Dorchester House

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

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Hiking
Free daily English breakfast
Classic Single Room
Staircase
Exterior

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, Derwent Pencil Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Derwentwater
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lodore Falls
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

Double or Twin Room (5)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Traditional Double Room (8)

Highlights

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

Family Room (2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Family Room (6)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Traditional Twin Room (3)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Double Room (4)

Highlights

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

Classic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
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. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Keswick B&B, attractions include Lodore Falls and Ullswater.

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Castlerigg Stone Circle - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Lodore Falls - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake Road Brunch - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dog & Gun - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Oddfellows Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Round - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Yonder - ‬4 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

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.