At Overwater Hall, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake District Wildlife Park and Mirehouse & Gardens. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.
Lake District Wildlife Park - 11 min drive - 6.9 km
Mirehouse & Gardens - 16 min drive - 11.5 km
Derwentwater - 23 min drive - 21.8 km
Castlerigg Stone Circle - 26 min drive - 27.0 km
Getting around
Carlisle (CAX) - 62 min drive
Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 116 min drive
Workington Station - 24 min drive
Dalston (Cumbria) Station - 24 min drive
Maryport Station - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Oddfellows Arms - 11 min drive
The Greyhound Inn - 10 min drive
The Pheasant Inn - 7 min drive
Bassenwaithe Lake Station - 7 min drive
Muddy Duck - 11 min drive
About this property
Overwater Hall
At Overwater Hall, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake District Wildlife Park and Mirehouse & Gardens. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.
At a glance
Hotel size
11 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 30 per night
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 30 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Overwater Hall Hotel
Overwater Hall Hotel Wigton
Overwater Hall Wigton
Overwater Hall Wigton
Overwater Hall Hotel Wigton
Frequently asked questions
Does Overwater Hall offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Overwater Hall does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Overwater Hall?
Yes, pets stay free. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Overwater Hall?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Overwater Hall?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Overwater Hall and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and horseback riding. Overwater Hall also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Overwater Hall?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
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Reviews
Overwater Hall Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
9.4
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2022
Beautiful location
Lovely stay - food exceptionally good as was the service.
Fresh flowers in bedroom and homemade shortbread in room every day.
Beautiful scenic location
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2023
Our stay at Overwater Hall was first class in every respect.
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2022
Property a little tired but comfortable. The evening meal was fabulous
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2022
Exceptional!
Exceptional. Angela and her team were very welcoming. Very personalised approach. They thought of everything including homemade short bread every day! The food was unbelievable - Michelin level - tasted amazing with beautiful presentation. Locally sourced. They remembered everyone’s dietary requirements and never missed a thing!
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2019
Feel what it must have been like to be gentry!
Beautifully kept historic house. Excellent friendly service. A pure pleasure to sit in the lounge and feel what it must have been like to be landed gentry 150 years ago. A lovely walk to be had around the extensive grounds.
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2019
Wonderful stay.
Stephen and his team were charming and very welcoming. The hotel is set in beautiful grounds and the rooms and facilities are first class. The bedrooms were very comfortable and the finishing touches (fresh flowers, homemade shortbread and Adrian's liqueur left as a nightcap) were delightful. Breakfast (included in the cost of the room) is not to be missed. Would definitely recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 25, 2019
Quality of service is second to none with very fine dining restaurant. Old school with particular attention to detail and also dog friendly. Beautiful grounds in a special location.
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2/10 Poor
Feb 25, 2019
Poor condition. We walked out. We had dogs with us but that's no excuse for accommodation like that. Bathroom was like something out of the 60s. May be the oldest hotel in England but due a refurb.
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2018
Romantic Break!
Overwater Hall is a small, quiet and VERY comfortable hotel.
Food is absolutely FABULOUS!
Staff are discreet and courteous.
You do need to drive to get to walks and or shopping but that is a small price to pay for staying at a top class hotel!
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2018
Great service, location, care for guests, phenomenal food. One of the best dinners I have ever had,. And the co-owner carried boih of our heavy bags up the steep stairs for us.
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2018
Fab Hotel, relaxing stay, amazing food!
Myself and my wife had a lovely 2 night stay in Overwater Hall. The hotel is fabulous with excellent spacious rooms, very much a luxury experience. Steven looked after us very well throughout our stay. The hotel is remotely located but in an area of stunning beauty and only a short drive to Bassenthwaite Lake and the Lakes Distillery. The highlight of our stay was without doubt the food which was exceptional, Michelin star level in my opinion. Dinner each evening and breakfast in the morning was of the highest standard. I would highly recommend Overwater Hall for any couple looking for a nice relaxing break with amazing food in a beautiful area of the Lake District.
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 21, 2018
Just a fantastic hotel with everything being perfect aapart from the food which was better than that!
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2018
A lovely place to stay.
