Lake District Castle Inn (formerly The Castle Inn Hotel by BW Signature Collection, Keswick) 
4 star

Bassenthwaite Lake Bassenthwaite CA12 4RG  - show map

Hotel Overview

Originally a coaching inn dating back to 1770, Lake District Castle Inn is now a modern venue with views of Bassenthwaite Lake. Set in the beautiful Lake District, it offers free WiFi, a pool and sauna.

Each bright room has a TV, radio and free tea and coffee. Every private bathroom includes a hairdryer while some also feature bathrobes. Ironing facilities are also available on request.

Guests can take advantage of the hotel's extensive leisure facilities, which include a pool, steam room, tennis courts and a games room.

Lake District Castle Inn is set beneath some of England’s highest fells, with large, quiet gardens providing views over Skiddaw. The scenic shores of Bassenthwaite Lake can be reached with a 15-minute walk.

Ritson's Restaurant serves international and local dishes including hearty Cumberland breakfasts. With exposed wooden beams, relaxed The Tavern offers real ales and bar meals.

Formerly The Castle Inn Hotel by BW Signature Collection, Keswick

Before July 2024 Lake District Castle Inn was known as The Castle Inn Hotel by BW Signature Collection, Keswick

Before April 2019 Lake District Castle Inn was known as Best Western Plus Lake District, Keswick, Castle Inn Hotel

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no imageCatherine

“Superb”

9.0

09 Jan 2025

Staff were really helpful and friendly. Lovely rooms. Fantastic pool and leisure facilities. Can't wait to return. Food delicious. Roaring firesWonderful stay. I was celebrating a milestone birthday

no imageAntony

“Great location, facilities and the friendly customer service topped it off. We loved it.”

8.0

06 Jan 2025

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was also very nice. Very welcoming with pets.

no imageRoslyn

“Superb”

10.0

04 Jan 2025

Was impressed with our suit Although I don’t use the spa it looked fabulous.

no imageJames R

“Great stay for a couple of nights”

8.0

04 Jan 2025

Spacious family room. Dog friendly Fabulous breakfast and evening meal


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Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as mountain views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious double room features a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, as well as lake views. The unit has 1 bed.

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Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this suite includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The suite has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as lake views.

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Featuring free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The twin/double room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as a safe deposit box.

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The spacious triple room features a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The triple room provides a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds.

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Providing free toiletries, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The quadruple room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit offers 3 beds.

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Featuring free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. This wheelchair accessible twin/double room has a tea and coffee maker, a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a roll-in shower.

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Providing free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The family room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as a safe deposit box. The unit offers 4 beds.

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Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as a safe deposit box. The unit has 1 bed.

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Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as a safe deposit box. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as a safe deposit box. The unit has 1 bed.

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Offering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The family room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as a safe deposit box. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Providing free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The family room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as a safe deposit box. The unit offers 3 beds.

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Providing free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The twin/double room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as a safe deposit box.

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Providing free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The family room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as a safe deposit box. The unit offers 5 beds.

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Facilities of Lake District Castle Inn

General
Free parking, On-site parking, Parking, Pets allowed, WiFi everywhere

Activities
Fishing, Golf course (within 3 km), Hiking, Mini golf, Table tennis, Tennis court

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
Bar, Breakfast in the room, Packed lunches, Restaurant, Room service, Special diet menus (on request), Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks)

Pools and wellness
Fitness centre, Hot tub, Indoor pool, Indoor pool (all year), Sauna

Front-desk/reception area services
24-hour front desk, Express check-in/check-out, Lockers, Luggage storage, Safety deposit box

Common areas
Garden, Terrace

Cleaning services
Daily maid service, Laundry

Business facilities
Fax/photocopying, Meeting/banquet facilities

Miscellaneous
Designated smoking area, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout

Hotel Policies

Check-In
From 15:00:00 hours

Check-Out
Untill 11:00:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

The fine print
Please note that some rooms in this property can accommodate dogs, subject to prior arrangement and for an additional cost of GBP 30 per pet, per night.
A pre-authorisation with the same credit or debit card used to make the reservation will be required at check-in.
Cheques as a method of payment are not accepted on departure although they may be accepted 4 weeks prior to the stay on a deposit basis.
If booking on behalf of a guest, a bank transfer must be made at least 7 days before arrival, or an advance purchase rate must be booked.
Pet friendly rooms available on request with additional £30 per night charge.
Please contact the property in advance of your stay to check the availability of pet-friendly rooms.
Please be advised of ongoing renovations until mid 2025.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Last updated: 14 Jan 2025 - Update now

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