Where To Stay In Keswick, UK: 10 Best Hotels & Holiday Homes - Updated 2024

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Keswick is a market town in northwest England’s Lake District National Park, surrounded by mountains like Skiddaw. In town, The Cumberland Pencil Museum documents the history of pencils and the Keswick Museum & Art Gallery displays local artifacts. On a hilltop east of town, Castlerigg Stone Circle dates back to the Neolithic era. Vast Derwent Water lake is south of town, with boat tours and the Theater by the Lake.

Keswick has been voted the 9th UK destination in the 7th annual Travellers’ Choice awards for Destinations; the best historic town in the Landlove Magazine Awards 2015, and the winner of The Kennel Club’s most dog-friendly town award. The Lake District National Park has been designated as a World Heritage Site by Unesco.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on May 13, 2024.

1. Keswick Bridge, one-bedroom (from 121 USD)

This Scandinavian lodge offers a home feeling good for two to four persons. It is centrally heated and comprises the master bedroom with a double with luxurious en-suite bathroom. The first floor has a lounge with sofas, fully fitted wall units housing a pull down double bed, stereo unit, and TV. The kitchen is well equipped with all the amenities you needed for your food preparation and cooking.

Keswick Bridge, one-bedroom

Price: from 121 USD

Number of Guests: 4

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2. Tithebarn Court, Keswick (from USD 157)

This entire home can accommodate five guests with two bedrooms with three quality beds. The first bedroom has one king bed and a crib and the second bedroom has two single beds, and the place full of amenities like luxury towels and linen. The apartment is fully heated at no extra charge. Kitchen has a fridge, dishwasher, washer, and dryer, and other supplies needed.

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Keswick, United Kingdom
16.09 km (10.0 mi) from Lake District National Park
334 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 3 Beds 5 Guests 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 5

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
nice views from the top floor kitchen and living room
lovely views from the lounge and fabulously comfortable couches
the apartment is on the top floor and has fantastic views
a spacious two bedroom apartment with good wifi and close to supermarkets and shops
upstairs open plan room very comfortable
Cleanliness:
clean and well equipped
its really clean and tidy
everything was clean and lovely
apartment was exceptionally clean and well equipped
super clean with everything you could need
Host:
chris was a great host
lots of thoughtful extras from host that made us feel very welcomed
the host is communicative kind and helpful and very easy to get hold of
all told this was an excellent stay with an excellent host
we had everything we needed and lovely welcome pack from the host
Location:
fantastic location to explore the lakes
excellent location in the northern lakes
amazing location and perfect apartment
great location in the centre of keswick plus safe and secure parking
christine’s apartment is in an ideal location in keswick
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3. Two-bedroom apartment in the middle of Keswick with fantastic mountain views (from USD 113)

This apartment recently rated a 4-star with VisitingEngland and was originally part of the Royal Oak Hotel, which was divided into luxury apartments. This unit offers two bedrooms, one double bedroom and another bedroom with bunk beds that can accommodate four people but there is additional bed settee available in the lounge if required. It has WiFi and a parking space allotted for the guests.

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15.84 km (9.9 mi) from Lake District National Park
86 reviews  
Apartment 4 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 4
Minimum Nights: 3
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.

Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
the apartment was very comfortable clean and well appointed
the apartment was clean well maintained and extremely comfortable for the two of us
Host:
fantastic walks great friendly restaurants and pubs
Location:
location is right in the heart of keswick everything in easy walking distance
great property in a perfect location
this was the perfect location for spending time in the lake district
we travelled by train and bus with good access to the places we wanted to visit
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4. Maisonette In Central Keswick with stunning views (from USD 194)

Crandy Nook is a fabulous four-bedroom maisonette converted to an exceptional standard in 2007. It is a three-floors apartment that has four bedrooms total with two luxury bathrooms on each of the other two floors. The kitchen is well equipped with induction hob and granite work surfaces. And a very accommodating living area that family and friends can enjoy.

