Ravenstone Hotel is a delightful country hotel set in over 2 acres of its own grounds, just 4 miles from Keswick and close to Bassenthwaite in the Lake District.

The charming town of Keswick is within easy reach where guests can enjoy the delights of the market which is held on Thursdays and Saturdays. You can view the ospreys, which breed each summer through telescopes at Whinlatter Forest and Dodd’s Wood. Shooting, fishing, horse riding and golf can be organised for you during your stay. Also experienced guides for mountaineering, rock climbing and fell walking can be booked ahead of your visit. Mirehouse is an historic house with links to Tennyson & Wordsworth, set on the edge of Bassenthwaite Lake, where you can enjoy the priory walk, heather maze or rhododendron tunnel. A predominantly rural county Cumbria is home to the Lake District National Park, considered one of the most beautiful areas of the United Kingdom. There is much to see and do with family attractions including Go Ape, World of Beatrix Potter, Rheged Centre, National Park Visitor Centre, Cumberland Pencil Museum and many animal parks and museums. There is an abundance of historical houses and sites, gardens, art galleries, theatres and cinemas and not forgetting the quaint towns and villages offering fantastic areas to shop.

Keswick is the perfect area to choose equally for gentle relaxation or for an action packed family adventure holiday with lots of activities and attractions. The town, nestled on the shores or Derwentwater, has a wide array of shops and galleries. Explore the five major lakes, picturesque valleys and unspoilt villages with the mountains of Skiddaw, Helvellyn and Scafell all within easy reach. Visit Castlerigg Stone Circle which is one of the most impressive prehistoric monuments in Britain. This is a fantastic area for outdoor activities, walkers and climbers are spoiled for choice. From the high summits to forest trails and lakeside paths, there are routes suitable for all.

Exit M6 junction 1 or M1 junction 19 and take A14. The Travelodge is situated approximately half a mile past the A43 junction on the westbound carriageway.Important InformationEarly Check-in and Late Check-outservice available at this hotel.Early Check-in available from12noon, subject to available rooms.Late Check-out available until2.00pm, subject to available rooms.Charged on arrival at £10.00 foreach service.To check availability contact the hoteldirectly., Wicksteed Park

Set in the calming shadow of England's highest fells, overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake, BEST WESTERN PLUS Castle Inn Hotel is the ideal location to explore the northern region of the Lake District. From the mysterious trails through Dodd Wood to the glorious views of the surrounding countryside, we can safely say that all rooms come with a view! Add to that more local points of interest like a nesting site of the beautiful Osprey or the majestic Skiddaw Mountain, and you'll be hard pushed to find many better settings for a truly relaxing retreat... there really is something for everyone to enjoy! Our extensive leisure and conference facilities add another dimension to this excellent accommodation, while easy motorway access makes anything possible as far as getting out and about (and beyond) is concerned. The hotel has a bronze rating with Cumbria Business Environment Network Scheme, and the family run friendliness is never ending! A pre-authorization with the same credit or debit card will be required at check-in for advance purchase rates.