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Best hotels to book when visiting Keswick

Market town Keswick is located in the Lake District National Park in northwest England and is encircled by mountains like Skiddaw.

Best hotels to book when visiting Keswick

Market town Keswick is located in the Lake District National Park in northwest England and is encircled by mountains like Skiddaw. The Keswick Museum & Art Gallery showcases regional artefacts, and the Cumberland Pencil Museum chronicles the history of pencils.

The Neolithic Castlerigg Stone Circle is located on a hilltop east of the city. South of the city is the enormous Derwentwater Lake, which offers boat cruises and the Theatre by the Lake.

There are many hotels, guest houses and cottages to book whilst you visit the area. Below are our top five hotels in and near Keswick.

Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa​

The four-star Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa is situated in forty acres of serene property with a waterfall and a lakeshore, overlooking the lovely Lake Derwentwater.

Many of the rooms at Lodore Falls have views of the lakes or mountains. There is free WiFi available, and the stylish rooms have tea and coffee making amenities.

Mizu Pan Asian Restaurant offers a variety of freshly prepared dishes with a Lake District touch that are inspired by Japanese, Chinese, and Thai cuisine.

The Falls Spa features an outdoor infinity-edge vitality pool with neck jets, underwater loungers, and breathtaking views, five treatment rooms, an exclusive Champagne bar, and a thermal suite with twelve various heat treatments. Once your reservation is confirmed, you can reserve two hours of free spa time per day for guests staying in a Lodore Suite or Deluxe Spa Suite.

Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa

Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria Hotel & Spa

Star Rating  4/5

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Inn on the Square​

Inn on the Square is situated on Keswick's market square in the heart of the Lake District National Park. This family-run establishment features Cumbrian and Scandinavian aesthetic characteristics.

An en suite bathroom is included in all bedrooms.

The hotel has a steakhouse and a stylish lounge bar.

Derwentwater Lake is a 10-minute stroll from the hotel, which is also close to bars, restaurants, and shops. You can go out on a boat or just go for a stroll and take in the beautiful scenery.

Inn on the Square

Main Street, Keswick, Cumbria Hotel

Star Rating  4/5

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Skiddaw Hotel​

The recently renovated Skiddaw Hotel in the centre of Keswick provides tasty meals and accommodation with spacious rooms and tea/coffee making amenities.

The hotel offers free WiFi throughout, and parking passes for the nearby parking garage are available for an additional fee.

Brasserie 31 is the hotel's restaurant, serving seasonal menus made with local ingredients. The lounge bar serves cocktails, bar food, and our Hiker's Picnic Board, a savoury take on afternoon tea. Every morning, a sumptuous continental or Cumbrian breakfast is served, prepared with the best local ingredients.

Skiddaw Hotel

Main Street, Keswick, Cumbria Hotel

Star Rating  4/5

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Royal Oak at Keswick​

Just two miles from Derwentwater, in the market town of Keswick, is the 18th-century Royal Oak at Keswick.

Elegant en suite rooms at The Royal Oak at Keswick come with a power shower or a bath. Each room features a free Wi-Fi connection, an LCD TV, and amenities for brewing tea and coffee.

Royal Oak at Keswick

Main Street, Keswick, Cumbria Hotel

Star Rating  4/5

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Keswick Country House Hotel

Only a 5-minute stroll separates the magnificent Keswick Country House Hotel from Keswick's town centre from its 4 acres of manicured lawns and gardens. Both superb meals and magnificent garden views are available at the restaurant.

There is a TV, tea/coffee making equipment, and an ensuite bathroom in each room. Many rooms offer balconies with views of the hotel grounds or the Lake District fells, and some also have separate seating areas.

The inventive meal of The Lonsdale Restaurant, which is served in opulent settings, employs local ingredients. A bar lounge and free WiFi are available in the public spaces.

On the ground level and first floor of the former Keswick Railway Station building are some rooms.

Keswick Country House Hotel

Station Road, Keswick, Cumbria Country House

Star Rating  3/5

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Other places to stay Keswick​

If none of these hotels appeal to you, Keswick provides a wide variety of other lodging options. Use the interactive map below to find something in your price range and to meet your tastes.

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