Goodwin House

4.0 star property

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Boating
Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View
Front of property
Staircase
Boating

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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29 Southey Street, Keswick, England, CA12 4EE
  • Place, Hope Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Theatre By The Lake
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Derwentwater
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Hill View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Hill View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Hill View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Keswick

At Goodwin House you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Theatre By The Lake and Derwentwater. Highlights at this Victorian guest house include free daily breakfast. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8 AM and 9 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Keswick guest house include Castlerigg Stone Circle and Bassenthwaite Lake.

What's nearby

  • Hope Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Keswick Museum and Art Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Theatre By The Lake - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Derwentwater - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Derwent Pencil Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 20 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wainwright Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Round - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Chief Justice Of The Common Pleas (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Back Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Skiddaw Hotel - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Goodwin House

Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 4-star Keswick guest house is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1880
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • No smoking on site
Goodwin House offers 6 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 9 AM

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Built in 1880
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Goodwin House Keswick
Goodwin Keswick
Goodwin House Guesthouse Keswick
Goodwin House Guesthouse
Goodwin House Keswick
Goodwin House Guesthouse
Goodwin House Guesthouse Keswick

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Goodwin House?

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

Does Goodwin House serve breakfast?

Yeah, our visitors can't get enough of the free full brekkie here! Served daily from 8 AM to 9 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Goodwin House?

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

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

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

Are pets allowed at Goodwin House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Goodwin House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 165 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, great recommendations and lovely breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was lovely - small but warm, cosy and clean. Great breakfast too
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

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

Perfect place to stay

Fantastic place to stay, lovely clean comfortable rooms and amazing breakfast. Very friendly welcoming hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Goodwin House was an excellent place to stay with convenient access to many beautiful walking trails and situated in the quaint town of Keswick. Liz and Chris are extremely kind and hospitable, the breakfast was delicious, and the rooms were clean and comfortable. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, owners lovely, property clean and the breakfast options are superb, we shall be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Goodwin House was an exceptional place to stay, Chris and Liz are amazing hosts. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location, well priced, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Liz and Chris were wonderful, gave great recommendations and made wonderful food for us. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

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

Excellent Stay

Excellent stay, good location and extremely good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really excellent breakfasts: lovely fruit salad and cooked options. B friendly owners
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

Really excellent stay

Really enjoyed our trip. Very welcoming and friendly hosts. The room was very well appointed and the breakfasts were second to none. It’s a perfect location just a few minutes from the main High Street. I’d fully recommend and I’ll definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great short break in Keswick- everything was fine accommodation wise and the weather was great too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts, friendly and welcoming, breakfasts were delicious, few minutes walk to town centre, would definitely stay there again, thank you, Kerry & Tony
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating for changes to breakfast menu and restaurant suggestions
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay at Goodwin House.. very central, very clean and comfortable with the best hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great B&B will definitely be back bed so comfy food great hosts very helpful place spotless xx
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super guest house in Keswick - friendly and helpful owners - excellent accommodation. Will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Warm friendly hosts, good room, great breakfasts. Handy location for town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Véronique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well situated very nice hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb hosts great location and fantastic guest house excellent breakfast and couldn’t recommend more.Keswick is a stunning place to visit and will definitely be back sometime soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chris and Liz couldn’t be more helpful. Loverly stay and a brilliant couple of days throughout. Would definitely recommend and will be back👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hosts very attentive - only minor issue was parking. However would not stop me staying there again when in area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was extremely attentive and accommodating. While parking was sometimes difficult to find in the surrounding streets, the location is otherwise terrific.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay at Goodwin House! The hosts were fantastic and did everything possible to ensure your stay was perfect! Clean, quiet, comfortable and very close to Keswick centre! Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

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

A delight In Keswick

We had an excellent stay here. We were welcomed and checked in quickly. The room was lovely and clean as was the bathroom. The beds were really comfy. Facilities in the room excellent. There was everything you needed and more. Breakfast was delicious. Cooked to order and choice amazing. Would definitely recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025