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Lake District Castle Inn

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Lake District Wildlife Park

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

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
  • Bassenthwaite Lake
    ‪21 min walk‬
  • Dubwath Silver Meadows
    ‪2 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

  • 16.5 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

On lake.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Keswick hotel, you'll find Lake District Wildlife Park and Bassenthwaite Lake. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Theatre By The Lake and Derwentwater.

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

4-star hotel 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/game 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
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1770
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Game 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 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Fitness center
  • Golfing
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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 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.

Property 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: 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

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

Lake District Castle Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 589 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 589 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 589 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 589 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 589 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

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great family friendly hotel near Keswick
Staff were very friendly and accommodating throughout our stay. The leisure facilities are fabulous and our children loved it. The roaring log fire was our favourite spot to sit and play a game or two.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value stay
Good value one night stay. Excellent staff, spotless room and great evening meal/breakfast. Leisure facilities a bonus
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Staff and food spot on. Rooms a little dated and came with no fridge which was a surprise. Building work was going on which cannot be helped but would have been nice to be informed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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