Keswick
Dale Head Hall Lakeside Hotel
About the Hotel
Travelzoo Staff
Why We Love This Hotel
- This 16th-century hotel is "set in attractive, private grounds on the shores of Lake Thirlmere" (The AA)
- Keswick town centre is a 10-minute drive away and Ullswater, "overlooked by soaring fells" (Rough Guides), is 30 minutes drive from the hotel
- The hotel has views of Helvellyn -- the nation's favourite walking hotspot, according to ITV's "Britain's Favourite Walks"
- Some Superior Lake View Rooms have views of Thirlmere and 4-poster beds
Overview
"Worth the visit for the views alone" (The AA), Dale Head Hall Lakeside Hotel is set on the shores of Thirlmere in the peaceful North Lakes. The hotel, which occupies a country house dating from the 16th century, has views of Helvellyn -- the nation's favourite walking hotspot, according to ITV's "Britain's Favourite Walks".
Keswick is about 10 minutes' drive away. This historic market town with narrow cobbled streets is a good base from which to explore Skiddaw. Armboth Fell and Raven Crag, both good spots for a scenic walk, are around 15 minutes' drive from the hotel.
Ullswater, "great for crowd-free hiking around the village of Howtown and the picturesque valley of Martindale" (Lonely Planet), takes approximately 30 minutes to reach by car, and Buttermere -- "backed by a string of impressive peaks and emerald-green hills" (Lonely Planet) -- is a 40-minute drive away.
Dale Head Hall Lakeside Hotel has "comfortable and inviting public areas", says The AA, including a lounge, a bar and a restaurant. There's also an outdoor terrace overlooking the hotel's gardens, which are set within a red-squirrel nature reserve. Fishing permits for use on Thirlmere are available on request.
Spread between the Elizabethan and Victorian wings of the house, guestrooms overlook the fells and the hotel courtyard. All have free Wi-Fi, tea- and coffee-making facilities and a TV, while some have period details such as oak beams. Superior Lake View Rooms have sitting areas, lake views and 4-poster beds. Self-catering cottages are also available.
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Enjoyed This
(59 Member Ratings)
(59 Member Ratings)
Enjoyed Most
The hotel was cosy and warm. Great view of Thirlmere. Comfortable room. Nice breakfast.
Other Comments
Lovely to arrive to really warm rooms on a cold December evening. We'd be disappointed by the bathroom if we were paying full price.
Susan
26. Dec 2018
Leeds, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Very quiet location
Other Comments
This hotel is 5 miles outside the town of Keswick
Fiona
16. Dec 2018
Whitehaven, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The breakfast was lovely
Denise
12. Dec 2018
Cheadle, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Lovely views nice quiet location. Friendly staff.
Susan
10. Dec 2018
Sunderland, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Our room, room 13, was very roomy, breakfast choices were very good.
Other Comments
The hotel could do with strong lights outside the entrance area, particularly as it goes dark early in winter.
David
08. Dec 2018
SouthportSouthport, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Beautiful location and warm and friendly welcome.
Helen
04. Dec 2018
Peak Forest, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Beautiful setting and excellent breakfast.
Other Comments
Old fashioned country house hotel, had a really good stay.
angela
03. Dec 2018
Grimsby, United Kingdom
Other Comments
Views were exceptional.
Beautiful location
Staff were very helpful and friendly.
Thoroughly enjoyed the break
T
02. Dec 2018
Altrincham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The feel of staying in a period building that has a great deal of history.
Other Comments
Great location, Thirlemere is 100 yards ish from the hotel.
Will
02. Dec 2018
Melsonby Richmond, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The view was really nice. Lovely big rooms, nice and clean.
Other Comments
The hotel was quiet although seem quite full. Some background music in the breakfast room would have been nice.
Elizabeth
01. Dec 2018
Seaham, United Kingdom
