Bassenthwaite Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Lake District Castle Inn hotel & Spa
"BEAUTIFUL location, ideal for walks and driving around the Lake District. Very well equipped spa/resort hotel with plenty of FREE parking. Nice restaurant, VERY large room with nice view. Full bath to relax in after a day's hiking."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Armathwaite Hall Hotel
"Lovely hotel with views of Bassenthwaite. Easy walk to lake shore The staff are excellent and helpful."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Ravenstone Manor
"Love this place! So many fabulous cozy common rooms to enjoy for making new friends or reading a book by a cozy fire. Beautiful views across the valley to the lake. Staff was always attentive, prompt, and helpful. We thought the food selection was fantastic and I’m sure I gained 5 pounds during our ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
The Halston
"The two issues we had were - Hotel staff very noisily recycling empty bottles at 5:50am the first morning waking us both up Bedroom blinds weren’t very effective at keeping sunshine out and bedrooms were very light by 6am"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Fell View
"Very pleasant small property. 5 mins walk from central Ambleside. Well equipped and warm. Perhaps a bit small for a family of 4 but great for two people. Nicely decorated with thoughtful touches. Only one parking space but a car park 4 mins walk down the hill. Would recommend."
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Brigham Farm Apartments
"There's no question that the apartment is dated but it was clean, warm and there was hot water. The kitchen equipment needs refreshing (no utensils like a fish slice or slotted spoon) but we managed fine. It's really the details that need addressing - we had a lamp without a bulb and the bathroom ..."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
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 lively bars.
Catbells Lakeland Walk
You can take time to visit Catbells Lakeland Walk during your travels to Above Derwent. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.
Hellvellyn
Explore the great outdoors at Hellvellyn, a lovely green space in Patterdale. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
- Lake Windermere
- Lodore Falls
- Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
- Lowther Castle and Gardens
- Aira Force
- Carlisle Castle
- Hellvellyn
- Eden Valley
- Wasdale
- Dove Cottage
- Lake District Wildlife Park
- Skiddaw
- Penrith Castle
- Solway Coast
- Honister Slate Mine
- Whinlatter Forest Park
- Carlisle Racecourse
- Wast Water
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- The Sands Centre
- Dalemain
- Lowther Park
