The Heads, Keswick, CA12 5ER, United Kingdom
#5 of 27 hotels in Keswick
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1086 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
9.0
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Patrick
United StatesGreat location. Quiet and relaxing. Beautiful breakfast room.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 14 May 2025
Dave
United KingdomNothing to add here
Fantastic location. Great character building, I was ‘upgraded’ to the West Turret, which was amazing.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 11 May 2025
Jason
United KingdomHad leave too early in the morning for breakfast
Setting, character
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 11 May 2025
Martyn
United KingdomNothing.
Fantastic hotel, great staff and amazing value for money!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 8 May 2025
Eamon
United KingdomNo mirror in the bathroom made having a shave a bit awkward as I hadn’t packed a travel one!
Lovely old house on the heads with great view of the lake. Good response to messages/enquiries before stay by Eloisa who’s was also very helpful and nice during my stay. Nice to have dedicated parking (not that usual in Keswick!).
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 6 May 2025
Dean
United KingdomNothing
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The building is impressive and the rooms were very clean. The full Cumbrian Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 2 May 2025
Natali
UkraineI had a lovely stay at this hotel. The room was clean, cosy and had everything I needed. The staff were very friendly and helpful throughout my visit. The location is perfect — close to shops, restaurants and public transport, yet quiet at night. Breakfast was fresh and varied. A pleasant, comfortable hotel with a warm atmosphere. I’d happily stay again.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 1 May 2025
Vincent
United KingdomThe climb to the top floor with a full back-pack !!! Assistant was offered . Explained that such items are much easily carried when on the owner's back !!!
The bed & the superb view from the bedroom window .Excellent breakfast .
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 25 April 2025
Martin
United KingdomExcellent breakfast and the room upgrade was fantastic. I will have more time next time and will sit in the turret reading Dickens
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 18 April 2025
Hugh
United KingdomNothing
The room was excellent and very comfortable, featuring a cosy bed. It had a powerful shower and great facilities. As a bonus, there was an additional small room accessible via a staircase, complete with a seating area and wonderful views of the lake. Free Wi-Fi is available. A nice cooked breakfast and a good selection at the buffet were available. Free parking was offered at the rear of the hotel.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 18 April 2025
Jacky
United KingdomThe steps and the rise to the carpark was just to much for my sister but we had my family nearby so they were on hand to help
Comfy beds good hot water large fluffy towels hot drinks and biscuits good breakfast and a warm welcome and lovely staff.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 18 April 2025
Paul
United KingdomNice room, all on the ground floor,
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 16 April 2025
Sally
United KingdomReally enjoyed my overnight stay at the Highfield. Bed was comfy, room was as expected. Vegetarian breakfast was OK: fresh fruit and juice were lovely. Unfortunately, the vegetarian sausages were pretty horrible, but the scrambled eggs and hash browns were delicious. Super friendly staff, excellent parking availability and excellent location. The showers were very temperamental: offering either boiling heat or freezing cold. (I suppose that’s to be expected though in an older building.) Overall, I’d be happy to return and would recommend to friends.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 16 April 2025
Charlotte
United KingdomNA
An absolutely fantastic welcome, and given lots of useful information given about facilities, parking, breakfast times upon arrival. Felt like the friendly staff couldn’t have done enough for us. The room was clean with very comfortable beds. Shower was super hot which I’ve found isn’t the case in other hotels. We loved the offer of cake and tea in the afternoon, a welcome treat after a long drive! Breakfast was delicious with lots of options. Wish we could’ve stayed for longer! Fantastic location, very short walking distance to the village. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 16 April 2025
Scolmore
United KingdomNothing.
Exceptional value for money. The bed was so comfortable with quality bedding. The breakfast was delicious. Great location 👌
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 15 April 2025
Emmar*
United KingdomGreat location, and lovely communal areas in hotel. Friendly staff, good breakfast
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 14 April 2025
John
United KingdomN/A
Brilliant location. Very friendly staff, and exceptionally comfortable hotel. Wonderful breakfasts. Thank you.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 13 April 2025
Luke
United KingdomN/A
Lovely hotel, great parking plus an unbelievable view of Derwent water from our room. Staff were great and very informative on arrival. We will definitely return soon.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 13 April 2025
Mary
United KingdomGreat location, well decorated, very clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 12 April 2025
Standell
United KingdomI was upgraded to a lovely double room called the West Turret with a great view over the lake and fells. The staff were very friendly and efficient. I will definitely be back. Breakfast was excellent too. 10/10.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 11 April 2025
Luke
United KingdomLovely staff, lovely room and breakfast can't wait to go again.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 9 April 2025
Esther
United KingdomFabulous location and great room
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 6 April 2025
Christine
United KingdomEverything
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 6 April 2025
Mohammed
United KingdomGreat breakfast, clean rooms. Staff were very helpful
Stayed in April 2025
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