On the corner of a pedestrian-only street leading to Keswick’s busy market square, this friendly…
Dorchester House
“Experience traditional charm in beautiful Keswick” - AA Inspector
KESWICK, CUMBRIA
Our Inspector's view
Dorchester House aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests return year after year. Purpose built as a guesthouse in 1896, it's a traditional Lakeland Stone building with a cosy, comfortable interior that has lots of modern tweaks. Breakfast is a real treat, drawing produce from local butchers but also offering full vegetarian or vegan alternatives. The town centre is a short walk away, and the many attractions of the area are just a short drive beyond that.
Facilities – at a glance
Family rooms
Wi-Fi
Features
- Rooms 8
- Family bedrooms: 2
- Children's portions or menu
- Free TV
- Wifi
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About the area
Discover Cumbria
Cumbria's rugged yet beautiful landscape is best known for the Lake District National Park that sits within its boundaries. It’s famous for Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, and Derwent Water, ‘Queen of the English Lakes'. This beautiful countryside once inspired William Wordsworth and his home, Dove Cottage, in Grasmere is a popular museum. Another place of literary pilgrimage is Hill Top, home of Beatrix Potter, located near Windermere. Tom Kitten, Samuel Whiskers and Jemima Puddleduck were all created here.
Much of Cumbria is often overlooked in favour of the Lake Distirct. In the south, the Lune Valley remains as lovely as it was when Turner painted it. The coast is also a secret gem. With its wide cobbled streets, spacious green and views of the Solway Firth, Silloth is a fine Victorian seaside resort. Other towns along this coastline include Whitehaven, Workington and Maryport. Carlisle is well worth a look – once a Roman camp, its red-brick cathedral dates back to the early 12th century and its 11th-century castle was built by William Rufus.
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