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4-star hotels in Keswick
A shortlist of 4-star hotels in Keswick, on Derwentwater in the Lake District. It is for travellers who want a 4-star base in the town centre or in the surrounding valleys, whether for a short break, a walking trip or a family stay.
Staying in Keswick
Keswick sits on Derwentwater and is a base for walking and lake days. The town centre has the shops and the lake shore, and the valleys and villages around it are quiet and green.
These hotels are spread across the area. The Edwardene, Inn on the Square, Royal Oak at Keswick and Crow Park Hotel are in or just off the centre, close to the lake. Derwent Bank is at Portinscale, about 1.5 km out, and Lyzzick and Maple Bank are in the valleys a little further. Several others, including Ravenstone Manor, Armathwaite Hall Hotel, Borrowdale Gates Hotel, The Borrowdale Hotel and The Langstrath Country Inn, are in Bassenthwaite and Borrowdale, further from the centre. It suits couples and families who want a 4-star room with parking and easy access to the fells, and business travellers who need to be near the town.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Lyzzick
Underskiddaw, Keswick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereWith 278 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, Lyzzick sits at Underskiddaw, 3.3 km from Keswick town centre, and pairs free car parking with a restaurant and bar on site. Bathrobes and toiletries in every bathroom add a touch of comfort after a day outdoors, and the garden and lounge give you somewhere quiet to settle in the evening. It suits guests with a car who want a 4-star base just outside the bustle of the centre.
See LyzzickMaple Bank
Braithwaite, Keswick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereMaple Bank in Braithwaite makes a straightforward, well-liked choice for 4-star stays near Keswick, rated 4.9 out of 5 across 108 reviews and 3.5 km from the centre. Pets are allowed and parking is free, so you can bring the dog and leave the car without worry, while the garden offers a spot to unwind. Non-smoking rooms and free wifi throughout keep things easy for couples and walkers travelling with a companion animal.
See Maple BankRavenstone Manor
Bassenthwaite, Keswick, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereRavenstone Manor at Bassenthwaite draws on 495 reviews for a 4.7 out of 5 rating and stands 6.9 km from Keswick centre. Families are well provided for with family rooms and a cot, and a kitchen, microwave, refrigerator and dishwasher make longer self-catering stays practical. An on-site restaurant and bar mean you need not drive out for meals, and pets are welcome alongside free car parking.
See Ravenstone ManorBorrowdale Gates Hotel
Grange In Borrowdale, Keswick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereBorrowdale Gates Hotel, at Grange In Borrowdale 6.0 km from Keswick centre, has 367 reviews and a 4.7 out of 5 rating. Some rooms open onto a balcony or patio, and the terrace and garden make the most of the Borrowdale setting. Guests can eat in the restaurant, use the lifts, and take advantage of concierge and luggage storage services; pets are allowed and parking is free.
See Borrowdale Gates HotelThe Edwardene
Southey St, Keswick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Edwardene is the closest option at 0.2 km from Keswick centre on Southey St, and its 89 reviews give it a 4.9 out of 5 rating. Free car parking in the middle of town is a real convenience, and the lounge and fireplace lend the place a warm, homely feel. Special diets are catered for at lunch, and the bars make it easy to end the day without walking far.
See The EdwardeneDerwent Bank
Derwent Bank Portinscale Derwentwaterkeswick Ca12 5Tycumbria, Keswick, United Kingdom
Best for: Breakfast · Step-free access
- Breakfast
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereDerwent Bank at Portinscale, 1.5 km from Keswick centre, is a 4-star property rated 4.8 out of 5 from 112 reviews. It keeps things simple but useful: breakfast is served, wifi is free, and there is a garden to sit in, with wheelchair access provided. It suits guests who want to be near Derwentwater and within easy reach of town without staying right in the middle of it.
See Derwent BankArmathwaite Hall Hotel
Bassenthwaite Lake, Keswick, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereArmathwaite Hall Hotel at Bassenthwaite Lake is the largest of these options with 1345 reviews and a 4.6 out of 5 rating, set 10.7 km from Keswick centre. The spa, indoor pool, sauna and fitness centre make it a destination in itself, and the restaurant, bar and room service cover meals and drinks. Families are served by family rooms and cots, and there is a 24-hour front desk plus free parking.
See Armathwaite Hall HotelInn on the Square
Main Street, Keswick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Parking
- Breakfast in room
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereInn on the Square on Main Street puts you 0.1 km from Keswick centre, and its 618 reviews give a 4.6 out of 5 rating. A 24-hour front desk, express check-in, room service and luggage storage make arrivals and departures painless, and the restaurant and bar handle eating in. Air conditioning, wheelchair access and pet-friendly policies add flexibility for different kinds of trips.
