Keswick Golf Club pairs fell views with stay-and-play holiday lets

Some golf courses are defined by their design; Keswick Golf Club is defined by its views. The 18-hole, par 71 course sits among the fells of the northern Lake District, offering golfers a round framed by some of England's finest mountain scenery.

The course stretches to more than 6,000 yards and rewards golfers who can keep their concentration while taking in the surroundings. Changing light on the fells means no two rounds feel quite the same.

In recent years the club has broadened its appeal with on-site accommodation. Two stylish holiday lets are available, designed to suit both golfers and non-golfers, so a family or group of friends can enjoy a Lake District break with a round or two built in. Staying on site means golfers can be on the first tee early, or enjoy a quiet evening walk around the course once play has finished for the day. For non-golfers, the lets offer a comfortable base from which to explore Keswick and the surrounding valleys.

The accommodation attracted attention from Golf Monthly, which featured the club in 2024 after the holiday lets opened, highlighting the course and the opportunity to stay on site.

That combination of golf and holiday base fits neatly with the way people visit Keswick. Golfers can play in the morning and spend the afternoon on Derwentwater or in the town's shops and cafés, while non-golfers have plenty to explore nearby.

Members' clubs like Keswick play an important role in rural communities, offering a sociable hub for local players of all ages while welcoming visitors who help keep the club thriving.

For golfers touring Cumbria, Keswick is a natural addition to an itinerary, offering a very different experience from the county's coastal and parkland courses.

Whatever the score card says at the end of the round, few players leave without feeling that the setting alone was worth the visit.

Tee times, visitor information and holiday let bookings can be arranged through the club, with details also listed on Keswick's official tourism website.