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Lake District Castle Inn

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Garden
Reception
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Family Room Sleeps 4 | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

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Bassenthwaite, Keswick, England, CA12 4RG
  • Lake District Wildlife Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Bassenthwaite Lake
  • Derwentwater
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Three Dog Friendly | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Three Dog Friendly

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Super King Four Poster Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Super King Four Poster Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic King Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Double or Twin Room - Disability Access

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single 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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Family Four Dog Friendly | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Four Dog Friendly

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior King Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cosy Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Cosy Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room Sleeps 4 | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room Sleeps 4

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Classic King Dog Friendly | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic King Dog Friendly

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room Sleeps 6 | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room Sleeps 6

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Single Beds

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Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Double or Twin Room

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

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Family Room Sleeps 3 | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room Sleeps 3

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Lake District Castle Inn

Hotel with free parking, near Lake District Wildlife Park
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 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 . 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
  • Pets welcome for a fee
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/games room are also featured at the business-friendly Lake District Castle Inn . 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 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

  • 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 lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1770
  • Smoke-free property

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 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.

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
  • 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

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
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 Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 642 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 642 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 642 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 642 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 642 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Malone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shabir, Weston Super Mare

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to get as much close to the nature as you can think of. Nice property with an amazing ambience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was absolutely fantastic. The staff are brilliant. The room was clean and tidy. Food was great all in all a bloody good hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great place

We have stayed here many times and always enjoyed our stay - despite the work being done in the hotel to improve it still further it didn't impact on the stay the only thing we noticed this time was the standard of the breakfast had lowered not a lot of selection on the none cooked options - no longer do yoghurt, only melon and no other fruit options no ha and cheese which have all been previously available. Also on one day missed an items off my cooked breakfast but duly brought when asked
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel, great facilities, highly recommended

My family and I had a wonderful stay at the Castle Inn. Situated in Bassenthwaite, it's just a 15-minute drive into Keswick. There's also a bus that gets you there in 20 minutes - the bus stop is right outside the hotel. There is free on-site parking, and from the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome. All the people we encountered were lovely, from the receptionist to the bar and restaurant staff. We had a family room, consisting of a king-size bed and two singles. There was a lounge area with TV, large wardrobes, a second TV facing the double bed, and a desk area with lots of tea, coffee, hot chocolate, milk, biscuits, water, etc. The beds were really comfortable, and there was a fan in the room. The bathroom was clean and well-equipped. A bath, separate shower cubicle, and plenty of complimentary toiletries, even toothbrushes and toothpaste. The view from the room was lovely - it overlooked the gardens, tennis court, and putting green. The restaurant served a good selection of meals, with plenty of options for the kids and vegetarian options too. I had the Cumberland Curl (sausage), with mash and vegetables, which was very tasty! On-site facilities include a gym, heated pool, hot tub, sauna, and steam room. The kids loved the pool! Breakfast was excellent, with continental and cooked options available. Although the hotel is currently being renovated, this had no impact on our stay. We will definitely stay here again when we next visit the Lake District.
Lounge Area
Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Biscuits, and More
Twin Beds
King-Size Bed
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

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

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

diane

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent and so were the rest of the facilities. The staff were friendly and very efficient. Although renovation work was being carried out during the day it did not interfere with the enjoyment of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here before and returned as it is a wonderful location and the facilities are excellent. The hotel is under renovation but didn't affect our stay at all
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a family room with wife and 3 kids. Room was very spacious and comfortable, with lovely views from large windows. Dinner and breakfast both very good with lots of options. I left a jacket by mistake, and the staff were really great and shipped it back to me right away. Great service! Would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

liza

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very friendly staff couldnt do enough for you . The food was 5 star on all meals and we could also pay extra to have breakfast in bed . (Real treat ) We had a four poster room which was lovely and a good size but a little noisey from the road .The beds and pillows were to hard for us but this is our preference so might suit a lot of people. All in all a wonderful stay and enjoyed the pool and sauna ,jacuzzi also We will ba back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not great value for money

Pros: Great location and the rooms were in very good condition. Server at dinner and breakfast beyond lovely, (but was absolutely rushed off her feet so drinks took a while). Cons: Receptionist seemed to do the minimum e.g. She gave minimal information about pool, where there were no towels available and no staff anywhere. And no apologies for that when I went along to get towels (it's quite far between the two). Pool also hard to find/ not well signposted. Only downside of the room was significant mould behind shower door. Food on the more basic side in terms of hot breakfast. If the room was cheaper I'd be less fussed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Refurbishment - not made aware when booking

There was a refurbishment taking place which we were not aware of from booking through Hotels.com There was painting and carpet laid across the flooring on the way to the pool and room. The workmen were friendly and helpful but the hotel was not as we would have expected for the ratings we had read. The Safe in the room didn’t work. My daughter found a hair in her folded towel and the shower water stopped coming out out of the shower head in the middle of my daughter’s hairwash. She has escema and her skin looked very sore. An enjoyable stay but not what we had expected
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The room clean and comfortable but outdated in Decor, however there was substantial upgrading works taking place throughout which was mentioned on booking and never affcted our stay . The bathroom felt newly installed, clean and with a decent shower and bath. Where the standards drop is the food. Choose to eat on site first night due to arrival later than planned , a valentines menu and the food was poor . Undercooked pasta , overcooked salmon and bland tasting all round . The offering for breakfast was good , with a good selection of fruit , cereals , pastries ect until the cooked breakfasts arrived . It was rushed through in a time that it couldnt of been cooked to order and wasnt hot on both mornings . A real shame as the location for a bit of peace and quiet was great but 100% need to up the quality of food service and Cooking .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a quiet rural area out of town. It would be beneficial if you have a car, but there is a good bus service and the bus stop is across the road from the hotel. When we were there the hotel was being renovated but we never found this a problem and everyone was very helpful, lovely staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely views
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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