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Reviews of West View 4 stars

West View, The Heads, Keswick, CA12 5ES, United Kingdom

#39 of 68 B&Bs and Inns in Keswick

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 115 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 22 April 2025

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Shower First Floor
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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 solo traveller.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Mountain View- Second Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2025

    10
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room Second Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    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

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2024

    9.0
    Excellent B&B in a great location with wonderful hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shower First Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and very well appointed.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2024

    9.0
    A relaxing three days in an idyllic location (photo is from our bedroom window)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Mountain View- Second Floor
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is nothing to dislike.

    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 room which was spacious with an excellent on suite and all facilities required tea, coffee, biscuits etc - there’s a shared lounge too. Breakfast was delicious with selections of cereal, yogurt etc and cooked breakfasts including vegetarian options. We had a lovely stay thank you.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2024

    10
    Great stay at West View
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shower Second Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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 coffees in room and hosts provided chilled fresh milk which was a nice touch. Breakfast was great, I opted for a full English and Heather took great care to ensure any dietary requirements were met. I would 100% reccommend West View. Thank you for a great stay.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Mountain View- Second Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There's nothing to dislike whatsoever

    Warm and very welcoming B&B Lovely hosts Exceptional accommodation Great breakfast with homemade jams..yummy.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2024

    8.0
    Lovely house, great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shower First Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location was fantastic. Felt homely. Lovely hosts. Great addition having a huge sitting room to use (great idea).

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Shower First Floor
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike

    Friendly & informative hosts, excellent breakfast

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2024

    10
    Just what we needed for our trip.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shower First Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was well appointed and very clean. Heather was so kind and welcoming.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    10
    Perfect location for exploring. Lovely host.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shower First Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing all good.

    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.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shower First Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Lovely friendly welcome on arrival. Room was very nicely decorated, spotlessly clean and good quality furniture and furnishings. We had one full English breakfast and one pancakes with fresh fruit, maple syrup and cream ..... both were delicious, and really good quality ingredients. We will definitely stay again if in the area.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shower First Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights

    When we stayed parking was a little tricky due to a nearby road closure. HOWEVER, the main town car park is literally a minute walk away so no great issues.

    A nice little guest house with friendly hosts. Conveniently located for Keswick centre and the lake.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    9.0
    Very enjoyable stay. Would recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room Second Floor
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little niggle was breakfast times 8-9am. Not a major problem. Parking can be a problem. We were lucky to find a spot on the street outside.

    Very comfortable, clean, lovely room, great hosts. The location is excellent.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2024

    10
    Had a very pleasant and comfortable stay with gracious hosts!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shower First Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    West View has an ideal location in Keswick- walking distance to the lake, to restaurants and shopping!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2024

    10
    Lovely getaway. Should have stayed for a week rather than a weekend :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Mountain View- Second Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Just sad we were too knackered to get up got breakfast but that was our fault. All good other than that.

    It had a lovely view and a homely feel. Heather seems like a wonderful person and has a positive and lovely energy as a host. She made us feel comfortable in our stay and we were happy there were little to no disturbances ☺️

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Shower First Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very central for all amenities

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2024

    10
    Friendly owners, great location and lovely breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shower First Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a short stroll both into Keswick and down to Derwent water.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2024

    10
    Excellent place to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room Second Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing I didn’t like

    Lovely and cozy family run B&B, perfect location near Drentwater Lake and only a short walk to the town centre.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Shower First Floor
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hospitality overall - Heather and Craig are very friendly couple; helpful and profesional regarding running this type of business

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2024

    10
    Absolutely fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Mountain View- Second Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn’t anything that we didn’t like

    The location was excellent, a few minutes walk to the lake and town. The view was amazing. The breakfast was great and very filling you could have anything you wanted. We were made very welcome, nothing was too trouble, we couldn’t have wished for better hosts, such a lovely, friendly and welcoming family

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2024

    9.0
    Great stay in a perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shower Second Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Lots to like-Heather and Craig were very friendly, the bed was really comfortable, the breakfast was delicious and the location was great. Lovely touches like fresh milk for the room were a nice bonus too.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    10
    Ideal place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shower First Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Really lovely B&B. Friendly hosts. Great breakfast. Brilliant views.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Mountain View- Second Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfection at its best! My wife and I stayed the weekend to attend a wedding and thoroughly enjoyed our stay there. Our room at the West view was spotless, good size, lovely view, good shower, very comfy bed and we had an excellent breakfast to top off! The owners Heather and Craig are lovely. Hope to stay there if we return to Keswick. Neil and Jacqui

    Stayed in June 2024

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