The Swinside Inn, Keswick, CA12 5UE, United Kingdom
#6 of 27 hotels in Keswick
Guests' ChoiceBased on 141 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.8
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
9.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 September 2025
Darren
United KingdomThe rooms were clean and thought of everything
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 28 August 2025
Sophie
United Kingdomonly thing that I didn't like was the price - we paid around £100 extra a night - I think due to staying on a bank holiday weekend.
The location was gorgeous, the rooms were lovely, the food was delicious, but to top it off the staff were unquestionable. Amanda ( I think that was her name) who served us in the morning was brilliant, and on one of the days i had injured my foot so had to stay inside all day whilst my husband went on a walk and she bought me more refreshments which was so kind.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 27 August 2025
Marie-christine
United KingdomGreat location, lovely and quiet.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Marina
United KingdomNothing
It was a beautiful location, incredible food, the staff were very friendly and helpful, and the bedrooms were very comfortable and clean!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Deborah
United KingdomThe bed seemed quite small.
Amazing location with fabulous views. Fantastic food and a lovely cosy bar and restaurant. The staff were very friendly. The room was spacious and had a large bathroom.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Tim
United KingdomGreat setting stunner
Very friendly staff
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 14 August 2025
Joanna
United KingdomWould not change a thing. Loved our stay.
Firstly the location is beautiful, the staff were so friendly and the whole place was absolutely spotless and beautifully decorated. The room we had was absolutely beautiful, spotlessly clean, and the homemade cookies on arrival were delicious and a lovely personalised touch. We had our evening meal, which i can say was outstanding. I myself am plantbased and had no problem with the choices on the menu. The food is all local and beautifully presented. Breakfast was the same great options and again very relaxed and beautifully presented. The staff were amazing so friendly and helpful, we went walking the next day and left our car there. When we returned we had a drink and a bite to eat before heading home and again staff couldn't do enough. We will most definitely be returning. Absolutely outstanding thankyou for a very relaxing and pleasurable stay .
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Adrian
United KingdomVer happy with everything
The hotel was really good. The breakfast excellent. The restaurant fabulous food. Great beer. Very pleasant staff
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Andrew
United KingdomFood was quite expensive and not the best choice of mains for fussy eaters. Shower in room was tiny and nowhere to put shower gel/shampoo other than on floor
Fantastic location, clean, excellent staff
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 6 August 2025
Elizabeth
United KingdomEverything was perfect, the staff were so lovely, the food delicious, location spot on and the room super comfy. Nothing to dislike
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 2 August 2025
Elizabeth
United KingdomLovely location, great staff comfy rooms
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 1 August 2025
Bernadette
United KingdomRoom was very comfortable. Food was great. Staff were friendly snd attentive.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 28 July 2025
Georgia
United KingdomSuch good value for money, breakfast included which was great. Breakfast was all cooked fresh and then you also had yogurt, granola and toast that you could make yourself. We ate here one night also which was lovely. Staff super friendly and helpful. Room was immaculate and had amazing views. Great location nice quiet area but close enough to everything - walks & towns. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 25 July 2025
Jack
United KingdomRooms are too warm on a night, investment in a/c would be a great addition.
Location was excellent!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 23 July 2025
Clare
United KingdomThe Inn is in a beautiful location with stunning views. The food exceeded our expectations, and the rooms were cosy, newly renovated and spotlessly clean.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 6 July 2025
Diane
United KingdomWould have been nice to have a larger lounge area
Fantastic food
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 29 June 2025
Alan
United KingdomOnly small things really. The room wasn't ready by check in time. We weren't told to use a different door to use when entering the pub for breakfast. We went back to our room in the annex and phoned to let them know the front door was locked. A huge apology was given and accepted. If we had been told to use the other door when coming for breakfast when we checked in there would beenno issue. Don't let this put anyone off. We are sure it won't happen again. The only other point is the bed in our room was very low level. Not so easy getting out from if you are in you 80s.
Nearly everything. It is a really nice place to stay if in the area.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 27 June 2025
Stephen
United KingdomThe location is very peaceful with stunning views The hotel is spotless clean the breakfast is well prepared and freshly cooked and finally the staff are so pleasant and friendly
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 25 June 2025
Paul
United KingdomCramped bedroom.
Meals and dining areas were superb. Our double bedroom in Swinside Farm was disappointing. It was too cramped for two people and did not do justice to all the other excellent facilities.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 24 June 2025
Simon
United KingdomMenu could be more varied on a Sunday. Only Sunday Roast options. Would have liked some more choice.
Comfortable, calm and boutique feel to the rooms. We got a bigger room than we booked. Great location for walks on the fells or accessing Derwent Water for water bus and kayaking etc
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 21 June 2025
Tony
United KingdomHot hot day so room has no a/c.
Excellent stay in refurbished inn. Good room (3) and the food was superb. Staff were attentive and nothing was a problem. would return and recommend
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 16 June 2025
Dean
United KingdomAre you kidding me? It was perfect 👌
Staff, food, room, location were all absolutely 1st class. My wife and I would like to extend our thanks for the service we received. Please thank the kitchen staff for providing us with top notch grub. Allowing us an early check-in due to our schedule was brilliant. Not to mention a cheeky bottle of fizz 🍾 for our anniversary.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 15 June 2025
Jessica
United KingdomDogs in the room next door Was a little overpriced
The room was very comfy Breakfast was lovely
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 15 June 2025
Tim
United KingdomGreat location
Super location. Food was amazing and the staff are so helpful and friendly.
Stayed in June 2025
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