Thornthwaite Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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The Daffodil Hotel
Spacious clean room with lake view. Excellent food. Polite and helpful staff. Fortunate to have dry and often sunny weather. A lovely winter break.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa
Everything went beyond expectations, room beautiful and service was amazing
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

North Lakes Hotel And Spa
Clean room,polite staff
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District
Lovely little cottage, nestled in peace and quiet, its our 3rd stay and we enjoy coming here, the hosts are lovely, and there's plenty to do with a short drive.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

Detatched, Cosy Cottage With Mountain Views - Parking, Sleeps 8, Pet-friendly
We had a lovely stay at this lovely house. We found the house very welcoming and it even had a Xmas tree and decorations up. The kitchen was very well stocked. We all found the beds comfortable. The route up to the house is not for the faint hearted but worth it once you arrive at the property. Thank ...
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Luxury lodge, Bassenthwaite,Nr Keswick, at the foot of Skiddaw.
Everything was great! Lodge is perfect for 2 but easily fits 4 people. We had some welcoming presents and everything was very clean and tidy. Location is ideal. We would definitely recommend it.
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 lively bars.

Hellvellyn
Explore the great outdoors at Hellvellyn, a lovely green space in Patterdale. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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.

Skiddaw
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Skiddaw during your travels in Keswick. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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 top-notch restaurants.

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

Ghyll Scrambling Water Adventure in the Lake District

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

Northern Lake District: Self Guided Walking Tour of Keswick

Literary Lake District – Online Self-Guided Road Trip Plan