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15.84 km (9.9 mi) from Lake District National Park
30 reviews   Wifi Available
Apartment 7 Guests 4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 7
Minimum Nights: 3
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
great views from the living room and kitchen
super spacious immaculate bathrooms fab views
lovely clean and modern facilities with a beautiful view of the surrounding hills
Cleanliness:
very clean and spacious
the property was spotlessly clean and well furbished
the property itself was clean and comfortable and had everything that’s needed for a short break
the bedrooms and communal rooms were exceptionally clean and had everything we needed for our stay
the apartment is very nice and clean and has everything you need for a luxury stay for 7 people
Host:
we liked it very much and the owners provide very good instructions and information on everything
very well equipped and very good communication from the owners
Location:
great location & very spacious
perfect location in the centre of keswick
good central property good facilities
a great property in a very central location
great central location only a couple of minutes walk to main street with all the restaurants and shops
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5. Holiday cottage in central Keswick can accommodate 11 (from 233 USD)

This house offers a very comfortable space located in Lake District Self Catering Cottage in Keswick, Cumbria. With five bedrooms and three bathrooms that can accommodate 11 persons that were refurbished in 2012, with gas central heating and new furnishings throughout and newly fitted extra bathroom. The kitchen and lounge area is equipped with wall mounted TVs and such amenities as wireless internet access.

Holiday cottage in central Keswick can accommodate 11

Price: from 233 USD

Number of Guests: 11

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6. Royal Oak at Keswick (from USD 217)

The Royal Oak at Keswick has elegant en suite rooms with either a power shower or bath. Each room has an LCD TV, facilities for making tea and coffee and free Wi-Fi. This Royal Oak is located in the market town of Keswick just 3.2 kilometers (2 miles) from Derwentwater. The restaurant serves freshly prepared dishes made with local produce and seasonal ingredients from Cumbria.

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Royal Oak at Keswick

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Main Street
15.84 km (9.9 mi) from Lake District National Park

Restaurant Pets allowed Bar Non-smoking rooms Facilities for disabled guests Internet services Packed lunches Heating

7. Lakeside house

This lakeside house is set in the Lake District National Park. Derwentwater, known as the Queen of the Lakes, and the popular Theatre by the Lake are a 5-minute walk away. It has a rating of 9.8 for couples and the property is also rated for the best value in Keswick. Each room in the LakeSide House is equipped with a flat-screen TV, hairdryer, and tea and coffee-making facilities and a selection of toiletries are provided in each suite bathroom.

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LakeSide House

Wifi Available

Address: 40 Lake Road
15.66 km (9.8 mi) from Lake District National Park

Bar Tennis court Terrace Non-smoking rooms Fishing Internet services Canoeing Cycling

8. The Kings Arm Hotel (from USD 180)

The Kings Arm Hotel offers easy access to the Lake District. It is just a 5-minute walk from the Cumberland Pencil Museum and a 20-minute drive to Grasmere, Cockermouth, Thirlmere or Ullswater. Each bedroom offers a private space for the guest with private bathroom and modern or classic decor and a TV. The hotel is being rated by couples for 9.1 particularly because of the location.

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The Kings Arms Hotel

Wifi Available

Address: Main Street
15.89 km (9.9 mi) from Lake District National Park

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Bar Golf course (within 3 km) Non-smoking rooms Laundry

9. Chaucer retreat apartment, Keswick

This entire home apartment has one bedroom with a king size bed that can accommodate two persons with a fully fitted kitchen, lounge and dining area. It has free WiFi and its own parking space and private entrance. The unit is walking distance and close to shops and restaurants.

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15.6 km (9.7 mi) from Lake District National Park
209 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Entire condominium (condo) 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
good wifi connection
nice tv and fast wifi and well equipped kitchen
good space and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay
lovely view of blencathra from the sitting room highly recommend this
tastefully decorated and furnished thoughtfully equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable self catering stay
Cleanliness:
the apartment was lovely and clean and looked just as advertised
apartment is well furnished clean and cosy
steve's place was very spacious and clean
an excellent clean property with a very comfy bed
very clean very comfy bed for a great nights sleep after long days out
Host:
great host everything as described
steve is a great host and really made us feel welcome
host helpful and friendly will definitely be back again
if you meet steve you'll find a good host and expansive hospitality
Location:
the location was perfect
great apartment in a central town location
great location within walking distance of everything you could want in keswick
great location - well equipped stylish apartment
nice place in a great location
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Keswick, UK: The most popular holiday and day trip destination!

Did you now that Keswick is the North Lakes’ most popular holiday and day trip destinations? Yes! Because they cater to the needs of tourists, visitors and holidays makers, from a wide range variety of shops, cafes, tea and coffee rooms, pubs and restaurants.

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