We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Keswick, UK. We have also included accommodation in guest houses, historic buildings, manor houses, apartments, villas, residences, romantic hotels and holiday homes. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated December 2023.
Bed and Breakfast.Great value. A 5-minute stroll from Keswick’s Tourist Information Centre, Beckside Guest House provides en suite, non-smoking accommodation. The Victorian property, built traditionally with Lakeland slate, offers free Wi-Fi and secure bike storage. Hearty Cumbrian breakfasts are served each morning in Beckside’s breakfast room, and there are a host of local pubs and restaurants available for meals throughout the day. Rooms are decorated in bright tones and benefit from en suite shower rooms. Each guestroom features a TV, complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. The shores of Derwentwater are less than a 15-minute walk from the property, and cyclists are less than half an hour’s ride from the challenging Whinlatter Pass. Popular Buttermere and the stunning Honnister Pass are a 30-minute drive away. Penrith and the M6 can be reached in 20 minutes by car. Unrestricted on-street parking is available to all guests.Show full description
Guest House.Trendy. Featuring 4-star accommodation, Dalkeith Guest House is set in Keswick, 3.1 km from Derwentwater and 17 km from Buttermere. The property is around 32 km from Askham Hall, 35 km from World of Beatrix Potter and 41 km from Lake Windermere. All units in the guest house are fitted with a TV. Units come with a private bathroom with a hair dryer, while some boast mountain views. Guests at the guest house can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast. Cat Bells is 7.8 km from Dalkeith Guest House, while Whinlatter Forest Park is 8.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 127 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Creative. Maple Bank Country Guest House is a detached Edwardian residence set in an acre of gardens. Located in the village of Braithwaite, in the heart of the Lake District National Park, it offers free on-site parking and free WiFi access. Each room features a TV, a DVD player and an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer. A breakfast is available each morning. It is served in the cosy dining room. Maple Bank is 13.5 miles from Scafell Pike and 19 miles from Lake Windermere. The Theatre By The Lake is 7 minutes' drive away and Go Ape Whinlatter is a short 5-minute journey by car.Show full description
Guest House.Elegant. Great bar. Popular among couples. Located 4.1 km from Derwentwater in Keswick, Hermiston Guest House features free WiFi access, free private parking and a first-floor terrace overlooking the garden. Scenic trails can be taken from the property's doorstep, and the fells of Barrow and Latrigg are both within 6.4 km. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, en-suite bathroom and views onto the garden or Skiddaw. For your comfort, you will also find tea/coffee making facilities, free toiletries and a hairdryer. There is a shared lounge at the property which features a collection of books and a wood burner for the colder months. Whinlatter Forest Park is 2.6 km from Hermiston Guest House and features a Go Ape adventure park, mountain biking trails and Segway experiences. Theatre by the Lake is 3.4 km away. The Lakes Distillery is just a 10-minute drive away and is the largest whisky distillery in England.Show full description
Holiday Home.Charming. Great views. Featuring mountain views, The Byre provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 10 km from Derwentwater. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 10 km from Buttermere. The spacious holiday home comes with 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. The unit is soundproofed and includes a parquet floors as well as a fireplace. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Keswick, like hiking. Askham Hall is 38 km from The Byre, while World of Beatrix Potter is 44 km away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 133 km from the accommodation.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most CHARMING AND ROMANTIC holiday homes in Keswick. It also has outstanding views.
Bed and Breakfast.Great value. Popular among couples. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Dunsford Guest House is set in Keswick, 2.8 km from Derwentwater. Free private parking is available on site. Every room comes with a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. Whinlatter Forest Park is 7 km from Dunsford Guest House, while Theatre by the Lake is 700 metres from the property.Show full description
This bed and breakfast is popular among couples travelling to Keswick.
Bed and Breakfast.Historic property. Nice surroundings. Popular among couples. Boasting a garden, Lords Seat Bed & Breakfast is located in Keswick, 6 km from Derwentwater. The property is situated 3.1 km from Whinlatter Forest Park. Cat Bells is 6 km away and Go Ape Whinlatter Forest Park is 2.1 km from the bed and breakfast. The rooms at the bed and breakfast come with a bath, free toiletries, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, Blu-ray player and DVD Player. Featuring a private bathroom, rooms at Lords Seat also have free WiFi, while selected rooms have a garden view. All guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. A Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is available each morning at the property. Cycling and hiking is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the accommodation. Theatre by the Lake is 5 km from Lords Seat, while Derwentwater is 5 km away.Show full description
I would describe this as the most HISTORIC bed and breakfast in Keswick.
