Bassenthwaite

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Did a lovely circular walk taking in the lake and lots of wildflowers.
Bassenthwaite, Lake District
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Chapel in Bassenthwaite Former chapel of ease in Bassenthwaite.
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Erratic boulder, Scarness Bay Erratic boulder on the shore of Scarness Bay, Bassenthwaite Lake.
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Farmland at Scarness Farmland at Scarness to the east of Bassenthwaite Lake.
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Lake District Castle Inn hotel & Spa

Lake District Castle Inn hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Bassenthwaite Keswick England
The price is SAR 525 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
SAR 525
SAR 630 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Keswick. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (666 reviews)
Just an average stay. Hotel feels rather unloved. Staff seem to be going through the motions rather than engaging with guests. Plenty of nice easy free parking (although its £30 per charge for an electric vehicle). Rooms pleasant but just feel unfinished. Breakfast is good but not had bacon quite ...

Reviewed on 17 March 2026

Lake District Castle Inn hotel & Spa
Armathwaite Hall Hotel

Armathwaite Hall Hotel

4 out of 5
Bassenthwaite Lake Keswick England
The price is SAR 1,101 per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
SAR 1,101
SAR 1,321 total
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Keswick. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Lake District Wildlife Park and Dubwath ...
9/10 Wonderful! (228 reviews)
Excellent in every way.

Reviewed on 10 March 2026

Armathwaite Hall Hotel
Ravenstone Manor

Ravenstone Manor

3.5 out of 5
Bassenthwaite Keswick England
The price is SAR 395 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
SAR 395
SAR 474 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Keswick. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (445 reviews)
Beautiful, warm and cosy hotel. Parking tricky at times. Very slow shower flow and stopped completely at one point!! Staff were excellent and food quality was also very good. Thin walls in room...we could hear everything when our neighbours went to the bathroom! Overall, a very pleasant stay despite ...

Reviewed on 15 March 2026

Ravenstone Manor
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Luxury lodge, Bassenthwaite,Nr Keswick, at the foot of Skiddaw.

Luxury lodge, Bassenthwaite,Nr Keswick, at the foot of Skiddaw.

Keswick England
Stay at this cabin in Keswick. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Bassenthwaite Lake and Church Bay are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (262 reviews)
Fab location. Very comfortable stay and clean.

Reviewed on 15 March 2026

Luxury lodge, Bassenthwaite,Nr Keswick, at the foot of Skiddaw.
Fell Foot Shepherds hut on traditional Lakeland farm

Fell Foot Shepherds hut on traditional Lakeland farm

Bassenthwaite England
Stay at this cabin in Keswick. Enjoy a garden. Popular attractions Church Bay and Skiddaw are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Lovely stay. We had everything we needed and would highly recommend to anyone. Thank you very much!

Reviewed on 29 October 2025

Fell Foot Shepherds hut on traditional Lakeland farm
Croft head Shepherd's hut on traditional Lakeland farm

Croft head Shepherd's hut on traditional Lakeland farm

Bassenthwaite England
Stay at this cabin in Keswick. Enjoy free WiFi and a garden. Popular attractions Church Bay and Skiddaw are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)
Vickie
Everything about our stay was great

Reviewed on 11 August 2025

Croft head Shepherd's hut on traditional Lakeland farm
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Derwentwater

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Derwentwater during your travels in Keswick. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

Derwentwater
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Honister Slate Mine

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Honister Slate Mine during your travels in Borrowdale. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Honister Slate Mine
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Hellvellyn

Explore the great outdoors at Hellvellyn, a lovely green space in Patterdale. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Hellvellyn
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Castlerigg Stone Circle

Find out about the history of St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn when you spend time at Castlerigg Stone Circle. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars.

Castlerigg Stone Circle
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Hope Park

Explore the great outdoors at Hope Park, a lovely green space in Keswick. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

Hope Park
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Thirlmere

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Thirlmere during your travels in St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn.

Thirlmere