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5-star hotels in Keswick
This shortlist gathers the 5-star stays in Keswick, from town-centre cottages to country houses out in Borrowdale. It is for travellers who want the highest class of place this Lake District town offers, whether for a short break, a couple's escape or a family stay.
Staying in Keswick
Keswick is a Lake District town of stone streets and outdoor shops, sitting among the lakes and fells of Cumbria. Visitors come for walking, water and mountain scenery, with Borrowdale, Derwentwater and the surrounding valleys forming the setting. The 5-star stays on this shortlist sit in two broad areas. Several are right in or beside the town: Chaucers Nook 0.3 km from the centre, Greta Mill 0.3 km, Wood Close 0.8 km, The Grange Country House and Fairview both 1.0 km, and Forge Cottage 1.4 km. Others lie further out in the Borrowdale valley, among them Greenbank Country House and Lords Seat at 5.4 km, Stair Cottage at 3.9 km, and Hazel Bank Country House Borrowdale Valley at 8.5 km.
The town addresses suit couples and families who want shops, cafes and the lake within a short stroll, and business travellers who prefer to be central. The Borrowdale houses, set in the valley with gardens and fell views, better suit those after quiet and space, and are best with a car. Hazel Bank Country House Borrowdale Valley is the only one of the group with a restaurant and 24-hour front desk, useful for guests who want hotel-style service rather than a self-contained cottage.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Greenbank Country House
Borrowdale Keswick Borrowdale Ca12 5Uy United Kingdom Keswickcumbria Ca12 5Uy, Keswick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 5-star country house in Borrowdale, 5.4 km from Keswick, where a fireplace, garden and kitchen make it easy to settle in for a longer stay. Free car parking suits guests arriving by car, and the mix of rooms with bathroom, shower and WC covers couples or families travelling together. Choose it if you want a self-contained Borrowdale base rather than a town-centre address.
See Greenbank Country HouseHazel Bank Country House Borrowdale Valley
Rosthwaite Borrowdale, Keswick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSet in the Borrowdale Valley at Rosthwaite, 8.5 km from Keswick, this 5-star country house runs a restaurant and a 24 hour front desk, so meals and late arrivals are covered. Free wifi and free car parking are there for guests who want to explore the valley by day and stay connected in the evening. Suits travellers who prefer a serviced house with lounge and terrace to a self-catering cottage.
See Hazel Bank Country House Borrowdale ValleyThe Grange Country House
Manor Brow, Keswick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereThe closest of these 5-star addresses to Keswick at 1.0 km, The Grange Country House combines an indoor pool and fitness centre with breakfast and free wifi. A garden and terrace give guests somewhere to sit outdoors, while free car parking and wheelchair accessible facilities make arrival simple. It suits guests who want leisure facilities within walking distance of the town centre.
See The Grange Country HouseLords Seat
10 Swan House Thornthwaite, Keswick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereLords Seat is a 5-star house at Thornthwaite, 5.4 km from Keswick, with a fireplace, kitchen and garden for guests who want space and a quiet base. Free wifi, a patio and free car parking round out the essentials, and the washing machine and dishwasher help on longer trips. Best for families or small groups who plan to cook and spend days in the northern lakes.
See Lords SeatForge Cottage
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Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereForge Cottage sits 1.4 km from Keswick, a 5-star cottage with a fireplace, kitchen and garden, plus a garage and free car parking. A river close by and free wifi add to the setting, while the washing machine, dishwasher and cot make it workable for longer family stays. Suits guests who want a self-catering base just outside the centre.
See Forge CottageChaucers Nook
Chaucers Nook _X000d_2 Chaucer House Apartments_X000d_Derwentwater Place, Keswick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereChaucers Nook is the nearest of these 5-star properties to central Keswick at 0.3 km, an apartment-style stay with a kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine. Free wifi, free car parking and a garage cover the practical side, and a cot is available for families. It suits guests who want to walk into town and return to their own kitchen and bathroom.
See Chaucers NookFairview
18 Fenton_X000d__X000d__X000d_, Keswick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereFairview is a 5-star house 1.0 km from Keswick with a fireplace, kitchen and garden, plus free wifi and a garage. Pets are allowed, which sets it apart from most others on this list, and the washing machine and dishwasher suit longer self-catering stays. A good fit for guests bringing a dog who still want to be close to the centre.
See FairviewGreta Mill
16 Penrith Road, Keswick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereGreta Mill lies 0.3 km from Keswick, a 5-star property with a games room, jacuzzi and fireplace, plus a kitchen with oven, microwave and dishwasher. Fishing and a golf course are among the facilities, and pets are allowed alongside free car parking. It suits groups or families who want entertainment and outdoor pursuits within easy reach of town.
See Greta MillStair Cottage
Stair Cottage Stair, Keswick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereStair Cottage is a 5-star cottage 3.9 km from Keswick with a jacuzzi, fireplace and garden, and a kitchen with oven, microwave and dishwasher. Fishing and a golf course are available, pets are allowed, and free car parking plus high chairs and a cot cover mixed groups. Best for guests who want a countryside cottage with leisure facilities on hand.
