Reviews of Glencoe Guest House
21 Helvellyn Street, Keswick, CA12 4EN, United Kingdom

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Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewClean and convenient location, great breakfast and well equipped dinning room, Ben and Fiona were very friendly
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Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe hosts Fiona &Ben were excellent hosts, very helpful, friendly and we will definitely stay here again. The room was perfect and cleaned daily which we didn't expect for a weekend stay. Our breakfast was cooked fresh every morning and served on hot plates which is great, loved our stay at Glencoe guest house.
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Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLovely bedroom and breakfast room.Delicious breakfast, had something different everyday. The best things about Glencoe are Fiona and Ben.Such Lovely people and so helpful with their knowledge of great walks in the area.I will definitely go back there.
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything spotlessly clean, lovely breakfast and great location, 5 minutes walk to center of Keswick.
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewWonderful clean accommodation like a home from home. Definitely on our list of places to revisit, thoroughly recommend to family and friends.
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFiona and Ben were incredibly welcoming and friendly. Local knowledge was bery helpful. Breakfast excellent. As a dog lover it was great that the place is so dog friendly. Definitely plan to stay here again.
Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBen & Fiona were very friendly and welcoming. Glencoe is in a great location, literally less than 5 minutes to main square with shops, pubs, restaurants. On street parking was readily available. We stayed in room 3 with a lovely view of Skiddaw. It was immaculately clean, modern decor, crisp bedding, very comfortable. Choice of teas (flavoured, normal) coffee (including de-caff), hot chocolate and biscuits were topped up each day. Great breakfast, lots of choice from the usual English breakfast options with tasty sausage and bacon as well as smoked salmon and scrambled eggs with lighter options if you wanted: cooked fresh. Also available; fruit juices, toast, fresh fruit, yoghurts, cereals. Our stay was perfect, excellent value for money, 10 out of 10. I would definitely recommend.
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Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBen & Fiona are lovely hosts, breakfast was gorgeous and the room was spotless and very well equipped. 10/10
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Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewExcellent location just a few minutes walk from the town centre, and finding parking nearby wasn't an issue. Very nice room with plenty of space, good bathroom with great shower, and excellent range of breakfast options. Wifi was reliable, and the area was quiet at night.
Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBeautifully clean. Lovely, locally sourced breakfast. Hosts were friendly and helpful
Beautiful views of the mountains from our room.
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified reviewOur room was well appointed, with quality linens and toiletries, a comfortable bed, and a beautiful view from our window (top floor). Breakfast was delicious, but by far the best thing about Glencoe Guesthouse are the hosts. Ben and Fiona were warm and welcoming, but went far beyond that. Our trip had been somewhat hastily planned, so Ben acted as our unofficial travel guide, giving us advice about walks, things to see, bus routes and transportation, etc., etc. He even helped us sort out our wonky phone.. No doubt about it-- Ben and Fiona made our trip extra special. We'll stay here again when we get to the Lake District.
Reviewed: 9 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewOur Hosts were great, very friendly and accommodating and the breakfast was delicious. The location was perfect too.
The pillows were a bit too soft. It would be good to have a choice of soft and firm pillows to suit all, but this is a minor point.
Reviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLovely little guesthouse. Spotlessly clean. Room size good with all the facilities you need. Breakfast options great. Couldn’t fault a thing!! Would definitely stay there again 👍
Nothing to complain about at all! Just to be aware of the parking- we arrived on Friday afternoon and couldn’t get parked near the guesthouse so had to use a nearby 24 hour car park, that was short walk away.
Reviewed: 4 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewBen and Fiona were both absolutely fantastic, they took care of me and my Dad (with his awkward dietary requirements) without any fuss. They were incredibly kind and helpful and went out of there way to make our experience the best it could be. 100/10
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Reviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewVery high standard all through the property, very clean, welcoming and amazing hosts
Reviewed: 28 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified reviewBreakfast was excellent and set us up for the day. Rooms were very clean and comfortable with a kettle and plenty of tea and coffee. Room also had a plug in fan which was great when the evenings were very warm. Guest house situated on a quiet street, less than 5 minute walk from the centre. Hosts Ben and Fiona were really welcoming and went above and beyond for everyone. Nothing was too much trouble. Lovely to meet Dexter the dog also. Would definitely return.
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Reviewed: 22 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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