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Reviews of Lake District Castle Inn 4 stars

Bassenthwaite Nr. Keswick, Keswick, CA12 4RG, United Kingdom

#26 of 27 hotels in Keswick

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Review score

Based on 2156 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    8.0
    lovely for what we needed but a bit more excitement on the night would be better!no pubs near by other than 1 mile down
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    0 atmosphere on a night they need to do bingo night/quiz night etc

    it was clean and the breakfast was lovely

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    7.0
    Great hotel but learn the tricks regarding the kitchen
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Double and Two Single Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Meals are an issue. If you want to eat before 8pm (families etc) you have to book even if the restaurant is nearly empty. This wouldn’t be a problem if you were informed on check-in. Also whilst the renovation is ongoing (not intrusive to be fair) they are feeding the contractors. But if you arrive for breakfast at 9:30 (served till 10) they’ve let them ransack the buffet and won’t restock it!!! But once you’ve learned these tricks the food is good!!!

    The location is outstanding and views are immense. Plenty of car parking and the leisure facilities are a bonus.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    8.0
    The Richardson trip.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Double and Two Single Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We came back due to the table tennis but this time there wa's no table tennis. Maybe this could be reinstated as our grandchildren were looking forward to it, however, this did not retract a lot from the stay.

    We like the leisure facilities for the grandchildren. The golf and tennis.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    8.0
    Would go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful gardens

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Double and Single Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spacious room with great views. Perfect room for us as a family as we had a separate area for our daughter. Super comfy bed and a great shower! Lovely garden and grounds as well and dog friendly. Also great hot tub and pool!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    7.0
    Lovely place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Double Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The first day the shower was foke but then the morning of us leaving we had no hot water to have a shower it was freezing and when we told staff they didn't say or do anything about it

    The jacuzzi and pool was so relaxing after our walk

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food, very pricey for what we had and very poor options.

    The facilities, the room and the location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    7.0
    Lovely location for a short break, though the building was a little bit outdated.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The building was on the older side and some of the interior seemed quite outdated. It was also on the more expensive end of things all things considered.

    It was a good location in the Lakes, we stayed for a wedding down the road. The members of staff were all super helpful and friendly. Can’t fault the service at all. The breakfast also had a good variety, though was a bit greasy

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Weekend away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double or Twin Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was quite mouldy. We had to clean the head before we used it. This put us off a bit. There were a lot of building materials around the hotel, like full packs of timber and plasterboard .

    The staff,food,and location were great.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant stay :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Signing inside was poor

    Great spa Good food

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was very uncomfortable leaving me with back pain can tell they use budget mattresses and don't renew them very often if it at all.

    The location and the hotel itself was amazing the staff were great the room was very clean and tidy

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    Overall stay was good. Hotel going through a make over would definitely stop there again
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds could have been a little more comfortable

    The breakfast was excellent. The pool, steam room, gym and jacuzzi where excellent. The food in the bar had a good choice

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good hotel with great facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very surprised at the facilities available at such a low price. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good food and reasonably priced. Comfortable bed and nice rooms. Perfect for a walking or activity break in the Lake District.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and breakfast. Rooms are very spacious and to a good standard

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    9.0
    Good location and value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing for us - some may find it a bit dated but that didn’t bother us as long as the place is clean and comfortable.

    Setting and convenience for the Lake District - the breakfast was the best we have had in a long time.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location with plenty of parking. Leisure facilities are very good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Undergoing refurbishment.

    Welcoming staff. Accepted forwarded luggage. Good breakfast. Good location for walking CumbriaxWay. Helpful bar/dinning staff Pool.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    7.0
    Great location and cheap
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food and some facilities were out of use or dirty

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    7.0
    Relaxing stay in beautiful location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Double Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I thought it was a best Western Hotel when booked. It had been sold to new owners so was having some work done. Also windows on outside of room in need of cleaning as well as some others around the property.

    Location was key and nice room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little bit old

    Good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Double and Two Single Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rips in the sofa in bedroom, smell to the bathroom

    Super helpful staff, leisure facilities excellent. Our room was very spacious and very comfy

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    7.0
    Nice place to stay, handy for Keswick but some rooms due an upgrade
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Double and Two Single Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room wasn't clean

    Staff were friendly, leisure facilities were good, breakfast was very nice.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    Delightful break at this hotel, plenty of space for children and dogs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Double and Two Single Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There could have been nuts/seeds to go with oats and yoghurts at breakfast. Some aspects of the hotel were a little outdated but you could see further renovations are under way.

    Pool, gym, Sauna. Dog friendly. Helpful professional staff. Breakfast was perfect, lots of continental choices and first morning additional hot food was cooked to order, the second morning, served from a buffet cart, it was hot and well presented. Very attentive staff who answered all our questions, met our needs as a family with a dog. Lots of wildlife in the well kept gardens, even a hare sauntering around the car park!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Observation not a dislike, pool was a bit cool

    Nice Jacuzzi

    Stayed in April 2024

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