The heads, Keswick, CA12 5ER, United Kingdom
#51 of 68 B&Bs and Inns in Keswick
Guests' ChoiceBased on 303 B&B reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.8
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.7
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 31 August 2025
Ren
United KingdomNothing really
Clean spacious friendly staff fantastic views great breakfast
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 30 August 2025
Elizabeth
United KingdomBreakfast was slightly regimental and difficult to deviate from fixed menu items despite same ingredients. For example, a bacon and egg sandwich, when a full a cooked brekkie is on offer. We asked for a bacon and egg sandwich and were told we could be given a 2 slices of bacon, an egg, two slices of unbuttered bread and construct it ourselves. Funny and we have continued to joke about this since.
Location was good for Keswick. Very clean and tidy. Bed sheets smelled amazing! Seems odd to say that, but they smelled so clean and fresh- stand out from other places we’ve stayed in.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 28 August 2025
Belinda
United KingdomThe shower was tiny in the room! Also wardrobe very small, no way to hang a dress in it as it was only half size in length.
Staff were amazing, great location, delicious breakfast! Very clean and easy to park at.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Michele
United StatesWell located in Keswick. Close to the lake, trails access, and town. Excellent breakfast & friendly staff.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 16 August 2025
Barbara
AustraliaOur room was not cleaned or bed made properly on last day. Did not change towels.
Breakfast was very good. Great location with lovely view
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 6 August 2025
Julia
United KingdomRoom was hot, a fan would have been useful
Great breakfast Good location, easy walking distance to the town or lake
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Dave
United KingdomEnjoyed my stay.
Spacious, clean and close to Keswick town centre.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Liz
AustraliaNothing
Extremely comfortable, spotless large room and ensuite. Fabulous breakfast. Excellent parking off street at the front of the property.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 2 August 2025
Ian
United KingdomGreat variety of choice
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 1 August 2025
Graham
United KingdomI'd have liked granola as a breakfast option. And only a shower, no bath. I like a bath when I stay away as I don't have one!
Great view out of my window of golf course & hills! Good size room, friendly staff, good breakfast.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 27 July 2025
Sharon
United KingdomNo mirror except in bathroom.
Great location. Lovely breakfast. Friendly staff. Comfortable room
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 25 July 2025
Sarah
New ZealandA traditional B&B except the reception and breakfast were at the hotel next door. The location and breakfast were amazing!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 25 July 2025
Paul
United KingdomCould have done with some wall hook for coats and potentially some horizontal slats on the picture window so that people walking past can't see in to the room (although admittedly that would block some of the view out) :-)
Superb location and excellent view of Catbells. Massive bed. Great breakfast and incredibly efficient and polite staff. Parking was a dream.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 24 July 2025
Janet
United KingdomThe only thing I would change would be the size of the sink in the shower room which wasn’t really functional. It wouldn’t put me off staying there again though
The breakfast was lovely and plentiful. The location was excellent, overlooking the park and very near the town centre with all its shops, restaurants and cafe. Extremely good value for money, supper accommodation
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 20 July 2025
Martin
United KingdomReally friendly staff. Clean room. Great breakfast choice. A fantastic location for the theatre and for the town centre.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 18 July 2025
Peter
United KingdomNothing.
Excellent location. Brundholme exceeded our expectations. Beautifully presented very clean and a distinctly homely feel. The breakfast was superb and all served to the table by very diligent staff.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 18 July 2025
Louise
United KingdomThe bathroom was a bit small and the electric towel rail wasn't working. The basin was too tiny to be practical for cleaning teeth / filling the kettle. We bought some bleach to treat black mould around the basin. It would be nice to have a full length mirror in the room or on the landing.
Lovely clean room with a fabulous view of the hills and lake. See photo from our window. Huge bed which was very comfortable. Staff friendly and helpful. Great breakfasts at the hotel next door. It was nice to use the lounge downstairs. Location was perfect for our needs. We'll come again
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 3 July 2025
Chris
United KingdomNothing
Excellent . Great location , nice clean rooms .
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 30 June 2025
Jucus
AustraliaSmall bathroom but functional
Great location Comfortable beds Amazing staff
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 24 June 2025
Yaffa
United StatesAll good!
The Brundholme was great. We had a very comfortable room at the top of the stairs with an awesome view of the park and hills. Easy 3 min walk into town but we felt like we were in the middle of the countryside. The owners are lovely and super helpful with local recommendations. Just be aware that check in is at the Crow B&B next door, there is no reception or lobby at the Brundholme. (And Keswick is a great town!)
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 20 June 2025
Denise
United KingdomThere wasn’t anything that we didn’t like but felt that the room needed a picture on the wall to add a little character to the place. Also needs a mirror in the bedroom for hair drying. Impossibly to see what you’re doing in a minute travel mirror hung from the bedside lampshade!
Very good location handy for the park the lake and the shops. The views all around are great. Very clean and the staff were all very friendly, attentive and nothing was any trouble. Excellent breakfast next door in the Crow Park hotel and really good to have parking behind the hotel.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 14 June 2025
Gareth
United KingdomThe shower in our room lacked pressure and made our morning routine unenjoyable. In all fairness, we didn’t raise this during our stay and simply put it down to having a room on the top (3rd) floor of the building and there being little that could be done about it. It is a shame as it takes the edge of an otherwise gorgeous and spacious room.
The hotel is in a fantastic location, with easy access to Keswick Town, the lake and the beautiful park. The staff are brilliant, friendly and the service is excellent.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 10 June 2025
David
United KingdomCentral position great views
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 9 June 2025
Stockell
United KingdomNothing
Beautiful room with excellent view
Stayed in April 2025
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