Reviews of The Swinside Inn 4 stars
The Swinside Inn, Keswick, CA12 5UE, United Kingdom

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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe rooms were clean and thought of everything
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe 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.
only 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.
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe hotel staff were able to accommodate an early check in for both our rooms which was really helpful as we were attending a wedding and needed to change. Every member of staff was very helpful and friendly. Even to the extent they made sure we got our welcome cookies the next day as they hadn’t been ready on arrival due to our early check in.
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, lovely and quiet.
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLovely room. Great location. Wonderful walks directly from the pub.
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt was a beautiful location, incredible food, the staff were very friendly and helpful, and the bedrooms were very comfortable and clean!
Nothing
Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAmazing 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.
The bed seemed quite small.
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery friendly staff
Great setting stunner
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFirstly 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 .
Would not change a thing. Loved our stay.
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe hotel was really good. The breakfast excellent. The restaurant fabulous food. Great beer. Very pleasant staff
Ver happy with everything
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFantastic location, clean, excellent staff
Food 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
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything was perfect, the staff were so lovely, the food delicious, location spot on and the room super comfy. Nothing to dislike
Reviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLovely location, great staff comfy rooms
Reviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewRoom was very comfortable. Food was great. Staff were friendly snd attentive.
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewSuch 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.
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewLocation was excellent!
Rooms are too warm on a night, investment in a/c would be a great addition.
Reviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe Inn is in a beautiful location with stunning views. The food exceeded our expectations, and the rooms were cosy, newly renovated and spotlessly clean.