PORTLAND HOUSE 19 LEONARD STREET, Keswick, CA12 4EL, United Kingdom
#8 of 68 B&Bs and Inns in Keswick
Guests' ChoiceBased on 142 B&B reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Location
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Free WiFi
9.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 3 June 2024
Caroline
United KingdomLovely stay. Big bright room. Enjoyed our breakfast.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Gavin
United KingdomWe had a 6 night stay. The hospitality and personal touch from both Colin and Sarah was very good. With the right level of attentiveness. Great selection for breakfast, clean and spacious room. A quiet location within an easy 5 minute walk to the town centre.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Karen
United KingdomThe hosts were lovely and friendly, the room very clean and had everything you needed and the breakfast was superb
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Abigail
United KingdomNothing to be honest
Everything about it :) The location is great, the people were lovely. Food was cooked well and the hosts kept our preferences in mind with everything. Extremely accommodating!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Judy
United KingdomTable arrangements in dining room.
Close to town. Quiet location. Easy on street parking.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Gillian
United KingdomComfy bed and a really nice breakfast. Really appreciated the extra little things. There is a fridge downstairs for people to help themselves to milk and water plus lovely cakes in the breakfast room available all day. The owners are lovely too.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Rob
United KingdomNothing
The hosts were lovely, couldnt do enough for you. Breakfast was superb. Location was brilliant and the room was extremely clean and comfortable. Will definitely be back again
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Sheila
United StatesColin and Sarah go beyond expectations to make everything perfect and comfortable. Breakfast was sensational! All the sweet touches from homemade nibbles to info guides helped to create a home away from home. Super location to use as a base to hike and visit the Lake District. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Kevin
United KingdomBreakfast was absolutely incredible. The team at Portland house were also fabulous. Will be back very soon!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Arrdee
United KingdomNo complaints at all.
A very friendly welcome and a very accommodating host couple. Good location and excellent service throughout our stay. Comfortable bedroom and great breakfast choice.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Manoela
United KingdomWe loved the experience. Staff was very accommodating providing several vegan options for breakfast.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Trigg
United KingdomOur second visit to Portland House Colin and Sarah are a pleasure to meet So friendly making you feel welcome and comfortable We took two friends this time and they yoo loved everything The breakfast choice is outstanding and quality is 10/10 . The accommodation is literally a ten minute walk from keswick Town centre The rooms are comfortable and all the little extras make a difference. Can't wait to return
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 February 2024
Lucy
United KingdomNothing.
Wonderful location, the loveliest hosts and outstanding breakfast on both mornings. I was visiting alone for a funeral, and felt really safe and welcomed by Colin and Sarah. Room was spotlessly clean and comfortable, and in walking distance to everything Keswick has to offer. Room was also well equipped, with everything you need plus hair dryer, tea and biscuits, kettle, milk, etc.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Andrew
United Kingdoma genuinely lovely property close to the town centre. An excellent knowledgable and friendly host - we would happily go again
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 25 November 2023
Andrew
United KingdomLovely place, great hosts and super breakfast with a wide variety of choices Very clean spacious room and also a short walk to the town centre
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Ann
United StatesI would not change a thing!
The beds were quite comfortable with lovely linens. Nice cozy decor. The breakfast room was immaculate with ironed tablecloths. The food was amazing and fresh. Highly recommend this location for a stay. Hope to visit again!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Mirco
United KingdomI didn't stay long enough
Colin and Sarah were great host including their dog. I loved the breakfast, the shortbread and the fruit salad. They put a lot of details in their work. The place was immaculate.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Shaun
United KingdomI really can't think of anything - great hosts that have thought of everything!
A fantastic warm and friendly welcome with comfortable accommodation and superb breakfasts were complimented by extras such as home baked goods, tea and coffee always available and a snack to take out on the hills.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Rebecca
United StatesNothing bad.
This is a beautiful home conveniently located a few blocks from the shops and restaurants in Kewsick. The owners are lovely and the house is clean and comfortable. The breakfast is the best I’ve had in England- get the fresh fruit salad and try the porridge- trust me! Also, don’t miss the freshly baked shortbread available daily.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Bryn
United KingdomNothing
Superb hospitality. Convenient location. Lovely property.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Julia
United KingdomWe couldn't have stayed longer!
Fabulous hosts, fabulous food. Nothing too much trouble.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Rory
United KingdomWonderful hospitality, great breakfast. They went above and beyond - highly recommend!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Rich
United KingdomCan't fault it.
Very comfortable room. Great breakfast. Excellent location for town.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Andrew
United KingdomIf I'm being really picky, the coffee wasn't that great and the electric shower was a bit inconsistent and needed a few daily adjustments, but nothing that actually spoiled the stay.
Great hosts, nice good-sized room, good breakfast; what's not to like! Worried about parking and paid for a space through one of the parking apps but didn't use in the end as there was a space very near the house - maybe just lucky but we did have 2 cars and didn't have an issue.
Stayed in September 2023
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