See Stair CottageWood Close
11 Springs Road_X000d__X000d__X000d_, Keswick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereWood Close is a 5-star house 0.8 km from Keswick with a garden, garage and free car parking, plus free wifi. Fishing and horse back riding are among the facilities, pets are allowed, and a cot, kitchen and washing machine make longer stays practical. It suits active guests who want to be near the centre but return to their own space.
See Wood Close
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbank Country House | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 5.4 km |
| Hazel Bank Country House Borrowdale Valley | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 8.5 km |
| The Grange Country House | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 1.0 km |
| Lords Seat | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 5.4 km |
| Forge Cottage | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 1.4 km |
| Chaucers Nook | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 0.3 km |
| Fairview | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 1.0 km |
| Greta Mill | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 0.3 km |
| Stair Cottage | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 3.9 km |
| Wood Close | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 0.8 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
These places come with the practical bits families need. Forge Cottage, Chaucers Nook, Wood Close, Greta Mill and Stair Cottage all list cots, and Greta Mill and Stair Cottage also have high chairs. Kitchens and washing machines appear throughout the group, and Wood Close and Greta Mill allow pets.
Forge Cottage · Chaucers Nook · Greta Mill · Stair Cottage · Wood Close
For a central stay
Closest to the middle of Keswick are Chaucers Nook at 0.3 km, Greta Mill at 0.3 km, Wood Close at 0.8 km, then The Grange Country House and Fairview at 1.0 km. All five are 5-star, so you stay in the top class while keeping the town within an easy walk.
Chaucers Nook · Greta Mill · Wood Close · The Grange Country House · Fairview
For a country house feel
Greenbank Country House at 5.4 km, Hazel Bank Country House Borrowdale Valley at 8.5 km and Stair Cottage at 3.9 km sit out in the Borrowdale valley. All have gardens, and Hazel Bank adds a restaurant, 24-hour front desk and concierge. Good for guests who want grounds and quiet over a town-centre address.
Greenbank Country House · Hazel Bank Country House Borrowdale Valley · Stair Cottage
For pets
Only three on this shortlist state that pets are allowed: Fairview, Greta Mill and Wood Close. Each has free car parking and its own kitchen, and Wood Close adds horse back riding nearby, so you can plan days out with the dog from a 5-star base.
Where to stay in Keswick
Borrowdale
Greenbank Country House at Borrowdale, Hazel Bank Country House Borrowdale Valley at Rosthwaite, and Stair Cottage at Stair are all out in the Borrowdale valley, 3.9 km to 8.5 km from Keswick. Expect valley and fell surroundings and gardens rather than streets, with the town a drive away.
Our picks here: Greenbank Country House · Hazel Bank Country House Borrowdale Valley
Thornthwaite
Lords Seat is addressed at 10 Swan House, Thornthwaite, 5.4 km from Keswick centre. It is a 5-star valley-side base with free car parking, a garden and a patio, suited to guests who want to be out among the fells while still within reach of the town.
Our picks here: Lords Seat
Questions, answered
Which of these 5-star hotels is closest to the centre of Keswick?
Chaucers Nook and Greta Mill are both 0.3 km from the centre, making them the closest on this shortlist. Wood Close is next at 0.8 km, then The Grange Country House and Fairview, both at 1.0 km. All are 5-star.
Do any of these places have a pool or spa?
Only The Grange Country House lists an indoor pool, along with a fitness centre. None of the other 5-star stays on this shortlist has a pool or a spa among its facilities, so if that matters, choose The Grange Country House.
Which Keswick 5-star hotels allow pets?
Three do: Fairview, Greta Mill and Wood Close. Each of them also offers free car parking, and Greta Mill and Wood Close list fishing, while Wood Close adds horse back riding. The remaining 5-star stays on this shortlist state non smoking rooms but no pets.
Is parking available at these 5-star hotels?
Every hotel on this shortlist lists free car parking, so a car is straightforward at all of them. This suits the valley addresses such as Greenbank Country House at 5.4 km, Hazel Bank Country House Borrowdale Valley at 8.5 km and Lords Seat at 5.4 km.
Which is best for a family with young children?
Forge Cottage, Chaucers Nook, Wood Close, Greta Mill and Stair Cottage all list cots, and Greta Mill and Stair Cottage add high chairs. All five are 5-star, and Wood Close, Greta Mill and Stair Cottage are within 3.9 km of Keswick.
Which 5-star hotel has a restaurant on site?
Hazel Bank Country House Borrowdale Valley is the only 5-star stay here listing a restaurant, along with lunch, a lounge, a terrace and a 24-hour front desk. The others are self-contained places with kitchens rather than hotel dining.
Which of these is the best pick if I want to be in Borrowdale?
Greenbank Country House, Hazel Bank Country House Borrowdale Valley and Stair Cottage are all in the Borrowdale valley. Stair Cottage is the nearest of the three at 3.9 km from Keswick, with Greenbank Country House at 5.4 km and Hazel Bank at 8.5 km.
Do these 5-star places in Keswick have free wifi?
Most do. Chaucers Nook, Fairview, Forge Cottage, Wood Close, Lords Seat, Hazel Bank Country House Borrowdale Valley and The Grange Country House all list free wifi. Greenbank Country House and Greta Mill instead list internet access among their facilities.