Harvington House

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

About this property

Historic Setting: Harvington House in Keswick offers a recently renovated adults-only bed and breakfast experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy mountain views and a tranquil setting. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with free toiletries, bathrobes, and showers. Additional amenities include hypoallergenic bedding, hairdryers, electric kettles, and TVs. Delicious Breakfast: A full English or Irish breakfast is served daily, highly praised by guests for its quality and variety. Convenient Location: Located 127 km from Newcastle International Airport, the property is close to attractions such as Derwentwater Lake (3 km), Cat Bells (8 km), and Whinlatter Forest Park (9 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

  • Situated in the best rated area in Keswick, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great stay at Harvington House. A big thank you to Graham for making me feel so welcome, lots of useful local tips and advice. The room and facilities were really good, as was the breakfast. Easy parking on the street outside.”
Martin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Graham and Gina were so friendly, knowledgeable about the area, gave great advice and nothing was too much trouble from a housekeeping perspective. Room and breakfast exactly what what we needed - thank you both, we had a really good few days.”
Laura
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely! I was in a bit of a rush both mornings to meet friends for a walk, the service was so quick and the food was great, could not fault!”
Matthew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great atmosphere and location - felt like visiting old friends. The fact the hosts made me breakfast in the morning even though I didn't manage to get my card in on time (due to running around hills all day) was so considerate and genuinely...”
Catherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location only short walk from the centre of town. Very clean comfortable room with very helpful staff with lots of local recommendations. Good cooked breakfast.”
Gareth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Graham and Gina were fantastic hosts. We couldn’t have been looked after any better. Each day, Graham took an interest in our plans for the day and helped, using his vast knowledge and experience of the area and fells, to make them even better!...”
Gillian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The breakfast was good and the bed & breakfast was convenient to everything”
Nikita
Israel Israel
“Graham was an exceptional host. He was really kind and friendly, very good with people, and it was clear that he was genuinely interested in you. He really made an effort to make our stay as good as possible. He gave us plenty of tips and weather...”
Vincent
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hosts Graham & Gina, are very warm and welcoming. The guest house location was great for us and we really enjoyed our stay. They have great knowledge of the area and supplied a daily printed weather report every day at breakfast, which was a...”
Abbie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely place to stay, very well situated, exceptional staff.”

Host Information

Company review score: 10Based on 271 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Graham and Gina have been running Harvington House for 30 years. We love the area and pass on our enthusiasm to our guests. Some of our rooms are small but we give visitors a huge welcome!

Property information

A centrally located Victorian Terrace in the pretty town of Keswick in the Lake District. Within walking distance of the market square and the shores of Lake Derwentwater.

Neighbourhood information

All the houses in the area are built in local Lakeland Slate. We are within walking distance of the square and activities in the town. The Puzzling Place, with trick of the eye 'fun' things, the local history museum accessed through the park with exhibitions that change regularly. You can play crazy golf in Hope Park or visit the Theatre or Cinema or just relax in one of the many pubs and cafes.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Harvington House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Harvington House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.