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Lake District Castle Inn

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Lake District Wildlife Park

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Exterior
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Family Room Sleeps 4
Reception
Garden

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar

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Bassenthwaite, Keswick, England, CA12 4RG
  • Place, Lake District Wildlife Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Bassenthwaite Lake
  • Place, Derwentwater
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Cosy Double Room

Cosy Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Super King Four Poster Room

Super King Four Poster Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic King Room

Classic King Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room Sleeps 4

Family Room Sleeps 4

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Double or Twin Room - Disability Access

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 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 5

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Portable fan
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Family Room Sleeps 3

Family Room Sleeps 3

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior King Room

Superior King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic King Dog Friendly

Classic King Dog Friendly

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Three Dog Friendly

Family Three Dog Friendly

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Four Dog Friendly

Family Four Dog Friendly

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Double/Twin Dog Friendly

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room Sleeps 6

Family Room Sleeps 6

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

About the area

Keswick

At Lake District Castle Inn you'll be within a 30-minute stroll of Lake District Wildlife Park and Bassenthwaite Lake. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Castle Inn Tavern serves local and international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym, sauna and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning English breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Keswick hotel include Derwentwater and Castlerigg Stone Circle.

What's nearby

  • Lake District Wildlife Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Derwentwater - 11 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Theatre By The Lake - 12 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Castlerigg Stone Circle - 12 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Catbells Lakeland Walk - 25 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Greyhound Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bitter End - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Seths Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Snooty Fox - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Lake District Castle Inn

Hotel with free parking, near Lake District Wildlife Park
Lake District Castle Inn offers its guests an indoor pool, a health club, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the business-friendly Lake District Castle Inn . Self parking is free.

This 4-star Keswick hotel is smoke free.

  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1770
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Lake District Castle Inn offers 45 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Castle Inn Tavern

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1770
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
    • Service animals 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 16.50 for adults and from 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Lake District Castle Inn ?

Yep, Lake District Castle Inn has a free self car park.

Does Lake District Castle Inn have a pool?

Lake District Castle Inn has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What luxury perks are available at Lake District Castle Inn ?

Lake District Castle Inn features a health club, an indoor pool and a steam room. All guestrooms come with premium bedding and 24-hour room service.

What makes Lake District Castle Inn a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Lake District Castle Inn .

Does Lake District Castle Inn serve breakfast?

You bet, English brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lake District Castle Inn ?

No, Lake District Castle Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Lake District Castle Inn ?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lake District Castle Inn ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Reviews

Lake District Castle Inn Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 652 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 652 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 652 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 652 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 652 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay.

Two night stay for a family gathering, the staff were amazing very accommodating, evening food was great and the breakfast was great, overall a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
My parents celebrated there 50year anniversary at the hotel and they said it was lovely staff was very helpful n nice thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel with good leisure facilities.

Booked a mid-week break to get away from it all. Had room 104. Lovely suite, with sitting area. Bed was comfortable, but the room was very warm. No A/c, just a fan. Thank goodness we didn't stay during the July heatwave. Food in the restaurant was very tasty, but I would call it a bar not a restaurant. Good choice for breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Lovely hotel. Staff were brilliant, helpful and friendly. Pool area was nice. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oh my what a hidden gem for families. Massive rooms. Tennis court and massive pool. Decent breakfast choice. Didn’t stay for dinner so can’t comment. Would love to return
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mullassery

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, currently undergoing refurbishment. But no impact on experience. Staff were friendly and helpful. Lots of nice touches in the room. I have already recommended it to several people and I will certainly return. We were a family of 5 and the kids also remarked on how impressive it was, they enjoyed playing tennis and having a swim after dinner. Food was wonderful with an excellent choice, we enjoyed both our dinner and breakfast. *Highly recommend *
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsteen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing space in family rooms, especially with teenagers. Facilities and food were great too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sujata

Liked: Amenities
Located remotely. But beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Edwin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed a quiet weekend in the Lake District in the Castle Inn conveniently located near Keswick. The hotel is comfortable and in the late stage of being upgraded; this was happening in the background and did not impact nor disturb. I did feel the staff were a bit thin on the ground; however, they could not have been more friendly or helpful, they really made us feel welcome. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Alan

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shabir, Weston Super Mare

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to get as much close to the nature as you can think of. Nice property with an amazing ambience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great place

We have stayed here many times and always enjoyed our stay - despite the work being done in the hotel to improve it still further it didn't impact on the stay the only thing we noticed this time was the standard of the breakfast had lowered not a lot of selection on the none cooked options - no longer do yoghurt, only melon and no other fruit options no ha and cheese which have all been previously available. Also on one day missed an items off my cooked breakfast but duly brought when asked
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel, great facilities, highly recommended

My family and I had a wonderful stay at the Castle Inn. Situated in Bassenthwaite, it's just a 15-minute drive into Keswick. There's also a bus that gets you there in 20 minutes - the bus stop is right outside the hotel. There is free on-site parking, and from the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome. All the people we encountered were lovely, from the receptionist to the bar and restaurant staff. We had a family room, consisting of a king-size bed and two singles. There was a lounge area with TV, large wardrobes, a second TV facing the double bed, and a desk area with lots of tea, coffee, hot chocolate, milk, biscuits, water, etc. The beds were really comfortable, and there was a fan in the room. The bathroom was clean and well-equipped. A bath, separate shower cubicle, and plenty of complimentary toiletries, even toothbrushes and toothpaste. The view from the room was lovely - it overlooked the gardens, tennis court, and putting green. The restaurant served a good selection of meals, with plenty of options for the kids and vegetarian options too. I had the Cumberland Curl (sausage), with mash and vegetables, which was very tasty! On-site facilities include a gym, heated pool, hot tub, sauna, and steam room. The kids loved the pool! Breakfast was excellent, with continental and cooked options available. Although the hotel is currently being renovated, this had no impact on our stay. We will definitely stay here again when we next visit the Lake District.
Lounge Area
Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Biscuits, and More
Twin Beds
King-Size Bed
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, hotel was clean and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

diane

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025