The Best Hotels Closest to Thirlmere in Keswick - 2026 Updated Prices

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A dining area with a table set for two, a window with a view of greenery, and a decorative window valance.

A view through a window with a white frame and decorative top, revealing a green landscape with trees and a stone wall.

Outdoor wooden tables and chairs with a view of a green landscape and hills in the background.

A white building with a sign reading "Kings Sweeney's Head Hotel."

1. The King's Head Inn

1.6 km from Thirlmere

David

฿2,995

฿3,594 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A serene outdoor seating area with wicker furniture overlooking a lake and forested hills.

A white building with a covered porch and lush greenery.

A wooden staircase with a balustrade leading to a second floor.

A four-poster bed with a wooden canopy, a grey sofa, and a bedside table with a lamp and a kettle.

2. Dale Head Hall Lakeside Hotel

1.3 km from Thirlmere

Sally

฿4,770

฿5,724 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A stone building with a window and a door, ivy-covered wall, and two wicker chairs with cushions.

A wooden dining table with chairs, a wine bottle, and a glass.

A sign for Dale Head Hall Lakeside Hotel & Restaurant with a scenic view of hills and a stone wall.

A neatly made bed with white linens, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, and a radiator.

3. The Hayloft

2.3 km from Thirlmere

฿19,146

฿19,146 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern bar area with a central counter, shelves with bottles, and hanging pendant lights.

A breakfast setup with a table, two chairs, and a view of greenery through large windows.

A large, historic stone building with multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent balcony.

A person pouring wine into a glass at a bar with shelves of bottles in the background.

4. Fellpack House

8.5 km from Thirlmere

David

฿5,309

฿6,371 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside lamp, a television, a window with curtains, and a door leading to a bathroom.

A restaurant with wooden tables and benches, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

A white building with a sign reading 'The Old Inn' and picnic tables in the front yard.

A wooden table with a glass of beer, a cup of coffee, a wine glass, and a map.

5. The Royal Hotel

9.7 km from Thirlmere

฿3,265

฿3,918 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

Two wooden benches under a tree, overlooking a green field and distant mountains.

A dining area with white furniture, a brick fireplace, and a wall with a tree pattern.

An aerial view of a rural area with houses, a road, and a field.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a wooden wardrobe, a radiator, a patterned rug, and a large mirror.

6. Lane Head Farm Country Guest House

12.5 km from Thirlmere

Tsz Ting

฿4,368

฿5,242 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A dining area with multiple tables set for meals, large windows with curtains, and decorative wall elements.

A stone building with multiple windows, a sign for Norwood House, and a Hillsdale Bed & Breakfast sign.

A neatly made bed with a grey quilt, two fluffy pillows, and a pair of folded towels on the bed.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a variety of flowers, and a white umbrella.

7. Hillsdale in Ambleside

13.5 km from Thirlmere

Caroline

฿4,696

฿5,636 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A stone building with ivy-covered walls and multiple windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of a garden through large windows.

A modern treehouse bedroom with a glass door, a wooden deck, and a bed with white bedding.

8. Victorian House

8.8 km from Thirlmere

Cameron

฿3,518

฿4,222 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A house with a pathway leading to it, surrounded by trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a large window, and a wooden wardrobe.

An outdoor patio with a round table and white chairs, a gazebo in the background, and a well-maintained lawn.

A house with a driveway leading to a gated entrance, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.

9. Briery Wood Country House Hotel

16.3 km from Thirlmere

kay

฿3,295

฿3,954 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, wooden chairs, a wicker basket, and a caution sign.

A rustic interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a bar area.

A wooden door with a sign reading "BOWFELL 295ft." and a bed with white bedding and pillows.

A staircase with a sign reading "Residents only" and a wooden handrail.

10. Queens Head Hotel

16 km from Thirlmere

Dennis

฿4,327

฿5,192 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A lakeside property with a marina, multiple boats, and a large house with a white facade.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

A corner room with a bay window, two armchairs, and a small table with bottles.

A room with a table and chairs by a large window with a view of greenery and houses.

