The Best Castle
Hotels near Keswick

Historic property. This magnificent 14th-century castle is set in a 12-acre woodland estate. Many rooms have luxury features such as four-poster beds, or a window seat set in the old stone walls, looking out over the beautiful grounds. The award-winning Langley Castle was built in 1350, during the reign of Edward III. Langley Castle is perfect for discovering Hadrian’s Wall, just 5 miles from the building. Enjoy a candlelit dinner in Josephine’s Restaurant, awarded 2 AA Rosettes for its fine food. It offers regional produce, seasonal fish and local game. You can also have a drink in the superb drawing room, with stained-glass windows and a log fire. It has 7-foot thick walls, and far-reaching views over the Northumbrian Valley. Wi-Fi is free throughout the building, and parking is free on site. Newcastle city centre can be reached in less than 40 minutes’ drive. Show full description

Charming. Comfortable beds. Located just 30 minutes from Barnard Castle and Penrith, Augill Castle in Cumbria offers a selection of luxurious rooms, suites and family houses across fifteen acres. There is free WiFi, parking, and an on-site bar. The castle is around 6.4 km from Kirkby Stephen, Augill Castle is less than 20 minutes’ drive from the northern edge of the Yorkshire Dales, with Hawes just over 32.2 km away. Each room has private bathroom facilities with shower and bath, bathrobes and complementary toiletries. There is a flat-screen TV with DVD player, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities. A full breakfast menu is served each morning. You can enjoy a drink in one of four public rooms – the drawing room, great hall, sitting room or conservatory before dinner in the restaurant or sample traditional English afternoon tea in country house surroundings. The Restaurant will open for dinner from Wednesday to Saturday. There will be no dinner service on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday - Instead guests can enjoy a selection of starters and desserts served informally. The Lake District lies to the west, with Windermere and Keswick less than 1 hour’s drive. Show full description

Beach front location. Luxurious. Outstanding SPA facilities. Situated in 400 acres of deer park and woodland, this prestigious 4-star hotel features a spa with an infinity pool and a modern gym. The AA-Rosette restaurant has lake views. Situated in the Lake District and dating back to the 11th century, Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa is close to Bassenthwaite Lake and Skiddaw Mountain. The Armathwaite spa features a hydrotherapy pool, a sauna and a steam room. There is a large outdoor hot tub and a holistic beauty salon with treatment rooms. Each room has satellite TV, fresh fruit, bathrobes and slippers. Rooms are individually designed, and overlook the parkland, grounds or lake. There is free Wi-Fi in public areas of the building. The fine dining restaurant at Armathwaite Hall serves traditional Cumbrian dishes and classical French cuisine. A full Cumbrian breakfast is served each day, and afternoon tea can be enjoyed in the conservatory or by the lawns. Guests can enjoy a variety of scenic walks in the surrounding area. Show full description

Delightful property. Friendly staff. Against the stunning backdrop of Skiddaw and the Uldale Fells, this 18th-century country house is set within 18 acres of beautiful gardens and woodland, and guests can spot resident red squirrels, deer, and rabbits in the extensive grounds. Double-ended baths and separate showers fill each en suite bathroom in Overwater’s elegant rooms, along with fluffy bathrobes and designer toiletries. You can relax with fresh fruit and flowers, free mineral water, and free Wi-Fi access. Full English breakfasts are served each morning in the restaurant. Guests can also enjoy morning coffee and award-winning evening cuisine in a formal setting. Book dinner on a Wednesday or Sunday night in February and March and enjoy a bottle of House Wine with our compliments for every two diners (value £30). Please reserve your table prior to your arrival. Bassenthwaite Lake and Trotters World of Animals are both only a 5-minute drive away and scenic walks amongst the fells can be had in the lush, surrounding Lakeland. Nearby Keswick has a range of independent shops and a theatre by the lake. Show full description