See Inn on the SquareRiverside Escape
Crosthwaite Road Keswick Crosthwaite Road Keswick, Keswick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereRiverside Escape lives up to its name with a river setting 0.7 km from Keswick centre, and 59 reviews give it 4.9 out of 5. The kitchen, dishwasher, microwave, oven and refrigerator suit self-catering stays, while the balcony, garden and sauna and spa facilities make it feel more like a retreat. Free parking and wifi are included, and it works well for guests who want space and quiet close to town.
See Riverside EscapeThe Coniston Inn The Inn Collection Group
Hawkshead Road, Keswick, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereThe Coniston Inn, part of The Inn Collection Group, holds a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 1012 reviews, though it lies 26.3 km from Keswick centre. It is built for practical stays: family rooms, a restaurant and bar, free parking and wifi, lifts for upper floors, and round-the-clock security. Pets are allowed and wheelchair access is provided, so it suits a wide range of guests touring the area by car.
See The Coniston Inn The Inn Collection GroupCrow Park Hotel
The Heads, Keswick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereCrow Park Hotel on The Heads has 220 reviews and a 4.5 out of 5 rating, just 0.4 km from Keswick centre. Its lakeside position comes with a lake nearby and a garden, plus a bar to relax in; bike rental, canoe, fishing, water sports and a tennis court cover active days, and mini golf adds something for families. Free wifi helps you plan the next outing.
See Crow Park HotelSwinside Inn
Newlands Valley, Keswick, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereSwinside Inn in Newlands Valley, 3.0 km from Keswick centre, is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1141 reviews. Family rooms and cots make it workable for those travelling with children, pets are allowed, and free car parking plus a restaurant and bar cover the essentials. The terrace gives you somewhere to sit outside in the valley surroundings, and rooms are non-smoking with wifi available.
See Swinside InnThe Borrowdale Hotel
Borrowdale, Keswick, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereThe Borrowdale Hotel, 5.3 km from Keswick centre in Borrowdale, has 669 reviews and a 4.4 out of 5 rating. A 24-hour front desk and express check-in smooth the arrival, while room service, a restaurant and a bar see to meals, and luggage storage helps if you arrive early or leave late. Family rooms and cots are available, pets are welcome, and wheelchair access and free parking are provided.
See The Borrowdale HotelThe Langstrath Country Inn
Stonethwaite Borrowdale, Keswick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Langstrath Country Inn at Stonethwaite in Borrowdale sits 9.9 km from Keswick centre, with 431 reviews and a 4.4 out of 5 rating. It leans into its country-inn character: a bar, a restaurant, a lounge and a garden, with lunch served and special diets catered for. Rooms are non-smoking and free parking is on site, making it a sensible base for guests exploring Borrowdale by car.
See The Langstrath Country InnRoyal Oak at Keswick
Main Street, Keswick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereRoyal Oak at Keswick on Main Street is 0.1 km from the centre and has the longest review history here at 2013 reviews, rated 4.3 out of 5. Air conditioning, a minibar and slippers sit alongside room service, a restaurant and a bar, so much of what you need is under one roof. Pets are allowed, wheelchair access is provided, and parking plus free wifi are available for guests.
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The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyzzick | ★★★★ | 4.8 | 278 | Yes | – | – | – | 3.3 km |
| Maple Bank | ★★★★ | 4.9 | 108 | Yes | – | – | Yes | 3.5 km |
| Ravenstone Manor | ★★★★ | 4.7 | 495 | Yes | – | – | Yes | 6.9 km |
| Borrowdale Gates Hotel | ★★★★ | 4.7 | 367 | Yes | – | – | Yes | 6.0 km |
| The Edwardene | ★★★★ | 4.9 | 89 | Yes | – | – | – | 0.2 km |
| Derwent Bank | ★★★★ | 4.8 | 112 | – | Yes | – | – | 1.5 km |
| Armathwaite Hall Hotel | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 1,345 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 10.7 km |
| Inn on the Square | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 618 | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 0.1 km |
| Riverside Escape | ★★★★ | 4.9 | 59 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 0.7 km |
| The Coniston Inn The Inn Collection Group | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 1,012 | Yes | – | – | Yes | 26.3 km |
| Crow Park Hotel | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 220 | Yes | – | – | – | 0.4 km |
| Swinside Inn | ★★★★ | 4.4 | 1,141 | Yes | – | – | Yes | 3.0 km |
| The Borrowdale Hotel | ★★★★ | 4.4 | 669 | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 5.3 km |
| The Langstrath Country Inn | ★★★★ | 4.4 | 431 | Yes | – | – | – | 9.9 km |
| Royal Oak at Keswick | ★★★★ | 4.3 | 2,013 | Yes | – | – | Yes | 0.1 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Ravenstone Manor, Armathwaite Hall Hotel, The Coniston Inn, Swinside Inn and The Borrowdale Hotel all have family rooms, and most have cots. Armathwaite Hall Hotel adds an indoor pool, a spa and a fitness centre, while Ravenstone Manor and Swinside Inn keep things simpler and outside the centre.
