Dorchester House - Keswick (Cumbria)

4-star Keswick guest house with daily homemade cakes and creative breakfast options

Accommodations

Dorchester House Keswick offers rooms with en suite bathrooms and mountain views. Each room provides a tea and coffee maker with complimentary toiletries. Guests return from walks to find homemade cake waiting in their room.

Breakfast

A full English breakfast is served daily along with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Local specialities include overnight oats with banoffee toppings and porridge with whiskey butter. Fresh fruit salad in individual glass jars is also available each morning.

Location & Activities

The hotel sits a 5-minute walk from Keswick high street and 3 km from Derwentwater Lake. Cat Bells is 8 km away and Theatre by the Lake is within walking distance. Free on-street parking is available near the property for guests arriving by car.

Guest Services

Hosts Lorraine and Simon provide dedicated assistance with local activities and attractions. They offer early breakfast for hikers and accommodate dietary requests with advance notice. A high return visitor rate reflects the personalized attention given to each guest.

Family & Group Stays

Dorchester Guest House welcomes children over 6 and provides board games for family entertainment. Groups of up to 13 guests can book exclusive use of the entire house. The property also offers family rooms and triple rooms for larger parties.

• Accommodations: Rooms with en suite bathrooms and mountain views
• Breakfast: Daily full English and creative vegetarian/vegan options
• Hospitality: Homemade cakes and personalized guest services
• Location: 5-minute walk to Keswick town centre and Derwentwater
• Family: Welcomes children over 6 and groups up to 13 guests