Close to beach front. Elegant. Stunning pool facilities. Situated on the beautiful lower slopes of Skiddaw, Lyzzick Hall Hotel offers impressive mountain views and an on-site restaurant with extensive wine cellar. WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge. Keswick Golf Club and Castlerigg Stone Circle are both a 10 minute drive away. Lyzzick Hall is a renovated historical farm house, and takes its name from the nearby ancient woodland. All of the spacious rooms have en suite facilities and a TV, and many overlook the extensive private grounds. The restaurant serves locally sourced meals, using herbs from their own garden. There is also a candlelit dining room and a cosy bar with a selection of beverages. Private on-site parking is also available for guests. Located in the heart of the Lake District, Lyzzick Hall is just 2 miles from Keswick town centre, and 3 miles from Derwent Water. Show full description

Charming. Lovely surroundings. The award-winning Craigadam offers luxurious accommodation around 20 minutes from Dumfries. With an excellent Scottish restaurant, the Craigadam is located close to Castle Douglas, and also has a drawing room with log fire and a billiards room with honesty bar. Craigadam enjoys an invigorating country estate setting, with bracing walks through the hills and by lochs and streams. The small town of Castle Douglas is 45 miles west of Carlisle, 55 miles from the Stanraer ferry to Ireland, and just under 1 hour’s drive from the 300-square mile Galloway Forest Park. All rooms have free WiFi access, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee facilities and en suite bathrooms. Rooms are individually themed, taking inspiration from Scottish designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Queen Victoria, among others. A full breakfast buffet offers cereals, yoghurt and fresh juices along with cooked items. The Craigadam’s restaurant serves hearty dishes such as salmon fillet in orange and white wine sauce, and local game specialities including partridge stuffed with venison. Show full description

Cosy. Friendly staff. A 5-minute drive from Bassenthwaite Lake, Ravenstone Manor is an 19th-century manor house set in 3 hectares of ground. The property is at the foot of Skiddaw, overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake. Ravenstone Manor is a 10-minute drive from Keswick and Derwent Water and 30 minutes from Penrith and the M6 motorway. It offers stone walls and en suite bathrooms. The property's dining room mixes traditional and modern dishes based on locally sourced products. Dishes feature Cumbrian game and locally caught fish. The bar has an open fire, and the lounge has a warming fire and stunning views through the picture windows. Guests can go walking around the Northern Lakes, hiking and biking in the area. Show full description

Luxurious. Great restaurant. Popular among couples. Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, an AA 5 Red Star, Relais & Châteaux hotel near Windermere in the beautiful Lake District. Gilpin is dedicated to nourishment, recuperation, and relaxation, and is made up of two hotels on two separate estates, just over a mile away from each other. GILPIN HOTEL Set in 21 acres of country gardens, moors and woodland, Gilpin Hotel has a Michelin starred restaurant, a casual pan Asian restaurant, a Champagne Bar, lounge and terraces, a relaxing Spa Space as well as resident llamas, alpacas, and micro pigs. All bedrooms have incredible Lakeland views, leading onto the beautiful hotel gardens. GILPIN LAKE HOUSE Just over a mile away from Gilpin Hotel, within 100 acres of breathtaking grounds and situated on the bank of Knipe Tarn, Gilpin Lake House is a true sanctuary far away from the crowds, but just a stone’s throw from the breath-taking lakes and fells. With a lounge, shared swimming pool and hot tub and spa treatment rooms, it has the feel of a country house with all the services of a hotel. (Please note that only Lake House guests have access to the spa facilities at the Gilpin Lake House.) .  Show full description

Wonderful SPA facilities. Set in Eden Valley, the 19th century Appleby Manor Country House Hotel features an AA rosette winning restaurant which serves fresh, local produce. Views across the hotel’s beautiful landscaped garden can be enjoyed with a drink on the terrace. Each room has a seating area, some of which surround traditional bay windows overlooking the gardens and Appleby Castle. Appleby Rail Station is just 10 minutes’ walk away, while the castle and Appleby Golf Club are a 5-minute drive. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Bistro 1871 offers guests a relaxed and informal dining style and a real log fire is the centre piece of the traditionally furnished lounge, in which guests can enjoy a drink. A full English breakfast is served in the Oak Room Restaurant which features a conservatory with views across the Lake District fells. Scenic hill walking and fishing are possible in the immediate area. Penrith town centre is less than a 20-minute drive from Appleby Manor. Show full description

