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Lake District Castle Inn hotel & Spa

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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.

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8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Super King Four Poster Room

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

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

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

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  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic King Dog Friendly

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Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double/Twin Dog Friendly

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room Sleeps 6

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Exceptional
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

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
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Bassenthwaite, Keswick, England, CA12 4RG

What's nearby

  • A lake surrounded by autumn-colored trees and a forested hill.
    Bassenthwaite Lake
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A mountainous landscape with a lake surrounded by autumn-colored trees and snow-capped peaks.
    Derwentwater
    15 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • A stone circle in a grassy field with snow-capped mountains in the background.
    Castlerigg Stone Circle
    17 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • A hiker on a grassy hill overlooking a valley shrouded in mist, with mountains in the background.
    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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1770
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 40

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 40 (subject to availability)
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does Lake District Castle Inn hotel & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

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

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 757 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 757 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 757 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 757 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 757 reviews

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8/10 Good

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Value for money budgetary hotel but clean and good amenities for the money pool and gym good sized bedrooms plenty of parking onsite
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great breakfast, attentive staff. Beautiful position.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Lovely hotel in a fabulous location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were helpful and friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Nice big room , spa was excellent and breakfast awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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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
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8/10 Good

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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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel, absolutely massive with lots of areas and facilities. Room was huge!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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friendly and very helpful staff, nice place only average for cleanliness as they are having work done. Would recommend really nice place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel in a beautiful location, great hotel for dog lovers and for those with children.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

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Lovely hotel very comfortable very clean Staff very friendly A special thank you to Alan who was very friendly and considerate
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room excellent, staff friendly, great price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

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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
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Shannon on reception was exceptional and our room was spotlessly clean anx well serviced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

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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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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Lovely stay, hotel was clean and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

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Nice room. Lots of work going on so will be amazing when finished
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026