The family-run Ferndene Guest House offers high-quality bed and breakfast accommodation in Keswick, 10 minutes’ walk from the Theatre by the Lake and Derwent Water. The building has mountain views, and Ferndene provides free parking and Wi-Fi and an extensive breakfast menu. Rooms include a flat-screen TV, radio alarm clock and tea and coffee facilities. Each has an en suite shower room with hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. We offer a wholesome and mouth-watering breakfast to all our guests in order to set you up for a relaxing day in the beautiful Lake District. We aim to use the best of local and Fair Trade produce meeting individual needs as best we can. Our Ferndene special cooked Breakfast contains a large locally made Cumberland sausage curl, two rashers of fresh local Cumbrian bacon, grilled fresh tomatoes, sauteed mushrooms, beans and scrambled eggs or fried eggs. Or, you could try our range of tasty Breakfast Baps with bacon and/or sausage. To complement your breakfast, we provide fresh toast (white, wholemeal or a mix) with a selection of spreads including jams, marmalades and honey. Fresh orange and apple fruit juices can be selected with your breakfast. A wide variety of hot drinks are available in your room for your enjoyment, including Fair Trade tea and coffee, an extensive range of Earl Grey, green, herbal and fruit teas and decaffeinated tea and coffee. We can cater for most dietary requirements (please ask for further details) and are pleased to offer many gluten free options and vegetarian and vegan variants of our breakfasts and baps

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 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 9.7

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

Breakfast info

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

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 double 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
8.7
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Anne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very enjoyable stay. All facilities very good. Breakfasts very good & well presented
  • Lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location and very clean. Staff very eager to help. The views from room 1 top floor were stunning.
  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hosts were wonderful, friendly, helpful Breakfast was great too, plenty of choice and fabulous location, would definitely stay again
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 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 surroundings

Facilities of Ferndene Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

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
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • 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).
    Transport
    • Public transport tickets
      Additional charge
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Packed lunches
    • Express check-in/check-out
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Adult only
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

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

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 20:00

    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 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

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


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 08:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Please let the property know your expected arrival time in advance.

    You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property.

    Please note that this property cannot accommodate children under the age of 16.

    Limited on site parking is available but must be pre booked direct with Ferndene Guest House, only 3 spaces available.

    We will not be servicing rooms during stays due to covid restrictions. Extra items for the rooms are available on request.

    Please inform Ferndene 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 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    FAQs about Ferndene Guest House

    • Guests staying at Ferndene Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

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

    • Ferndene Guest House is 750 yards from the centre of Keswick. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

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

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Canoeing
      • Mini golf
      • Windsurfing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)

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

    • Room options at Ferndene Guest House include:

      • Double
      • Twin/Double
      • Suite