Sheep and cows grazing in parkland near Armathwaite Hall, with Skiddaw behind — Parkland by Armathwaite Hall. Photo: Bill Boaden, CC BY-SA 2.0, Commons

Hotel in Bassenthwaite, Lake District

Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa

Minimoon or romantic offer
Spa
Shared hot tub
Adults-only spa
Some dog-friendly rooms

A big country house hotel in its own grounds beside Bassenthwaite Lake, near Keswick, with a full spa. It is one of the few Lake District hotels that talks about minimoons directly and will help with touches for newlyweds if you call ahead.

The room to book

Garden Suite. The hotel says these are the most popular with couples: working fireplace, roll-top bath and direct access to the garden. Deluxe Lake View rooms are the pick for views.

What we checked

Hot tub	Outdoor hydrotherapy hot tub in the spa garden, shared with other guests.
Spa	Spa access is included in every stay.
Adults only	Outside family swim times the spa is for guests aged 16 and over.
Dogs	Dog-friendly rooms are available.
Minimoon or romantic offer	The romantic stays page has a honeymoon and minimoon section, and says many couples come for a minimoon straight after the wedding. See the offer.
Also worth knowing	Working fireplace (Garden Suites). Roll-top bath. Lake views (Deluxe Lake View rooms).

Ask the hotel before you book

What the hotel can add for a minimoon when you call
Family swim times if you want a quiet pool

Checked 2 November 2026 against the hotel's own website. Things change, so if something here is out of date, tell us.

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How far is Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa from you?

Approximate driving time with no traffic, from each city centre. See how we work this out.

Driving time to Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa by city
From	Drive
Newcastle	1h 47m
Glasgow	2h 19m
Manchester	2h 21m
Leeds	2h 38m
Edinburgh	2h 40m
Birmingham	3h 43m
Bristol	5h 07m
London	5h 57m

Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa: questions

Does Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa have a private hot tub?

Not a private one. Outdoor hydrotherapy hot tub in the spa garden, shared with other guests.

Can we bring our dog to Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa?

Dog-friendly rooms are available.

Does Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa have a minimoon or honeymoon package?

The romantic stays page has a honeymoon and minimoon section, and says many couples come for a minimoon straight after the wedding. Check the hotel's page for what is included on your dates.