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Places to stay in Keswick, Lake District

Stay a while

Camping to cosy cottages, guest houses to luxury hotels — and a valley location if you would rather be a world away from it.

Find your kind of stay

Where you stay changes the feel of a trip. You might want a room within a short walk of Keswick’s shops and places to eat, a cottage where everyone can settle in, or a quieter base among the villages and valleys.

Think about the days you have in mind, then find somewhere that makes them easy: early starts on the fells, time by the lake or evenings close to town. The stories below offer ideas; the listings let you compare the places themselves.

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Hotels in Keswick

Town-centre hotels a short walk from the market square, and country-house hotels by the lake and in the valleys.

Some have their own restaurants, bars and spas, so a day on the fells can end without getting back in the car. Each listing says what it offers, from parking to dog-friendly rooms.

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B&Bs and guest houses in Keswick

Family-run guest houses and B&Bs, most of them a short walk from the town centre and the fells.

Breakfast is part of the stay, and your hosts can usually suggest a walk from the door or somewhere for dinner in town.

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Self-catering in Keswick

Holiday cottages, apartments and homes in town and in the villages around, with room to settle in.

Cook when you like, come and go as you please, and stay for a short break or a week. Sizes run from a flat for two to houses for the whole family.

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Holiday cottages in Keswick

Lakeland stone cottages in town and in the villages around Derwentwater, for two, for families and for groups.

Some have wood burners, gardens or views across to the fells, and each listing shows how many it sleeps and what is included.

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Camping & glamping in Keswick

Pitches, glamping and caravans in the quieter country around Keswick, close to the fells.

From pitches for tents to glamping pods, a night outside is a short drive from town and close to the walks.

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Large holiday homes in Keswick

Whole houses and cottages sleeping 8 or more, for families and groups travelling together.

Room for everyone under one roof, with space to cook and eat together. Each listing shows how many it sleeps, so you can find the right fit for your group.

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Where to stay in Keswick

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Plan your perfect escape with our Keswick guide. From places to stay and things to do, where to eat, explore and unwind.