The Chief Justice of the Common Pleas - 5 min walk
The Keswickian Restaurant - 4 min walk
The Wainwright - 5 min walk
Dog & Gun - 4 min walk
Woodstone Pizza & Flame Grill - 4 min walk
About this property
Dorchester House
Upscale bed & breakfast in the mountains
Dorchester House provides free English breakfast and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
A nature reserve, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
Books and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at Dorchester House offer comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and portable fans
Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
Eco-friendly toiletries, showers and hairdryers
32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, recycling and daily housekeeping
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free offsite parking
Street parking available
Food and drink
Free English breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Things to do
Books
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
In a national park
In the mountains
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch smart TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Restaurant dining guides
Tea bags/instant coffee
More
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Portable fan
Recycling
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 6 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Dorchester House Keswick
Dorchester House Bed & breakfast
Dorchester House Bed & breakfast Keswick
Frequently asked questions
Is Dorchester House pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Dorchester House?
There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at Dorchester House?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Dorchester House?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Dorchester House located?
Situated in a national park, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Keswick Museum and Art Gallery, Hope Park and The Puzzling Place. Theatre By The Lake and Derwentwater are also within 10 minutes.
Dorchester House Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Love staying at Dorchester House. Lorraine is such a wonderful host, always helping with any information we need and goes out of her way to help me with storing my luggage before checkin and after checkout.The location is fantastic, just next to the Town centre and bus stops. The street is well-lit and safe to roam even when dark. The room is super cosy and the bedding is clean and so comfortable that my kids would love sleep-in instead of going out and about. The breakfast is delicious and Lorraine makes sure they are served hot.
The lake is just 10mins walk and there are many dining options. I cant recommend this place enough and Lorraine and Simon are the best hosts. Thank you for giving us such a lovely stay in Keswick!❤️
Simon and Lorraine were very welcoming hosts and us feel at home during our short stay. The B&B is situated on a quiet residential road near the town centre with parking avaible on the roadside. We found our room well furnished, clean and spacious with a good ensuite bathroom. One can choose from a variety of breakfast items including full English, porridge, etc, all freshly prepared in the morning. Simon and Lorraine do a great job running their guesthouse and long may that continue.
Fabulous stay with Lorraine and Simon. We received a very warm welcome, the room was spotless and very comfortable and the breakfasts were superb. Thank you, we look forward to returning!
An exceptional guesthouse - felt very comfortable and looked after. Great breakfast, perfect location and very well priced. The owners really couldn’t have done more! Amazing. Highly recommended.
The owners were extremely pleasant and helpful, and provided a wonderful breakfast. The room was a bit small, and the bathroom might present some problems for an obese guest. Fortunately, we are both small people, and had no problems at all! The town is fascinating, with access to a beautiful lake and walks, many pubs, and interesting shops.
From the moment we set foot on the property, Lorraine and Simon impressed me with their warm welcome and concern for their guests. They went out of their way to be helpful at every opportunity, they quickly learned our preferences and accommodated them, and they were friendly with every interaction. The room was clean, comfortable, and the amenities were spot on. The food was delightful. I will absolutely be booking here on my next trip to Keswick.
The Dorchester was immaculate. I was in a small single room with a seperate spacious bathroom and shower, accessible only to me. The only gripe I had was that since my room was at the front, people would stand chatting right under my window. I don't usually mind, however when it is at 6 - 7am in the morning, forget about having a lie in. It might be an idea to request guests in the area to be more considerate to others when hanging around outside. One guy just wouldn't stop talking and I could hear the entire conversation. I was tempted to tell him to cork it and clear off.
Lorraine, the landlady was very attentive and welcoming. She made sure everyone was comfortable and happy. Little cakes would appear on the hallway table with my room number on them. My friend stayed in another B&B nearby, which in comparison made the Dorchester look like a luxury hotel. The Dorchester was so clean and crisp that everything looked brand new.
I would definitely recommend staying at the Dorchester.
I stayed at Dorchester house with my auntie for 2 nights, really lovely place. Very well kept and spotless throughout. Lorraine and Simon made us feel welcome from the second we arrived. Really lovely couple. The rooms had everything you would need for the stay, beds were comfortable, as the weather was hot a fan was provided. Breakfast was delicious, excellent quality and good selection. There is seating in the front garden to sit in the fresh air. Excellent location as it is only a few minutes walk into the town centre and about10-15 minute walk to derwentwater lake, beautiful place. I would 100% stay again and would recommend it.
Absolutely loved the place - from comfy beds to bathroom, from charging station to the view from the window. The breakfast was great as well. Would recommend it without any doubt