Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa

Keswick, Cumbria

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Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa is a beautiful four red star 17th century former stately home situated near to Keswick on the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake in the English Lake District.

The hotel and spa is privately owned and features forty six bedrooms of individual character from stylish spa bedrooms to the luxury of Studio suites with stunning lake views.

The two rosette fine dining Lake View Restaurant serves table d’hôte lunches and dinners in elegant surroundings to both residents and non-resident guests. The Courtyard Bar and Brasserie is a stylish modern alternative serving meals in a relaxed atmosphere. Afternoon teas are served daily and are a great way to celebrate with family and friends.

The award winning Spa offers the best in facilities and from the minute you walk through the door you can relax and enjoy this indulgent experience. The facilities of the spa include a 16-metre infinity edge pool, thermal suite, gymnasium, exercise studio and luxurious outdoor hot tub with stunning views to the garden and woodlands. Expert therapists deliver an array of treatments and friendly staff will be on hand to ensure you have a fantastic experience at this award winning hotel and spa.

View Armathwaite Hall’s entry in the Good Spa Guide

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Need to Know

Check-in

Check-in at 2.30pm.

Check-out

Check-out at 11.30am

Also Worth Knowing

Children – Family accommodation includes spacious rooms with extra beds for children, interconnecting rooms offering space and privacy and deluxe family rooms with integral bunk bedded rooms.

Dogs welcome – Dogs are part of the family and are welcome at Armathwaite Hall. Selected bedrooms are available suitable for those bringing their faithful friend. Dogs are accommodated at a cost of £15.00 per dog per night and receive a bed with cushion, dog treats, and waste bags. Please note that dogs are not permitted in the public rooms and must be kept on leads in the surrounding gardens.

Dining

The two rosette fine dining Lake View Restaurant serves table d’hôte lunches and dinners in elegant surroundings to both residents and non-resident guests. The Courtyard Bar and Brasserie is a stylish modern alternative serving meals in a relaxed atmosphere. Afternoon teas are served daily and are a great way to celebrate with family and friends.

The Spa

See at a glance the amazing facilities that Aramthwaite Hall has to offer.

  • 16m infinity edge pool overlooking beautiful gardens.
  • Wallow pool ideal for those not so confident in water. 1m deep.
  • Outdoor hot-tub overlooking beautiful gardens.
  • Hydrotherapy pool with hydro jets under side benches, neck shower and mood lighting.
  • Aroma room: with heated walls, a cross between a steam room and a tepidarium. Periodic jets of steam and essence provide a relaxing and soothing experience enhanced by the feature lighting and stunning Snow Quartz Crystal. Kneipp hoses to cool down as required.
  • Steam room: a traditional and spacious steam room with stunning Amethyst Madonna Crystal Cave and feature lighting centrepiece, essences and Kneipp hoses to cool down and refresh as required.
  • Traditional sauna with windows overlooking the decked patio and garden.
  • Tropical shower: a hot or cold option with lights and essence for further enjoyment.
  • Rain dance shower: a pulsating water sensation to refresh and revive.
  • Dance/exercise studio: from circuits to yoga to relaxation.
  • State of the art gymnasium with Life Fitness Elevation series.
  • Personal training, fitness assessments and MOT health indicator tests.
  • Disabled changing rooms, toilets and treatment room.
  • Spa lounge with feature central fireplace and dining area.
  • 10 luxurious treatment rooms.
  • Hush tranquillity room with veranda looking over gardens and fells.
  • Dedicated manicure and make-up area.

Spa opening times:

Spa open from 7.00am – 9.00pm.

Children are welcome to use the swimming pool only in the spa from 8.30am – 10.30am and 4.30pm – 6.30pm Monday to Saturday, and 8.30am – 10.30am and 2.00pm – 6.30pm Sunday.

Pricing

Double room for two people per night including full Cumbrian breakfast and VAT from £200.00 per room, per night.

For best available rates call 0800 089 3929.

Contact

Address

Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa

Bassenthwaite Lake, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RE

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Reservations

01666824666

Enquiries

01768 776551

reservations@armathwaite-hall.com

General Manager

Simon M Steele

Proprietors

Carolyn Graves

Web Address

https://www.armathwaite-hall.com/

Offers & Packages

Our Best Deal

Have a ‘Dram’ Good Time at Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa

Explore the beautiful English Lake District and ‘taste’ what we have to offer.

