The Lodge in the Vale

We drove here with our dog, and it was a fantastic stay! The hotel is about a 10-minute drive from the town centre, but the scenery is stunning, and both breakfast and dinner were absolutely delicious. The room was small but cosy, and they allow dogs for a very small extra fee, which was great. Every member of staff was incredibly friendly, and the food at the partner restaurant really impressed me—it even made me fall in love with British food all over again! For the price and experience, this trip felt absolutely perfect. I loved every moment of it!

Good , very good , very very good

Great place very quiet

Very satisfactory 👍🏼

Great one night stay. Basic room nothing fancy but done the job for our overnight stay with kids in a family room. Nice view of the mountains out the window. Good location inbetween Grasmere and Keswick. Free parking and we had a lovely breakfast which we really enjoyed for continental. Coffee was lovely. Fruit, pastries, toasts, cheese , ham, cereal. Full English option at the sister pub down the road. Good that the coffee shop is open for a drink till 9ish also serve cold drinks.

A genuinely peaceful stay in a quiet setting surrounded by nature. The location feels remote and tranquil, yet it offers convenient access to most Lake District destinations, making it an efficient base for exploring the region. The room was clean and well maintained, providing everything needed for a comfortable overnight stay. The team were welcoming, attentive, and professional throughout. Breakfast was well organised with good variety and quality. Overall, strong value, calm environment, and reliable service. I would definitely return when visiting the Lake District again.

Have just returned from a 2 night visit that turned in to a 3 night visit! The hotel was lovely. Very quiet and comfortable and completely dog friendly, which was great for taking our dog with us. The room was spotlessly clean, with thick towels, plenty of toiletries, drinks facilities and a comfortable bed. The location really couldn’t have been better, with just a ten minute drive in to Keswick. We had only booked 2 nights, but asked to book an extra night because it was so nice! We declined breakfast and drove in to town instead, but the cafe had lovely drinks and cake. Will definitely be back!

Just came back from a 2 day stay and can't fault it. Location is great for short drives/walks to nearby Keswick and Grasmere. Hotel is clean, good onsite cafe and welcoming staff. Just a small complaint of very thin pillows and thermostat on shower not working correctly so water temp very hard to control and scolding hot. All in all good stay.

Wonderful stay. Friendly staff. Very clean property. Love the coffee shop and breakfast