Keswick Country House Hotel in Keswick (Cumbria), England

The hotel occupies a Victorian building completed in 1869, set in four acres of lawns and tended gardens. Guests can watch daily falconry displays on the lawns and play croquet on the grounds. The hotel also offers an on-site climbing wall for recreational use.

Each room is themed after a famous painter, with names like Van Dyke and others. Many rooms offer views of the Lake District fells or the hotel gardens. Some rooms are located in the old Keswick Railway Station building, connected to the main hotel via a covered walkway.

The Lonsdale Restaurant serves creative menus using locally sourced produce, with dishes prepared to a high standard. The hotel provides special diet menus upon request, including gluten-free and vegan options. Breakfast is buffet-style with a range of hot and cold items, and the bar lounge offers wine and champagne.

The hotel is a five-minute walk from Keswick town centre and a 30-minute stroll from Derwentwater. Guests have access to hiking and biking trails on nearby Skiddaw and around the Lake District. Complimentary on-site parking is available for all guests.

On-site activities include daily falconry displays, croquet on the lawns, and use of the climbing wall. The hotel offers access to various water sports and adventure activities in the surrounding area. Themed bedrooms and the historic station building provide additional character for guests to explore.

Location: 5-minute walk to Keswick, near Derwentwater

Rooms: Themed bedrooms named after famous painters

Dining: Lonsdale Restaurant with locally sourced produce

Activities: Daily falconry displays, climbing wall, croquet

Grounds: Four acres of tended gardens and walkways

Parking: Complimentary on-site parking