On Keswick’s main street, 10 minutes’ walk from Derwentwater, The Kings Arms Hotel offers easy access to the Lake District. A private bathroom is included in each room, which has a modern or classic décor and a TV. Full English breakfasts and traditional British dishes are served in the Courtyard Restaurant. LB’s Pizza House specialises in homemade stone baked pizzas. Outdoor dining is possible in the summer months. An open fire features in the Lounge Bar, which serves light meals, snacks and real ales. Casa’s Bar shows all major sporting events live on TV and offers a wide range of drinks and cocktails. Guests have free use of a leisure centre 3 miles from the building, which includes 2 swimming pools, a sauna, gym, beauty salon and tennis court. The Kings Arms is just 5 minutes’ walk from the Cumberland Pencil Museum and Cars of the Stars. A 20-minute drive will get you to Grasmere, Cockermouth, Thirlmere or Ullswater.