This 16th Century Lake District Hotel sits alone on the tranquil shores of Thirlmere; the peak of Helvellyn majestically rising in the distance behind. Comprising of mature gardens and woodland, Dale Head Hall Lakeside Hotel is a tranquil treasure with an abundance of wildlife - providing the ideal starting point for your exploration of the beautiful North Lakes.
Dale Head hall has a unique and timely history, which adds no end of character to every individual room in the building. Once you've explored inside, enjoy a stroll around the mature, picturesque grounds- taking in the wonderful views of Lake Thirlmere and the Lake District peaks; including Helvellyn and many other Wainwright favourites.
Dale Head hall has a unique and timely history, which adds no end of character to every individual room in the building. Once you've explored inside, enjoy a stroll around the mature, picturesque grounds- taking in the wonderful views of Lake Thirlmere and the Lake District peaks; including Helvellyn and many other Wainwright favourites.
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Staying at Dale Head Hall Lakeside hotel puts you in a central location to spend the days walking the fells of The Lake District. If you watched 'Britain's favourite walks' on ITV last year, you will know that Helvellyn is Number One! Just a short hop from our doorstep here at Dalehead hall, you can be out the door and heading along the Helvellyn path within ten minutes!
Morning: Start your day with a visit to Dodd Wood on Bassenthwaite, where you can spy the ospreys through your binoculars at the osprey viewing station. Energetic families can continue on up to the summit of dodd wood, taking in the abundance of woodland wildlife en-route. Alternatively, hire a row-boat from the lake shore in Keswick and spend the morning exploring the islands of Derwent Water.
Red squirrels have been found in England since the end of the last Ice Age and are part of our native fauna. The non-native grey squirrel was introduced to England in the late 1870s from America and is the primary cause of decline of the red squirrel. It does so by out-competing red squirrels for food in deciduous and mixed woodlands and transmitting a virus, the squirrel poxvirus, that is lethal to red squirrels.
There is so much to do in the Lake District, any time of the year. Whatever you're into- be it hiking, boating, wild swimming, culture, shopping or gastronomy; the Lake District has it all! Check out some of the exciting events taking place over the next year. Perhaps a visit to the Lakes is closer than you think!
The Lake District has an astoundingly interesting geologic history. Initially formed by volcanic eruptions and tectonic action 450 million years ago, the area surrounding dale head hall was then carved by the movement of glaciers in the last ice age, leaving a terrain of many different rock types, dotted with lakes, tarns and waterfalls.
Reviews (8)
Simon Hepburn
Nov 07, 2021
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Matthew Henry
Oct 16, 2021
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Quaint country house hotel, with stunning views over the lawns to Thirlmere. The lounge and dining room décor were a little dated, but otherwise clean.
The rooms are well appointed, with a comfortable bed, soft linen, decent sized TV with Sky.
Breakfast was well cooked, though the lack of Marmite™ was a surprise and big let down, it's an essential if toast is offered for breakfast.
The rooms are well appointed, with a comfortable bed, soft linen, decent sized TV with Sky.
Breakfast was well cooked, though the lack of Marmite™ was a surprise and big let down, it's an essential if toast is offered for breakfast.
Paul H.
Oct 04, 2021
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I read some other reviews before arriving.So we didn't expect food from the restaurant,however breakfast was fine and filling, toast full English and fruit. We were very impressed with the hotel (yes it's a little dated and creeky) staff were lovely grounds and setting are impressive. No problems at all except for the weather. Would definitely stay again.
Gillian Cookson
Aug 29, 2021
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Maggie Howell
Jul 19, 2021
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Very disappointed- had booked for a special weekend. Room was ok but water took 30 seconds before it came out of the tap and shower pressure was pathetic. No bin In the room, no tissues, very Minimal tea / coffee.
No restaurant so had to drive to Keswick for meals (after a long days driving / walking). Breakfast could be requested from 8.30!! We had hope to be well gone by then For our walk up helvelyn. Ours did not arrive until 8.50 after I came looking for the kitchen.
Breakfast was a paper bag with a cheap long life croissant, unripe Fruit and a terrible sausage sandwich using the cheapest
No restaurant so had to drive to Keswick for meals (after a long days driving / walking). Breakfast could be requested from 8.30!! We had hope to be well gone by then For our walk up helvelyn. Ours did not arrive until 8.50 after I came looking for the kitchen.
Breakfast was a paper bag with a cheap long life croissant, unripe Fruit and a terrible sausage sandwich using the cheapest
Yinzhen Chen
Jun 24, 2021
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Sarah Howard
Jun 06, 2021
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Jozalla Rawson
May 16, 2021
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