Muncaster Castle Coachman's Quarters are now all self catering with recently refreshed and redecorated rooms all with access to communal kitchen, dining room and lounge areas. Guests can enjoy access to the castle gardens and hawk and owl center and there is free Wifi in the rooms. When booking a room at the Coachman's Quarters the entrance to Muncaster Gardens is included along with the Hawk and Owl Centre please note there is an additional charge for castle entrance and tours. Muncaster Castle Coachman's Quarters is a 5-minute drive from the centre Ravenglass and Ravenglass Rail Station. Grab and Go breakfast bags are available to book at check in and guests are free to use the kitchen, which is fully equipped with cooker, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and ironing facilities. All the bedrooms at the Coachman's Quarters have their own bathroom with free toiletries and hairdryers. They also feature flat-screen TVs and tea/coffee making facilities. Parking is free at the property. Please be aware Muncaster Castle is now in Winter Season with limited facilities open only at weekends until the 18th December 2023. Muncaster then closes until February 5th 2024. Show full description

Beach front location. Historic. Superb breakfast. Manor House Hotel, is a Grade II listed building, offering accommodation in Cockermouth. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant and bar. Keswick is 14 miles from Manor House Hotel, Cockermouth, whilst Carlisle is 26 miles away and Windermere 35 miles away. Free on-site private parking is available and free WiFi is available throughout the building. All rooms include a flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee making facilities, a hairdryer and a trouser press. The rooms have a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower and there are complimentary toiletries. Restaurant and Bar closed Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Gorgeous surroundings. Set in a 45-acre estate with stunning woodland stretching to the banks of the River Nith, the 19th century Friars Carse Country House Hotel offers 23 bedrooms and cottages and is situated 6 miles from Dumfries town centre. This fine Scottish Baronial Hall has a magnificent paneled entrance hall with an elegant staircase and offers guests a spacious lounge with an open fire, overlooking the gardens and river. The Friars Carse benefits from a lift to all floors. The rooms offer a TV, telephone, and tea/coffee making facilities along with hairdryers. WiFi is available through out the hotel. The property’s Whistle Restaurant serves meals made using locally sourced and seasonal produce. Friars Carse also features a comfortable bar and snooker room. The country house offers private trout and salmon fishing on nearly 2 miles of the River Nith, with tackle storage, a drying room, and freezing facilities available. Further outdoor activities within the area include cycling trails, shooting, and a variety of golf courses. Robert Burns Hermitage is situated on the grounds of the hotel. Show full description

Elegant. Comfortable beds. In the heart of the Lake District, this luxury country house hotel offers a 3 AA rosette restaurant, free Wi-Fi and award-winning breakfasts. Lake Windermere is only 400 metres away. Each spacious, individually designed room at the privately-owned Hotel Rothay Manor has satellite TV, radio and tea/coffee facilities. Built in 1825, Rothay Manor Hotel is a Grade II Listed house with landscaped gardens and period features. Ambleside is a 5-minute walk away. Rothay Manor has fresh flowers, antiques and lounges that are ideal for pre-dinner drinks. Rothay Manor has a modern fine dining restaurant, offering delicious fresh food. Breakfast features homemade preserves, and 3-tier afternoon teas are also available. Cycle hire, horse riding and golf can be arranged. Show full description

Charming. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. This 17th-century Elizabethan inn has a peaceful location in the Troutbeck Valley, with weaving footpaths that link the nearby ancient hamlets. It offers à la carte cuisine, and is 1.5 miles from the former home of Beatrix Potter. Rooms at The Queen's Head Hotel have traditional furnishings with a contemporary twist. Each comes with a multi-channel TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. There is free WiFi in some of the rooms, and space for free private parking on site. Each morning, a full cooked breakfast is available, and in the bar a variety of drinks can be enjoyed. Windermere is 3 miles from The Queen’s Head, and Ambleside is just over 10 minutes away by car. Show full description

Great location. Overlooking Lake Windermere and the Langdale Pikes, the Craig Manor is 5 minute walk from Bowness. The rooms have modern decor, en suite bathrooms, and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Craig Manor offers free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi. Windermere Railway Station and the town center are 1.2 miles away and Craig Manor is just 10 minute's walk from Lake Windermere itself. Many rooms have lake views. It was built as a private residence in 1848, while the bar and lounge provide coffee and drinks. Show full description

