West View
West View
About this property
Historic Setting: West View in Keswick is housed in a historic building, offering garden and mountain views. The property features a lounge, private bathrooms, and soundproofed rooms. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a lounge, and a seating area. Additional facilities include bicycle parking, luggage storage, and menus for special diets. Local Attractions: Located 3 km from Derwentwater and 7 km from Cat Bells, West View is near hiking and cycling trails. Newcastle International Airport is 129 km away. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests for its friendly host, scenic lakes, and convenient location.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Alice
United Kingdom
“Close to shops. Within walking distance of the bus station, so a good base if you want to explore the Lake District without a car. Lovely clean room. Tasty breakfast. Heather and Craig were both very welcoming. Felt very safe staying here as a...” - Sophie
United Kingdom
“Great view from our bedroom, lovely hosts and we felt very welcomed! Very clean and cosy! We had a wonderful stay. If ever in Keswick would definitely stay again” - Michael
United Kingdom
“The owners were great , couldn't do enough to make our stay welcoming, breakfast was fantastic,local produce,homemade jam delicious , can't wait for our next visit” - Neil
United Kingdom
“Set in a lovely location with stunning views of the Lakeland hills conveniently situated no more than a few minutes walk from Keswick town centre. Run by a lovely couple Heather and Craig who live there with their young family. We had a front bed...” - Gough
United Kingdom
“Had a great stay at West View. Was in Keswick for work at Theatre by the Lake and it was a great location as it was just a short walk away. My room was clean and tidy on my arrival and Heather and Craig were great hosts. Good selection of teas and...” - Pat
United Kingdom
“Warm and very welcoming B&B Lovely hosts Exceptional accommodation Great breakfast with homemade jams..yummy.” - Carol
United Kingdom
“Location was fantastic. Felt homely. Lovely hosts. Great addition having a huge sitting room to use (great idea).” - Jeffrey
United Kingdom
“Friendly & informative hosts, excellent breakfast” - Carol
United Kingdom
“The room was well appointed and very clean. Heather was so kind and welcoming.” - Lorraine
United Kingdom
“Great location easy to find near to town centre. Room was very comfortable and had access to a lounge area with a stunning view of the mountains. Breakfast was delicious. Host was lovely and very welcoming.”

Managed by Heather Craig and family
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Property information
Neighbourhood information
Language spoken
EnglishProperty surroundings
Facilities of West ViewGreat facilities! Review score, 9.5
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Additional toilet
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Movie nightsAdditional chargeOff-site
- Temporary art galleriesOff-site
- Mini golfAdditional charge
- Cycling
- Hiking
Living Area
- Seating Area
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Radio
- TV
Food & Drink
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopying
- Packed lunches
Reception services
- Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
General
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Carpeted
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
- English
House rulesWest View takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.



The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform West View in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.