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Dorchester House

4.0 star property
Victorian bed & breakfast in Keswick with free breakfast

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Hiking
Classic Single Room
Exterior
Free daily English breakfast
Staircase

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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17 Southey Street, Keswick, England, CA12 4EG
  • Place, Theatre By The Lake
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Derwent Pencil Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Derwentwater
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double or Twin Room (5)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Traditional Double Room (8)

Traditional Double Room (8)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (2)

Family Room (2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (6)

Family Room (6)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Traditional Twin Room (3)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room (4)

Double Room (4)

Double Room (4)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Keswick

At Dorchester House you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Keswick Museum and Art Gallery and Hope Park. Highlights at this Victorian B&B include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas and tour/ticket assistance. Free English breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .In proximity to this 4-property class Keswick B&B you'll find Ullswater.
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What's nearby

  • Hope Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Keswick Museum and Art Gallery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Theatre By The Lake - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Derwent Pencil Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Derwentwater - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 24 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crooked River Tap - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lake Road Brunch - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Round - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Merienda - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Wainwright Pub - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Dorchester House

Victorian bed & breakfast in Keswick with free breakfast
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 4-star Keswick bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1896
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
Dorchester House offers 8 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Keswick bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Books

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1896
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 6 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 6 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Dorchester House Keswick
Dorchester House Bed & breakfast
Dorchester House Bed & breakfast Keswick

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Dorchester House?

Dorchester House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Does Dorchester House serve breakfast?

Yep, free English breakfast is offered daily between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dorchester House?

No, Dorchester House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Dorchester House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Dorchester House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Dorchester House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rita, Ridgefield Park

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff! Excellent room! Lovely breakfast. Choice spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best sleeps in these beds!!!! The breeze through the big windows was a relief. The room was perfect for myself and 2 boys, spacious and everything we needed!!! Breakfast was delicious, the Yorkshire tea brewed in a pot was perfect. Lorraine and Simon are lovely hosts, I would definitely recommend the guest house to my friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was bigger than we expected and our beds were very comfortable. It was lovely to arrive to a delicious afternoon tea cake to enjoy in our room. The breakfast was delicious. Tasty locally sourced bacon and sausages, all cooked to perfection. The location is super close to town and about 45 minutes walk to Castlerigg Stones. Highly recommend staying here, Lorraine has so much local knowledge too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great accomodationin Keswick

Lorraine and Simon were friendly welcoming hosts. Lots of tourist information provided arou d the house. Our room had an abundance of power points and charhing ports. Lorraines friendly personality made the breakfast room a chatty and friendly environment. Excellent variety of hot and cold breakfast choices.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Comfortable, quiet, very nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Pewaukee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic B&B in beautiful Keswick! The hosts were warm and super friendly. The room was clean and comfy. We tried a few of the breakfast options and they were all delicious. There’s a beautiful park (Fritz) nearby, and it’s 5-10 miles from several great hiking options, including the breathtaking Buttermere area. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was delicious and Lorraine was very helpful with our food allergies!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6 stars!

Fantastic B&B close to the centre of Keswick. Would give 6 stars but app limited to 5. Super clean, super comfortable bed, one of the best nights sleep I've had away from home. Shower nice and powerful. Hosts Lorraine & Simon very hospitable and welcoming. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hosts. Great breakfast. Incredibly convenient to town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

s

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying at Dorchester House. Lorraine is such a wonderful host, always helping with any information we need and goes out of her way to help me with storing my luggage before checkin and after checkout.The location is fantastic, just next to the Town centre and bus stops. The street is well-lit and safe to roam even when dark. The room is super cosy and the bedding is clean and so comfortable that my kids would love sleep-in instead of going out and about. The breakfast is delicious and Lorraine makes sure they are served hot. The lake is just 10mins walk and there are many dining options. I cant recommend this place enough and Lorraine and Simon are the best hosts. Thank you for giving us such a lovely stay in Keswick!❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hosts are amazing, nothing was too much trouble for them, the location is perfect for getting into Keswick and the rooms lovely - the breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable guest house. Lorraine and Simon could not have been nicer or more welcoming. Breakfast was great. Really wish we had planned a loner stay than two nights
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and attentive, could not have asked for anything better
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simon and Lorraine were very welcoming hosts and us feel at home during our short stay. The B&B is situated on a quiet residential road near the town centre with parking avaible on the roadside. We found our room well furnished, clean and spacious with a good ensuite bathroom. One can choose from a variety of breakfast items including full English, porridge, etc, all freshly prepared in the morning. Simon and Lorraine do a great job running their guesthouse and long may that continue.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
people great. area in the middle of everything. Breakfast outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice people, and looked after us all, really well
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024