Tucked in peaceful parkland between Bassenthwaite Lake, Skiddaw and the Uldale Fells, Overwater Hall is a classic country house hotel with period character, polished service and a quietly luxurious feel. Think long drive, mature trees and lawns alive with wildlife, followed by fireside lounges, a well-stocked bar and an award-winning restaurant serving refined, seasonal dishes. Bedrooms blend antique furniture with modern comforts, many with garden or fell views, making this a favourite for celebrations and relaxed, grown-up escapes.
Why go
Tranquil country-house setting in acres of private grounds
Fine-dining restaurant with seasonal, locally sourced menus
Elegant bedrooms & suites with garden or fell views
Easy access to the Northern Fells: Skiddaw, Binsey, Dodd Wood & Bassenthwaite
Welcoming lounges, fires and a thoughtful wine & drinks list
Popular for romantic breaks, special occasions and foodie getaways
Good to know
Location: a short drive from Bassenthwaite/Keswick and the A591; on-site parking beside the house
Check-in/out: standard hotel times; enquire for early/late options
Dining: dinner typically requires advance reservation; dietary requirements happily catered for with notice
Rooms: a selection of classic rooms and larger suites; some dog-friendly options (confirm when booking)
Accessibility: historic building with stairs; some rooms on upper floors—please discuss requirements before booking
Local highlights: Bassenthwaite Lake walks, Mirehouse & Gardens, Dodd Wood ospreys (seasonal), and Keswick’s shops & theatre
Perfect for: couples, anniversaries, food lovers and anyone seeking a peaceful, characterful base for the northern Lake District.
Overwater Hall was last updated on Wednesday, August 20, 2025
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Hotel Amenities
Flat-Screen TV, Free Wi-Fi
Price range
££
Description
<p data-start="96" data-end="651">Tucked in peaceful parkland between <strong data-start="132" data-end="163">Bassenthwaite Lake, Skiddaw</strong> and the <strong data-start="172" data-end="188">Uldale Fells</strong>, <strong data-start="190" data-end="208">Overwater Hall</strong> is a classic country house hotel with period character, polished service and a quietly luxurious feel. Think long drive, mature trees and lawns alive with wildlife, followed by fireside lounges, a well-stocked bar and an <strong data-start="430" data-end="458">award-winning restaurant</strong> serving refined, seasonal dishes. Bedrooms blend antique furniture with modern comforts, many with garden or fell views, making this a favourite for celebrations and relaxed, grown-up escapes.</p>
<p data-start="653" data-end="663"><strong data-start="653" data-end="663">Why go</strong></p>
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<p data-start="666" data-end="730">Tranquil <strong data-start="675" data-end="700">country-house setting</strong> in acres of private grounds</p>
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<p data-start="733" data-end="798"><strong data-start="733" data-end="759">Fine-dining restaurant</strong> with seasonal, locally sourced menus</p>
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<p data-start="801" data-end="858">Elegant <strong data-start="809" data-end="830">bedrooms & suites</strong> with garden or fell views</p>
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<p data-start="861" data-end="944">Easy access to the <strong data-start="880" data-end="898">Northern Fells</strong>: Skiddaw, Binsey, Dodd Wood & Bassenthwaite</p>
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<p data-start="947" data-end="1009">Welcoming lounges, fires and a thoughtful wine & drinks list</p>
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<p data-start="1012" data-end="1082">Popular for <strong data-start="1024" data-end="1043">romantic breaks</strong>, special occasions and foodie getaways</p>
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<p data-start="1084" data-end="1100"><strong data-start="1084" data-end="1100">Good to know</strong></p>
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<p data-start="1103" data-end="1214"><strong data-start="1103" data-end="1116">Location:</strong> a short drive from <strong data-start="1136" data-end="1161">Bassenthwaite/Keswick</strong> and the A591; <strong data-start="1176" data-end="1195">on-site parking</strong> beside the house</p>
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<p data-start="1217" data-end="1289"><strong data-start="1217" data-end="1234">Check-in/out:</strong> standard hotel times; enquire for early/late options</p>
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<p data-start="1292" data-end="1409"><strong data-start="1292" data-end="1303">Dining:</strong> dinner typically requires <strong data-start="1330" data-end="1353">advance reservation</strong>; dietary requirements happily catered for with notice</p>
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<p data-start="1412" data-end="1525"><strong data-start="1412" data-end="1422">Rooms:</strong> a selection of classic rooms and larger suites; some <strong data-start="1476" data-end="1492">dog-friendly</strong> options (confirm when booking)</p>
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<p data-start="1528" data-end="1649"><strong data-start="1528" data-end="1546">Accessibility:</strong> historic building with stairs; some rooms on upper floors—please discuss requirements before booking</p>
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<p data-start="1652" data-end="1784"><strong data-start="1652" data-end="1673">Local highlights:</strong> Bassenthwaite Lake walks, <strong data-start="1700" data-end="1723">Mirehouse & Gardens</strong>, Dodd Wood ospreys (seasonal), and Keswick’s shops & theatre</p>
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<p data-start="1786" data-end="1923"><strong data-start="1786" data-end="1802">Perfect for:</strong> couples, anniversaries, food lovers and anyone seeking a <strong data-start="1860" data-end="1891">peaceful, characterful base</strong> for the northern Lake District.</p>
