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.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Keswick, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alice
    United Kingdom 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 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 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 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 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 United Kingdom
    Warm and very welcoming B&B Lovely hosts Exceptional accommodation Great breakfast with homemade jams..yummy.
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was fantastic. Felt homely. Lovely hosts. Great addition having a huge sitting room to use (great idea).
  • Jeffrey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly & informative hosts, excellent breakfast
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was well appointed and very clean. Heather was so kind and welcoming.
  • Lorraine
    United Kingdom 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

Company review score: 9.9Based on 122 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We are keen outdoorsy people with a range of hobbies including rock climbing, mountain biking and canoeing. We love living in Keswick as there is so much to do right on our doorstep!

Property information

Its a lovely Victorian house with period features but with all the mod-cons.

Neighbourhood information

Keswick is the Adventure capital of England BUT Keswick has a strong cultural reputation: two Museums, a thriving Theatre with two stages. When Samuel Johnson said "if you are tired of London, you are tired of life", he meant Keswick!

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of West View
Great 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 tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No 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 rules
West View takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print
Need-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.

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