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Lake District Castle Inn

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Exterior
Reception
Reception
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Family Room Sleeps 4

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
Bassenthwaite, Keswick, England, CA12 4RG
  • Lake District Wildlife Park
    14 min walk
  • Ritson's Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Aspatria Station
    17 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX)
    53 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Three Dog Friendly

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Super King Four Poster Room

Super King Four Poster Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic King Room

Classic King Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room Sleeps 5

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Classic Double or Twin Room - Disability Access

Classic Double or Twin Room - Disability Access

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Double/Twin Dog Friendly

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Four Dog Friendly

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior King Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cosy Double Room

Cosy Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room Sleeps 4

Family Room Sleeps 4

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic King Dog Friendly

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room Sleeps 6

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Suite

Suite

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room Sleeps 3

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Keswick

Located in Keswick, Lake District Castle Inn is on a lake, a 2-minute drive from Lake District Wildlife Park and 11 minutes from Derwentwater. .This hotel is 8 mi (12.8 km) from Theatre By The Lake and 9.2 mi (14.7 km) from Castlerigg Stone Circle.

What's nearby

  • Lake District Wildlife Park - 14 min walk
  • Derwentwater - 11 min drive
  • Castlerigg Stone Circle - 11 min drive
  • Theatre By The Lake - 11 min drive
  • Lodore Falls - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Aspatria Station - 17 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 53 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

Lakefront hotel with a health club and a sauna
Lake District Castle Inn offers 45 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a health club, and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 45 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Lake District Castle Inn has a restaurant on site.
Castle Inn Tavern - This bar specializes in local and international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Castle Inn Tavern

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Fitness centre
  • Golf
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: GBP 30

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 30
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is 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 Lake District Keswick Castle
Bassenthwaite Best Western
Best Western Plus Castle Hotel Bassenthwaite
Best Western Keswick
Best Western Castle Hotel
Best Western Bassenthwaite
Best Western Plus Lake District Keswick Castle Inn Hotel
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 District Castle Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 228 out of 584 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 584 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 584 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 584 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 584 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

m j, Sale

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Josh

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kate

As previous review, hotel undergoing renovations, however we did not find them intrusive. Staff great, good swimming poo, and excellent breakfast. TV in our room didn’t work properly, but maintenance due to fix. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely one night stay. Room very clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful. Leisure facilities good - nice pool, also used hot tub and steam room. All good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Charlie

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No warning of renovation works, strong smell of paint, fire doors wedged open, I had to close myself. Quite cold as all doors open. Lots of flies too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
On arrival, check in was good. Our room was lovely, large and bright, spotlessly clean. Going for our evening meal at 6pm we had to pass through an area where workers were working redecorating a lounge area full of dust and the strong smell of fresh paint. This experience happened every morning and evening of our 5 day break. We also discovered the workmen were allowed into the dining room for their breakfast and evening meal wearing their work clothes at the same time as guests were having their meals. The pool facilities had some areas closed. We were not informed before our arrival that any of the above would be happening. We were disappointed that the management had not informed us prior to our arrival that the Hotel was going through major refurbishment work. We were also disappointed that there was not an area available for guests to relax in the evening with other guests due to the smell of fresh paint and dust on tables.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delroy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lubos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel with great pool, hot tub, sauna. Only stayed for one night but definitely coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy and Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic family break. The swimming pool was excellent for my five year old and all the staff were helpful and friendly. The rooms were very spacious and clean. There were a couple of minor jobs that needed fixing in the bathroom such as a wonky toilet seat and a broken plug. The grounds were lovely and the outdoor tennis looked fantastic. The outdoor eating space was glorious in the sun. There were clearly improvements being made to the property at the time of our stay but it did not affect the brilliant time we had there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Olly

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

richard

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Review
Really nice looking hotel from the outside but major building works inside, walkways into the bar, restuarent and rooms had builders, ladders, plasterers etc, smell of filler and paint in the restaurant area was unbearable, access to our room was via a corridor which was covered in dust, very disappointed. Our room was lovely so we can see what the hotel will look like but tbh they should have closed the place, health and safety nightmare, with ladders, power tools in walkways for residents. Watching family’s with small kids navigating the walkways to facilities was quite scary.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lesley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great staff and location.
The staff were extremely helpful and the room was great however, the hotel is under renovation and several areas were out of bounds. We were not told about this in advance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Castle inn Hotel
Excellent ample parking, reception friendly and efficient,room comfortable and clean but tired Hotel undergoing renovation which wasn’t evident on booking resulting in bar not open and insufficient staff to deal with orders in timely manner and Sauna closed. good breakfast Would still recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Staff & service
Very friendly and helpful staff. We were in one of the new rooms which was very spacious and pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Great hotel. Would definitely use again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Need to speak to guests
No tv in bedroom, room was not serviced second night. No contact was made by hotel to rectify it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Weekend stay
Stayed at the castle inn hotel for 2 nights last weekend. Was a bit of a mixed bag to be fair. Good things: - great location - The room was clean, very quiet, plenty of space, the bed was really comfortable and the bathroom lovely - Great breakfast, plenty of choice. The breakfast room was nice with lovely views Not so good things: - the restaurant was not great. Menu was average and pretty basic (we would have really struggled to find something to eat if we would have stopped another night). The restaurant area was not that great for a hotel, we likened it to a weatherspoons, why they did not use the breakfast room at least for hotel guests is beyond me! - The staff….virtually all staff really need to go on a customer service course. Never once did I feel valued, most of the time they said the minimum possible with no ‘thank you’s’. A couple of examples; on day 2 our pass key stopped working so I went to the reception desk. She sorted the issue but just passed the key back to me saying ‘that’s done’. No ‘I’m sorry about that’. Also, in the restaurant when you got your food there was no ‘how is your food’ we were just left to it, when they came to clear the plates away the waitress just took them without saying a word. Overall just basic common sense things that they are not doing which doesn’t reflect well on a 3 star hotel with a spa. Despite the issues I would recommend for the location and the lovely rooms, just go elsewhere for an evening meal
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024