The Coledale Inn - Braithwaite

19th-century country inn with homemade meals and local ales in the Lake District hills

Dining

The Coledale Inn Braithwaite serves homemade meals prepared with local ingredients throughout the day, including a full English breakfast. The evening menu features generous portions of dishes such as haddock and chips and a Coledale steak and ale pie. Guests with dietary requirements are accommodated without fuss, and packed lunches are available for walkers.

Rooms

All 20 rooms at The Coledale Inn are en-suite and newly refurbished, with tea and coffee facilities. Accommodation options include double rooms, superior king rooms, and small family rooms with bunk beds for children. Some rooms offer private balconies or patio doors with views of the surrounding fells.

Bars & Entertainment

The Coledale Inn has two traditional bars: the Victorian Bar and the Georgian Bar, both serving an extensive selection of real ales from local breweries. Open fires provide warmth in the colder months, and a separate residents' lounge offers additional space. The beer garden has seating with views of Skiddaw and the Northern Lake District fells.

Location & Outdoor Activities

Situated above Braithwaite Village, the Coledale Inn Braithwaite is 3 km from Keswick and at the foot of Catbells. Walking paths to Grizedale Pike and other fells begin directly from the hotel, and the Whinlatter Visitor Centre offers additional outdoor activities. Derwentwater, Skiddaw, and Theatre by the Lake in Keswick are within a short drive.

Pet-Friendly & Family-Friendly

The Coledale Inn Braithwaite offers dog-friendly rooms and communal areas, with designated spaces for pets in both bars. Family-friendly accommodations include small family rooms with bunk beds and superior king rooms that accommodate travel cots. The hotel's garden and beer garden provide space for children and dogs to play after a day on the fells.

• Location: Peaceful hillside location 3 km from Keswick
• Dining: Homemade meals with local ingredients including full English breakfast
• Bars: Two traditional bars with real ales from local breweries
• Rooms: 20 en-suite rooms with tea and coffee facilities
• Pet Policy: Dog-friendly rooms and communal areas
• Outdoor: Beer garden with views of Skiddaw