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Reviews of Dale Head Hall Lakeside Hotel 3 stars

Thirlmere, Keswick, CA12 4TN, United Kingdom

#25 of 26 hotels in Keswick

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 475 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.1

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  • Reviewed: 13 June 2022

    8.0
    Really beautiful place, cosy areas, lovely garden, friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Internet connection was good in the first day, as soon as more people started coming it dropped. In the end it was really poor. Breakfast speed was affected due other guests - quality was not affected.

    Good room size, good shower. Incredible view from our window - fantastic! Cosy place, common areas were nice and friendly people. Breakfast options were fine, enough and flexible to be adjustable as per orders.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2022

    9.0
    Beautiful tranquil setting
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Four Poster Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have liked to be able to have an evening meal but there is a pub literally at the bottom of the lane that served excellent food so it wasn't really a problem.

    The setting was exceptional. Loved the quirkiness of such an old building Bed was amazingly comfortable

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hairdryer did not work , and maybe a few more items in the tea tray ,ie sugar , tiny moths in the room .

    I loved the location , and the house itself was beautiful , the staff were welcoming and polite

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2022

    7.0
    it was a good getaway spent.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Lakeside Double
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    i think they should improve on the breakfast and have variety of food also the phone in the room wasn’t working.

    i liked the room and the view of the hotel it was amazing 😍😍

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful setting. Close to Keswick and Grasmere. Good size room.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2022

    8.0
    A memorable stay at a lovely hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Signposting of the entrance could be better. The first time we got here, we nearly got caught out by the sharp turn into the entrance road. The path down to the lake could be improved - not easy for elderly or infirm people.

    The location of the hotel was superb. The property itself had a lot of character and the grounds were worth exploring, particularly the lakeside, which had stunning views. The breakfast was also sumptuous and delicious.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2022

    8.0
    we had a delightful stay and will recommend the Inn to friends & family!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    shower pressure very light & breakfast the same each day

    location was great!

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2022

    9.0
    Fantastic views in the heart of the Lake District
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bathroom was a little chilly even though the bedroom was lovely and toasty.

    Amazing location looking down on the lake below. Good size room and a great breakfast included.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2022

    9.0
    beautiful hotel with amazing views to Thirlmere Lake. friendly staff and excellent location to explore the Lake District
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Lakeside Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing to comment

    amazing views of the Lake , cozy and comfortable

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Lakeside Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Floor was uneven, even though that's expected for an old building. Being picky, the curtain rails were metal on metal which resulted in a very high pitched screech when you close the curtains. The lack of reception was a little inconvenient, having to wait in the lounge after ringing the bell for a while was a little annoying, but nothing major.

    Staff were friendly, view was amazing, bed extremely comfy, bathroom stylish.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Lakeside Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quiet and relaxed atmosphere. Comfy bed.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2022

    8.0
    A little different, rather spooky,lovely lake views and good for climbing Helvellyn.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We were supposed to get a room with a mountain view and a lake view but we were put in room 13 at the back on the ground floor facing another building - at a stretch I suppose you could say you could see a little bit of a mountain round the side of it!!

    The staff were very friendly and could not do enough for you - they fixed my mobile so it worked somehow even though there is no service here and at some expense I guess they fixed the bathroom towel rail which was not working. It was a lovely warm bedroom with a tv with loads of channels but you had to work at it with the remote to find them, and we got hot chocolate, cookies and loads of milk sticks. The bathroom was also rather unusual with some interesting mirrors and no matter what we did even after taking the towels off the towel rail it was always freezing cold! However, there was always somebody on hand if you pressed a bell outside in the corridor and whilst we had our breakfast which was just right we watched all the birds,rabbits,etc on the back lawn overlooking the lake. Also, virtually just across the road from the bottom of the driveway is the King's Head Inn where the staff were very attentive and the quantity and quality of the food was awesome - the Traveler's Rest on the way into Grasmere is also an amazing pub. If the weather is bad there is the Mine Experience at Honnister pass which we did and it was a bit of fun,educational and very authentic, we also did the Aquarium at Maryport which was very interesting and the cheeseburgers were superb ,however, you also had to pay to park here before paying to go in. We also went to Whitehaven where there's a museum on the seafront The Beacon which is full of interesting games to play and it is very informative - just watch out for the speed bumps in the town centre they are horrendous. If the weather had been better we would have gone to the Wildlife Park near Keswick but did not do the Osprey Centre as it was March when we stayed and they do not arrive until April.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2022

    9.0
    great place for a short break only bed and breakfast but a great pub close by serving excellent food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Lakeside Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    February stay so a little cool in the room

    beautiful location hotel full of character felt very homely staff were very friendly and helpful good on site parking

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little things like no water or not much options for breakfast and extra charges for tea and coffee which wasn’t that nice.

    The location was fantastic beautiful view could not fault

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2021

    8.0
    Well worth a visit
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Lake view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best to talk to the hotel about the type of room you prefer.

    Family run hotel. Restaurant was closed so we had to go out for dinner. Slightly quirky and a little tired in some areas. Great location, good parking once you know where the overflow parking is located. Very good breakfast. Staff are friendly and attentive.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2021

    9.0
    overnight stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    was a little bit of a challenge to find as postcode took you to a different property not far from hotel (pub gave us directions 30 seconds from them).

    beautiful property, views of the lake was stunning (even in the rain). Big rooms, lovely breakfast with views of the lake whilst eating. Hosts very nice and would chat to you.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2021

    9.0
    Location, location, location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Four Poster Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing we didn't like was having to leave

    The location is exceptional, the pictures really don't do this place justice. The room was beautiful, the bed was amazing and those views from the window will stay with me forever. We will definitely be back for a longer stay.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2021

    7.0
    Beautiful old house.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pressure in the shower was poor. The tops of the furniture need some tlc.

    Breakfast was lovely. Beautiful view. Quirkiness of the property because its an old building. Bathroom has been been upgraded which was lovely.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms could do with updating if it wasn't for the fantastic grounds and views I would of defenently complained also the bar wasn't open could do with more staff Apart from that the place is perfect

    The owners where lovely and felt very welcome at the hotel

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2021

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Lake view
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No phone signal, poor Internet connection.

    Good hotel, great view

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2021

    9.0
    Good introduction to first visit to Lake District
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Four Poster Junior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rainy weather!

    Great location and relaxing environment. Breakfast good.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2021

    8.0
    Interesting slightly gloomy place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Could have made more of the history.

    historic hotel in very quiet remote ,slightly gloomy location. Large semi wild garden with view of lake.Comfortable beds. Good service at breakfast even when absolutely full.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2021

    8.0
    A pleasant stay in a delightful building, disappointed that no evening meals were available
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Lake view
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was lovely, location stunning

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2021

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    wonderful view. friendly staff. nice toilet

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2021

    9.0
    Great place to stay while visiting the Lake District
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Lake view
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good breakfast, great location

    Stayed in September 2021

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