Book Winchester House in Keswick (Cumbria), Lake District

Double and twin en-suite rooms offer private bathrooms with walk-in showers and streaming services. Rooms provide views of Blencathra, Skiddaw, and Clough Head. Each room includes a wardrobe and electric kettle.

A full English or Irish breakfast is served daily, made with locally sourced Cumbrian produce. Special diet menus are available for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free requirements. Breakfast is cooked to order with a staggered schedule.

Dogs are allowed in all rooms and can accompany owners in the breakfast room, receiving a 'doggie sausage' each morning. Pet bowls, a tin of dog biscuits, and a bed blanket are provided in the room. A drying room for wet coats and boots, plus towels to dry dogs after walks, is available.

Winchester House is a short, level walk from Keswick town centre and Fitz Park. Derwentwater Lake is 3.3 km away, Catbells is 8 km, and the World of Beatrix Potter is 35 km. The property sits on a quiet street with mountain views.

Guests receive expert guidance on walking routes from a qualified mountain leader (Ian) who helps plan daily treks. Secure cycle storage is available by prior arrangement. Proximity to Latrigg and Catbells makes it a base for hikers and cyclists.

Location: 10-minute walk to Keswick town centre, near Derwentwater and Catbells

Rooms: Double/twin en-suite with mountain views of Blencathra, Skiddaw, and Clough Head

Dining: Locally sourced Cumbrian breakfast with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options

Pet-Friendly: Dogs allowed in all rooms, with treats, bowls, and a breakfast sausage

Outdoor: Expert walking advice from qualified mountain leader, secure cycle storage

Extras: Drying room for hikers, dog-drying towels, streaming services in rooms