 

This break offers guests to enjoy a relaxing stay at one of Cumbria’s premier Spa hotels plus an opportunity to meet our neighbours with a tour of the new Lake District Distillery

  • Overnight accommodation based on sharing double/twin room
  • Full Cumbrian breakfast
  • Three course dinner in the Brasserie
  • Tickets for the Lake District Distillery Tour which we would book for you on your preferred date and time during your stay
  • The Lake Distillery mixed miniatures gift pack of The One Whisky, The Lakes Gin and The Lakes Vodka
  • Tasting notes
  • Box of Armathwaite Hall chocolates
  • Full use of the spa facilities and exercise classes
  • 10% per person off first one hour pre booked spa treatment

 

Rates:

  • Club room £270 per room per night
  • Spa/superior room £310 per room per night
  • Deluxe room £405 per room per night
  • Deluxe Lake view/Spa Feature room £470 per room per night
  • Studio Suite £510 per room per night

Upgrade to five course dinner in the Lake View Restaurant at a supplement of £15 per person per night

New bookings only and cannot be taken in conjunction with any other offer. Available Sunday to Thursday inclusive. Subject to availability.

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Christmas & NYE

Lake District Christmas or New Year Breaks

Make Christmas in the Lake District something truly special at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa. Come and celebrate with us to enjoy an experience that features everything from award-winning fine dining through to captivating entertainment, exciting celebrations and luxurious environments.

Gourmet food and a homely atmosphere await you at our festive hideaway, so why not make the most of the festive season this year with a luxurious Lake District Christmas break? Immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas with blazing log fires, seasonal decorations, quality entertainment and sumptuous food and beverages.

 

Christmas Eve

Our Lake District hotel package for Christmas begins on Christmas eve, where we begin festivities with a fun quiz accompanied by cocktails and canapes. After you have toasted the occasion, we will host a celebration dinner that features sumptuous dining which will whet your appetite ahead of the next day’s big Christmas feast.

You will also enjoy balloon entertainment and a magician, perfect for all the family. To really embrace the spirit of the season, there will be a Christmas carol session with mulled wine followed by an optional midnight mass.

After you’ve enjoyed your celebrations, head back to our luxurious rooms to relax ahead of the big day…

 

Christmas Day

Awake on Christmas morning, cradled in the cosiness of our beautiful lakeside hotel. Enjoy a six course Christmas feast followed by mince pies and discover why our restaurant is a double AA rosette award winner.

Enjoy the Queen’s speech whilst lounging in true comfort, and take a candlelit walk through our stunning grounds to be enveloped in the magic of Christmas in the Lake District. Return to the hall and enjoy a luxurious buffet for your evening meal. A local storyteller and Santa Claus himself will even drop by to ensure you are kept entertained throughout the day.

Of course, whether you just want to get away from it all and relax at Christmas whilst enjoying stunning scenery and delectable dining, or get involved in every activity, how you spend your Christmas day is entirely up to you.

 

Boxing Day

Enjoy boxing day your way. Whether you choose to lounge in the hotel and sip mulled wine and eat mince pies or you want to take to the countryside, there will be something for everyone. We offer both a low and mid-level fell walking experience that includes a packed lunch, giving you the chance to walk off your Christmas dinner and take in some of the Lake District’s stunning sights. You will also get the chance to see some of nature’s finest creatures take to the skies with a bird of prey display.

As the day turns to evening, enjoy a black tie dinner followed by an exciting casino themed event with fabulous prizes to win.

With entertainment galore and luxurious indulgence at every occasion, this is a Lake District hotel package for Christmas like nothing else. Join us and make this season more magical than ever.

 

Prices start from £930 per person. Dates 24th-26th December 2019. Discounted prices available for children.

 

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Let your New Year in the Lake District shine above the rest at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa!

Choose our Lake District New Year break and immerse yourself in mouth-watering food, expertly crafted drinks and carefully considered activities as you see in 2019 in one of England’s original Stately Homes. Enjoy full use of the Spa (treatments available at additional cost) to rejuvenate between entertainment.

We have an exciting New Year programme of events on offer to entertain the whole family throughout your three night stay at the height of luxury, so book now for a truly unforgettable Lake District New Year’s eve celebration.

 

30th December

Arrive on the 30th of December, where you will take in the majesty of our hotel by indulging in cocktails and canapes followed by a six course dinner in our double AA rosette award winning restaurant. There will be balloon entertainment and a magician in attendance, ensuring you are kept entertained ahead of the following day’s very special celebrations…

One of the most exciting events of the year, you will awake to the stunning scenery of the Lake District. Take a low or mid-level fell walk through the countryside to take it all in, enjoying a packed lunch as you explore. Retire to the hall and warm up with mulled wine, before indulging in a New Year’s Eve buffet.

Enjoy a touch of tradition mixed with more traditional partying with a pipe piping in the Haggis, a Ritz Duo Band and a disco. At midnight, you will bear witness to an incredible firework display that will light up Bassenthwaite Lake!

Awaken on New Year’s Day after an unforgettable night. There will be time for relaxation, but then you will head into the hall once more and enjoy a six-course, black-tie gala dinner. After you have feasted, there will be a casino night with prizes up for grabs as a way to round off your celebrations here.

