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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 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 9.9

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
9.7
High score for Keswick
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Deborah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location. 5 mins walk to the town centre and 10 mins walk to the lake. The breakfast was amazing with lots of choice. Great hosts and very informative about the local area. We would definitely recommend.
  • Shaw
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable Clean Charismatic Close to centre Carpark
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Property was very homely/Comfortable and clean. Even though parking was tight at times , the owners were great at communicating with other guests to facilitate space. Loved the different breakfast options. Loved the all access milk fridge. We...
  • Malcolm
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A great location 5mins walk to centre of town. Huge clean room . The hosts were great. All very clean and the full English breakfast was fantastic. Set us up for the day
  • Gabriella
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Mat and Leigh at this hotel were incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. The rooms were clean, the bed very comfortable. We also enjoyed the delicious breakfast & beautiful home made cake . Fab location. I highly recommend it.
  • Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous hosts. Glorious location. Extremely comfortable, lovely rooom. Breakfast was excellent, it's a great place to stay.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hosts were very friendly and made us feel right at home. We were upgraded to a bigger room for free and it was absolutely fantastic- lovely comfy bed and nicely decorated. The breakfast was exceptional and location was perfect for a stroll...
  • C
    Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The choice of breakfast was marvellous .Leigh is always so happy and helpful.
  • D
    Dean
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location with good private parking . Allerdale is spotlessly clean and the breakfast is amazing
  • Y
    Yichun
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spacious rooms and clean bathroom, well equipped with everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. Great breakfast with different options apart from full English. Very nice and informative hosts.

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Property questions and answers
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  • How far is the hotel from coach station

    Around a ten minute walk up through town from the station, or a 5 minute walk from the nearest bus stop.
    Answered on 12 February 2022
  • Is there a time guests need to be back by in the evening or are we able to come and go as we please?

    Hi there, sorry for the delay (on holiday ourselves!) - you are welcome to come and go as you please! No time restrictions.
    Answered on 31 January 2024
  • How far is it away from town centre?

    Around a five minute walk
    Answered on 9 June 2022
  • Hi, how large is your car parking facilities and is there plenty of room for maneuvering our medium sized car? Thanks.

    Our private car park has 6 spaces, with plenty of room to manoeuvre as it adjoins the rear and side access lane
    Answered on 18 February 2024
  • Hi do you have a bar

    Sorry we don't have a bar, but we have around 25 pubs in town, 5 minutes walk away....😁
    Answered on 23 April 2021
  • Do you have single or a twin room

    Sorry no, all rooms are king or superkng
    Answered on 25 August 2023
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Managed by Leigh and Mat

Company review score: 10Based on 133 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Unlike many of the Guest Houses in Keswick, Allerdale House is owned and run by a ‘local’ couple (although Mat doesn’t quite qualify having only lived here for 17 years !) Leigh is the eldest granddaughter of local outdoor legend George Fisher, and has lived in Keswick for most of her life. She grew up around the outdoor industry as it developed in Keswick – Fisher’s was the first dedicated outdoor shop in the area, and despite no longer being owned by the family, still carries the name today. You can get tales of George, the shop, his climbing and work founding the local mountain rescue from Leigh over breakfast, not to mention tales of George the grandad!

Property information

Built in 1877, Allerdale House was one of the first houses on Eskin Street, at the beginning of a large period of building of the Victorian back streets that now surround us. The house was built for a local dignitary – the Allerdale town planner, and hence occupies a prominent corner position right at the top of the street, and boasts generous proportions, particularly the large entrance hall and wide open staircase that winds up through the middle of the house. The house retains many of its Victorian features, and when it’s not raining (!) the courtyard garden area is south facing and catches the sun for most of the day. Its so spacious you won’t really see much of us – we live in the rear annexe so you won’t bump into us in the middle of the night on the stairs! We have three very large superking/kingsize rooms with separate bathrooms, and two standard doubles.

Neighbourhood information

VERY close to town (about 4 mins walk) and ideal to get straight up castlehead (10 mins) for easy mountain and lake views, or up Walla crag for a longer walk.... Guests love the fact that we're very close to town BUT in a quiet residential area - so very little noise, and a lovely quiet place to stay.

Languages spoken

English,Japanese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Allerdale Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

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
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
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).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Wake-up service
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
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 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
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

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

Please note that this property operates a strict no smoking policy, including e-cigarettes and vapes.

Please contact the property to arrange early or late check-in.

Please inform Allerdale 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.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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.

FAQs about Allerdale Guest House

  • Check-in at Allerdale Guest House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Room options at Allerdale Guest House include:

    • Double

  • Allerdale Guest House is 850 yards from the centre of Keswick. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.