11. Ambleside Townhouse

13.6 km from Thirlmere

Ravinder

฿4,031

฿4,837 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A coastal town with a marina, houses, and green hills in the background.

A stone building with a small patio area featuring a table and two chairs.

A ferry docked at a harbor with a mountainous backdrop.

A hotel room with a bed, two patterned armchairs, a small table with two cups, and a view of greenery through large windows.

12. Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

14.6 km from Thirlmere

Trusha

฿2,921

฿3,506 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A stone building with a sign reading "GRASMERE BREWERY."

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bookshelf filled with books.

A balcony with a round table and two chairs, overlooking a green landscape with trees and a mountain in the background.

A cozy room with a green sofa, wooden chairs, a wooden cabinet, and a large mirror.

13. Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments

9.3 km from Thirlmere

Harry

฿4,475

฿5,369 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rustic outdoor seating area with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by a stone wall and a white building with a traditional design.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a fireplace, and a bar counter with various bottles.

A traditional pub with outdoor seating, stone walls, and hanging flower baskets.

A bar area with multiple taps, a beer tap labeled "Lakeland Summit," and a display of various liquor bottles.

14. The Britannia Inn

11.5 km from Thirlmere

Peter

฿4,623

฿5,547 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A stone house with a white porch and flower boxes.

A stone building with a small stream flowing beside it.

A patio area with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and a view of a lake and forested hills.

A cozy room with leather armchairs, a round table, a bar area, and a stone fireplace.

15. The Three Shires Inn

12.8 km from Thirlmere

Colin

฿6,059

฿7,271 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A bottle of Prosecco and two glasses of wine on a wooden table near a fountain.

A modern room with large windows, a grey sofa, a round table, and wicker chairs.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a red armchair, a checkered sofa, a small table with a cup and saucer, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a cozy seating area.

16. Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

13.4 km from Thirlmere

Lynne

฿7,629

฿9,155 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A room with a large bay window overlooking a lake, two leather chairs, a wooden table, and a banner advertising a lakeside restaurant.

A row of traditional stone and timber-framed buildings with a restaurant named "The Lakeside" and a sign welcoming visitors to "YHA Ambleside".

A marina with several boats docked at the pier.

A lakeside restaurant with outdoor seating and a flag indicating its name.

17. YHA Ambleside - Hostel

14.6 km from Thirlmere

Sarah

฿1,368

฿1,642 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A large stone building with multiple windows and a courtyard.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, framed artwork on the wall, and a wine rack in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden desk, and a chair.

A hot tub with a waterfall feature, surrounded by lounge chairs and a wooden wall with built-in lighting.

18. The Daffodil Hotel

9.8 km from Thirlmere

฿4,807

฿5,769 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A stone house with multiple windows and a large lawn.

A hallway with patterned carpet, a sofa with cushions, a table with a lamp, framed pictures on the wall, and a door at the end.

A neatly made bed with a fluffy white throw blanket, two wooden nightstands with lamps, and a wooden headboard with carved details.

A well-lit living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table. There are two windows with curtains, a chandelier, and framed pictures on the walls.

19. New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel

9.9 km from Thirlmere

Rewa

฿4,912

฿5,895 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bar area with a Christmas decoration, a bartender, and a sign reading "TEMPERANCE".

A traditional village with stone buildings, a church, and a pub with outdoor seating.

Three dogs in a doorway with a red ribbon, and people in the background.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a bar counter, and hanging light fixtures.

20. The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

13.5 km from Thirlmere

Ian

฿3,402

฿4,083 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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Top Thirlmere Hotel Reviews

The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic ambience. Comfortable bed. Super clean. Lovely bathroom. Amazing staff. 10/10 for breakfast. Plenty of choices for everybody at dinner. They get it right here Toom 108 was a little hot"

Borrowdale Gates Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"As a first time visitor to the Borrowdale Gates Hotel I have to say what a wonderful experience. The location was perfect with access to many hiking trails. The staff were pleasant and very attentive to our needs, the facilities including the restaurant were excellent, serving very high quality food. After spending several days at the Hotel I am convinced we will be returning. From two happy customers."

