Lesley, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 Aug 2022
A very pleasant place, staff were very helpful and breakfast was delicious.
mandy
mandy, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Sept 2024
The renovations are making the hotel look better when complete.
The staff were helpful.
The leisure facilities are good, clean and nice.
Great hotel for a weekend or a business trip
Mike
Mike, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 Aug 2024
Very friendly and helpful staff. We were in one of the new rooms which was very spacious and pleasant.
Carol
Carol, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jul 2022
Superb Lakes hotel
Lovely clean hotel, nice room, friendly staff, very good service, excellent breakfast.
David
David, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Sept 2022
The place was very clean, the staff was friendly and helpful and the meals were excellent.
Jackie
Jackie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Aug 2022
Great Hotel and excellent friendly staff
Lovely quiet hotel with great facilities and helpful and friendly staff we will be back