Lake View, Portinscale, Keswick, England, CA12 5RD
What's nearby
Derwentwater - 6 min walk
Hope Park - 4 min drive
Theatre By The Lake - 4 min drive
Castlerigg Stone Circle - 5 min drive
Lodore Falls - 9 min drive
Getting around
Carlisle (CAX) - 57 min drive
Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 111 min drive
Penrith Station - 22 min drive
Aspatria Station - 23 min drive
Workington Station - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Theatre by the Lake - 5 min drive
The Chief Justice of the Common Pleas - 3 min drive
Cafe Hope - 4 min drive
The Pheasant Inn - 3 min drive
Dog & Gun - 4 min drive
About this property
Lake View
When visiting Keswick, Lake View is a great choice to consider. Free self-parking is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby mountain biking. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
3 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The host will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag or hen parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast available (surcharge)
What to do
Mountain biking nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Fees & policies
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
B&B Lake View
Lake View B&B Keswick
Lake View Keswick
Lake View Guesthouse
Lake View Guesthouse Keswick
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Lake View?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Lake View?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Lake View?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at Lake View and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, rock climbing and sailing. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.
What's the area around Lake View like?
Lake View is a short 6-minute walk from Derwentwater and 19 minutes' walk from Cumberland Pencil Museum.
Lake View Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
9.8/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
25 Oct 2024
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Sep 2024
Another excellent stay
We have been visiting Lake View regularly for over 10 years and wouldn't consider anywhere else. Excellent hosts.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Sep 2024
Outstanding hosts and very nice breakfast. No refrigerators. Close to Keswick which is a very nice town.
James
James, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Sep 2024
Stewart and Catherine were the consummate hosts. Nothing was too much trouble and there was a genuine keenness to make our stay as memorable as possible. From the friendly welcome on arrival including complimentary coffee with Catherine’s homemade cake to all the other details that made our stay delightful (complimentary homemade biscuits, fresh milk and homemade slow gin in our room, a wonderfully varied and generous tasty breakfast, only three guest rooms so it was never noisy or too busy with people). It’s a 5 minute stroll to Derwent Water lakeside but the property is also ideally situated for quick road access to the wider Lake District. We’ve stayed at many guest houses in the Lakes over the years: this was easily the best experience.
Brand
Brand, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 Sep 2024
Excellent and informative hosts and super clean property with excellent made to order and fresh breakfast.
Ina
Ina, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Aug 2024
The nicest B&B we have stayed in.
Incredibly clean and tastefully furnished. Very comfortable beds with crisp cotton bedding. Everything , including the lovely garden is so well- cared for.
Everything we could need or want had been thought about- home-made biscuits, complimentary gin on arrival, bath robes. Excellent breakfast and very friendly hosts who couldn’t do enough to make our stay such a pleasure. Thank you.
Helena
Helena, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Jul 2024
Jonathan
Jonathan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Jul 2024
Syed Aziz ur
Syed Aziz ur, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 Jul 2024
Beautifully presented guest house
Very comfortable bedroom with fabulous bathroom, lovely toiletries, homemade biscuits and sloe gin. Delicious breakfast. The hosts were very welcoming, gave good advice on local walks and directions into town etc. Just one mile walk into Keswick and private parking a bonus. Will definitely stay here again.
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Jul 2024
Lake district weekend
Lakeview is a well run and friendly guesthouse run by Catherine. The room was spotless clean, all facilities worked ok, such as shower and bath,etc. Parking was on the premises and free but there was ample street parking as well. The area is quiet peaceful and very scenic. We recommend this place to you if you are looking for a traditionally run guesthouse with a homely feel. The breakfast menu was varied, wholesome and excellent quality. We would definitely stay again.
James
James, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Jun 2024
We chose the Lake View as a base for walks in the Keswick area. Everything about our stay there was exceptional. Hosts Stuart and Catherine were welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was amazing. The beds were super comfortable. We made good use of the downstairs lounge as a place to read and consult maps. The property is a pleasant 20 minute walk from the village, and well-served by public transportation. I highly recommend the Lake View.
Wendy
Wendy, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Jun 2024
Our hosts Catherine and Stuart were welcoming. Rooms lovely and clean and breakfast choice good. A fab place to stay round the lake.
Mandy
Mandy, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Jun 2024
A beautiful home with outstanding hosts. Perfect location for hiking and getting into Keswick for restaurants and shops. The breakfasts were a highlight. The bed super cosy and comfortable. Just overall a wonderful experience.
David
David, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 May 2024
An excellent B&B to stay - highly recommended. Our hosts Ctherine and Stewart are the nicest people and we loved their hospitality. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, and the breakfast is superb. Thanks for a wonderful stay.
Gary
Gary, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 May 2024
Great accommodation, lovely hosts, great location, superb breakfast, looking forward to coming back again one day, David and son Lewis
David
David, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 May 2024
Great guest house. Stuart and Catherine really hospitable and helpful. Superb breakfast. Great place to stay.
Eamonn
Eamonn, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 May 2024
Lake view was ideal for our stay the owners were lovely friendly people who couldn’t do enough to make our stay an enjoyable one will definitely be going back and have recommended it my brother who looking to book
Bryan and Angela
Bryan and Angela, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 Mar 2024
Stuart and Catherine are absolutely wonderful! Lovely, spacious room and the breakfast is impeccable. Highly recommended!
Ariel
Ariel, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 Mar 2024
Great B&B stay
We had a lovely experience at Lake View. Katherine and Stuart are so lovely, friendly, and just great hosts! Katherine had lots of home made treats on offer. Rooms were quiet, nice bath, great breakfast selection, parking, great location. Would return!
Charlie
Charlie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Mar 2024
Outstanding hosts! Thank you so much both for such a wonderful and welcoming stay. Everything was as described if not better and we’ll be back for sure. My new happy place!
Sophie
Sophie, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Nov 2023
The property is very well maintained .
On a arrival we were shown into the lounge which was lovely and cosy with a log fire making it very cosy.
Our room was very spacious and the bed was very comfortable.
The bathroom has a shower and separate bath tub.
Plentiful of tea/coffee and milk condiments.
Morning breakfast was amazing very good selection to choose from.
Overall really enjoyed our weekend in the lakes.
Nothing to complain about our visit.
Paul
Paul, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 Oct 2023
Hiu Tung
Hiu Tung, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Oct 2023
A delightful stay
What a wonderful weekend at Lake View. Stuart and Catherine are wonderful hosts and Lake View is a lovely cosy B’n’B. The room was comfortable and spacious with everything you could need, plus some amazing homemade biscuits and Sloe gin. The breakfast was also a delight with locally sourced items. Beautiful location with just a short 20min walk to Keswick
Patrick
Patrick, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Sep 2023
Highly recommend
Everything was wonderful and we were looked after very well.
Toni
Toni, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Sep 2023
Catherine and Stuart were so welcoming and thoughtful throughout our stay. They really made us feel at home.
Great breakfast and lots of homemade additions like the lemon curd 👌
Room was cozy as well.