Winchester House - Keswick (Cumbria)

Dog-friendly bed and breakfast with Cumbrian breakfast and mountain views in Keswick

Accommodations

Winchester House Keswick offers double, twin, and king en-suite rooms, plus a Family Room with Mountain View - Dog Friendly. Each room provides Smart TV with streaming services for Netflix and YouTube. The top-floor Family Room delivers panoramic views of Blencathra, Skiddaw, and Clough Head.

Dining

A daily full English or Irish breakfast is served, featuring a quality Cumbrian cooked breakfast sourced from local suppliers. Vegetarian and vegan cooked options are available by request. Dog guests receive a doggie sausage each morning during breakfast.

Pet-Friendly Amenities

Winchester House allows dogs in all rooms and provides dog bowls, a tin of dog biscuits, and a bed cover for the dog. Drying towels are available in the front porch to dry off dogs after wet walks. A sausage treat is offered to each dog at breakfast, and the owners have dogs themselves.

Location & Nearby Attractions

This Keswick bed and breakfast is a short walk from the town centre shops and cafes. Theatre by the Lake is a 12-minute walk away, and Derwentwater Lake is 3 km from the property. Popular walking routes such as Catbells, Latrigg, and the National Trust site are within easy reach.

Outdoor Services & Guidance

Ian, one of the owners, is a qualified mountain leader who offers expert guidance on walking routes and local hikes. Winchester House provides secure cycle storage by prior arrangement and a drying room for wet coats and boots. Free street parking is available, with a large paid car park five minutes away.

• Rooms: Family rooms, doubles, twins, and kings with mountain views of Blencathra and Skiddaw
• Dining: Cumbrian cooked breakfast from local suppliers plus vegetarian and vegan options
• Pet-Friendly: Dogs allowed in all rooms with bowls, treats, drying towels, and breakfast sausage
• Activities: Expert walking route guidance from a qualified mountain leader on site
• Location: 12-minute walk to Theatre by the Lake and 3 km from Derwentwater Lake
• Amenities: Secure cycle storage and drying room for outdoor gear