Ravenstone Manor · Armathwaite Hall Hotel · The Coniston Inn The Inn Collection Group · Swinside Inn · The Borrowdale Hotel
For couples
Maple Bank, The Edwardene and Riverside Escape carry the highest guest scores on this list, 4.9 out of 5, and Borrowdale Gates Hotel follows at 4.7. These are smaller, quieter places, with gardens or a river setting, and they suit a short break for two.
Maple Bank · The Edwardene · Riverside Escape · Borrowdale Gates Hotel
For pets
Maple Bank, Ravenstone Manor, Borrowdale Gates Hotel, Inn on the Square, The Coniston Inn, Swinside Inn, The Borrowdale Hotel and Royal Oak at Keswick all allow pets. If you want to bring a dog and still be in the centre, Inn on the Square and Royal Oak at Keswick are on Main Street.
Maple Bank · Ravenstone Manor · Borrowdale Gates Hotel · Inn on the Square · The Coniston Inn The Inn Collection Group · Swinside Inn
Closest to the centre
Inn on the Square and Royal Oak at Keswick are on Main Street, 0.1 km from the centre, The Edwardene is on Southey St at 0.2 km and Crow Park Hotel at The Heads is 0.4 km away. These four put the town and the lake shore within a short walk.
Inn on the Square · Royal Oak at Keswick · The Edwardene · Crow Park Hotel
Where to stay in Keswick
Borrowdale
Borrowdale Gates Hotel, The Borrowdale Hotel and The Langstrath Country Inn sit in Borrowdale, at Grange, Borrowdale and Stonethwaite. It is a valley south of Keswick, green and quiet, and these three are the furthest from the town on this list, which suits walkers and anyone who wants to be away from the streets.
Our picks here: Borrowdale Gates Hotel · The Borrowdale Hotel · The Langstrath Country Inn
Bassenthwaite
Ravenstone Manor and Armathwaite Hall Hotel are at Bassenthwaite, 6.9 km and 10.7 km from the centre. Armathwaite Hall Hotel is the largest hotel here, with 1345 reviews, a pool, a spa and a sauna, and Ravenstone Manor has family rooms and a kitchen. Both are away from the town, near the lake of the same name.
Our picks here: Ravenstone Manor · Armathwaite Hall Hotel
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels are closest to Keswick centre?
Inn on the Square and Royal Oak at Keswick are on Main Street, 0.1 km from the centre. The Edwardene is 0.2 km away on Southey St and Crow Park Hotel is 0.4 km away at The Heads. All four are in the town.
Do these hotels have parking?
Free car parking is listed at Lyzzick, Maple Bank, Ravenstone Manor, Borrowdale Gates Hotel, The Edwardene, Armathwaite Hall Hotel, Riverside Escape, The Coniston Inn, Swinside Inn, The Borrowdale Hotel and The Langstrath Country Inn. Inn on the Square, Royal Oak at Keswick and Crow Park Hotel list parking.
Which hotels allow pets?
Pets are allowed at Maple Bank, Ravenstone Manor, Borrowdale Gates Hotel, Inn on the Square, The Coniston Inn, Swinside Inn, The Borrowdale Hotel and Royal Oak at Keswick. Among these, Inn on the Square and Royal Oak at Keswick are in the centre.
Which hotels have a pool or a spa?
Riverside Escape lists a sauna and a spa, and Armathwaite Hall Hotel lists an indoor pool, a swimming pool, a spa, a sauna, a massage service and a pool bar. No other hotel on this list lists a pool or a spa.
Which is the best-rated hotel on this shortlist?
Maple Bank, The Edwardene and Riverside Escape share the top guest score of 4.9 out of 5. They differ in review numbers: The Edwardene has 89 reviews, Maple Bank has 108 and Riverside Escape has 59.
Which hotels are best for families?
Family rooms are listed at Ravenstone Manor, Armathwaite Hall Hotel, The Coniston Inn, Swinside Inn and The Borrowdale Hotel. Armathwaite Hall Hotel also has a cot, babysitting service, an indoor pool and a fitness centre, while Ravenstone Manor has a cot and a kitchen.
Do any of these hotels have a restaurant?
A restaurant is listed at Lyzzick, Ravenstone Manor, Borrowdale Gates Hotel, Armathwaite Hall Hotel, Inn on the Square, The Coniston Inn, Swinside Inn, The Borrowdale Hotel, The Langstrath Country Inn and Royal Oak at Keswick. Derwent Bank lists breakfast, not a restaurant.
Which hotels are furthest from the centre?
The Coniston Inn is 26.3 km from the centre, Armathwaite Hall Hotel is 10.7 km away and The Langstrath Country Inn is 9.9 km away. Ravenstone Manor, at 6.9 km, and Borrowdale Gates Hotel, at 6.0 km, are also well outside Keswick.