Name: Fern Howe Guest House
Address: Fern Howe Braithwaite, Keswick, CA12 5SZ, United Kingdom, Fern Howe Braithwaite, Cumbria, CA12 5SZ, UK
Rating: 9.2

Fern Howe Guest House

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About this property

Historic Setting: Fern Howe Guest House in Keswick is housed in a recently renovated historic building. Guests enjoy garden and mountain views from their rooms. Comfortable Accommodations: The guest house offers family rooms with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free toiletries. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, buffet, à la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Fresh dishes, juice, and fruits are served. Convenient Location: Located 131 km from Newcastle International Airport, the guest house is near Derwentwater Lake (7 km), Buttermere (13 km), and Whinlatter Forest Park (5 km). Highly rated for its breakfast, convenient location, and room comfort.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Double Room with Mountain View 1 double bed
Double Room with Garden View 1 double bed
Twin Room with Mountain View 2 single beds
Single Room - Disability Access 1 single bed
Single Room with Mountain View 1 single bed
Family Suite with Mountain and Garden View 1 single bed and 1 double bed
Family Suite with Mountain View 1 double bed and 1 bunk bed
Super King/Twin Room with Mountain and Garden View 1 extra-large double bed or 2 single beds
Single Courtyard View Room 1 single bed
Double Room with Mountain and Garden View 1 double bed
Cosy Double Room with Mountain View 1 double bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Anthony

United Kingdom

“The room was really clean with a mini fridge. The were plenty of milk, tea & coffee. There was a drying room that really helpful if you went out in the wet. There was also a parling space per room”

Aniruddh

United Kingdom

“Ultra Clean and efficient self check in system. Everything you’d want is provided. The free afternoon cakes was a lovely touch. All consumables were locally sourced, which is fantastic.”

Darren

United Kingdom

“Great breakfast. Quiet location but close to some great walks and shop/pub/restaurant. Friendly staff. Comfortable bed and nicely decorated room with great views of the fells. Lovely Cake. Fridge.”

Paul

United Kingdom

“Breakfast excellent. Great range of teas/coffees in room. Fridge in room excellent. Lovely shower. Bed comfortable. Decor and cleanliness great. Afternoon cake a nice touch.”

Helga

Australia

“Beautiful room, very clean, great breakfast and location perfect for a tourist. Our host was lovely.”

Susan

United Kingdom

“A lovely property with mountain views and a pleasant guest lounge which is rarely available in a B&B. Friendly and welcoming host and a great breakfast. Plenty of free parking”

Pamela

United Kingdom

“Position of house although steep hills a bit scary! Comfy bed and bathroom. Good breakfast and cake Friendly host Good location for Keswick and area visits Good value Great views 3 nearby places for dinner”

Jankhana

United Kingdom

“The breakfast was great, a good, wide selection with lovely cakes for the guests. Lovely view from the rooms.”

Mihai

United Kingdom

“Very nice host, always looking to make our stay as comfortable as possible.”

Jonathan

United Kingdom

“great location, caring staff/owner, very clean with a great breakfast, bonus fresh cakes daily. walks and bike rides straight from the door brilliant stay”

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 Fern Howe Guest House

Company review score: 9.7Based on 405 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Property information

Fern Howe Guest House is situated within the picturesque village of Braithwaite, 2.5 miles from the popular market town of Keswick in the beautiful Lake District National Park. Fern Howe is set in the perfect location for families, cyclists, walkers, photographers and artists alike, with the vast array of local attractions on offer. Fern Howe provides high quality accommodation and locally sourced and free range food, drink and toiletries where possible to ensure that guests have a relaxing and comfortable stay. Due to the elevated position of the property within the village, most guest rooms have views out to the fells of Skiddaw, Latrigg and Blencathra, with the remaining rooms having views out to Fern Howe's garden and red squirrel protected woodland, with the exception of one courtyard view room.

Neighbourhood information

Within the village of Braithwaite are two public houses, two restaurants, two cafes and a shop, all of which are a short walk from the guest house. There are plentiful walks straight from the doorstep, along with mountain bike trails. Keswick town centre is a five minute bus or car ride from the guest house, and there are also walking and cycling routes which can be taken.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00 to 22:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 09:00 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.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years

Cot upon request

£10 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

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 advise at time of booking of any dietary requirements.

Breakfast is served via two seating times of 7.45am and 8.15am

Fern Howe Guest House operates on a self check-in basis.

As depicted in the photos, the Single Mountain (Fell) View Room; the Family Mountain (Fell) and Garden View Suite; and the Twin Mountain (Fell) and Garden View Room all have some areas with reduced ceiling height, due to their location on the top floor of the building.

Please inform Fern Howe Guest 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.