Keswick Country House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The food in the restaurant was first class and the staff were friendly and always helpful"

Traveller's Rest Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the place even stayed an extra night. Will definitely be back. Food is amazing."

Glenridding Manor House

10/10 Excellent

"Had a lovely stay. Everything was perfect and Lynne was really helpful. Had a great stay, in a lovely location and would definitely recommend!"

The King's Head Inn

8/10 Good

"Ideal place for hikers, and great to have the option of a solo room, at very reasonabe price! It has plenty of parking, beautiful views, easy access to walks, and the staff were all really friendly."

Dale Head Hall Lakeside Hotel

8/10 Good

"The owner manager and staff were helpful. Big plus is that the hotel is paid side with great views and very quiet."

Fairlight Guesthouse

8/10 Good

"Good basic clean accommodation . I stayed just the 1 night due to a wedding at inn on the lake which is situated across from guest house . Room was good with en suite shower & toilet . Breakfast was really good , full English etc . Recommend for a short stay"

The Royal Oak

10/10 Excellent

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had such a lovely stay at The Royal Oak in Rosthwaite. It’s a beautiful, quaint hotel with so much character, set in a gorgeous location. The staff were absolutely fab — so friendly and welcoming — and the food was fantastic. Everything about the hotel made it feel relaxed and homely, and we really enjoyed our stay. I’d definitely recommend The Royal Oak to anyone looking for a lovely Lake District break. We’ll absolutely be back! ❤️"

Other attractions near Thirlmere

A mountainous landscape with a large lake and hikers.

Hellvellyn

9.6/10 (77 reviews)

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

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A mountainous landscape with a lake surrounded by autumn-colored trees and snow-capped peaks.

Derwentwater

9.6/10 (798 reviews)

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.

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A stone circle in a grassy field with snow-capped mountains in the background.

Castlerigg Stone Circle

9.4/10 (182 reviews)

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 top-notch restaurants.

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beach near Park Neb

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Park Neb during your trip to Borrowdale? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Bowder Stone

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

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St. Sunday Crag

Explore the great outdoors at St. Sunday Crag, a lovely green space in Patterdale. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

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Glenridding Sailing Centre

Enjoy an outing to Glenridding Sailing Centre during your stay in Glenridding. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Friar's Crag

You can find out about the history of Keswick with a stop at Friar's Crag. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Thirlmere?

Thirlmere is located in St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn. You'll find 175 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Thirlmere?

Dale Head Hall Lakeside Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Thirlmere. Other good options within a few miles include The King's Head Inn and The Lodge In The Vale.

How many hotels will I find near Thirlmere?

Expedia has 175 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Thirlmere.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Thirlmere, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Thirlmere.

What can I see and do near Thirlmere?

Local parks like Hellvellyn, St. Sunday Crag and Easdale Tarn are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. At Lodore Falls, Derwentwater and Catbells Lakeland Walk, take some time to really appreciate nature. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Castlerigg Stone Circle and Keswick Climbing Wall.

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Our top choices for Thirlmere hotels

1. The King's Head Inn

2. Dale Head Hall Lakeside Hotel

3. The Hayloft

4. Fellpack House

5. The Royal Hotel

6. Lane Head Farm Country Guest House

7. Hillsdale in Ambleside

8. Victorian House

9. Briery Wood Country House Hotel

10. Queens Head Hotel

11. Ambleside Townhouse

12. Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

13. Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments

14. The Britannia Inn

15. The Three Shires Inn

16. Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

17. YHA Ambleside - Hostel

18. The Daffodil Hotel

19. New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel

20. The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

Top Thirlmere Hotel Reviews

The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group

Borrowdale Gates Hotel

Keswick Country House Hotel

Traveller's Rest Inn

Glenridding Manor House

The King's Head Inn

Dale Head Hall Lakeside Hotel

Fairlight Guesthouse

The Royal Oak

Other attractions near Thirlmere

Hellvellyn

Derwentwater

Castlerigg Stone Circle

beach near Park Neb

Bowder Stone

St. Sunday Crag

Glenridding Sailing Centre

Friar's Crag

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