Bassenthwaite Travel Guide
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Lake District Castle Inn
Lovely hotel very comfortable very clean Staff very friendly A special thank you to Alan who was very friendly and considerate
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Armathwaite Hall Hotel
Service excellent in the main (but breakfast hot food was particularly slow). Lovely rooms. Gorgeous lounge and bar area. Lovely grounds. Excellent 👌
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Ravenstone Manor
This is a small independent, dog friendly hotel. Its quite old fashioned, but the fact that it is independent makes up for any minor flaws...the staff were brilliant, frindly and efficient.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Luxury lodge, Bassenthwaite,Nr Keswick, at the foot of Skiddaw.
The lodge was clean, tidy and vrtu stylish. The accommodation was well.placed for visiting places of interest and made for a very relaxing stay with our dogs.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

The Halston
Room was quiet and large.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Paradise in the Lake District.
A lovely, well equipped apartment in a fantastic location.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 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 top-notch restaurants.

Honister Slate Mine
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Honister Slate Mine in Borrowdale. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Hellvellyn
Explore the great outdoors at Hellvellyn, a lovely green space in Patterdale. Visit the spas and lively bars 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 visit its lively bars.

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

Hope Park
Explore the great outdoors at Hope Park, a lovely green space in Keswick. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Activities

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

Literary Lake District – Online Self-Guided Road Trip Plan

Mountain Biking/coaching experience in the Lake District











