Herdwick Guest House is located in Keswick, within the picturesque Lake District National Park. Named after the local breed of sheep, the property also offers free WiFi throughout. The guest house is in a Victorian property arranged over 3 floors built around 1870. is situated in a quiet residential area with free unrestricted parking. All rooms feature en-suite facilities, a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. Hospitality trays are also provided. A full Cumbrian breakfast using local produce is served each morning with a range of cereals. Derwent Water can be reached within a 5-minute drive or a 10-minute walk and local fells to explore are Skiddaw, Blencathra and Catbells. Keswick town centre is a 5-minute walk away and features a theatre, parks and art galleries.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Keswick, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

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

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ash88uk
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely the room, facilities, location, view from the window. We enjoyed our breakfast each day.
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing breakfast, lovely hosts and everything we needed was in the room, hopefully we’ll be back again!
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Easy self check in & the hottest cooked breakfast ever, perfect before going on a long walk

Managed by Andy and Tracey

Company review score: 9.9Based on 572 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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 information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Herdwick Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Luggage storage
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Herdwick Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 19:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 5 and older are allowed)

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Herdwick Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-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 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.

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

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

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

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.

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), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

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

FAQs about Herdwick Guest House

  • Herdwick Guest House is 700 yards from the centre of Keswick. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Herdwick Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Herdwick Guest House include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Single

  • Herdwick Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Herdwick Guest House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.