Boasting a shared lounge and views of mountain, Fern Howe Guest House is a recently renovated guest house situated in Keswick, 7.2 km from Derwentwater. The property has garden and inner courtyard views, and is 13 km from Buttermere. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. At the guest house, each unit is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A fridge and kettle are also available. At the guest house, every unit has a seating area. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available each morning at the guest house. Guests at Fern Howe Guest House will be able to enjoy activities in and around Keswick, like cycling and hiking. Askham Hall is 36 km from the accommodation, while World of Beatrix Potter is 41 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 131 km from Fern Howe Guest House.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Murphy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    From the moment I booked, I got a warm feeling. The owners called me back when they were unavailable to answer my call,.and they were really helpful. This place has great views and is spotlessly clean, and everything is freshly painted, and the...
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was fantastic and the area was brilliant
  • Angela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clear check in instructions (self check in via key box). Breakfast pre-ordered day before and complimentary afternoon cake/beverage on arrival - nice touch
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Fern Howe Guest House

Company review score: 9.6Based on 357 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Fern Howe Guest House is situated within the picturesque village of Braithwaite, 2.5 miles from the popular market town of Keswick in the beautiful Lake District National Park. Fern Howe is set in the perfect location for families, cyclists, walkers, photographers and artists alike, with the vast array of local attractions on offer. Fern Howe provides high quality accommodation and locally sourced and free range food, drink and toiletries where possible to ensure that guests have a relaxing and comfortable stay. Due to the elevated position of the property within the village, most guest rooms have views out to the fells of Skiddaw, Latrigg and Blencathra, with the remaining rooms having views out to Fern Howe's garden and red squirrel protected woodland, with the exception of one courtyard view room.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Fern Howe Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
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 private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

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

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 22:00

    Check-out

    From 09:00 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 of any age are welcome.

    Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    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

    0 - 4 years
    Cot upon request
    £10 per child, per night

    Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa Cash Fern Howe 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 22:00 and 07:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please advise at time of booking of any dietary requirements.

    Please inform Fern Howe 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 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    FAQs about Fern Howe Guest House

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

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

      • Cycling
      • Hiking

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

    • Room options at Fern Howe Guest House include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Single
      • Family

    • Fern Howe Guest House is 2.2 miles from the centre of Keswick. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Fern Howe Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet
      • À la carte