Take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Dale Head Hall Lakeside Hotel. In addition to a garden and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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Superior Double or Twin Room, Lakeside
Lake view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Double Room, Lake View (Four Poster Bed)
Lake view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Double Room
7.07.0 out of 10
Good
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Superior Double Room, Lakeside
Lake view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Double Room, 1 Bedroom (Cottage)
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
About the neighborhood
Located in Keswick, Dale Head Hall Lakeside Hotel is in the mountains and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lodore Falls and Lake Windermere. Keswick Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre and The Herdy Shop are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Keswick travel guide
Lake Thirlmere, Keswick, England, CA12 4TN
What's nearby
Thirlmere
1 min walk - 0.1 km
Derwentwater
15 min drive - 16.2 km
Honister Slate Mine
45 min drive - 39.7 km
Lake District Wildlife Park
28 min drive - 30.1 km
Lodore Falls
30 min drive - 18.2 km
Getting around
Penrith Station
23 min drive
Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL)
116 min drive
Restaurants
The Wainwright Pub
8 min drive
Crag Bar
7 min drive
The Royal Oak
9 min drive
Lake Road Brunch
9 min drive
The Kings Head
5 min walk
About this property
Dale Head Hall Lakeside Hotel
Hotel by the lake
Take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Dale Head Hall Lakeside Hotel. In addition to a garden and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self parking
Breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and 1 meeting room
Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Dale Head Hall Lakeside Hotel?
As of 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dale Head Hall Lakeside Hotel on 1 November 2026 start from AED 529, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Dale Head Hall Lakeside Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 15.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Dale Head Hall Lakeside Hotel?
Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 15.00 (subject to availability).
Where is Dale Head Hall Lakeside Hotel located?
Situated on a lake, this hotel is steps from Thirlmere and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Hellvellyn. Castlerigg Stone Circle and Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Dale Head Hall Lakeside Hotel Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Dale was a tremendous help in securing a dinner for us.
He gave great instructions on the hike from the hotel too.
What a beautiful property and we didn’t hesitate to ask for help.
Bravo
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Wendy
31 March 2026
Great location. Staff were helpful and attentive. Property and facilities dated. Breakfast was good with variety of options. Limited choice for evening meal so we ate out at nearby
Character old house set in a picturesque quiet location.
family run and friendly, good breakfast.
centrally located to make exploring the lakes easy.
would stay here again.
The location was perfect . The bartender , cook and receptionist did a perfect job - it was all Dale - he was great . The hotel and view could not have been better .
Great staff and fantastic views, very short walk to footpath for Helvellyn. Great lake walk straight out of the back of the hotel.
Decor a little dated, but cosy and well worth the money. Breakfast is very nice as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Paul
27 July 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A lovely old hotel, with beautiful views and very friendly and helpful staff. The bedrooms were comfortable but signs of it being tired (the towels need to be changed, cracked toilet seats, shower unit kept coming out). Lovely stay and fab breakfast… just needs a little investment
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Carol
18 August 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Loved the lake view. Property a bit tired and would benefit from refurbishment
We enjoyed our stay here in a large room with modern bathroom. All staff were very welcoming and friendly, felt homely. The breakfast was delicious. The view of the lake at the front of the hotel was stunning - we enjoyed being able to sit and watch the sunsets. Our only negative point was the poor wifi if you need it (which we did to remotely work so this was a struggle). Otherwise we would happily return.
We only stayed one night, but its dated, makes it feel dirty, the bed felt like every spring had gone
If the price was right i would stay again, however its twice what it should be considering the facility
On a good note breakfast was lovely and the staff couldnt do enough for you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review
8/10 Good
Kim
6 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Beautiful location overlooking Thirlmere. Lovely old building, in need of a little TLC & modernisation. Friendly staff. We stayed in a superior room, which had a recently refurbished bathroom which was good. Bed way too soft for my taste & I’d expect bigger than a double in a superior room. Breakfast was ok
First visit, easy to find with drive on A591. Good parking. Magical setting with access to lakeside walk from gardens. Silence and darkness over Thirlemere at night, stars beautiful. Feels like staying over at home of friends in traditional not overdeveloped property. Breakfast piping hot. Will be visiting again.
An amazing stay at the Dale Head Hotel!
Beautiful location and well-manicured grounds to walk around. There is access to the lake from the property, but not easily - the path is a little over-grown. The Manager, Dale, was lovely and could not have been more helpful. We were there to hike Helvellyn, and he advised us that Swirls Car park (beginning of the hike) is easily accessed from the hotel by a woodland footpath, rather than the main road, or paying for the car park.
Drinks on the terrace over-looking Thirlmere lake were lovely in the evening, as were the home-cooked bar meals provided. The menu is small, but is ideal for when you return in the evening hungry and wanting something substantial. I had the Chicken & Bacon pie and my husband had the burger - both were cooked beautifully and very tasty. They also served a home-made beef stew with cheese scones, which looked (and tasted, according to other guests) amazing.
A short, 5 minute walk from the hotel is The King's Head Pub on the main road, who also serve delicious food.
We stayed in a 4-poster deluxe double with a lake view. The room was full of character (slanting floor - interesting!) And very comfortable - especially the bed! First time I haven't woken feeling like Ive slept on a board!
Breakfast was also superb! The poached eggs were cooked perfectly each day!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would not hesitate to book again in the future. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
sharron
21 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We where upgraded to a superior room with patio, the views where spectacular, great to sit out in the morning with a coffee and see the sunset come up on the water and hills, unfortunately the soundproofing in the rooms is poor. Apart from your room there is no other facilities at this house, which we found disappointing. Breakfast was very average and small portions, which we felt a little disappointed with.
I loved staying in a property that was so old and yet had been made so comfortable. It was a shame that one of the curtains had broken hooks as it drew the eye but the view from our windows more than made up for it. The evening meals were delicious. Location was perfect for us being equidistant to Grasmere and Keswick. Maybe some sachets of decaf coffee?