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Lake District Castle Inn hotel & Spa

4.0 star property

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Indoor pool, pool loungers
A restaurant with a long wooden table, brown leather chairs, and large windows with a view of greenery.
Classic King Dog Friendly | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Front of property
A well-maintained garden with a lawn, neatly trimmed hedges, and a small pond.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Bassenthwaite, Keswick, England, CA12 4RG
  • Place, Lake District Wildlife Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Bassenthwaite Lake
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Derwentwater
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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A neatly made bed with floral bedding, two nightstands with lamps, and a wooden headboard.

Cosy Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Super King Four Poster Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Super King Four Poster Room

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, a mirror, and two upholstered chairs with a small table.

Classic King Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with a decorative headboard, two bedside lamps, and a floral wallpaper pattern.

Suite

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a table, a TV, and a door.

Family Room Sleeps 4

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Double or Twin Room - Disability Access

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a television.

Family Room Sleeps 5

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Family Room Sleeps 3

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a TV, and a view of the garden through the window.

Superior King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic King Dog Friendly | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic King Dog Friendly

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a patterned wallpaper.

Family Three Dog Friendly

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Four Dog Friendly

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a sofa, and a view through large windows.

Family Four Dog Friendly

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Double/Twin Dog Friendly

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Classic Double/Twin Dog Friendly

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with four beds, a sofa, and a chair.

Family Room Sleeps 6

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Lake District Castle Inn hotel & Spa

Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a health club. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a sauna and 24-hour room service.
Lake District Castle Inn hotel & Spa 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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Lake District Castle Inn hotel & Spa. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Lake District Wildlife Park. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an indoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, meeting rooms and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Lake District Wildlife Park and 11 minutes from Derwentwater
  • Dogs welcome free of charge
Lake District Castle Inn hotel & Spa 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 hotel & Spa. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Keswick hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a English breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Lake District Castle Inn hotel & Spa has a restaurant on site.
Castle Inn Tavern – This bar specialises in local and international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • 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
  • 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 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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 40 (subject to availability)
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 294 out of 709 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 709 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 709 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 709 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 709 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raj

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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
Verified

8/10 Good

Surya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Lots of work going on so will be amazing when finished
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

NEIL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel in a beautiful location, great hotel for dog lovers and for those with children.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Shannon on reception was exceptional and our room was spotlessly clean anx well serviced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room excellent, staff friendly, great price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff here are the stars of this hotel, incredibly friendly and will go out of their way to assist. Renovation work is ongoing whilst we were there but it didn’t disrupt a great few nights. Warming welcome that never dimmed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great for families and dogs! A sprawling complex with a well used leisure area. Could be better managed and cleaned, but OK.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic breakfast. Family room was spacious and newly redecorated. Unfortunately we didn’t get our room cleaned as the house keeping staff thought we had checked out. Toilet was dodgy. But the fantastic facilities and food definitely outweighed the toilet and housekeeping. Definitely will be back with the family. Thanks for another fab stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very good the bed was very comfortable I had a good night's sleep. Shower was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay with great facilities. Good breakfast and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room but did not use the facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Josephine

Liked: Amenities
Lovely hotel, all round good service. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would recommend it. Good value for money, fab breakfast and bar food I loved the pizzas!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicola

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

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay at this lovely hotel. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Resturant serves very good gastro food. Breakfast selection was outstanding. Definitely would stay here again.
View from our room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reception staff member very helpful and pleasant. Room was wonderful, very spacious and super clean. Loved the little extras. Spa facilities lovely too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is dated, but is having some renovation work done. Still Quite a few shabby areas. We picked this hotel for it's advertised amenities, but found the Tennis and golf putting green not available, plus no secure bike lockup, had to leave locked to car. Poor visability on Security camera overlooking car and had to move it to more secure location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness
Just an average stay. Hotel feels rather unloved. Staff seem to be going through the motions rather than engaging with guests. Plenty of nice easy free parking (although its £30 per charge for an electric vehicle). Rooms pleasant but just feel unfinished. Breakfast is good but not had bacon quite so overcooked in a long time. Personally, wouldn't stay again, there are lots of better quality establishments in this price range nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Hotel have stayed before and will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024