A traditional country house style hotel. Very comfortable lounges and bar. Nice dining room. Our bedroom was traditionally decorated. The bathroom was enormous and lovely. The bed was a Queen size and comfortable. There were nice extras such as a homemade fruit liqueur night cap, fresh fruit and dressing gowns in the room. The evening meal (£50 for 5 courses) was some of best food we’ve had in a long while. It was imaginative and perfectly cooked. The breakfasts were good except when I got some prunes and figs in syrup that hadn’t been pre-soaked - but if that’s all I can complain about then the stay certainly wasn’t bad!!
Lovely walking country.
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 8, 2017
Excellent
Food excellent
Room excellent
Welcome excellent
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6/10 Good
Sep 16, 2017
My partner referred to the hotel as 'luxury accomodation' for the elderly. At mid-30s we were the youngest guests by at least 30 years. The hotel is in the middle of nowhere and the rooms are very dated and tired. The food was good, dinner and breakfast was great.
The hotel is pet friendly and I managed to get dog poo on my hand from the front door handle on the way out one day...not the most pleasant experience.
Service and price was fair. If you are over 60 and don't mind a drive to the lakes (45 minutes) then it would be fine.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2017
A gem of a hotel!
Cosy atmosphere, excellent service, wonderful food and great walks.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 25, 2017
Fantastic personalised service in a wonderful away
Fantastic personalised service in a wonderful away from it all location. Overwater Hall is a wonderful boutique hotel made special by the personalised service that Stephen and Angela provide. We are vegetarian, and they went out of their way to make really nice dinners for us. The property is beautiful, quiet and located on extensive grounds - but not too far away from Keswick and the Northern lakes.
The only downside is that mobile networks don't work there, and wifi is slow as well - which makes keeping up with work while on vacation impossible. But that is perhaps the idea.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2016
Away from it all
Overwater Hall is about 7 miles outside Keswick. We know the area well so knew what to expect, but be aware that it takes a good 15 minutes to do those 7 miles. Our Standard room was a good size with a large en-suite and 2 very comfortable armchairs from which to enjoy the views of the gardens. On our first night, there was fruit, bottled water, shortbread and even a fruit liqueur. The water and shortbread was replaced for our second night but, sadly, not the liqueur. The breakfast was excellent but we didn't have the evening meal, partly because it was £48 per head, but mainly because none of my holiday clothes were smart enough for the formal dining.
We visited Bowness on the way to Keswick and Grasmere on the way back, spending the time in between in Keswick. We hadn't been to Keswick for about 20 years and we were amazed by the 'new' (finished in 1999) Theatre By The Lake. We saw Dial M For Murder in the Main House and it was excellent.
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2015
Old World Class at its Finest
We were welcomed to a lovely Country Estate , complealty comfortable ! After we settled in we for a beautiful walk threw the surrounding farms and fields.
After our walk we readied for dinner . We met the other guests for cocktails in the lounge/library very pleasant . We were called for dinner and enjoyed a five star meal . ( food on a scale of 1 to 10 , 12 +)
On of the top destinations of our two week driving threw England & Scotland.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2015
Above expectations
Overwater Hall met and exceeded all expectations. Can't say enough about every aspect of our wonderful stay. Just awesome!
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2015
Wonderful
It was a pleasurable stay from the door being opened and being welcomed with a smile until the moment we were waved off. Room was spacious and beautifully decorated. Drawing room was perfect for relaxing and the food in the dining room exquisite. Set in open countryside this hotel is perfect for a relaxing get away stay.
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2014
Lovely hotel in beautiful grounds
My wife and I stayed for just one night in a room with a mountain view. The room was decorated in a traditional country house fashion and was very clean and comfortable. We were welcomed upon our arrival by the owner who was attentive throughout our stay, as was all the staff. At first, there was an over-abundance of deference and I really wanted the staff to 'unbutton' a bit and let their own personalities shine through. Eventually, they relaxed as they got to know us and we all got on fine. We ate in the restaurant and the food was really excellent. There was a fixed price menu at £45 pp; however, the selections on the menu were wide enough to suit any palate, and every course (there were 4) was cooked to perfection. The hotel itself is situated in 18 acres of beautiful grounds and has stunning views to the mountains. It is hidden away from the busier routes and, if you're looking for a quiet getaway with high standards and excellent food, I would recommend giving this a try.