Independent, Western Lake District hotels

"We spent a one night stay at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and immediately wished it was for longer...The reception staff were exceptionally welcoming, indeed all staff were friendly and helpful. Fortunately, the Lake View resturant was open for dinner during our stay; the food was delightful, well presented and perfectly proportioned. The spa was lovely, especially, the outdoor jacuzzi overlooking the gardens; which seemed a big hit with all of the guests...Overall we had a wonderful, restful stay and we fully intend to return in the very near future."

"Everything was amazing the 3 course evening meal was fabulous great value and the buffet breakfast exceeded my expectations always replenished a d piping hot"

"Beautiful place to stay. Stall all very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was excellent with lots of choice. We were in an attic room , it was beautifully decorated and view was fabulous. Plenty of outside seating where you could consume your own drinks. Glasses and ice were provided. It a 15-20 minute walk into Keswick mainly downhill. Coming back the hill is a bit challenging but there are a few seats to break your journey and I certainly wouldn’t let it put you off. I’m nearly 70 and I managed the walk twice a day. "

"Great stay, lovely staff, excellent breakfast."

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"Great staff lovely place to stay. "

"Staff were really friendly and accommodating"

"We loved our stay here the old architecture is incredible and the food and staff very good. "

"Excellent hotel, nothing to complain about. Stayed here to go to scafell pike which was around 25 minutes drive away. Also a beach around 10 minutes drive away. Hotel has a large car park, great outdoor space to sit as well. Only down side was we went to pool room and it was locked, got the staff to open it and got change for the table from the bar. Just as we were going to start playing noticed one cue was broken in half and the other the tip was missing. Dart board not in the best condition. So we left the room. Breakfast was great and served large portions, only down side was the next day tried the pancakes and those were only two litter ones you get. Also the food came out really fast once ordered. Overall great experience and would recommend to others. Nice, clean and friendly happy staff. "