Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa

Editorial take

Why consider Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa?

An outdoor 16-metre hydrotherapy pool and thermal suite overlooking Derwentwater and Catbells.

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Fit check

Who it suits — and who should skip it

Lodore Falls suits couples and adult groups who want a substantial thermal spa after Borrowdale or Derwentwater days, plus travellers who prefer a full-service hotel with dining on site. Suites that include timed spa access are the cleanest value story.

Skip it if you want a small boutique hideaway, need spa use included with every basic room, or expect a family swimming hotel—the thermal spa is for guests over 18. Also skip it if you need to walk out to Keswick restaurants every evening without arranging transport.

Related reading:the Lake District hotel guide; Best Spa Hotels in the Lake District; Lake View Hotels in the Lake District.

Stay details

Rooms and spa

The hotel publishes a broad inventory—eighty-six rooms in our sourced research—with lake-view, balcony and suite categories that need careful comparison. Outlook and spa inclusion are separate decisions: a suite can include a timed spa slot while a lake-view standard room may still need paid spa access.

Falls Spa centres on an outdoor hydrotherapy pool looking towards Derwentwater and Catbells, plus indoor thermal facilities. Suites publish complimentary timed spa access for each night of the stay; other categories typically add a paid slot, all subject to availability and pre-booking. Treatments are separately reserved.

Dining includes Falls Brasserie with lake views and Mizu for pan-Asian menus, plus lighter bar and lounge options. Dog-friendly dining is limited to specified spaces, so match room and restaurant rules together.

We have not yet published a room-by-room comparison for Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa. Room names, layouts and inclusions can change, so use the booking tip below and confirm the exact category with the hotel before paying.

On the ground

Location and access

Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa is at Borrowdale, Keswick, CA12 5UX. See our the Lake District hotel guide for the wider area context and other places to stay.

Lodore Falls sits in Borrowdale on the B5289, about three miles south of Keswick, with Derwentwater and Catbells views forming part of the hotel’s published appeal. It is a valley base rather than a Keswick high-street hotel, so evenings in town need a bus, taxi or drive.

Penrith is the nearest intercity rail station. From there, plan a taxi or check the current Borrowdale bus. Driving is the most flexible option for combining hotel spa time with valley walks, but the road is a National Park route—allow for seasonal traffic and weather.

Within the grounds, walkability is about gardens, waterfall setting and spa rather than shops. Day walks towards Derwentwater and Borrowdale start from a strong position once you lace up.

The hotel is about three miles south of Keswick on the B5289. Penrith is the nearest intercity rail station; verify the current Borrowdale bus or arrange a taxi.

Day trips

Nearby sights

• Derwentwater — Shore and boat days from the Borrowdale side of the lake. TODO-VERIFY: nearest landing and seasonal boat times.
• Catbells — Popular fell above the western shore. TODO-VERIFY: approach and timing from the hotel.
• Lodore Falls waterfall — Namesake falls beside the hotel grounds. TODO-VERIFY: current access path and conditions.
• Keswick — Nearest town for shops and evening variety. TODO-VERIFY: drive or bus time on the B5289.
• Borrowdale valley walks — Valley and woodland routes from the south Derwentwater road. TODO-VERIFY: specific route length from the hotel.

Before you book

Good to know

FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa