Applethwaite
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Keswick Country House Hotel
"The room was clean, but overall the hotel felt dated and in need of refurbishment. There was noticeable wear and damage to the skirting boards and furnishings, and the same could be said for the third-floor corridors and the lift. While the bathroom was in slightly better condition, it still felt ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun, 2026

Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa
"Last minute booking. Hotel is nice overlooking the lake with excellent spa. Dinner was excellent. We stayed in room 3 on the ground floor. There was a musty smell walking down the corridor. The room was clean and spacious and overlooked the lake but a bit tired looking. Most of the staff were very ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun, 2026

Lake District Castle Inn hotel & Spa
"Lovely hotel in a fabulous location."
Reviewed on 3 Jun, 2026

1 Bed Flat - Sleeps 4 - Garden - Parking - Wifi
"Amazing, the photos do not do it justice, lovely cosy cottage a home from home and fully equipped. Great location, short walk to village incl pubs and chippy, also access to walks (which pass through livestick fields so dogs on leads). Grizedale forest was a short drive away with really good (long ..."
Reviewed on 15 Sept, 2024

Fell View
"Very pleasant small property. 5 mins walk from central Ambleside. Well equipped and warm. Perhaps a bit small for a family of 4 but great for two people. Nicely decorated with thoughtful touches. Only one parking space but a car park 4 mins walk down the hill. Would recommend."
Reviewed on 14 Oct, 2025

Brigham Farm Apartments
"There's no question that the apartment is dated but it was clean, warm and there was hot water. The kitchen equipment needs refreshing (no utensils like a fish slice or slotted spoon) but we managed fine. It's really the details that need addressing - we had a lamp without a bulb and the bathroom ..."
Reviewed on 16 May, 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.

Catbells Lakeland Walk
You can take time to visit Catbells Lakeland Walk during your travels to Above Derwent. 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.

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.

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.
Things to do

Lake District Road Trip Guidebook-Windermere, Langdale & Wasdale

Ghyll Scrambling Water Adventure in the Lake District





