West View

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.3
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.8

About this property

Historic Setting: West View in Keswick is housed in a historic building, offering garden and mountain views. Derwentwater Lake lies 1.8 mi away, while Cat Bells is 4.3 mi nearby. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, tea and coffee makers, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include soundproofing, TV, and wardrobes. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a full English or Irish breakfast with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The lounge provides a relaxing space. Activities and Attractions: West View offers hiking and cycling opportunities. Nearby attractions include Buttermere (9.9 mi) and the World of Beatrix Potter (22 mi). Newcastle International Airport is 80 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

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

Property highlights

  • Located in the top-rated area in Keswick, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

  • 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

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Philip
United States United States
“The location and view are perfect. Quiet but close to restaurants and activities near the lake. The breakfasts were great.”
Eva
United States United States
“Everything was amazing. We were really catered to, including a few dietary restrictions.”
Paul
United States United States
“West View has an ideal location in Keswick- walking distance to the lake, to restaurants and shopping!”
Ava
United States United States
“Truly wonderful stay at this charming B&B. Enjoyed fresh, made to order breakfast each morning. Our room was very comfortable and offered lots of amenities - coffee & tea in room, hair dryer, iron, plenty of charging ports. The bathroom had...”
David
United States United States
“Welcoming and comfortable, gracious host, exceptional location in Keswick”
Bernadette
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly hosts. Excellent location Sociable seating on one table for breakfast. Very comfortable bed”
Andy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hosts were so friendly and helpful which really made it feel like home from home. Excellent breakfast and perfect location for us for the Keswick Mountain Festival”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The host was incredibly welcoming and provided excellent hospitality. The location is absolutely perfect, sitting right between the lake and the town center so everything is a short walk away. We had a very comfortable bed, and the room was a...”
Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Property is in a great location close to the centre and the lake, with great views of the mountains, and parking nearby. The bedroom and ensuite bathroom were very clean, as was the dining room. The breakfast was beautifully cooked with plenty of...”
Virgiliu
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wonderful people, great location, comfy beds and very lovely breakfast.”

Managed by Heather Craig and family

Company review score: 9.8Based on 115 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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 info

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

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Amenities of West View

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

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

House rules

West View takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform West View 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.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

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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