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Powter Howe

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Whinlatter Forest Park

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Lake view
Garden
Free daily English breakfast
Exterior
Double Room, Private Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$224
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept

Explore the area

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Thornthwaite, Keswick, England, CA12 5SQ
  • Derwentwater
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lake District Wildlife Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Lodore Falls
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Keswick

At Powter Howe, you'll be 3 km (1.9 mi) from Whinlatter Forest Park and 5.7 km (3.5 mi) from Derwentwater. Highlights at this B&B include free daily breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a fireplace in the lobby. Free English breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Keswick B&B include Derwent Pencil Museum and Lake District Wildlife Park.
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What's nearby

  • Derwentwater - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Derwent Pencil Museum - 6 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Lake District Wildlife Park - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Lodore Falls - 13 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Catbells Lakeland Walk - 19 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Workington Station - 26 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bassenwaithe Lake Station - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Chief Justice Of The Common Pleas (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Oddfellows Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Filling Station Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Powter Howe

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Whinlatter Forest Park
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Powter Howe also features a garden and a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Keswick bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Powter Howe offers 2 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 5 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 cash.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Powter Howe Keswick
Powter Howe Bed & breakfast
Powter Howe Bed & breakfast Keswick

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Powter Howe?

Powter Howe offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Powter Howe?

As of 18 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Powter Howe on 22 Sept 2025 start from AU$224.12, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Powter Howe?

Yep, Powter Howe has a free self car park.

Does Powter Howe serve breakfast?

Yeah, visitors are hooked on the free English breakfast here! Served daily between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Powter Howe?

No, Powter Howe does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Powter Howe?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Powter Howe?

No, pets are not allowed.

Powter Howe Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 229 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

Sue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Karen is a wonderful hostess. Our room was excellent. Clean and well appointed. The breakfast was as good as it can get - perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

fergus

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

Great b and b near K

A very pleasant establishment just outside Keswick. Free parking and local bus stop. Room is in a really old terrace cottage full of character. The proprietor had a roaring fire going and she offered some homemade cafe to have with a brew. Breakfast was great - the eggs were fresh and provided by the hens in the garden. Can't wait to go back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, warm, clean, friendly - this place is packed full of charm and original features couldn't have asked for a better place to stay - thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoy it go back again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Friendly Host and great location.

Cracking location and friendly host who couldn’t do enough to help you. A great place to get away from it all, yet only a short cycle to Keswick
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Amenities
I have really enjoyed my stay here, it's a wonderful home in beautiful surroundings. The owner could not be more be welcoming and helpful. Had a great sleep and first class breakfast. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Another lovely stay at Powter Howe

A peaceful location, a welcoming and attentive host, beautiful surroundings, and great food. A nice escape from the noise of Keswick town centre. I had a very comfortable bedroom and the bathroom was everything I needed after a hard day running up the fells. It's nice to sit in the garden and watch the hens.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

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

Wonderfully charming

Wonderfully charming quaint b&b. Greeted on arrival by the very welcoming host who immediately set the fire away and brought me cake and biscuits, she was very helpful and informative regarding local walks. The property and grounds are superbly maintained and it was so peaceful watching the chickens roaming freely from my bedroom window and listening to the birds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Powter Howe is a wonderful place to stay. So welcoming and homely for a B&B. A beautiful old house and garden, plenty of space, very peaceful, a lovely breakfast and open fire in the evening. Mrs Lockwood is an excellent host, and the other guests who stayed during my 9-night visit were very pleasant as well. There are lovely short walks nearby to the lake and in the woods, and only 10 minutes drive to Keswick. I hope to be back soon.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

A great place to stay

A beautiful location, very peaceful and a welcoming host who was very attentive. A lovely spacious bedroom, great bathroom. Breakfast was substantial and I enjoyed the short walk down to the lake, along with the gardens which added to the vibe, along with the hens! Thanks again for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. A very informal and friendly atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

ann

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique, beautiful property. I was really well looked after, cakes and biscuits in the afternoon. The breakfast was amazing-couldn’t fault a thing. My room was very comfortable and had everything I needed. I would absolutely recommend a stay here and would love to return one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Lakeland heaven

A beautiful, secluded, charming 15th Century farmhouse with stunningviews. Delightful host, a superb breakfast and I'll definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

Home from home

Very traditional 500 year old Tudor house. It’s beautiful. Has its quirks - sloping squeaky floors, uneven walls, nooks & crannies & so much history! The landlady is a fabulous baker, serving up all homemade mince pies, millionaires shortbread & a homemade bread as part of breakfast! She even makes her own jams & chutneys - I bought 2 to bring home. It’s like staying in a home from home. It’s warm, welcoming, cosy & so homely. Plenty of parking space outside, lots of wildlife roaming in the gardens & beautiful dogs in the house. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

Outstanding views, warm welcome, well looked after

From the moment I arrived I was made to feel at home. Fresh biscuits and cake greeted me, and the room was made up every day. Breakfast was really tasty, particularly nice sausage - and an abundance of fresh juice and fresh bread. It felt like home from home, and by the end of the third night I felt I'd made a new friend. And the views of Skiddaw are amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ADAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant all round. Lovely host, lovely property and amazing value! I loved the warm fire, cakes and a delicious breakfast. Highly recommend this place and will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Another comfortable and enjoyable stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Amenities
It was the most beautiful place to stay. Old worldly charm, delicious cooked breakfast and a little plate with cakes when we got back from a day out. There was a cozy open fire to sit and read by and our hostess was friendly and helpful. Would love to return one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024