Greystoke House

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Free WiFi

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About this property

Historic Setting: Greystoke House in Keswick is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations: The bed and breakfast features family rooms with private bathrooms, walk-in showers, and modern amenities. Guests enjoy free WiFi, full-day security, and breakfast in the room. Delicious Breakfast: Breakfast options include continental, à la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and vegan. Additional amenities include bathrobes, streaming services, and a spa bath. Local Attractions: Located 3.1 km from Derwentwater Lake and 8 km from Cat Bells, the property is also close to Buttermere (17 km) and Lake Windermere (41 km). Newcastle International Airport is 127 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 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 9.8

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

  • FREE parking!

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Barbara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Amazing property and Jon and Emma great hosts. The breakfast was delicious”
  • Beth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The hosts were absolutely amazing. The communication with us prior to and during our stay really helped, and as we were leaving we had a lovely conversation where he checked how our stay was and how we had enjoyed our time away. The location is...”
  • Jo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This was such a lovely place to stay and it will be my first choice from now on. My room, facilities, breakfast and ease of checking in and booking breakfast were all fabulous. Excellent communication from/with hosts before and during my...”
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent breakfast, well presented, helpful staff, Numerous interesting conversations with our hosts, Keswick is a little gem. atmosphere, food, people, location.”
  • Matthew
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Great location in Keswick close to lots of pubs and restaurants and within easy reach of the boat launch for getting around Derwentwater. Comfortable rooms and fantastic breakfast cooked by lovely hosts!”
  • Sophie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We loved our day ! Thank you so much ! You were all so welcoming”
  • Lisa
    Australia Australia
    “Location was great, so easy to access the town centre, and so was the room. Really comfortable beds.”
  • Joy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Breakfast was really good. Beds were very comfortable. Shower excellent. Location perfect for Keswick town centre. Friendly hosts.”
  • Bob
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “The property was located 5 minute walk from the centre of Keswick and 10 minutes to the lake. The room we had was quite compact but was well designed and had all of the features that we required. In particular it was quiet and very comfortable....”
  • Vicky
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Exceptional property. Every comfort and consideration given. Facilities are fantastic. Great hosts, lovely food and comfortable beds. Definitely a 5 star.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Greystoke House

Company review score: 9.9Based on 303 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Greystoke House has been run by Jonathan & Emma Sanderson along with our two children and Betty the Labrador since August 2018. We visited Keswick for many years before we took the plunge to move here and as outdoor enthusiasts have knowledge of the area, offering advice and guidance on local walks and activities. As a small, family run Guest House we pride ourselves in our attention to detail and seek to offer you a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Greystoke House is a Victorian gentleman's residence built in local Skiddaw Slate situated in a quiet residential area, less than a five minute walk to Keswick’s famous market square with its many shops, bars, pubs and restaurants.

Property information

A warm welcome awaits you and your pooch at Greystoke House, situated in Keswick, in the heart of the Lake District National Park. We are a small, non-smoking, dog friendly Bed & Breakfast built in local Skiddaw Slate, ideally located to visit a variety of local attractions including the Theatre by the Lake or Keswick museum and provides the perfect base for walking and exploring this beautiful area of the Lake District. Originally a Victorian gentleman's residence built in 1897 from local Skiddaw slate, Greystoke House is situated in a quiet residential area, less than a five minute walk to Keswick’s famous market square with its many shops, bars, pubs and restaurants. Our Bed & Breakfast has been run by Jonathan & Emma Sanderson along with our two children and Betty the Labrador since August 2018. As a small, family run Guest House we pride ourselves in our attention to detail and seek to offer you a relaxing and enjoyable stay in one of our cosy rooms: one single with private shower room, three double en-suite rooms and a flexible Superking / Twin / family en-suite.

Neighbourhood information

As well as the many restaurants, cafes and bars, Keswick has its very own cinema and is also the home of the stunningly located Theatre by the Lake, which offers year-round professional productions. Keswick and the Northern fells are a magnet for fell walkers, scramblers and climbers. From flat strolls along the shores of Derwentwater to gruelling hikes over some of the toughest and highest fells in England, the area has walks for everyone.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Greystoke House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 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 older than 8 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Greystoke House 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.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.