Book Ferndene Guest House in Keswick (Cumbria), Lake District

Ferndene Guest House offers seven en-suite rooms, each with a flat-screen TV, radio alarm clock, and tea and coffee facilities with complimentary toiletries. Some rooms face Latrigg and Skiddaw, while others overlook the church and Borrowdale fells. The top-floor suite has a separate sitting room with TV and views from both the front and back windows.

Breakfast is served from 8:30 to 9:00 AM with a pre-order form to reduce waste. The menu includes a Ferndene special cooked breakfast with a locally made Cumberland sausage curl, Cumbrian bacon, and scrambled or fried eggs. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free variants are available, along with fresh toast (white, wholemeal, or mixed) and a selection of Fair Trade teas and coffees.

The guest house is a five-minute walk to Keswick town centre and ten minutes to Derwentwater and the Theatre by the Lake. Free off-street parking is provided, though space is limited and involves a shuffle system with other guests. Free street parking is also available nearby for alternative options.

Hosts Tsige, Duncan, and Caroline offer local knowledge and can arrange packed lunches and public transport tickets. Daily housekeeping keeps rooms spotlessly clean, and a hospitality tray includes Fair Trade tea, herbal teas, and biscuits. The hotel also has smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and key access for security.

Spacious family rooms accommodate up to four guests, and children are welcome in the main building and annexe. The hotel offers special celebration touches such as a birthday card and prosecco for guests celebrating at Ferndene. A friendly dog named Billy greets guests on arrival.

Breakfast: Locally sourced Cumbrian bacon and Cumberland sausage curl, plus gluten-free and vegan options

Rooms: Victorian character rooms with mountain or church views, some with separate sitting area

Location: 5-minute walk to Keswick town centre, 10 minutes to Derwentwater

Parking: Free off-street parking with on-street alternative

Services: Packed lunches, public transport tickets, and local knowledge from hosts

Family: Family rooms with dog-friendly welcome