My family and I had a wonderful stay at the Castle Inn.
Situated in Bassenthwaite, it's just a 15-minute drive into Keswick. There's also a bus that gets you there in 20 minutes - the bus stop is right outside the hotel.
There is free on-site parking, and from the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome. All the people we encountered were lovely, from the receptionist to the bar and restaurant staff.
We had a family room, consisting of a king-size bed and two singles. There was a lounge area with TV, large wardrobes, a second TV facing the double bed, and a desk area with lots of tea, coffee, hot chocolate, milk, biscuits, water, etc. The beds were really comfortable, and there was a fan in the room.
The bathroom was clean and well-equipped. A bath, separate shower cubicle, and plenty of complimentary toiletries, even toothbrushes and toothpaste.
The view from the room was lovely - it overlooked the gardens, tennis court, and putting green.
The restaurant served a good selection of meals, with plenty of options for the kids and vegetarian options too. I had the Cumberland Curl (sausage), with mash and vegetables, which was very tasty!
On-site facilities include a gym, heated pool, hot tub, sauna, and steam room. The kids loved the pool!
Breakfast was excellent, with continental and cooked options available.
Although the hotel is currently being renovated, this had no impact on our stay.
We will definitely stay here again when we next visit the Lake District.
