we stayed at this lovely hotel staff were so helpful and nice the food is out of this world,we have eaten at some of the best places in the uk this is very much on par with them.the hotel is great friendly and will be coming back soon.we had the weekend here in november 2011. More

First impressions of the Highfield are superb, with uninterupted views of Derwent Water. We received a warm and friendly welcome from the hotel staff who were very proficient and most helpfull throughout our weekend stay. The hotel is very clean and comfortable with a warm and friendly country house feel. The dining room is well laid out with superb views... More

...and by pure chance found this superb hotel. First impressions were of a spotlessly clean, cared for property, nicely decorated, fresh, warm and welcoming. We stayed in the East Turret which was compact and cosy but enhanced by access to a window seat in the turret which offered glorious views down Derwentwater. We thoroughly enjoyed every meal - served on... More

Having stayed once before were looking forward to a comfortable, relaxing 2 night break & we werent disappointed. Typical country house fixtures & fittings in keeping with location. Very comfortable & peaceful- like staying at your rich great aunts house in the country.Room 17 has lovely views over park & distant hills with a glimpse of Derwent water. The new... More

We've been to this hotel a few times now. We've stayed in the Woodford room and cannot recommend this highly enough. The room is fantastic as are the staff and the food. The dining room is very relaxing making the whole dining experience one to be remembered. More

A last minute weekend coinciding with downpours galore, nevertheless the hotel lived up to our expectations from a previous (sunny) stay and a warm and efficient welcome through an excellent dinner and the usual almost perfect breakfast we unwound as planned. More

We have just arrived back from a wonderful weekend in Keswick where we stayed at the Highfield. The location is fantastic, just a short walk from lake Derwent and a few minutes into the town which has great character and some quirky little shops. From the minute we arrived we found the staff to be friendly and they were also... More

Arrived on the 17th of august shown our room ,dropped the bags in and went into Keswick for a walk and lunch.Arrived back at the room at 1800hrs.We then looked round the very small room.Mould in the corners of the shower cubicle spreading two inches each side.Cobwebs on the light fitting in the bedroom ,ceiling and window.The wallpaper was split... More

My wife and I stayed at the Highfield and found the standard of the food and the friendly atmosphere generarated by the staff absolutely excellent. At nearly fifty years of age I probably had three or four of the best meals I have ever eaten during this stay and the others were only marginally away from this level. I would... More