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 located in a quiet residential area with free unrestricted parking. All rooms feature private bathrooms, 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 center is a 5-minute walk away and features a theater, parks and art galleries.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-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 twin beds
or
1 king bed
1 queen 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
9.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Warm welcome, comfortable, clean, lovely breakfast and good value.
  • Lady
    United States of America United States of America
    The breakfast was excellent and I looked forward to it every morning. The owners of the Inn were really great and tried to make sure my stay was as comfortable as possible.
  • Danny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Brilliant bed and breakfast and ..very good location from the town centre and the breakfast was very good and very enjoyable.very friendly staff.nice room. All round a lovely place to stay.

Managed by Andy and Tracey

Company review score: 9.9Based on 570 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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 info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
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 meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Baggage storage
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property told us they've 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 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 5 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 5 and up 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 need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

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

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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 minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

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

FAQs about Herdwick Guest House

  • Check-in at Herdwick Guest House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

    • The prices at Herdwick Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Herdwick Guest House include:

      • Twin
      • Double
      • Single

    • Herdwick Guest House is 2,150 feet from the center of Keswick. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.