DUNSFORD GUEST HOUSE, Keswick (Cumbria)

Dunsford Guest House sits on a quiet residential street, a 5-minute walk from Keswick's shops and restaurants and a 10-minute stroll to Derwentwater Lake. The property is less than 1 km from Theatre by the Lake, with Fitz Park and the Skiddaw fells directly accessible for outdoor activities. On-site private parking is available at the rear of the building, and outdoor seating in the front garden offers a spot to rest after a day on the fells.

Each of the four en-suite rooms features mountain views, a walk-in shower, and a wardrobe with ample storage for outdoor gear. Guest rooms include a welcome tray with hot chocolate, marshmallows, toffees, and bottled water, replenished daily. The property has free WiFi throughout, and a guest lounge with a TV for relaxation.

Breakfast includes a cold buffet with 15 types of fresh fruit, cereals, yoghurts, and juices, followed by a cooked-to-order full English or vegetarian breakfast. The dining room is run by resident proprietors Deb and Keith, who also offer early packed lunches for guests heading out on hikes. Special dietary requests are catered for, and the fried bread is cut into animal shapes each morning.

Resident proprietors Deb and Keith provide local knowledge on walking routes, bus timetables, and restaurant recommendations, and have assisted guests with booking taxis and posting lost items. The guest house offers a chocolate or cookie welcome on arrival, and rooms are cleaned daily with towels changed every day. Guests have noted that the hosts have helped carry luggage and have provided birthday candles for special occasions.

The hotel is a short walk from the Theatre by the Lake, and Derwentwater Lake is 3.3 km away, offering boat hire and lakeside paths. Buttermere is 16 km from the property, with Catbells and Skiddaw accessible for walking routes. Fitz Park and the Skiddaw fells are within easy reach, and Newcastle International Airport is 127 km away.

Location: 5-minute walk to Keswick town centre, 10 minutes to Derwentwater

Parking: Free on-site private parking with accessible spaces

Breakfast: 15 fruits daily, cooked-to-order full English, packed lunches

Rooms: 4 en-suite rooms with mountain views, walk-in showers, and storage

Service: Hosts provide local hiking advice, bus times, and restaurant tips

Extras: Chocolate welcome, daily treats, bottled water, and toiletries