Bed and Breakfast. Boasting water sports facilities and views of mountain, Clarence House is a bed and breakfast set in a historic building in Keswick, 3.1 km from Derwentwater. It is situated 17 km from Buttermere and features a housekeeping service. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options. Lake Windermere is 41 km from the bed and breakfast and Cat Bells is 7.9 km away. All units in the bed and breakfast are equipped with a TV. Units come complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hair dryer, while some units at the bed and breakfast also feature a seating area. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. You can play mini-golf and tennis at this 4-star bed and breakfast, and the area is popular for cycling and fishing. If you would like to discover the area, canoeing and hiking are possible in the surroundings. Askham Hall is 32 km from the bed and breakfast, while World of Beatrix Potter is 35 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 127 km from Clarence House.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Elegant. Superb interior design. Set in Keswick, 1 km from Derwentwater and 8 km from Cat Bells, Allerdale Guest House provides free WiFi. The bed and breakfast offers a Full Cumbrian breakfast. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options are also available. Private parking is available for all guest cars. Guests can go on walks in the surrounding area. Whinlatter Forest Park is 9 km from Allerdale Guest House, while Theatre by the Lake is 1 km away.Show full description
I rate this as the most WELL DESIGNED bed and breakfast in Keswick.
Bed and Breakfast. Situated on Chestnut Hill, Claremont House has a choice of two holidays for you. The House has 3 ensuite shower rooms where you can enjoy a full english breakfast, included in the rate. Or The Nook is a new self contained Studio with sky lights, patio, fire pit, provisions for a self catered breakfast. Our Garden has chairs to enjoy the views of Catbells, Whinlatter and Bassenthwaite lake.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Creative. Great location. Offering quiet street views, The Mount B&B is an accommodation situated in Keswick, 14 km from Buttermere and 35 km from Askham Hall. The property has mountain and lake views, and is 5.8 km from Derwentwater. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The bed and breakfast offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries and walk-in shower. A patio with an outdoor dining area and garden views is offered in every unit. At the bed and breakfast, each unit includes bed linen and towels. As an added convenience, the bed and breakfast offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. After a day of windsurfing, hiking or walking tours, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. World of Beatrix Potter is 40 km from The Mount B&B, while Lake Windermere is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 130 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I rate this as the most creative and cosy bed and breakfast in Keswick.
Bed and Breakfast.Creative. Great value. Just 2 minutes' walk from Keswick centre, in the heart of the Lake District, Avondale Guest House features B&B accommodation with garden, shared lounge with TV and luggage storage. Free Wi-Fi access is available. The rooms come with a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe and tea and coffee making facilities. They all offer an en suite bathroom with free toiletries, hairdryer and shower. At Avondale Guest House, an award-winning breakfast with Cumberland sausages and black pudding is served. Special dietary requirements can also be catered for upon request. Guests can go and explore the Whinlatter Forest Park and the B&B is less than 1 mile from Derwent Water. Keswick Golf Club is 4.69 miles away.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Unique. Popular among women. Set in Keswick, within 4.4 km of Derwentwater and 19 km of Buttermere, Woodside Bed and Breakfast offers accommodation with water sports facilities and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Housed in a building dating from 19th century, this bed and breakfast is 31 km from Askham Hall and 35 km from World of Beatrix Potter. Whinlatter Forest Park is 11 km from the bed and breakfast. All units feature a private bathroom, a hair dryer and bed linen. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental or a Full English/Irish breakfast. You can play mini-golf at this 4-star bed and breakfast, and the area is popular for cycling and fishing. Guests at Woodside Bed and Breakfast can enjoy canoeing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Lake Windermere is 41 km from the accommodation, while Cat Bells is 10 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 126 km from Woodside Bed and Breakfast.Show full description
Camp Site.Hip. Great location. Popular among women. Set in Keswick, within 12 km of Derwentwater and 24 km of Buttermere, The Huts at Highside Farm offers accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property features garden views and is 40 km from Askham Hall and 45 km from World of Beatrix Potter. Guests can make use of the outdoor fireplace or the terrace, or enjoy views of the mountain and lake. The units come with a dishwasher, microwave, a kettle, a shower, a hair dryer and a outdoor furniture. At the campground, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the campground will be able to enjoy activities in and around Keswick, like hiking. Cat Bells is 15 km from The Huts at Highside Farm, while Whinlatter Forest Park is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 127 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the coolest camp sites in Keswick.