 

The New Year is a chance to celebrate the turning of a new page, joining together to feast, laugh and cheer the night away. Come and enjoy a New Year’s Break that mixes relaxation and celebration to create something magical.

 

Prices start from £930 per person. Dates 30th December 2019 – 1st January 2020. Discounted prices available for children.

Available until 30/12/2019

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Directions

By Road

By car from the east

M6 to Penrith, leave the motorway at junction 40, A66 to Crossthwaite roundabout at Keswick then A591 signposted Carlisle. Go 8 miles to Castle Inn junction, turn left and Armathwaite Hall is 300 yards ahead.

By car from the west

A66 towards Cockermouth and Keswick. After approximately 2 miles after passing the turn off for the village of Embleton, turn left and immediately right onto B5291 following signs for Castle Inn, Dubwath and the brown tourist attraction signs for Lake District Wildlife Park. Cross over Ouse Bridge to the right and the signs for Armathwaite Hall will be further along the road ignore first junction as it is the exit, take the next sharp turn left through entrance gates.

By car from the south

From M6 follow instructions travelling from the east. Travelling through the lakes on the A591 to Keswick, exit from Keswick onto A66 towards Cockermouth. Approximately 7 miles after dual carriageway finishes turn right and immediately right again, onto B5291 following signs for Castle Inn, Dubwath and the brown tourist attraction signs for Lake District Wildlife Park. Cross over Ouse Bridge to the right and signs for Armathwaite Hall will be further along the road ignore first junction as it is the exit, turn sharp left through entrance gates.

By car from the north

From M6 follow instructions travelling from the east. From Carlisle turn right at Bothel and follow signs for A591 to Keswick. Approximately 7 miles turn right at Castle Inn and Armathwaite Hall is 300 yards ahead.
Please note that if travelling by coach, it is best to approach the entrance of Armathwaite Hall via the A591 from Keswick than over Ouse Bridge.

By Train

To Carlisle (25 miles) or Penrith (24 miles). Continue by taxi or hire car.

By Air

By helicopter

We have our own helipad in the grounds of the hotel.
Lat/Long = N54°40.83 W003°13.93 BNG = NY 2065 3241 300ft AMSL DCS 115.2 129 4.3
Lawned area 150m x 100m x 80m south of hotel
Caution 60ft trees flanking east and west sides and cables 500m east

By private aircraft
To Carlisle Airport (33 miles). Continue by taxi or hire car.
82 miles from: Newcastle International Airport. Continue by hire car or commercial shuttle service.
131 miles from: Manchester International Airport. Continue by hire car or commercial shuttle service.

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Attractions Near Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa

The Lake District Wildlife Park

Situated on the Armathwaite Hall 400 acre estate is The Lake District Wildlife Park (formally known as Trotters World of Animals Wildlife Park), a family attraction offering a great day out for all. Families staying at Armathwaite Hall receive the special admission rate of adults two for the price of one and children go free. The Lake District Wildlife Park is home to hundreds of rare and endangered animals, birds of prey and reptiles with daily demonstrations, soft play centre, gift shop and tearoom.

 

Go Ape

This fun-filled activity park offers a great time for all the family. Situated in Whinlatter, England’s only true Mountain Forest, it is home to stunning views, fantastic walks, exhilarating mountain biking, rare wildlife and adventure play. Rising 1000ft above sea level, the forest and visitor centre provides a whole range of outdoor activities for everyone.

Keswick Launch

Enjoy a lake cruise on one of the Keswick Launches and experience the beauty of Derwentwater with breathtaking views of the surrounding fells. Enjoy special views of Skiddaw, England’s fourth highest mountain, Catbells, and the ‘Jaws of Borrowdale’.

Lakes Distillery

The Lakes Distillery is Cumbria’s only distillery producing the Lakes Gin, the Lakes Vodka, the ONE (a British Isles blended whisky) and what will become our signature spirit, the Lakes Malt (first bottle due in 2018). Opened in December 2014, The Lakes Distillery is housed in a beautiful restored Victorian cattle farm, with handmade copper stills and an award-winning on-site Bistro. As one of the ‘best new distilleries in the world’ (Time Out, New York), The Lakes Distillery offers a first class visitors centre with whisky tours & tutored tastings alongside a superb selection of hand-crafted spirits.

Mirehouse & Gardens

Mirehouse, near Keswick, is a beautiful family run historic house with gardens, lakeshore and woodland playgrounds open for visitors to enjoy whatever the weather. A relaxed welcome, enhanced by it’s unique literary connections and beautiful collections, await visitors to Mirehouse. Visitors can enjoy the live piano music, unusual photographs and manuscripts and children’s activities as they wander through this family home.