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Reviews of Portland House

PORTLAND HOUSE 19 LEONARD STREET, Keswick, CA12 4EL, United Kingdom

#13 of 68 B&Bs and Inns in Keswick

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Review score

Based on 132 B&B reviews

9.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    9.9

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.9

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.8

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great northing not to like would go again

    Room was lovely and complimentary tea coffee and biscuits.all shower gel and hand soap . plenty of towel.street was very quiet and free parking

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    10
    Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike

    Great location, spotless and lovely breakfast, perfect hosts

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    10
    Great place
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Hosts and breakfast was very good

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    10
    Overall, it was a fabulous room and we would highly recommend it. It was the room with a queen bed a
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The proprietor was pleasant, thought he was funnier than he really was.

    The breakfast was superb every day!!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    10
    Aussies in town!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. We had a lovely 4 day break at Portland House.

    Very friendly & helpful hosts Colin & Sarah couldn't be kinder. Superb breakfast choices & Colin cooked everything to perfection. Location a short walk into Keswick which was ideal. Also a good size room with a period fireplace & a king size comfortable bed.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    10
    Must stay here when in Keswick
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Colin & Sarah went out of their way to make sure I had everything I needed. From letting me check in a few hours early to letting me borrow their hiking stick, they went above and beyond. Breakfast was sumptuous and they have a good system for customizing it for each person.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    10
    Great 4 night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking was not designated but managed to find a space every time.

    The location was good, just a very short walk to the centre. Colin and Sarah were fantastic hosts and very friendly. The place was very clean and comfortable (we opted for the extra-large double bed). There were USB ports in the room and the amenities were great. You can tell the hosts put their all into it and you can help yourself to confectionery and coffee every day.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    10
    Wonderful weekend away for our 40th wedding anniversary. The coffee, cakes and shortbread were delicious and a very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I honestly couldn’t fault anything

    Large very comfortable bed, room and bathroom with walk in shower was fantastic. Slept very well in extra large bed, very quiet. Breakfast was top notch.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    9.0
    Super guesthouse
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking in the area is tricky.

    Very comfortable room with seating area. Exceptionally welcoming, friendly and helpful hosts. Excellent breakfast with delicious fruit salad and porridge as well as cooked options.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2025

    9.0
    Lovely stay, nice people
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Greate breackfast, nice room

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    10
    Clean and tidy. I was well looked after during my stay and very friendly hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, would highly recommend staying here!

    Great breakfast with a good variety to choose from followed up with excellent friendly service throughout. Location was fantastic

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    10
    Top tier hospitality
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed two nights at Portland House. Colin is a friendly, helpful, and happy host. He held down everything wonderfully while his wife was out of town. I can’t imagine the level of hospitality when they are both there! The room was large with a sitting area and the bed and sheets were very comfortable. I enjoyed the luxurious rain shower head, spacious shower, and great water pressure. The breakfast service was amazing and the portions were generous. The food is cooked to order based on your selections the night before and Colin was very accommodating about earlier breakfast times. The tables are set with proper linen tablecloths. My wife had salmon with some incredibly fluffy scrambled eggs; I had the hearty English Breakfast. Portland House offers complementary all day tea and coffee with an espresso/ cappuccino machine, shortbread cookies, and cakes. I loved the shortbread cookies so much I asked for the recipe which was graciously placed at my seat the next morning when I came to breakfast. Colin gave us great advice for day activities. His suggestions reflected the appropriate level of difficulty. We experienced some great views! Portland House is a great place to stay. Several of the guests that were there during our stay were return customers. This booking was a highlight of a 3-1/2 week trip through Great Britain.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    9.0
    Generally very good stay. Would go again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing we did not like was difficulty finding parking in the street.

    Colin and Sarah were excellent, very helpful, rooms were adequate in size, clean with all necessary facilities.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2025

    10
    Very enjoyable and cheerful stay. Thank you Sarah and Colin.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Sarah and Colin are wonderful hosts and always ready to help and have a chat. Colin greeted me and offered me a coffee from their machine and some delicious homemade shortbread. This was available to use anytime. I was lucky to be able to park right outside, although parking wasn't difficult. Breakfasts were delicious and I was impressed with their organised team work. Always so cheerful. My room was perfect.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2025

    10
    Lovely B&B, Lovely hosts, Lovely food, Great Location
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing - All Perfect!

    Really friendly hosts, the place is spotlessly clean and nicely decorated. Breakfast is great with lots of quality choice and options for gluten free / other allergies. Very comfy bed! Also great location 2 min walk from centre of Keswick, but still quiet. We loved our stay there.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice, comfortable room. Really lovely owners, they really looked after me.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2025

    10
    Great we will be back the next trip to the lakes.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    N/a

    The whole stay was first class from the first greeting to leaving. Very friendly and helpful nothing was a bother.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2025

    10
    Lovely leisurely Lake District weekend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We liked everything

    Convenient location comfortable room lovely hosts lots of choice for breakfast

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2025

    10
    Lovely hosts and a quality breakfast!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had a lovey stay at Portland house. The hosts Colin and Sarah were extremely kind and helpful, and the breakfast was delicious! I was in the single room which had everything I needed and was able to park right outside. I would fully recommend staying here.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2024

    10
    Up there with the best
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to complain about

    Really enjoyed our stay, hosts were really nice, room was comfortable and spotless, and the location is excellent. Special shout for the quality of the breakfast, was top notch.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2024

    10
    Sarah and Colin were very hospitable .
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Everything was first class

    Very clean

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2024

    10
    No
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Nothing was wrong'...except this annoying survey !

    The breakfast was as advertised ...a very impressive Cumbrian Breakfast with plenty of additional choices. Colin and Sarah wee perfect hosts, nothing was too much trouble .

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds were very comfortable and the room had everything we needed. The owners were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was superb. Great spot in Keswick and a lovely place to stay. Thanks

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    10
    Lovely hosts. Very helpful and knowledgeable. Wouldn’t consider going anywhere else in Keswick
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very close to the town centre

    Stayed in September 2024

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