"Loved the little kitchen and all the lovely complimentary bits n bobs."
K from United Kingdom
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"Extremely comfortable stay and well equipped room, very clean and beautiful views of the mountains."
Darcey from United Kingdom
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"The personal feel to the accommodation, exemplified by the shop underneath and the warm welcome received was the best part of the stay."
Stephen from United Kingdom
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Historic adults-only rooms in Braithwaite, less than 1 km from Whinlatter Forest
Amenities
Each room is housed in a historic building and offers mountain and inner courtyard views. The rooms include a kitchenette with a Nespresso coffee machine and a private bathroom with a rainfall walk-in shower. Soundproofing ensures a quiet stay, and guests have access to board games, puzzles, and packed lunches on request.
Rooms
Braithwaite House Rooms offers four individually decorated rooms named after local minerals, such as the Gold Room and Cobalt Room. Each room has a theme reflecting the area's mining history, with decor that includes historical elements. The rooms are adults only and come with free WiFi, a minimarket on site, and bicycle parking.
Location
The property is situated in Braithwaite, less than 1 km from Whinlatter Visitor Centre. Derwentwater Lake is 7 km away, and Newcastle International Airport is 131 km from the rooms. Nearby attractions include Whinlatter Forest Park and Theatre by the Lake.
Dining
A coffee house is on site, and the village shop and cafe downstairs serves breakfast each morning. Guests can also order grocery deliveries, packed lunches, and special diet menus. The cafe offers locally sourced food and is run by friendly staff including Daphne and Melanie.
Entertainment
Board games and puzzles are available in the rooms for quiet entertainment. The location provides direct access to walking trails and mountain biking routes in Whinlatter Forest. Guests can also visit Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, 7 km away.
Highlights
Location: Less than 1 km from Whinlatter Visitor Centre
Rooms: Four themed rooms (Gold, Cobalt) with mining history decor
Dining: On-site coffee house and cafe with breakfast