About this property

Historic Setting: West View in Keswick is housed in a historic building, offering garden and mountain views. Derwentwater Lake lies 3 km away, while Cat Bells is 7 km from the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, tea and coffee makers, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include soundproofing, TV, and wardrobes. Guest Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a lounge, and bicycle parking. The property also provides menus for special diets, luggage storage, and a seating area. Local Attractions: Newcastle International Airport is 129 km away. Nearby attractions include Buttermere (16 km) and Cat Bells (7 km). Activities available include hiking and cycling.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best 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


Availability

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1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Saad
    Morocco Morocco
    We feel home. The owners are very freindley and hospetebel. The west view is very comfortable,Clean&well located. So we had enough enjjoyebe stay. Thank you for your kind hospitalety.
  • Shaun
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location a minute walk to the centre of Keswick
  • Vicky
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location. The hills are just outside your window. Derwent Water and the water ferry to CatBells are just minutes away - as is the town. Brilliant hosts- friendly with lots of local knowledge. Great breakfasts. Keswick really does seem to...
  • Roger
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location next to the park. Free on road parking next to house (after 4pm). Excellent breakfast. Friendly, welcoming owner.
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A wonderful place to stay, Heather was so welcoming, despite us being soaking wet!!! Thank you for drying out our coats and boots.
  • Alice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Close to shops. Within walking distance of the bus station, so a good base if you want to explore the Lake District without a car. Lovely clean room. Tasty breakfast. Heather and Craig were both very welcoming. Felt very safe staying here as a...
  • Sophie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great view from our bedroom, lovely hosts and we felt very welcomed! Very clean and cosy! We had a wonderful stay. If ever in Keswick would definitely stay again
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owners were great , couldn't do enough to make our stay welcoming, breakfast was fantastic,local produce,homemade jam delicious , can't wait for our next visit
  • Neil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Set in a lovely location with stunning views of the Lakeland hills conveniently situated no more than a few minutes walk from Keswick town centre. Run by a lovely couple Heather and Craig who live there with their young family. We had a front bed...
  • Gough
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Had a great stay at West View. Was in Keswick for work at Theatre by the Lake and it was a great location as it was just a short walk away. My room was clean and tidy on my arrival and Heather and Craig were great hosts. Good selection of teas and...

Managed by Heather Craig and family

Company review score: 9.9Based on 111 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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 information

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

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

House rules

West View takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform West View in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

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

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

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