Herdwick Guest House

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.8

About this property

Historic Setting: Herdwick Guest House in Keswick is housed in a historic building, offering mountain views and a quiet street setting. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, tea and coffee makers, hypoallergenic bedding, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include mountain views, sofas, and carpeted floors. Convenient Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, free parking, outdoor seating, luggage storage, and menus for special diets. The property is highly rated for its breakfast and friendly host. Local Attractions: Located 1.9 mi from Derwentwater Lake, 11 mi from Buttermere, and 5 mi from Cat Bells. Newcastle International Airport is 79 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

  • Located in the top-rated area in Keswick, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

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

  • FREE parking!

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gordon
    United States United States
    “Nice location, walk to restaurants, shops and hikes at the lake. Andy Tracey we're very helpful and great hosts.”
  • Karen
    United States United States
    “Perfectly located guest house in quiet neighborhood with an easy walk to the town center, park, trails, and bus. Super friendly and helpful guest house owners. Comfortable and clean.”
  • Joanne
    United States United States
    “Staff were exceptional and friendly Offered great tips for sightseeing.”
  • Judith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very comfortable room + nice breakfast. Easy self check in, Andy was a very welcoming host.”
  • Hannah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Herdwick was a lovely place for a short stay in Keswick. The room had everything I needed and clear instructions were provided by the hosts throughout. The breakfast was beautiful and the hosts were friendly and informative. Will be visiting again!”
  • Jenny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “What a gem of a B&B! As a solo traveller, I couldn’t have asked for better. Cosy room, perfect location, and an incredible breakfast. Andy and Tracy are wonderful hosts—helpful yet unobtrusive. Their warmth made my stay truly special. I’ll...”
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Cosy, Good location, excellent breakfast, value for money”
  • Sian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location in the centre of Keswick, close to shops, bars, restaurants, etc. Room was very clean, a good size, with a very comfortable bed. Check-in was via a key safe, which we had no issues with. Breakfast was very tasty, with a choice of an...”
  • Danny
    United States United States
    “Hosts were great. Lots of details in the rooms for the needs of the guest. Excellent value for the money.”
  • Bruce
    United States United States
    “Our stay (7 days) at the Herdwick Guest House was delightful. Andy greeted us upon arrival. Our room (#6) was on the 2nd floor (US 3rd floor). It had a very comfortable bed, a loveseat, a pot, coffee, tea and biscuits. The shower was...”

Managed by Andy and Tracey

Company review score: 9.8Based on 529 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We are the new owners of the Herdwick Guest House and have been welcoming guests to the house since December 2019 and have very much enjoyed meeting everyone. We are ambassadors for the Theatre by the lake and can offer a discount of three pounds per ticket on certain shows by applying the discount code 86596 to your online booking for theatre tickets.

Property info

A lovely Victorian property arranged over 3 floors built around 1870. Tastefully decorated with rooms updated regularly. We are a small friendly bed and breakfast in a quiet residential street close to the town centre. Parking is free and unrestricted on the streets around the house. Free Fibre-Optic WiFi throughout. The Lake and Theatre is about a 10 min walk. We source all local produce for our cooked Cumbrian breakfast where possible.

Neighborhood info

The house is about a 5 minute walk to the town, shops, pubs and restaurants. The Lake and much renowned Friars Crag is a 10 -15 min walk. Keswick is situated within the national park and is part of the UNESCO world heritage site. Ashness bridge is a 10-15 min drive down towards Borrowdale valley that leads to Honister pass and ultimately Honister slate mine with the famous via ferrata.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 5 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that check-in after 19:00 is only possible upon request and needs to be confirmed by the property. Please use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Please note that is is not possible to check in after 22:00.

Do be aware that if changing towels during the stay, this comes with an extra fee.

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

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

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

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

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

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