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Reviews of Dorchester House 4 stars

17 Southey Street, Keswick, CA12 4EG, United Kingdom

#10 of 68 B&Bs and Inns in Keswick

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 308 hotel reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.9

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    9.8

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  • Reviewed: 26 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you drive, know how to deal with hills and narrow roads. Otherwise, no suggestions

    Deborah is the warmest host. She goes out of her way to ensure you have a great stay. There should be more innkeepers like her! The area is quiet but close to restaurants. Our room was clean, spacious, and we particularly loved sitting and reading in the cosy chairs overlooking the hill. Bathroom had great water pressure. Walking distance to Hillsborough. Felt like being home.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    10
    Excellent hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent hosts Lorraine and Simon.Very welcoming and helpful. Location very good just a short walk into town and 5/10 min walk to the lake. Breakfast was excellent and a good choice.Even accommodated my fussy husband. Spotlessly clean, very comfortable room. Highly recommended mend.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    10
    Outstanding stay at the Dorchester House
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Comfortable, clean , friendly hosts and a fabulous breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    10
    Excellent from the first moment we walked in. Never felt so welcomed before. Just a massive thankyou
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to not like.

    Hosts were excellent. The best b+b I have ever stayed at!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    10
    Lovely bed lovely guest house
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stairs but hey can’t have a guest house without stairs

    Great room great host works very hard to run a lovely guest house food beautiful

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    10
    Just like home
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing because everything was lovely.

    Everything was comfortable. The beds were like home. Everything was clean. Great location with only a 5 min walk to town. Or slightly longer walk to catch the boat around the lake. The owners were lovely too.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    10
    Fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A really lovely stay. Overall condition of property well maintained.Good quality bedding and towels.Superb cleanliness.Proprietors going that extra mile in providing little things,like a surprise piece of cake,trays for muddy boots.Excellent choice for breakfast.Would recommend

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    10
    Fun time with my family
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was excellent, located close to town 👌

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    9.0
    Room with a view.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We would have liked a bigger room but for 2 nights it was fine. Shower cubicle a bit too small.

    Comfortable bed. Great views. Very convenient for shops and restaurants. Very nice breakfast. Friendly host.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    10
    Great B&B with friendly staff and excellent breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Great breakfast and location couldn't be better.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    9.0
    Great stay!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was a bit small.

    Great location. Clean. Great bed. Owners were sweet, friendly, helpful!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    10
    All you could wish for in a friendly, homely B&B.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    N/A

    The breakfast was beautifully cooked. The overnight oats were delicious. Lorraine is very friendly and nothing is too much trouble. For my husband's birthday, he received a card and gift. Also we were given a lovely piece of cake from a local bakery. It is located very near to the town centre so it's easy to access. We had no trouble parking close by when we were there.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    10
    Comfortable and welcoming
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very comfortable, spotlessly clean, welcoming and good location. Everything had been thought of to make this a superb place to stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    10
    Kind generous comfortable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Clean comfortable and really good quality breakfast. Fantastic kind helpful hosts. Made us a breakfast pack up at very short notice. We will be back.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    10
    Idyllic short break in a wonderful location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing really, apart from the fact that we could only stay 2 nights - I would have liked to have stayed a lot longer. Anyone who knows Keswick will appreciated that trying to park a car is very difficult, so give yourself a bit more time to find a space. As it turned out, I eventually found a space on the corner of Dorchester House!

    From the moment we arrived to the time we left, we were treated like royalty. Simon & Lorraine could not have been more helpful. Our room was spotlessly clean and comfortable with all we needed. Breakfast was delicious and the service was exceptional. Lorraine learned it was my birthday on the second day of our visit and I found a birthday card and present on our breakfast table. That was such a kind and thoughtful gesture going way beyond my expectations. Lorraine is a real star!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location - close to town but quiet. Spotlessly clean and comfortable rooms. Really nice breakfast, lots of choice and plenty of food. Hosts were really friendly and couldn't be more helpful. The bathroom had an amazing view of the mountains.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    10
    Welcoming and comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful house, comfortable room. Great hostess, very gracious. Breakfast was delicious and the service was elegant.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely property, great hosts. Highly recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extremely clean, very friendly with a lovely home cooked quality breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    10
    relaxing enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    nothing

    Lorraine was very efficeint helpful and welcoming

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice room, comfy bed extremely welcoming and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Very attentive hosts that made me feel extremely welcome - everything you could possibly need!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room I picked had a separate (private) bathroom across the hall. I did worry about disturbing other guests as I walked up and down to access it, but otherwise no complaints whatsoever!

    Very attentive hosts that made me feel extremely welcome, good range of breakfast options, and ideal distance from the town centre. I really enjoyed my stay!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing. Everything is great!

    The breakfast is very delicious. You can choose what you would like to eat from the four types of breakfast offered by the House. The location is great; it only takes 10 minutes to walk to the lakeside. The owners are amiable! We have a great time there.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Weather wasn't great!!!

    Excellent location, Very clean, friendly hosts!!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very comfortable stay. Our hosts were very welcoming. Delicious breakfast. Perfect location to explore Keswick

    Stayed in March 2024

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