West View

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Staff

9.9

About this property

Historic Setting: West View in Keswick is housed in a historic building, offering garden and mountain views. The property features a lounge, private bathrooms, and soundproofed rooms. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a lounge, and a TV. Additional facilities include bicycle parking, luggage storage, and menus for special diets. Local Attractions: Theatre by the Lake is a 5-minute walk away, while Derwentwater Lake lies 2.9 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 129 km distant. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests, West View is praised for its attentive host, scenic lakes, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

  • Situated in the best rated area in Keswick, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

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

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Property is in a great location close to the centre and the lake, with great views of the mountains, and parking nearby. The bedroom and ensuite bathroom were very clean, as was the dining room. The breakfast was beautifully cooked with plenty of...”
Karen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great central location. The cooked breakfast was excellent.”
Claire
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great stay in Keswick , perfect location and very friendly owner. Would highly recommend it to anyone.”
Anna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location perfect for walking into Keswick town centre and also visiting Derwentwater. Great view from my window.”
Andy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, friendly staff, very clean and great breakfast especially the sausages , room and view amazing Will definitely come again”
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, nice hosts, very clean with crisp clean bedding and towels, tasty breakfast 🍳 enjoyed my stay there despite the rain ☔️. Recommended 👍”
Saad
Morocco Morocco
“We feel home. The owners are very freindley and hospetebel. The west view is very comfortable,Clean&well located. So we had enough enjjoyebe stay. Thank you for your kind hospitalety.”
Shaun
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Perfect location a minute walk to the centre of Keswick”
Vicky
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful location. The hills are just outside your window. Derwent Water and the water ferry to CatBells are just minutes away - as is the town. Brilliant hosts- friendly with lots of local knowledge. Great breakfasts. Keswick really does seem to...”
Roger
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location next to the park. Free on road parking next to house (after 4pm). Excellent breakfast. Friendly, welcoming owner.”

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Guests who stayed here loved

Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Property is in a great location close to the centre and the lake, with great views of the mountains, and parking nearby. The bedroom and ensuite bathroom were very clean, as was the dining room. The breakfast was beautifully cooked with plenty of...”
Karen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great central location. The cooked breakfast was excellent.”
Claire
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great stay in Keswick , perfect location and very friendly owner. Would highly recommend it to anyone.”
Anna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location perfect for walking into Keswick town centre and also visiting Derwentwater. Great view from my window.”
Andy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, friendly staff, very clean and great breakfast especially the sausages , room and view amazing Will definitely come again”
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, nice hosts, very clean with crisp clean bedding and towels, tasty breakfast 🍳 enjoyed my stay there despite the rain ☔️. Recommended 👍”
Saad
Morocco Morocco
“We feel home. The owners are very freindley and hospetebel. The west view is very comfortable,Clean&well located. So we had enough enjjoyebe stay. Thank you for your kind hospitalety.”
Shaun
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Perfect location a minute walk to the centre of Keswick”
Vicky
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful location. The hills are just outside your window. Derwent Water and the water ferry to CatBells are just minutes away - as is the town. Brilliant hosts- friendly with lots of local knowledge. Great breakfasts. Keswick really does seem to...”
Roger
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location next to the park. Free on road parking next to house (after 4pm). Excellent breakfast. Friendly, welcoming owner.”

Managed by Heather Craig and family

Company review score: 9.9Based on 119 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We are keen outdoorsy people with a range of hobbies including rock climbing, mountain biking and canoeing. We love living in Keswick as there is so much to do right on our doorstep!

Property information

Its a lovely Victorian house with period features but with all the mod-cons.

Neighbourhood information

Keswick is the Adventure capital of England BUT Keswick has a strong cultural reputation: two Museums, a thriving Theatre with two stages. When Samuel Johnson said "if you are tired of London, you are tired of life", he meant Keswick!

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

West View takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 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.

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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform West View 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

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.