Ravenstone Lodge Hotel is a small privately owned 3-star Country House Hotel with rosetted restaurant and a bistro situated in glorious Lake District scenery beneath Skiddaw, between Ullock Pike and Bassenthwaite Lake and just a few minutes' drive from Keswick. We are entirely dog free! What makes Ravenstone Lodge Hotel different to many hotels in the Lake District?Firstly, our size, small really is beautiful and gives us the opportunity to provide you with a uniquely personal service. Our philosophy at Ravenstone Lodge is simple, to give you a stay in The Lakes you will remember fondly while providing outstanding value for money.
Services
Bakestall is one of our three luxury rooms. It's lovely large double aspect room with some of the best views across the hotel grounds and the adjoining farmland to the fells beyond. The room has been recently redecorated and has new modern light oak furniture creating a light and airy atmosphere. This truly luxury room has a 5ft bed and is ideal for a romantic break but at 200sq ft is also large enough for an additional bed or cot if required. The recently refurbished designer bathroom has a bath with a separate monsoon shower over; bathrobes are provided.
We are proud to have held an AA Rosette for our food for the last 8-years. In the words of the AA Rosettes are solely awarded by our hotel and restaurant Inspectors, and external influences from hotels, restaurants or other guides are not taken into account. About 10% of restaurants nationwide are of a standard that is worthy of one Rosette and above.
Although we have two eating venues, the Coach House Restaurant and the Stable Bar Bistro they operate with single combined menu so offering a wide choice of dishes to be enjoyed in two quite different settings with the Bistro offering a less formal atmosphere. It is of course your choice where you want to have your table!
Reviews (9)
Elizabeth Hewitson
May 21, 2022
Guy Janney
Apr 01, 2022
Exceptional local hotel. Exceptional staff, room, cleanliness. food, and a great location. Without doubt my go-to place to stay in the lakes in future. The included EV charging for hotel guests is much appreciated as well. Many thanks to the owner, the hospitality staff and the chefs for a such a lovely welcoming stay.
Tricia McCaffery
Mar 22, 2022
We stayed for three nights at Ravenstone. Lovely room, spotlessly clean and very comfortable. The food was amazing thanks to chef James. The staff were all brilliant and a big shout out to Brett who looked after us so well and was the perfect host. Highly recommend Ravenstone Lodge and hope to be back in the future.
Aniko
Mar 13, 2022
Rude staff, couldn't even get in the staff was so out of order, sure it must be hard to staff this place in the middle of nowhere but manners don't cost anything. Their EV charge point is on the map as usable yet when we turned up for a charge, drink and to book for tonight, they didn't let us use said charger and alleged we lied about wanting to make a booking just so we can use the car charger for approx 5 worth of electricity since charge points are sparse we would have had absolutely no problem paying for charging as well had it been offered to us but we just left after this comment.
The guy (Brett?) actually said: Nah I don't think you really want to book tonight you just want to use the charger don't you Then to prove our point we told him what's on their menu and yet again he ridiculed my partner for saying ravioli instead of gnocchi saying we must have read someone else's menu?! Absolutely appalling manners and need reporting to senior management/ owners.
The guy (Brett?) actually said: Nah I don't think you really want to book tonight you just want to use the charger don't you Then to prove our point we told him what's on their menu and yet again he ridiculed my partner for saying ravioli instead of gnocchi saying we must have read someone else's menu?! Absolutely appalling manners and need reporting to senior management/ owners.
Yvonne Drummond
Dec 21, 2021
Jenny Mitchell
Dec 12, 2021
Steven Swarbrick
Oct 03, 2021
My wife and I stayed at Ravenstone Lodge back in early September for one night. It is set in beautiful surroundings with lovely views and only a short walk from Bassenthwaite lake. Upon check in the owner took us to our room showing us the facilities on the way. The room was nice, clean and comfortable and we had a great nights sleep. After we had unpacked we decided to take a walk down to the lake, the owner kindly provided us with directions and suggested we also look at the church.
The directions were easy to follow, we visited the church which was beautiful and then enjoyed the views from the lake. We enjoyed a drink in the conservatory before our meal. All the staff and the owners were very attentive and warm and welcoming, the restaurant manager was really good, he introduced himself and explained the menu to us before taking our order.
The meal we had was absolutely superb with excellent service. The breakfast the next day was also very tasty. We had a great break away and will certainly return again in the future. Thank you!
The directions were easy to follow, we visited the church which was beautiful and then enjoyed the views from the lake. We enjoyed a drink in the conservatory before our meal. All the staff and the owners were very attentive and warm and welcoming, the restaurant manager was really good, he introduced himself and explained the menu to us before taking our order.
The meal we had was absolutely superb with excellent service. The breakfast the next day was also very tasty. We had a great break away and will certainly return again in the future. Thank you!
Ian Halton
Oct 03, 2021
We checked out this morning after a four night stay at this lovely hotel. We received a warm reception from Brett who's hosting skills continued throughout. The food was excellent and compliments to the head chef, we feel Andy's culinary skills along with his local knowledge of walks etc deserves a mention. Thanks to Mike and the team for making us welcome and without hesitation we would return.
Meadow Doyen
Sep 12, 2021
This is one of the rare cases that 5 stars is not enough. Amazing hotel, owner and staff. I booked it as a last resource but we'd defiantly going back. The food is an additional advantage of the hotel. It's one of the places that everything is just great and you feel so comfortable and at home. Mike is very professional and also funny. You can certainly choose Ravenstone Lodge Hotel for a joyful holiday :)))
