Dorchester House

Perfect location for us. Lovely big clean family room. Nice hot showers with good water pressure. Comfy beds. Perfectly cooked breakfast. First time staying in the lakes for us but the central location is ideal and the family room is plenty big enough for 4.

A beautiful guest house in the perfect location, a two minute walk into the centre of Keswick. Lorraine is a wonderful friendly host and nothing is to much trouble, we stayed two nights in a twin room (room 5) that had extremely comfortable beds, hot shower, and was spotlessly clean as is the whole guest house. Cooked breakfast is served at 8.30 am and is excellent, and there is plenty of fresh fruit, cereals, jams, etc to choose from. We were fishing on Derwent water early on the Saturday and Lorraine very kindly got up early and made us scrambled eggs on toast, and the complimentary homemade cake on our return was a nice touch. We are fishing again later in the year and will definitely book the Dorchester guest house again. Paul & Keith Saddleworth Oldham.

A perfect stay: clean rooms and bathroom, well equipped, comfortable, welcoming, lovely hosts, great breakfast, perfect location, comfy beds, great selection of books and walking guides, what’s not to love? We’ve visited twice now and will definitely be going back.

Loved staying with Mrs and Mr Banner, such amazing couple as hosts, great breakfast, takes care, always smiling, good nice home like stay. Loved the energy of Mrs Banner even after going through Chemotherapy and treatment ahead of her, such love for life, true example. Thank you for the lovely stay.

The Dorchester House is run by a lovely and friendly couple. They will do everything to make you feel at home and be happy to assist you while you plan your visit to Keswick and the Lakes. Located in the town centre, the place is an elegant and clean two-storey building with a posh vibe. Every single detail is carefully taken care of. The rooms are large, quiet, bright and comfortable, with stunning views on the surroundings. Amazing coffee facilities. Breakfast is served in a picturesque dining room, while relaxing music plays. It includes a variety of options, from the traditional lakeland breakfast to porridge, cereals, fruit and plenty of home-made jellies and marmalades. They also sell marmalades and second-hand books for a ridicolously cheap price, and proceeds go to local charities. Booked three nights here and it was definitely worth it.