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Dorchester House

4.0 star property

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Traditional Double Room (8) | Mountain view

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
17 Southey Street, Keswick, England, CA12 4EG
  • Keswick Museum and Art Gallery
    5 min walk
  • Hope Park
    6 min walk
  • The Puzzling Place
    6 min walk
  • Carlisle (CAX)
    56 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Family Room (6)

Family Room (6) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Room (6)

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Traditional Twin Room (3)

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Traditional Twin Room (3)

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room (4)

Double Room (4) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room (4)

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double or Twin Room (5)

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double or Twin Room (5)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Double Room (8)

Traditional Double Room (8) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Traditional Double Room (8)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room (2)

Family Room (2) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Room (2)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Classic Single Room

  • 6.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About this property

Dorchester House

Victorian bed & breakfast in Keswick with free breakfast
Tour/ticket assistance, free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Dorchester House, you're just a quick walk from Keswick Museum and Art Gallery. Features include free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas.
  • Free English breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Keswick Museum and Art Gallery and 6 minutes on foot from Hope Park
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

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

Guests are served a free English breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Languages

English

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

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 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 at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information. The host will greet guests on arrival.

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

Dorchester House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this humble b&b and its staff! Room and bathroom were clean and they are so nice and accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay
Fabulous stay with Lorraine and Simon. We received a very warm welcome, the room was spotless and very comfortable and the breakfasts were superb. Thank you, we look forward to returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An exceptional guesthouse - felt very comfortable and looked after. Great breakfast, perfect location and very well priced. The owners really couldn’t have done more! Amazing. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were extremely pleasant and helpful, and provided a wonderful breakfast. The room was a bit small, and the bathroom might present some problems for an obese guest. Fortunately, we are both small people, and had no problems at all! The town is fascinating, with access to a beautiful lake and walks, many pubs, and interesting shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we set foot on the property, Lorraine and Simon impressed me with their warm welcome and concern for their guests. They went out of their way to be helpful at every opportunity, they quickly learned our preferences and accommodated them, and they were friendly with every interaction. The room was clean, comfortable, and the amenities were spot on. The food was delightful. I will absolutely be booking here on my next trip to Keswick.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Glenn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dorchester was immaculate. I was in a small single room with a seperate spacious bathroom and shower, accessible only to me. The only gripe I had was that since my room was at the front, people would stand chatting right under my window. I don't usually mind, however when it is at 6 - 7am in the morning, forget about having a lie in. It might be an idea to request guests in the area to be more considerate to others when hanging around outside. One guy just wouldn't stop talking and I could hear the entire conversation. I was tempted to tell him to cork it and clear off. Lorraine, the landlady was very attentive and welcoming. She made sure everyone was comfortable and happy. Little cakes would appear on the hallway table with my room number on them. My friend stayed in another B&B nearby, which in comparison made the Dorchester look like a luxury hotel. The Dorchester was so clean and crisp that everything looked brand new. I would definitely recommend staying at the Dorchester.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to stay
I stayed at Dorchester house with my auntie for 2 nights, really lovely place. Very well kept and spotless throughout. Lorraine and Simon made us feel welcome from the second we arrived. Really lovely couple. The rooms had everything you would need for the stay, beds were comfortable, as the weather was hot a fan was provided. Breakfast was delicious, excellent quality and good selection. There is seating in the front garden to sit in the fresh air. Excellent location as it is only a few minutes walk into the town centre and about10-15 minute walk to derwentwater lake, beautiful place. I would 100% stay again and would recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vladas

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved the place - from comfy beds to bathroom, from charging station to the view from the window. The breakfast was great as well. Would recommend it without any doubt
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, caring owners. Highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Strongsville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrific stay. Lorraine and Simon were great hosts who look after every detail. I would definitely recommend this accommodation to anyone traveling to Keswick. Great breakfast, beautiful property, and friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maritess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023