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Dorchester House

4.0 star property
Upscale Victorian bed & breakfast, walk to Derwentwater

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Family Room (6)
Double Room (4) | Bathroom
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
17 Southey Street, Keswick, England, CA12 4EG
  • Popular LocationTheatre By The Lake9 min walk
  • Popular LocationDerwentwater10 min walk
  • Popular LocationLodore Falls6 min drive
  • AirportNewcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)110 min drive

Room options

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Family Room (6)

Family Room (6)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Traditional Twin Room (3)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Double Room (4)

Double Room (4)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double or Twin Room (5)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Traditional Double Room (8)

Traditional Double Room (8)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Family Room (2)

Family Room (2)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 6.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Keswick

At Dorchester House you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Derwentwater and Keswick Museum and Art Gallery. 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.
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What's nearby

  • Hope Park - 6 min walk
  • Theatre By The Lake - 9 min walk
  • Derwentwater - 10 min walk
  • Cumberland Pencil Museum - 11 min walk
  • Lodore Falls - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Pocket Cafe Bar - 5 min walk
  • The Wainwright - 5 min walk
  • The Chief Justice of the Common Pleas - 5 min walk
  • The Fox Tap - 3 min walk
  • Dog & Gun - 4 min walk

About this property

Dorchester House

Upscale Victorian bed & breakfast, walk to Derwentwater
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.

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

Things to do

  • Books

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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

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

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
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. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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.

Dorchester House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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