About this property

Historic Setting: Harvington House in Keswick offers a recently renovated adults-only bed and breakfast experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy mountain views and a tranquil setting. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with free toiletries, bathrobes, and showers. Additional amenities include hypoallergenic bedding, hairdryers, electric kettles, and TVs. Delicious Breakfast: A full English or Irish breakfast is served daily, highly praised by guests for its quality and variety. Convenient Location: Located 127 km from Newcastle International Airport, the property is close to attractions such as Derwentwater Lake (3 km), Cat Bells (8 km), and Whinlatter Forest Park (9 km).

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

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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


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2 single beds
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Abbie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely place to stay, very well situated, exceptional staff.
  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Ideal location , lovely hosts, breakfast excellent.
  • Steve
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely place to stay, only a few minutes walk into town.. spacious room with nice bathroom/shower.. host's were very friendly & informative and a great breakfast to boot..
  • Aet
    Estonia Estonia
    A lovely view of the mountains. The host gave lots of professional information and excellent recommendations on places to visit. Thank you!
  • Kellie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous hosts and a great stay! The location was perfect for exploring the area. Graham was incredibly knowledgeable and went above and beyond to share his insight on local walks, sights, and the best spots for food and drink. His recommendations...
  • Steve
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Graham was wonderful. A warm greeting and plenty of information before arrival. On checking in he gave me a map of the town and places to eat. The breakfast was the best I've had in a B&B. It was a comfortable and spacious room. And for Keswick...
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a brilliant little hotel in every way. Graham the helpful and friendly owner is a great guy, very knowledgeable about the area and obviously takes great pride in his property, immaculate. Good breakfast during which we talked to the other...
  • Clare
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very thoughtful, friendly and knowledgeable hosts. Clean and well laid out bedroom. Comfy beds. Lovely breakfast. Great location, about 10 minutes brisk walk from Derwent Water. Excellent value for money.
  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely, welcoming place to stay! Very close to town, the lake and walks with amazing views from our room. Delicious breakfast, clean rooms and peaceful atmosphere. Graham and Gina were such cheerful and kind hosts. My sister and I thoroughly...
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location perfect, walking distance to market, main square and lake. Rooms spacious and very clean with fab views. Breakfast was very tasty and plentiful. It was my husbands birthday while we were there and the owner Graham had a bottle of Prosecco...

Host Information

Company review score: 10Based on 276 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Graham and Gina have been running Harvington House for 30 years. We love the area and pass on our enthusiasm to our guests. Some of our rooms are small but we give visitors a huge welcome!

Property information

A centrally located Victorian Terrace in the pretty town of Keswick in the Lake District. Within walking distance of the market square and the shores of Lake Derwentwater.

Neighbourhood information

All the houses in the area are built in local Lakeland Slate. We are within walking distance of the square and activities in the town. The Puzzling Place, with trick of the eye 'fun' things, the local history museum accessed through the park with exhibitions that change regularly. You can play crazy golf in Hope Park or visit the Theatre or Cinema or just relax in one of the many pubs and cafes.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Harvington House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 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 are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Harvington House 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.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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