Dorchester House

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

About this property

Historic Setting: Dorchester House in Keswick is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, and mountain views. Additional amenities include bathrobes and free toiletries. Delicious Breakfast: Guests enjoy a full English or Irish breakfast with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Local specialties, warm dishes, juice, and fruits are served daily. Convenient Location: Located 1.9 mi from Derwentwater Lake and 5 mi from Cat Bells, the property is near attractions such as Buttermere and Whinlatter Forest Park. Newcastle International Airport is 79 mi away. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the host, breakfast provided by the property, and the convenient location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

  • Located in the top-rated area in Keswick, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9!

  • 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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See what guests loved the most:

Erin
United States United States
“Location is perfect. The owners are great. Beep was yummy. Highly recommend.”
Henry
United States United States
“Choices were good, food was plentiful and tasty. Simon and Lorraine were kind hosts and very helpful. They offered to let us linger when we had car trouble.”
Neil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was perfectly situated in the center of Keswick, not to far from the bars and shops. The Dorchester was very quiet and relaxing and the owners couldn’t do enough to make my stay more enjoyable”
Wood
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I attended with my son and his best mate. Lovely B and B with impressive and caring owners. Room very clean and breakfast high quality. I would stay here again. Owners are brilliant and very friendly and helpful.”
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly helpful staff. Willing to accomodate guests special requests.”
Debra
United States United States
“Everything was fantastic but parking was on the street and had to drive a round a bit to find a spot and then move by certain time depending on where you found a spot”
Steve
United States United States
“Kind people, nice room with a view, great breakfast”
Shuangshuang
United States United States
“It’s clean, spacious enough for a family of four. Lovely decorated, has everything we need. Breakfast is delicious, and I love their book collection”
Emil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic location, very short walk to town and the water, plenty of free parking around the streets. Host was great, good breakfast options despite us having to leave early morning both nights. Would highly recommend”
Aditee
United States United States
“Breakfast was excellent accommodation more than one food allergy! The location was perfect - so close to all the town activities - restaurants, markets, etc. The hosts were very helpful and knowledgeable with answers to any questions we had.”

Managed by Dorchester House

Company review score: 9.9Based on 348 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Lorraine & Simon took over an existing Guesthouse business in July 2019. As owners and current caretakers of what we feel is a beautiful and traditional Victorian house, built in 1896 in local Lakeland Slate, with many original features to both to the interior and exterior. Purpose built as a guesthouse and other than a few years in the 1970s it has been a guesthouse for the entire time, serving guests for well over 100 years.

Neighborhood info

Dorchester House is located in the Keswick Conservation area, to ensure these lovely old Victorian buildings and streets are maintained in-keeping with their original beauty and splendour.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Dorchester House

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 6 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Dorchester House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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