A return visitto Swinside Lodge. Once again we were impressed by the warmth of the welcome we recieved from Kath and Mike. The room was excellent as was the food. For its size this hotel must have the most extensive wine list anywhere. The position is excellent, almost at the foot of Catbells and only a few minutes from the... More

Our second visit to a lovely small elegant hotel. The owners, Kath and Mike, are a friendly and helpful couple who gave us another warm welcome. They, together with Lauren, made our w/e visit a truly enjoyable one. Talented chef Clive provided beautifully presented and delicious meals. Swinside Lodge is well located for a Cumbrian walking holiday where one can... More

We stayed at this lovely hotel during a four day "fine dining" walking tour around Bassenthwaite and Derwent Water. We were warmly welcomed on our arrival and shown to our spacious bay windowed bedroom with views to the front of the hotel. The room was very comfortable although the bathroom was a little small given the quality of the rest... More

our 4th short break for 3 nights at this hotel confirms our view that it is in wonderful location , 5 min stroll to Derwentwater shore, beside Catbells, cosy intimate atmosphere, good food, super hospitality, peaceful , very clean & lovely bedrooms. It ticks all the right boxes for a really contented stay.

My husband and I have just returned from our third visit to this excellent small hotel. Good things come in small parcels and once again we enjoyed a wonderful stay in this truly beautiful area of the Northern Lakes. We are keen walkers and the hotel is ideally situated to allow you to leave the car on the car park... More

I went to Swinside Lodge with my boyfriend on a Saturday night. It was his birthday so we were looking for a more special meal, and special it was! A picturesque guest house, they offer one setting for dinner per night – so you are guaranteed a nice leisurely evening. Told to arrive at 7pm, for a 7.30pm dinner, we... More

Just got back from our third visit to Swinside Lodge and it really doesnt disappoint. The location was even better than we remembered with all the great walks on its doorstep and Keswick not far away. Our room was immaculate and comfortable and cleaned everyday of our stay. We both enjoyed meeting other people over drinks and canapes in the... More

It is with some trepidation that I write this review having seen the owner's reaction to other reviewers' negative comments. We were really looking forward to our meal here. Friends had recommended it and the reviews were great. So what went wrong? Was it the chef's night off? We liked the idea of a set menu starting at 7.30pm as... More

I really can't praise this hotel too highly. Everything during my 3-day stay was faultless - the room, the restaurant, the perfectly-paced 4-course dinner - I could go on. The owners are professionalism and friendliness personified. The garden with its old beech tree attracts an astonising array of birds - nuthatches, tree creepers and great spotted woodpeckers among them. And... More