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Dorchester House

4.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful mountain retreat at Dorchester House where they can relax with a good book surrounded by natural beauty

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Dorchester House offers a quiet mountain getaway with an English breakfast each morning. Enjoy WiFi to stay connected and outdoor furniture for relaxing with books from the collection. Visitors value the calm, smoke-free environment.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double or Twin Room (5)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Traditional Double Room (8) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Traditional Double Room (8)

Highlights

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

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Family Room (2) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Room (2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room (6) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Room (6)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room (4) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room (4)

Highlights

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

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Classic Single Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Classic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Detached private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Keswick, Dorchester House is in the mountains and in a national park. Castlerigg Stone Circle and Mirehouse & Gardens are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Womenrock and Go Ape Whinlatter. Raw War Paintball Games and Lake District Wildlife Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking, boat tours and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing nearby.
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Map
17 Southey Street, Keswick, England, CA12 4EG

What's nearby

  • Hope Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Keswick Museum and Art Gallery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Theatre By The Lake - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Derwent Pencil Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Derwentwater - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crooked River Tap - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Round - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lake Road Brunch - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Wainwright Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Old Keswickian - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Dorchester House

Upscale bed & breakfast in the mountains
Dorchester House provides free English breakfast and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Books, outdoor furniture and tour/ticket information
  • A nature reserve and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Dorchester House offer comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, showers and hairdryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, recycling and daily housekeeping

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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

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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 provided

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 within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not 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 at the property

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 and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted 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

Is Dorchester House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dorchester House?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Dorchester House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Dorchester House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dorchester House located?

Situated in a national park, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Keswick Museum and Art Gallery, Hope Park and The Puzzling Place. Theatre By The Lake and Derwentwater are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Dorchester House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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Lorraine and Simon are wonderful hosts. Comfy cosy room and delicious breakfast options. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Comfortable, quiet, very nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff! Excellent room! Lovely breakfast. Choice spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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Breakfast was delicious and Lorraine was very helpful with our food allergies!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

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Our room was bigger than we expected and our beds were very comfortable. It was lovely to arrive to a delicious afternoon tea cake to enjoy in our room. The breakfast was delicious. Tasty locally sourced bacon and sausages, all cooked to perfection. The location is super close to town and about 45 minutes walk to Castlerigg Stones. Highly recommend staying here, Lorraine has so much local knowledge too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hosts are amazing, nothing was too much trouble for them, the location is perfect for getting into Keswick and the rooms lovely - the breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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Fantastic B&B in beautiful Keswick! The hosts were warm and super friendly. The room was clean and comfy. We tried a few of the breakfast options and they were all delicious. There’s a beautiful park (Fritz) nearby, and it’s 5-10 miles from several great hiking options, including the breathtaking Buttermere area. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryn

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

Great accomodationin Keswick

Lorraine and Simon were friendly welcoming hosts. Lots of tourist information provided arou d the house. Our room had an abundance of power points and charhing ports. Lorraines friendly personality made the breakfast room a chatty and friendly environment. Excellent variety of hot and cold breakfast choices.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this humble b&b and its staff! Room and bathroom were clean and they are so nice and accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

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

Brian

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6 stars!

Fantastic B&B close to the centre of Keswick. Would give 6 stars but app limited to 5. Super clean, super comfortable bed, one of the best nights sleep I've had away from home. Shower nice and powerful. Hosts Lorraine & Simon very hospitable and welcoming. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable guest house. Lorraine and Simon could not have been nicer or more welcoming. Breakfast was great. Really wish we had planned a loner stay than two nights
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
people great. area in the middle of everything. Breakfast outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dorchester house is such a lovely place to stay! With cozy interior and a beautiful dining room, it's just as being invited home to Lorraine and Simon. Lorraine greeted us when we arrived and was always helpful and kind as well as giving practical info about keswich. Would definitely recommend if you're visiting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simon and Lorraine were very welcoming hosts and us feel at home during our short stay. The B&B is situated on a quiet residential road near the town centre with parking avaible on the roadside. We found our room well furnished, clean and spacious with a good ensuite bathroom. One can choose from a variety of breakfast items including full English, porridge, etc, all freshly prepared in the morning. Simon and Lorraine do a great job running their guesthouse and long may that continue.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Denis

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

s

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Love staying at Dorchester House. Lorraine is such a wonderful host, always helping with any information we need and goes out of her way to help me with storing my luggage before checkin and after checkout.The location is fantastic, just next to the Town centre and bus stops. The street is well-lit and safe to roam even when dark. The room is super cosy and the bedding is clean and so comfortable that my kids would love sleep-in instead of going out and about. The breakfast is delicious and Lorraine makes sure they are served hot. The lake is just 10mins walk and there are many dining options. I cant recommend this place enough and Lorraine and Simon are the best hosts. Thank you for giving us such a lovely stay in Keswick!❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Glenn

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

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

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I love it enough, I’d like to move in!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hosts. Great breakfast. Incredibly convenient to town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice guest house close to the heart of Keswick. Hostess was friendly and communicative. Property very clean. Reasons for four stars instead of five include the size of the room and bathroom (quite small), and the very limited time for breakfast (1/2 hour window).
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best sleeps in these beds!!!! The breeze through the big windows was a relief. The room was perfect for myself and 2 boys, spacious and everything we needed!!! Breakfast was delicious, the Yorkshire tea brewed in a pot was perfect. Lorraine and Simon are lovely hosts, I would definitely recommend the guest house to my friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spotless, Great Breakfast and warm and friendly hosts. Wouldn’t hesitate to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023