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Dorchester House

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

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Free daily English breakfast
Staircase
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Classic Single Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Dorchester House offers a quiet mountain getaway with an English breakfast each morning. Enjoy WiFi to stay connected and outdoor furniture for relaxing with books from the collection. Visitors value the calm, smoke-free environment.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Family Room (6)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Traditional Twin Room (3)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Double Room (4)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double or Twin Room (5)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Traditional Double Room (8)

Highlights

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

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

Family Room (2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Classic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
17 Southey Street, Keswick, England, CA12 4EG

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

  • ‪Oddfellows Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dog & Gun - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Crooked River Tap - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Yonder - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Old Keswickian - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Dorchester House

Upscale bed & breakfast near Lodore Falls
Dorchester House provides free English breakfast and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Outdoor furniture, smoke-free premises, and books
  • A nature reserve and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Dorchester House feature perks such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, recycling, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator
  • 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 organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

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

Pets not 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted 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

Is Dorchester House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dorchester House?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Dorchester House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Dorchester House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dorchester House located?

Situated in a national park, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Keswick Museum and Art Gallery, Hope Park, and The Puzzling Place. Theatre By The Lake and Derwentwater are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Dorchester House Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rita

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

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

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

Sharon

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

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

Richard

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

Brian

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

Donna

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

Stuart

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

Kathryn

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

Great stay!

We had a lovely time staying here- it was spotlessly clean, super friendly hosts and the breakfast was really nice too with lots of options. Will be back to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

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

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

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

Thomas

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

Lucy

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

Jan

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

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spotless, Great Breakfast and warm and friendly hosts. Wouldn’t hesitate to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fabulous guest house, with lovely owners. Nothing was too much trouble, and we were made to feel very welcome. Superb breakfast options available, and all delicious.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vladas

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

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

Rus

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

excellent

Great little b n b. No issues at all. A lovely stay with lovely hosts . Would definitely use again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

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

s

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