Bassenthwaite Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Bassenthwaite

Lake District Castle Inn
Great for families and dogs! A sprawling complex with a well used leisure area. Could be better managed and cleaned, but OK.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Armathwaite Hall Hotel
lovely country hotel with good amenities. Staff were helpful and food was good in the grill restaurant and breakfast room.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Ravenstone Manor
Fantastic stay. So much character. Food was great, room very spacious, comfortable and homely. Bathroom really modern. Toiletries to notch. Most notably the staff are exceptional.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

The Halston

Stunning 2-bedroomed Cottage
This is absolutely beautiful property and surroundings. Thank you1
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

2 South Street
Popular places to visit

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 top-notch restaurants.

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

Hellvellyn
Explore the great outdoors at Hellvellyn, a lovely green space in Patterdale. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

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 visit its lively bars.

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

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

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