Lake District Castle Inn Hotel & Spa, Bassenthwaite ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

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

Great

8.1

8.3

/10

4.1

3.6

“The hotel boasts a stunning location with amazing views of the lake and surrounding hills, making it perfect for nature lovers.”view full review

Lake District Castle Inn offers a blend of comfort with facilities like an indoor pool and sauna. This 4-star Bassenthwaite hotel features extensive landscaped gardens, encouraging leisure activities and tranquility in a beautiful setting.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Lake District Castle Inn include modern amenities such as premium bedding, free WiFi, and laptop-friendly workspaces. Each guestroom features comforts like seating areas and tea and coffee making facilities. Guests can expect 24-hour room service for added convenience.

Dining Options

Ritson's Restaurant serves international and local dishes, including hearty Cumberland breakfasts. After meals, guests can relax in the Castle Inn Tavern, which offers real ales and bar meals in a casual atmosphere. The Tavern is popular among visitors seeking a relaxed dining experience.

Leisure & Activities

Lake District Castle Inn features various leisure facilities, including an indoor pool, sauna, and steam room. Outdoor options include landscaped gardens and nearby activities like nature walks around Bassenthwaite Lake, reachable within a 15-minute walk. Fitness enthusiasts can enjoy the gym equipped with Life Fitness equipment.

Business & Local Area

The hotel provides four dedicated conference rooms with views, accommodating up to 200 delegates in a theatre style. Convenient transport options are nearby, with bus stops within a minute's walk, allowing easy access to local attractions such as The Lakes Distillery, just 2 km away.

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Lake District Castle Inn Hotel & Spa offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Classic King Dog Friendly

2 persons

220 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Classic Double or Twin Dog Friendly

2 persons

270 sq. feet

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Superior King Room

2 persons

270 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Classic Double Room

2 persons

260 sq. feet

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Facilities

Lake District Castle Inn Hotel & Spa offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Facilities: Great

8.4/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Free parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Hiking
Tennis court
Golf course
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's buffet
Board games
Children's play area

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Beach umbrellas
Sun terrace
Garden area
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna
Steam room
Jacuzzi
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Foot massage
Pool with view
Shallow end

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Lake District Castle Inn Hotel & Spa Location

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

Map view

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

City landmarks

Park

The Lake District Wildlife Park

3800 ft

Landmark

Bassenthwaite Lake

1.4 mi

Landmark

Robin Hood Antimony Mine

4100 ft

Landmark

St John's Church

1.1 mi

Landmark

The Lakes Distillery

1.3 mi

Landmark

Bassenthwaite Methodist Church

5200 ft

Landmark

Country Experiences

1.0 mi

Landmark

Derwentwater

1.2 mi

Landmark

Alpacaly Ever After

1.3 mi

Landmark

Castle How hillfort

1.4 mi

Landmark

Dubwath Silver Meadows Nature Reserve

1.5 mi

Landmark

Mill Beck Antimony Mine

1.6 mi

Church

Church Of St Barnabas

1.9 mi

Landmark

Low Barn

1.9 mi

Landmark

Sale Fell

2.2 mi

Church

Bega

2.6 mi

Landmark

St Margaret's Church

2.2 mi

Park

Mirehouse

2.9 mi

Landmark

Moat

2.3 mi

Church

St Bega's Church

2.6 mi

Landmark

Close House Lead Mine

2.4 mi

Landmark

Elva Plain Stone Circle

2.4 mi

Landmark

The Parish Church of Saint Bega Bassenthwaite

2.6 mi

Landmark

Mell Beck Trials

2.7 mi

Landmark

Caermote Fort

2.7 mi

Landmark

Stone Arch

2.8 mi

Landmark

Sandbeds Gill Lead Mine

2.8 mi

Landmark

Mirehouse & Gardens

2.9 mi

Landmark

High Ireby Grange

2.8 mi

Nearby

Bassenfell Manor

1300 ft

Restaurants

Castle Inn Tavern

100 ft

on A 591

Getting around

City Centre

Bassenthwaite20 min · 1.0 mi

Airports

Carlisle Lake District (CAX)76 min · 31.4 mi

Bus

Bus stop15 min · 6.0 mi

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:00

Check-out

from 07:00-11:00

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Breakfast

The hotel Lake District Castle Inn & Spa provides visitors with a free full breakfast.

Children & extra beds

There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Languages

English, Spanish, Czech, Polish

Year renovated:

2008

Number of rooms:

Former name

Best Western Plus Castle Inn

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Lake District Castle Inn Hotel & Spa from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 957 verified reviews

7.7/10

Very good

77%

Recommend

Breakfast

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.5/10

Comfort

8.4/10

Facilities

8.4/10

Free Wi-Fi

8.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Paid Wi-Fi

8.6/10

Staff

8.8/10

Value for money

7.9/10

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