Beach front location. Great restaurant. With free parking and leisure facilities, this award-winning hotel sits in 14 acres of wooded gardens. Castle Green Hotel In Kendal, BW Premier Collection has free WiFi and traditional pub. The Castle Green Hotel In Kendal boasts a spa and a swimming pool (please see Fine Print for children's swimming times), and is within walking distance to Kendal centre. The Greenhouse offers contemporary, locally-sourced menus with views of Kendal Castle and Lakeland countryside. You can also see the chefs through the special 'theatre window' into the kitchen. Show full description

Beautiful. Great views. Popular among couples. Ees Wyke Country House is an elegant Georgian property in the Lake District, less than 3 miles from the town of Hawkshead. Set on high-ground the house overlooks Esthwaite Water and offers free parking. Ees Wyke, once a holiday home of Beatrix Potter, features 2 traditional lounges, both with a fireplace. Stunning views of some of the most well-known fells in the Lake District can be enjoyed from the terrace area. Bedrooms feature striking picturesque views of the surrounding countryside. Each room includes an en suite bathroom, as well as a TV. Some rooms also feature slopped beamed ceilings. Most mornings you will awake to the aroma of freshly baked bread, which accompanies the locally sourced bacon and Cumberland sausage at breakfast. In addition to this there is a menu featuring tasty options such as Loch Fyne kippers. The Lake District is famed for its many countryside walks and the Moss Eccles Tarn walk starts from the house. The Windermere Ferry is 2 miles from the house and goes to Ferry Nab near Bowness-On-Windermere. 7 rooms are ensuite, 2 rooms have seporate bathrooms .  Show full description

Great value. Situated on 10 acres of landscaped gardens within the village of Gretna Green, a 2-minute walk from Gretna Green Rail Station, the 18th century Gretna Hall manor offers both traditional and modern en suite rooms and free parking. Full of history, Gretna Hall was built in 1710 and is next to the Blacksmith's Courtyard where many marriages are held. The rooms at Gretna Hall Hotel feature tea/coffee facilities, a TV and free toiletries. The Gretna lounge bar serves hot and cold meals throughout the day, and Anvil restaurant offers an a la carte menu in the evenings. Edinburgh is less than a 1-hour train journey and the hotel has easy access to the M6/M74. Show full description

Luxurious. Cosy rooms. Around 45 minutes’ drive from Durham and Hexham, Westgate Manor is an elegantly styled Victorian manor house with fine views of the beautiful Weardale countryside. It offers luxurious en suite rooms with free parking and WiFi. Westgate Manor is around 21 miles from the town of Bishop Auckland, 30 miles from Durham Cathedral and just under 1 hour’s drive from Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Each bedroom has a flat-screen TV, a Bluetooth speaker, seating area and tea and coffee facilities, and some include a king-size four-poster bed. All have an en suite bathroom with a shower and bath, and a hairdryer, toiletries and bathrobes are provided. The house includes a guests’ lounge with large flat-screen TV, high ceilings, large windows and a log-burner in the original fireplace. The library and dining room features floor-to-ceiling bookcases and provides an impressive location for taking morning coffee, afternoon tea or fancy a drink from the bar. You will find a selection of local micro brewery ales as well as a selection of spirits, liqueurs and wines. A full cooked breakfast is served each morning, and dinner is available by arrangement at an additional cost. Northumberland’s Kielder Forest Park and the Yorkshire Dales are both a similar distance away. Show full description

Great breakfast. Lowbyer Manor Country House is a 4-star guesthouse, offering accommodation of exceptional value. In the heart of the Northern Pennines, it is a perfect base for exploring the Lake District. The Manor was built in the late 18th century and is a grade II listed property. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. The Scottish borders, Carlisle, and Hadrian's Wall are all close by. Lowbyer has won an AA Breakfast Award for its fantastic, locally sourced food. Guests can enjoy cereals, yoghurts, fruit juice and a full cooked breakfast, served in an elegant eating area. Packed lunches can be ordered from reception. There are 12 en suite letting rooms, each with tea/coffee making facilities and colour TVs. Show full description