Boutique hotel.Lively. Great bar. Popular among women. A 5-minute drive from Bassenthwaite Lake, Ravenstone Manor is an 19th-century manor house set in 3 hectares of ground. The property is at the foot of Skiddaw, overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake. It offers stone walls and en suite bathrooms. The property's dining room mixes traditional and modern dishes based on locally sourced products. Dishes feature Cumbrian game and locally caught fish. The bar has an open fire, and the lounge has a warming fire and stunning views through the picture windows. Ravenstone Manor is a 10-minute drive from Keswick and Derwent Water and 30 minutes from Penrith and the M6 motorway. Guests can go walking around the Northern Lakes, hiking and biking in the area.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Great bar. Popular among women. Offering a garden and mountain view, Portland House is situated in Keswick, 3 km from Derwentwater and 17 km from Buttermere. The property is located 32 km from Askham Hall, 35 km from World of Beatrix Potter and 41 km from Lake Windermere. The bed and breakfast also offers facilities for disabled guests. Featuring a private bathroom, units at the bed and breakfast also boast free WiFi. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the bed and breakfast features a selection of packed lunches. If you would like to discover the area, cycling, hiking and pub crawls are possible in the surroundings and Portland House can arrange a bicycle rental service. Cat Bells is 7.9 km from the accommodation, while Whinlatter Forest Park is 8.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 127 km from Portland House.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Great bar. Popular among couples. Situated on the beautiful lower slopes of Skiddaw, Lyzzick Hall Hotel offers impressive mountain views and an on-site restaurant with extensive wine cellar. WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge. Located in the heart of the Lake District, Lyzzick Hall is just 2 miles from Keswick town centre, and 3 miles from Derwent Water. Lyzzick Hall is a renovated historical farm house, and takes its name from the nearby ancient woodland. All of the spacious rooms have en suite facilities and a TV, and many overlook the extensive private grounds. The restaurant serves locally sourced meals, using herbs from their own garden. There is also a candlelit dining room and a cosy bar with a selection of beverages. Private on-site parking is also available for guests. Keswick Golf Club and Castlerigg Stone Circle are both a 10 minute drive away.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most ELEGANT boutique hotels in Keswick.
Apartment.Nice style. Great location. Situated 5 km from Cat Bells and 7 km from Whinlatter Forest Park in Keswick, Latrigg View offers accommodation with a kitchen. Set 3.3 km from Derwentwater, the property offers a garden and free private parking. With 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this apartment is fitted with a flat-screen TV. A terrace is available for guests to use at the apartment. Theatre by the Lake is 1.3 km from Latrigg View, while Go Ape Whinlatter Forest Park is 6 km away.Show full description
Guest House.Delightful property. Great location. Rowan Tree Guest House is located in Keswick, 3.1 km from Derwentwater, 17 km from Buttermere, as well as 32 km from Askham Hall. The property is situated 35 km from World of Beatrix Potter, 41 km from Lake Windermere and 7.9 km from Cat Bells. The guest house features family rooms. All units in the guest house are fitted with a kettle. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also offer free WiFi. The units in the guest house are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Full English/Irish and vegetarian breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available daily at the guest house. Whinlatter Forest Park is 8.8 km from Rowan Tree Guest House. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 127 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most BEAUTIFUL guest houses in Keswick.
Bed and Breakfast.Historic. Great interior design. Burnside B&B is less than a mile from the centre of Keswick and a 15-minute walk to Castlerigg Stone Circle. Derwentwater is situated 1.7 miles from the property. The rooms are individually decorated with William Morris prints, Tiffany lamps and non-allergy bedding. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free organic toiletries, free WiFi and a 32-inch flat-screen TV. A hospitality tray is provided in each room and some rooms have views of the mountains or garden. There is a wide choice of breakfast options, including home-made waffles and vegetarian sausages, traditional full English or smoked salmon and eggs. Gluten-free and vegan options are also available and guests can relax round the wood-burning stove. Go Ape Whinlatter Forest Park is 6 miles from Burnside B&B, while Penrith is 16.8 miles away.Show full description
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